8 days Jomsom Muktinath Motor biking Tour

8 days Jomsom Muktinath Motor biking Tour

Imagine yourself in a 500 cc Classic Enfield or 411 CC Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle riding along the dusty gravel road in the barren treeless landscape of the Tibetan Plateau, small settlements of people resembling the ancient Tibetan culture and lifestyles, all in the backyard of Annapurna and Dhawalagiri massif. It may not sound cozy but it is a sheer adventure that may be tattooed in your memory for eternity.

The ride kickoffs from Kathmandu to the beautiful city of Pokhara, and goes through the winding roads following the Annapurna circuit route. Once you reach Beni (82 km from Pokhara), the off-road starts. We will follow the Kaligandaki River along the ancient salt trading route between Nepal and Tibet all the way to Muktinath Temple. Driving along the Kaligandaki George, the world’s deepest is one of a kind of experience in itself. The pristine lifestyle of the indigenous Buddhist community, historic monasteries and ancient caves make you feel you are in Tibet.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400m)

Pass By: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We arrive in Kathmandu in the morning. The afternoon will be left aside for briefing and pre-trip meeting. We will then get to know our motorcycle. For the rest of the day, we will also enjoy a short group ride together to the cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu with our motorcycles.



No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel

Day 2: Ride to Pokhara (900m) via Bandipur - (205 Km, 7 hours).

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
We ride to Pokhara from Kathmandu through Bandipur. We stop at Bandipur for our lunch and head to Pokhara seeing its beautiful landscapes and Mansalu mountain range along the way. We check-in to our hotel before exploring the busy streets of Lakeside and the city areas.


Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel

Day 3: Ride to Kalopani (2,530m) – (115 Km, 7 hours), Paved road till Beni.

Stop At: Kalopani Guest House, Jomsom Sadak, Lete 33100, Nepal
On our third day, we start our ride to Kalopani through Baglung Raj Marg. We will be riding paved road till Beni for at least 5 hours. After we reach to Beni, we will have our famous Thakali lunch and then ride through the village of Lete to reach Kalopani. After experiencing 2 hours of totally nonstop off-road we will finally reach to Kalopani.


Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse

Day 4: Ride to Muktinath (3,802m) via Jomsom – (75 Km, 6 hours).

Stop At: Muktinath Temple, Mustang, Muktinath 33100 Nepal
We will ride above the gorge of Kali Gandaki River on this day and will have to ride through tough off-road trails for like 3 hours before we reach to Jomsom (2680m). There we can enjoy the panorama view of the Himalayas and the Himalayan range. We then ride to Muktinath which is 3802m high after our lunch break at Jomsom. Please note that we will see a drastic change in the scenery as we make this ride, for we leave the hills behind and follow the trails filled with barren hills and sand dunes.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse

Day 5: Visit Temple and Ride to Tatopani (1,190m) via Marpha – (71 Km, 6 hours).

Stop At: Tatopani Hot Spring, Tatopani 33200 Nepal
On our 5th day, we will visit the temple of salvation also known as Muktinath temple. Muktinath is one of the holiest places for the people of Hindu and Buddhist faiths. At a height of 3,800m, Muktinath lies in the laps of the great Annapurna massif and has 108 beautiful “Dhunge Dharas” or traditional taps around it. So, be prepared to take shower in 108 sacred taps in the temple. It’s believed that the shower will wash away all the sins of the person.

After our holy visit at Muktinath, we will then ride to Tatopani through Marpa. Marpa is quite famous for apple-based products like brandy, dried fruits, etc. I might even get the chance to taste some of those products. We will finally reach back to Tatopani where we can dip ourselves in the hot water spring and give our body some well-deserved rest and relaxation.


Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse

Day 6: Ride to Pokhara and Sightseeing around Pokhara – (85 Km, 6 hours).

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
We will ride to Pokhara and for the whole day, we will do full sightseeing over the Pokhara valley. Here, we will spend some time relaxing in the banks of Phewa Lake and ride through the busy roads at the lakeside and the city areas. We can even have a good time by enjoying a great variety of food in one of the restaurants there.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a guesthouse

Day 7: Ride Back to Kathmandu and Farewell Dinner in the Evening.

Stop At: Thamel, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
On our seventh day, we ride back to Kathmandu through Prithvi Highway, next to some swift rivers like Trishuli and Marshyangdi that are famous for rafting and canoeing. The ride is going to be a nice one with some awesome scenery. In the evening time, we will enjoy our farewell dinner at some restaurants before going to the hotel.


Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel

Day 8: Transfer to International Airport for Final Departure.

Pass By: Airport Parking, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
This is our last day in Nepal. Our trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to the international airport for your flights’ departing from the hotel you are staying. We check in two hours prior to flight departure to ensure the best seats on board, best suited to take in a more panoramic view of Nepal.



Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.