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The secret land of Nepal, the Upper Mustang, is genuinely the crown jewel of this country, and riding a motorcycle through these lands is truly an epic journey. If you also think so, then welcome to our 12-day Upper Mustang motorbike tour – an exhilarating odyssey through the heights of an unknown land!

For nine straight days, our Upper Mustang motorbike tour will take you through the magnificent landscape of the great Himalayas, riding among the iconic summits of Nilgiri (7061 m), Annapurna (8091 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Fishtail (6993 m), Tukuche (6920 m), Bhrikuti (6476 m), and Tilicho (7134 m).

For nine days, you will travel on stony roads where you will meet horse caravans, mopeds, motorcycles, wobbly buses, and jeeps. You will spend your time in this magnificent region that has successfully retained its ancient charm, originality, archaeological heritage, and cultural vibrancy for a millennium.

Truly, Upper Mustang is a real sanctuary for motorcyclists who seek to immerse themselves in both cultural richness and the splendor of the natural world.

With the majestic Himalayas as a frame, this north-central region of Nepal was closed to visitors until 1992, but today it has become one of Nepal’s most exclusive trekking areas and, until a couple of years ago was only accessible on foot, by yak or pony train.

It was only opened up to motorized vehicles in 2010, but only a limited number of visitors are allowed each year, and to enter, you need a pre-paid permit.

The Gurung community largely settled in the areas leading up to Kagbeni, known as the lower Mustang, while the Lo Pas dwell in the area above Kagbeni, from Samar, which is distinguished as Upper Mustang. These people mainly practice Tibetan Buddhism, as evidenced by the tracks decorated with sacred mantras inscribed on Tibetan prayer flags.

Regarding our Upper Mustang Motorbike Tour, you will mount on the Royal Enfield Himalayan and traverse the city highways of Kathmandu and Pokhara. In the days that follow, you will then ride through the picturesque landscapes of Kalopani, journeying into the magnificent Kali Gandaki gorge.

Then, passing through the enchanting villages of Kagbeni and Samar, you will ultimately arrive at the extraordinary Lo Manthang, the only walled kingdom in Nepal.

Here, the monasteries stand timeless, their walls still echo the events that have passed thousands of years ago. However, it is the Chhoser cave complex that will truly steal your heart. Subject to astonishing discoveries and scientific pursuits, this remarkable cave system still grants an insight into the rich cultural history of the area.

Then, our Upper Mustang motorbike tour will lead you to the enchanting Lower Mustang, where the pious Muktinath shrine, a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists, eagerly awaits your presence.

Here, you will have the opportunity for the divine purification rituals beneath the 108 natural springs, after which you will continue your journey to Tatopani.

The soothing thermal bath at Tatopani ( Hot Spring) will rejuvenate your spirit and prepare you for the return journey to Kathmandu via the picturesque Pokhara.

To further tantalize your senses, our Upper Mustang motorbike tour route also features continuous elevation changes with the astonishing Passes of 3850 m Syangboche, 4170 m Mui la, and 3900 m Tsarang Chu, making this adventure far from boring.

Particularly enchanting in the autumn and spring months, this Upper Mustang motorbike tour is made for those who are always searching for physical challenges and possess prior riding experience.