Around Annapurna Biking Tour

Package Overview

The Annapurna region is a vast awe-inspiring amphitheater, surrounded by a multitude of snow packed Himalayan peaks. Around the Annapurna bike tour is an amazing journey that offers some of the most astonishing and striking biking routes in the world. Annapurna biking tour presents you one of the most challenging explorations forms the high hills to the flatlands. Annapurna mountain bike tour explores lush fields and forests to the mountains into the desert-dry trans-Himalayan region that lies on the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. Annapurna is the most popular biking area of Nepal offering a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & the culture of the central Himalayan. The wonderful views of untouched snow clad mountains and colorful ethnical cultural activities of locals make the mountain biking trip unforgettable.

From Kathmandu, our bus takes you to Besisahar, the starting point for Annapurna circuit trek and our ride begins. Through a series of formidable gorges, the trial takes to the upper Annapurna regions like Chamje, Bagarchhap, Chame, Pisang and exotic Manang valley. Each of these villages offers you most amazing views of great Himalayas so near that your eyes won’t believe it. We then start our trip to the Himalayas making up to 5416m Thorang La pass, the highest pass of the tour and down to Muktinath and Jomsom with the thrilling descent of 2700m. We have massif view of Annapurna, Gangapurna, Nilgiri and many more. The picturesque Manang and Mustang valley, magnificent KaliGandaki and Marsyandi Rivers, close up views of the Himalayas, varied ecosystems, green paddy fields and oak forests, arid deserts and the deepest gorge in the world make your mountain bike tour in Annapurna forever experience of life.

Highlights of Around Annapurna Biking Tour
Duration: 20 Days Arrival to Departure

Max. Altitude: Throng La Pass (5416 m)

Location: Annapurna Himalayan range

Trip Grade: Challenge

Required Skill: Moderate Mountain Bike Riding

Best Time: February – May, September – November are the best seasons.

Transportation: Tourist Bus/Car/Van, Bicycle, Flight

Activity: City tour, Biking

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Greetings At Kathmandu Airport

  We will meet you at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. When you have had your time to settle in and freshen up after your long fight, you will be invited to visit our office for a briefing about your program. If you arrive at night we will have same discussion in next day morning after your breakfast.

• Day 2 : A Full Day Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu, the Capital Valley

  The very next morning, after breakfast you will leave for a full day sightseeing tour around Kathmandu valley. You can visit sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, very ancient and essentially enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites. The biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhnath and the fine arts and historical architecture of Kathmandu Durbar Square reflects the ancient Nepalese culture. On return to your hotel you will have time to explore the local area, have dinner and perhaps take a leisurely stroll through the popular streets.

• Day 3 : Drive Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (820m)

  Take a vehicle or tourist bus to Besi Sahar, about 6 hours drive. If you reach Besi Sahar at lunch time, ride along the road to Bhulbule on your mountain bike.

• Day 4 : Besisahar - Bhulbhule to Bahundanda (1270m)

  Beyond Bhulule, the trail travels up the east bank of the river, past an impressive 60m waterfall that is surrounded by a tropical tree called a pandanus or screw pine. Watch the Langur monkeys playing in the treetops. Cross the Sisneri khola and pass the unfinished base of a long-promised power plant to reach a Tibetan settlement.A steep ride via subtropical forest and small hamlets to Bahundanda(1270m), an attractive village in the saddle of a long ridge.

• Day 5 : Bahundanda to Chamje (1410m)

  Descend on a steep, rocky trail past golden amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces. A climb over a ridge leads to the pleasant village of Kanigaon (1170m). A steep and slippery trail runs up and down through paddy fields, passing through tiny Tibetan villages, the trail ascends through the rhododendron forest to Chamje.

• Day 6 : Chamje to Bagarchhap (2160m)

  Cross to the east bank of the Marsyangdi and follow the trail along the river embankment. Climb past fields, then through stands of bamboo and rhododendron to an exposed trail that traverses high above the steep riverbank.Beyond Dharapani, the wide trail climbs gradually over a spur. An hour work to Bagarchhap through a forest of a blue pine, spruce, hemlock, maple and oak, offers typical Tibetan architecture. The trail has entered the Manang region with site our first Tibetan Monastery and the occasional glimpses of Annapurna II (7937m) and Lamjung Himal (6986m).

• Day 7 : Bagarchhap to Chame (2710m)

  The trail stays on the south bank of the river, climbing through forests to Danaque (2210m), valley surrounded by apples orchards. The trail climbs along the mule track through in and fir forest and then follows the river for a time amongst the higher oak and maple trees. At the entrance to Chame is along wall with many prayer wheels; the administrative headquarter of the Manang district. There are fine views of Lamjung, Annapurna II/IV (7525m)

• Day 8 : Chame to Pisang (3210m)

  There’s a long, peasant and mostly level ride in forests. The pine-scented trail rounds a bend to reveal the first views of dramatic Paungda Danda rock face, a tremendous curve slab of rock. The trail follows through the river valley with good views along the way of Pisang peak and Annapurna II at Pisang. Pisang marks the beginning of the region upper portion of the Manang district.

• Day 9 : Pisang to Manang

  From upper Pisang the high trail enters pine grooves to reveal views of the small turquoise lake. The trail does a dogleg through the charming village, passing with views of painted Mandalas and dragon mouth spouts. This large Tibetan settlement provides good views of Annapurna II/III/IV, Gangapurna and Tarkekang. Stay at 3570m.

• Day 10 : Acclimatization Day At Mannag

  This day you spend a second night in the Manang region to acclimatize to the higher elevations you will encounter towards the Thoroung La. There are fine views of the milky blue glacier lake at the foot of spectacular Gangapurna icefall and traditional stone buildings

• Day 11 : Manang to Chure Letdar (4250m)

  The trail continues to climb out of the Marsyangdi Valley. The trail follows this valley north, passing a Goths as it steadily gains elevation. You have left the large trees below; the vegetation now consists of scrub juniper and alpine grasses. It’s fun to see large yaks grazing. The view of Annapurna III is excellent.

• Day 12 : Churi Letdar to Thorung Phedi (4400m)

  From Letdar the trail climbs along the east bank of the Jarsang Khola, then descends and crosses the stream on a wooden bridge at 4310m. Blue sheep, and even snow capped leopards, sometimes magically appears. The crow like bird choughs, large lamer geiers and Himalayan griffons circles you overhead.

• Day 13 : Thorung Phedi Trek to Muktinath (3800m)

  The trail becomes steep immediately after leaving Thorung Phedi, switch backing up moraines and following rocky ridges as it ascends to the Thorung La pass (5416m). You can see the long Great Barrier ridge, Tibet like region of Manang, as well as the Annapurnas, Gangapurna and the heavily glaciated peak of Khatung Kang (6484m). The trail descends crossing meadows steeply down to Muktinath. One of the most important pilgrimage sites for both Hindus and Buddhists.

• Day 14 : Muktinath Trek to Jomsom (2713m)

  From Muktinath to Jomsom, we see people from Mustang who comes to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among them merchandise is the highly revered mollusk fossil called Shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and view the impressive white snow capped mountains. We transit at the significant town Kagbeni. Enjoying the plateau we will reach Jomsom by vehicle or walk to Jomsom and spent the night.

• Day 15 : Muktinath to Marpha (2665m)

  We head down the steep, barren hillside to Kagbeni. Kagbeni still feels like a medieval village, with its closely packed mud houses and dark tunnels. Situated at an auspicious river confluence, it is also the gateway to Upper Mustang. The easy and lovely day walking trail continues the interesting and picturesque old town and large Dechenling and Tashi Lhankhang Monasteries.

• Day 16 : Bike to Tatopani (1180m)

  The next day trail follows the Kaligandaki River through the narrow gorge, passing through traditional Thakali villages and Ghasa. Trail descends steeply through dense moss-covered rhododendron forest with rich bird life. Tatopani is famous for natural hot springs – you can have time for a hot Scrub-up.

• Day 17 : Bike to Beni and Transfer to Pokhara

  From Tato Pani, paddle and cross the bridge to the eastern side of the kali Gandaki (a major river) and shortly afterwards the bridge over the Ghara khola (river). We bike through lots of rice farms and typical villages today. After some hours we will reach the main road of Beni market. From here we will have drive to Pokhara. Spend your overnight at Pokhara.

• Day 18 : Pokhara to Kathmandu, Take a 25 Minutes Flight or 6/7 Hour Drive.

  Take a flight or drive by tourist bus/Private car to Kathmandu. At the evening you can have your last night in Nepal enjoying the Nepali cultural dinner show, taking some beautiful snaps and making up your mind for the returning journey. You can have a greetings exchanging among friends and with all Nepalese people.

• Day 19 : Free Day in Kathmandu

  Today you will have a free day in Kathmandu valley. Have some rest in your hotel. You can also take a leisurely stroll over the streets and buy some souvenirs and remembering from Nepal. At evening we will have a typical Nepali dinner accompanied with cultural shows in Hotel.

• Day 20 : Farewell Departure

  Today is free or last minute you have few hour special shopping for your relatives. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. We will drop you to the International airportto catch your flight back to your home and wish for your Safe journey.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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