UPPER MUSTANG
TIBET'S LAST FORBIDDEN KINGDOM
HIGHLIGHTS
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Explore Tibet's last remaining Forbidden Kingdom
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Visit the ancient walled-city of Lo Manthang
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Traverse the trans-Himalaya and Tibetan plateua, 4800m
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Visit the world's oldest active monastery
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Drink tea with nomadic yak herders
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Explore a world that time has forgot
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Ride through the world's deepest gorge
QUICK LOOK
Period
May & June
October & November
Duration
8 days
Difficulty
Challenging
Cost
From
US$2560/rider
Accommodation
Very good
Group Size
10 riders max
APPETIZERS
Nepal motorcycle tour
INTRODUCTION
Join us for the ride of lifetime into one of the most unexplored regions of the Himalayas. Upper Mustang provides experienced riders with an adventure that very few have dared to undertake.
This ride is not for the faint hearted. It will push your riding skills, the bike, and endurance to the limit. The rewards are plentiful however as you get the chance to experience the last remaining Tibetan kingdom in all it’s glory. The majority of the tour rides close to 4000m (4800m max) on terrain which regularly encounters snowfall, landslides and glacial melt. So get ready to take deep breathes!
Hearts & Tears MC were the first tour company to explore the region launching our pilot tour to Lo Manthang in April 2015. It is beyond doubt the most thrilling and unique Himalayan journey on two wheels. See you out there!
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Welcome to Pokhara!
Relax by the lake and take in the beautiful surrounds by day. Meet your riding team, your trusty steed, and tour briefing by night. Tomorrow we ride!
Day 2 - Pokhara to The Cliff
Get familiar with your bike with a ride through chaotic traffic, along winding rivers, into quaint villages and countless corners! The route is designed to give you the confidence and local knowledge needed to tackle Upper Mustang.
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Day 3 - The Cliff to Marpha
After a hearty breakfast, we take the spiritual Kali Gandaki river north. It's an amazing route and the local villages are incredibly fun. We'll introduce you to our friends along the way and cross numerous suspension bridges enroute.
Day 4 - Marpha to Kagbeni via Muktinath
To get prepared for the altitude to come, today we ride up to nearly 4000m to Muktinath, before descending down to Kagbeni at 2800m for the night. It's a stunning day where you will get some of the best views of the tour.
Day 5 - Kagbeni to Lo Manthang
Today we ride north and enter the region of Mustang. We'll pass through the world's deepest gorge, some incredible alpine forests, and go ballistic and we head higher and higher.
Day 6 - Lo Manthang to Tibetan Border & Caves
Ride up to Kora La (4600m) at the Tibetan Border and feel the intoxicating effect of the thin air. On the way back to Lo we stop in at the Chosur Caves and explore the limestone formations.
Day 7 - Lo Manthang to Kobang
Follow the trail of mythical demons and dragons as you see the blood-stained cliffs of Dhakmar, the slain dragon at Ghami and spin the wheels of Nepal's longest mani-wall before settling in at Ghami for the night
Day 8 - Kobang to Pokhara
Ever wondered what a knight felt like returning home from a victorious battle? Well maybe, just maybe, it was a little you do today. A freakin HERO! You have done it. Upper Mustang.
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TOUR SPECIFICS
2023 RATE (8-DAYS)
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US$2720/rider (for bookings with 1-4 riders)
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US$2560/riders (for bookings with 5-8 riders)
* Please note that the Upper Mustang special permit is an additional amount of US$500.
INCLUSIONS
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Royal Enfield Himalayan or 250cc Enduro
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Petrol, support jeep, riding gear (if required)
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TIMS & ACAP permits
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Accommodation (twin-share) & meals
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English speaking guides & mechanics
EXCLUSIONS
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International & domestic flights
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Nepal visa & travel insurance (mandatory)
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Alcohol, personal expenses, tips
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Upper Mustang special permit (US$500)
TOUR DATES
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October 28 - November 4, 2023
Please see DATES/RATES page
