Jomsom - Pokhara Mountain Bike Tour

Overview

Jomsom -Pokhara Mountain Biking Tour is a popular 9 days biking trip in Nepal covering a portion of the Annapurna Circuit trail. It is one of the most spectacular short mountain biking trips in the world. The flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is one of the most scenic flights that give you a lot of information about Nepal. You will start cycling from Jomsom, headquarter of Mustang District and ends in Pokhara via Muktinath. This trip takes you to the gorgeous Mustang region just below the famous Thorong La pass. Although your biking takes place mostly on a rough and bumpy road, Himalayan scenery, arid terrain of Mustang, an ancient and sacred Muktinath Temple, local Marpha brandy (liquor) are something that keeps your biking spirit alive throughout the journey.

Challenging and thrilling uphill and downhill, scary single track, deepest gorges, panoramic views of the Himalayas, cultural heritages, hot spring bath, openness of local people and several other reasons have made Jomsom-Pokhara mountain biking trip an unique adventure of a lifetime. All adventure enthusiasts can consider it as an outstanding holiday trip.

Itinerary

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today, you will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. Alternatively, you can choose Bhakatapur and Patan sightseeing. By late afternoon you will drive back to your hotel.

Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

After early morning breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the tourist bus station. Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes about seven hours. The drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warm glimpse of Pokhara Valley and its beauty. If you choose to fly, you can reach Pokhara in 25 minutes. There are several flights from morning to afternoon available from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Pokhara is the tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, Buddhist monasteries and Hindu temples along with the magnificent views of Lamjung Himal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other mountain peaks.

Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

You take the spectacular early morning flight to Jomsom. You will follow jeep track all the way to Muktinath. Muktinath is one of the most sacred places in the Himalaya for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Stay overnight at lodge.

Today your riding includes mostly on jeep track. Today’s trail passes through small villages with typical Tibetan style and after about two hours of pure downhill fun on the valley floor, you reach Jomsom for lunch. You will continue descend down to Marpha, a delightful Thakali village, complete with a drainage system beneath the flagstone streets. Marpha is famous for apple and local strong apple brandy.

Stay overnight at lodge.

First, you will ride from Marpha to Ghasa, crossing Thakali villages such as Tukuche, Larjung, Kalopani and Lete. From Ghasa, the trail gradually descends to Tatopani passing through forests along with one of the most beautiful and longest Rupchechahara waterfalls. Tatopani is a natural hot spring where you can take hot water bath and relax. This is a wonderful place to relax your mind and body and pamper yourself after a great biking on Annapurna trail. Locals believe the hot spring provides therapeutic treatment for those suffering from skin diseases.

Stay overnight at lodge.

The trail from Tatopani to Phokhara is off road and from Beni you will ride on well paved road. Beni is a small town where we stop for lunch and make some sight excursion. Then, we will continue our riding to Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.

After breakfast early morning, drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu that takes about seven hours. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.

Trip Includes
Trip Excludes

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
One day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenirs

b) Pokhara and Jomsom

2 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel in Pokhara
One professional mountain biking guide
One porter for every 2 participants (1 porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in lodges (tea houses) during the trek
Sleeping bags, down jackets and duffle bags
Entry Permit for Annapurna conservation Area
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
All land transportation: Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by A/C deluxe tourist
Flight tickets from Pokhara to Jomsom
Insurance and equipments for all guide and porters
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Travel insurance
Tips for involved staffs
Mountain bike
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara (even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from trekking due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)