This is a combination of trekking and biking which offers you the best of Annapurna, the most popular trekking region. Annapurna is a spectacular region for trekking and riding and with the expansion of the trails before and after Thorong Pass it becomes more and more ride able. This region offers amazing scenery as you travel between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. In this region you can ride the complete circuit or the half circuit. This trip has some technical riding and is for the intermediate level rider.
Facts of the Biking
Days: 16 biking days
Style: tea house/hotel
Altitude: 5416m
Grade: Moderate
Best season: January through March & October through mid-December
Tour Highlight
• Thorang –La pass (5416m)
• Typical Nepalese life
• Temple In Muktinath
• Explore the Natural beauty of Nepal
• Observe the local culture and tradition of Nepali people
• Astonishing Mountain views
• Natural Hot spring
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, Airport pickup and transferred to Hotel
Day 02: Transfer to Besisahar (890m) by bus
Day 03: Besisahar to Sanje 65% ride able 35% push and carry
Day 03: Sanje to Bagarchap (2160m) 10% ride able 90% carry and push
Day 04: Bargarchap to Bhartang 20% ride able 80% carry and push
Day 05: Bhartang to Manang (3540m) 70% ride able 30% push and carry
Day 06: rest and acclimatization day in Manang
Day 07: Manang to Letdar (3900m) trekking
Day 08: Letdar to phedi (4090m) trekking
Day 09: Phedi over Thorong (5416m) pass to Muktinath (3800m) trekking
Day 10: Muktinath to Jomsom (2713m) 100% ride able
Day 11: Jomsom to Lete (2010m) 90% ride able
Day 12: Lete to Tatopani (1190m) 85% ride able
Day 13: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2750m) trekking
Day 14: Ghorepani to Pokhara via Birethanti trekking and bus
Day 15: Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight.
Day 16: Transfer for your onward journey.
General overview: Accommodation is good and is about the best available in each location - Hotels & Guest Houses are based on twin share accommodation, Common bathrooms, comfortable rooms, good food, hot showers and group facilities with unique vistas. Those chosen are based on their charm and services, views, location and within the budget suggested.
Cost Includes:
• Guide/Mechanic
• Transfer to Besishar
• All meals as per the itinerary
• Lodging through out the whole tour
• Airport transfer
• English. Nepali speaking guide
• Bikes tools for general servicing (not spare parts for personal bikes)
• Annapurna conservation permits
• Biking permits
• Domestic Airfares ( Pokhara to Kathmandu)
• Airport Departure tax from Pokhara
Cost Excludes:
• Bikes
• Drinks other than what's served at meals i.e. tea/coffee
• Medical treatment
• Emergency and Evacuation costs
• Travel insurance
• Nepal visas
• Excess luggage
• Airport departure taxes from Nepal
• Cost associated with cancellations, delays and porters due to road works
• Personal correspondent and phone calls
• Changes to existing ticketing and itinerary
(The trip price will vary depending on the group size, duration and services required. Please contact us via our website with your details to obtain a quote.)
Please feel free to contact us if you have any question regarding the above information. |