Upper Mustang Moto Raid

Day program Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Welcome meeting and introduction of riders, guide, mechanic and support crew. Motorcycle allocation and individual seat/lever/mirror adjustment. Full motorcycle inspection: engine oil, brakes, chain, tyres, battery, lights, suspension and controls. Short test ride to confirm rider familiarity and identify mechanical issues before departure. Briefing on Upper Mustang permits, riding formation, communication, emergency procedures, altitude awareness and local cultural etiquette. Check personal documents, insurance, passport copies and permit information.

- Early breakfast and rider briefing. - Depart Kathmandu and follow the main highway toward Naubise and Malekhu. - Ride beside the Trishuli River through hill country toward Mugling. - Continue through Damauli to Pokhara. - Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in. - Clean/check motorcycles and prepare luggage for the rougher Mustang road section. - Evening at Lakeside; early rest recommended.

- Depart Pokhara after breakfast. - Ride west toward Kusma and Beni. - After Beni, enter the Kali Gandaki corridor and progressively rougher mountain road. - Stop around Tatopani for lunch and a road-condition check. - Continue through Ghasa toward Kalopani. - Allow extra time for construction, loose gravel, landslide debris or traffic-control sections. - Evening motorcycle inspection and weather briefing.

Ride north along the Kali Gandaki valley. Photo/tea stop at Tukuche and visit the traditional Thakali settlement of Marpha. Continue to Jomsom, the main service and logistics centre of Mustang. Refuel and complete a thorough motorcycle inspection in/around Jomsom. Continue toward Ekle Bhatti and Kagbeni. Kagbeni is the gateway to the Upper Mustang Restricted Area. Confirm Upper Mustang permit documents and guide arrangements before entering the restricted area.

Early departure to take advantage of calmer morning conditions. Enter the Upper Mustang restricted route and ride through the Kali Gandaki landscape. Visit/photo stop at Tangbe, known for whitewashed houses and traditional Mustang architecture. Continue toward Chhusang with dramatic cliffs and cave formations. Climb toward Chele and then onward to Samar. Expect loose gravel, rocks, washboard sections, narrow tracks and possible water crossings. Arrive in Samar, check into lodge and hydrate well.

Morning ride through the high-desert landscape. Optional visit to the Chungsi Cave/monastery area subject to local access and time. Continue through Syangboche and toward Ghiling. Explore traditional villages and Buddhist cultural sites where time permits. Proceed to Ghami, one of the characteristic settlements of Upper Mustang. Visit/photo stop at the long mani wall and surrounding village landscape. Evening briefing for the Lo Manthang approach

Early breakfast and group departure. Ride toward Tsarang and stop for the traditional village and monastery/palace area. Continue across the stark trans-Himalayan plateau. Pass through the Lo-Gekar area, subject to time and local access. Continue toward Lo Manthang. Group arrival photograph with motorcycles. Hotel/lodge check-in, warm meal and relaxed evening.

Late breakfast or controlled early start depending on group condition. Explore the historic walled city of Lo Manthang. Visit key cultural sites such as Jampa Gompa, Thubchen Gompa and Chode area, subject to opening/access. Ride toward Chhoser for cave settlements and high-desert scenery. Return to Lo Manthang for lunch/rest. Afternoon free for photography, local walk and motorcycle maintenance. Evening briefing for the next day's high-altitude excursion.

Early departure for the northern high plateau. Ride toward the Korala/Korola border region on the currently accessible road. Enjoy panoramic views of the high-altitude plateau and Himalayan/Tibetan-influenced landscape. Border access is strictly subject to current security, immigration and local restrictions; the group must follow all official instructions. Do not cross the international boundary without the required authorization. Return to Lo Manthang in the afternoon. Final Upper Mustang group dinner and motorcycle inspection

Early departure for the long return ride. Retrace the Upper Mustang route south through Tsarang and Ghami. Continue through Ghiling/Syangboche and Samar. Descend through Chele and Chhusang toward Kagbeni. Take controlled breaks; the descent is long and can be tiring on loose surfaces. Arrive Kagbeni and celebrate completion of the main Upper Mustang section. Evening bike inspection and preparation for Muktinath.

Ride to Muktinath and allow time for the temple and surrounding sacred sites. Visit Muktinath (approx. 3,749 m) with respectful behaviour and appropriate clothing. Descend to Jomsom and continue through Marpha and Tukuche. Proceed south through Ghasa toward Tatopani. Arrive at Tatopani and use the hot spring if conditions and time permit. This descent provides a major change from the dry high desert to greener lower valleys.

Breakfast and departure toward Beni. Continue through Kusma and the hill highway toward Pokhara. Road surfaces generally improve compared with Upper Mustang, but construction/traffic may still affect timing. Arrive Pokhara and check into hotel. Motorcycle wash/cleaning and final mechanical inspection. Evening at Lakeside and group farewell/achievement dinner.

Breakfast and final rider briefing. Depart Pokhara and follow the main highway toward Mugling. Scheduled tea/lunch break depending on traffic. Continue through Malekhu and Naubise to Kathmandu. Return motorcycles and complete final inspection. Hotel check-in or airport transfer according to the client's onward schedule. Optional farewell dinner and certificate presentation.

Our Upper Mustang Bike Tour in Nepal comes to an end today! A representative from Himanshu Tours will take us to the airport approximately three hours before the scheduled flight. On our flight back home, we take with us amazing memories of our Lo Manthang trip and Nepal.