Jomsom Muktinath Motorbike Tour
Code: NPL-CYL-MKT
Description
Gear up properly as the Jomsom Muktinath Motorbike Tour is not only brilliant but equally thrilling, pumping, and dangerous. From lush green villages in the valley next to Kali Gandaki River to the rocky hills of Muktinath, this tour will show you the extremes of the geographic and climatic variations of Nepal. This bike tour will test your endurance as you ride along the rocky roads and cope with the unpredictable weather.
The exhilarating Jomsom Muktinath Motorbike Tour starts with a practice ride around the UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Moving on to Pokhara, you ride through lush hills above exciting gorges into the Kali Gandaki Valley. The trail above the deep Kali Gandaki Gorge takes you to Jomsom and then to Muktinath, the holiest pilgrimage site of the Hindus and Buddhists. The dramatic location of this temple not only attracts devotees but many thrill seekers from all around the world. This tour also offers the views of Dhaulagiri (8167m), Annapurna (8091mm), and Nilgiri (7062m) mountains. As you pass through many Thakali villages, this tour is also a chance to experience their warm hospitality and to taste their great food. This region is also famous for its Tibetan-Buddhist culture, and the path is filled with colorful prayer flags fluttering and adding vibrancy to the grey landscape as there are many small monasteries which hold great spiritual significance to the locals. Cattle crossing the stoned paved roads are a normal sight in this tour. You will also witness some breathtaking sunrise and sunset views during this tour, and the night sky is perfect for some Astrophotography. A must try delicacy in this region is the apples and then locally made the apricot brew. This motorbike tour is perfect for anyone looking for a taste of thrill along with authentic culture.
With Epic Adventures, all your hospitality needs are well taken care of. Our packages are made carefully, keeping your safety and comfort in mind. All our motorbike tours are facilitated by experienced bike riders who assist you all along the way. We also provide you with off-road bikes suitable for the rugged terrain of Nepal, upon your request. Remember us for a memorable travel in Nepal.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at TIA Airport in Kathmandu. Transfer to Hotel and Overnight 1350m
Welcome to Kathmandu. Our representative will receive you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Rest of day can be spent resting or exploring the areas nearby. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 2: Sightseeing In Kathmandu Valley with Motorcycle. Overnight At Hotel
Today will be our first day on the motorbike. Our day will be spent exploring the multiple UNESCO world heritage sites around the Kathmandu valley. This tour includes a visit to Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath. This is the perfect day to witness the art and culture of the valley. It is also a good time to try tasty momo or dumplings, which are a favorite of the Nepalese in Kathmandu. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 3: Ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara (200km/ 7 Hours – 840m). Overnight At Hotel
Today we will ride for Pokhara after breakfast. This ride goes through Prithvi Highway, next to some swift rivers like Trishuli and Marsayangdi that are famous for rafting and canoeing. The ride is going to be a nice one with some awesome scenery. Once we reach Pokhara, we can have a good time by enjoying a great variety of food in one of the restaurants there. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 4: Ride from Pokhara to Kalopani. (125km – 6 Hours) Overnight At Guest House 2,530m
Today after an early breakfast, we will leave for Kalopani, a village situated on the banks of Kali Gandaki River. Our first destination, Beni, is reached through green hills while playing peek-a-boo with the mountains. When we reach Beni, we will be able to see the Kali Gandaki River. From Beni to Kalo Pani is an exciting ride on a rocky and muddy road next to Kali Gandaki River, the deepest gorge in the world. Overnight in Kalopani.
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Day 5: Ride Kalopani To Muktinath And Back To Kagbeni (65km – 5/6 Hours) Overnight At Local Tea House 2,900m
Continuing to ride above the gorge of Kali Gandaki River, we move further to reach Muktinath via Marpha, Jomsom, and Kagbeni. 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. 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. After visiting the temple of Muktinath, we will make our way back to Kagbeni, which is a beautiful village seated next to the fast and fierce Kali Gandaki River. The entire ride is going to be through rocky terrain and through stone paved roads along the apple orchards. Overnight in Kagbeni.
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Day 6: Ride Back To Tatopani. Overnight At Local Guest House
From Kagbeni along the Kali Gandaki basin, we will make our way to Tatopani, named after its natural hot spring. We will also pass through the famous Rupse waterfall, which becomes majestic during the monsoon season. When we reach Tatopani, we can dip ourselves in the hot water spring and give our body some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Overnight in Tatopani.
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Day 7: Ride Back To Pokhara. Overnight At Hotel
Retracing our trail, we make our way to Pokhara, riding past Beni and several other villages and towns. The trail is once again filled with lush green hills and many small streams. In Pokhara, we will spend some time relaxing in the banks of Phewa Lake before heading on to one of the restaurants in the Lakeside area that plays live music. Overnight in Pokhara.
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Day 8: Ride Back To Kathmandu. Overnight At Hotel
Today after an early breakfast, we will return to Kathmandu. This ride will give us a beautiful view of the layers of deep green hills and some great rivers that make up most of Nepal’s landscape. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 9: Departure
Your journey in Nepal ends today. You will be dropped at the airport for your scheduled flight by one of our office representatives.
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