Annapurna Circuit Mountain Bike Tour - 14 Days

Today, early in the morning, you will get refreshed and have tea or coffee, and we will. Go for the test drive in the Kathmandu Valley hillside. Travelers will have around a 2- to 3-hour test drive and get back to the hotel. You will have breakfast at 9 am and take a rest sometime. Around 10 am, we will go for a Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour. Travellers will be exploring the Boudha Nath stupa, the Pashupathinath temple, and the Swayambhu Nath temple, from which you can explore the beautiful Kathmandu valley, and you will be exploring the most demanding Kathmandu Durbar Square. During the Kathmandu Valley sightseeing, you will have your lunch in a local restaurant. Explore the goddess Kal Bhairab, the living God Kumari, ancient artwork, museums, and the Kamasutra. Moreover, you will be exploring the beautiful surroundings of ancient palaces and taking unlimited pictures. After finishing the city exploration, you will be heading to the hotel or getting down in Thamel. You will prepare the essential gear and shopping. Get back to the hotel and do the essential bag packing, and have a rest after having your evening dinner.

Travellers will wake up early in the morning, have breakfast in the hotel, and get ready to depart for Besisahar. You will have a comfortable tourist bus or van to travel to Besisahar along with your bicycle. Kathmandu to Besisahar is approximately 175 kilometers, and the drive takes 6 to 7 hours. You will pass by the Trisuli and Marsyangdi rivers, several streams, lush forests, terraced rice fields, and beautiful villages. During the travel to Besisahar, you will have a tea and lunch break in the middle of the journey. We advise you to drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated. Once you arrive in Besisahar in the afternoon, you will be transferred to the hotel where you will be staying overnight. You will be exploring the beautiful surroundings, and if you are interested, you can cycle to the local bazaar. In the evening, you will have your dinner and unwind overnight in the hotel.

Today you will wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast, and get ready for the ride to Tal. You will start mountain biking, which will be amazing, exploring the terraced rice fields, lush mountains, and beautiful villages. The Tal village is at an altitude of around 1,750 meters, and it is about 30 to 35 kilometers away. Biking from Besisahar to Tal will take 6 to 8 hours to bicycle ride, depending on the pace, weather, and trail conditions. Once you reach Tal village, explore the beautiful surroundings and stay overnight at the teahouse after a delicious dinner.

After breakfast, you will start the ride to Chame; from Tal to Chame, it will take 6 to 7 hours of cycling. The distance from Tal to Chame is around 20 to 23 kilometers, and the altitude of Chame is approximately 2,710 meters above sea level. You will be exploring the amazing scenic views of the Himalayas, wonderful waterfalls, sandy trails, and rocky uphill trails. During the biking tour, you will need to push and carry sometimes. A gentle climb along the Marsyangdi River, a stone-paved path, mani walls, and an ACAP permit checkpoint will be passed today. You will be exploring the beautiful Annapurna II and Manaslu Himalaya ranges. Once you arrive at Chame, you will be transferred to the teahouse and lodge for an overnight stay after the delicious dinner.

Wake up in the morning, you will have your breakfast, and get ready to ride to Manang. From Chame to Manang will take around 6 to 7 hours of cycling, depending on the pace. The altitude of Manang is about 3,570 meters. The trail from Chame to Manang is a jeep track, a rocky trail, and a forest trail. You will be riding uphill and on level track; sometimes you will be pushing and carrying the cycle during the ride. You will ride along the Marsyangdi River, dense forest, Mani walls, and beautiful landscapes. You will be exploring beautiful Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, Pisang Peak, Gangapurna Himal, and other snowcapped mountains. Travelers will pass by Pisang, Humde, and Braga and reach Manang. On arrival in Manang, you will be transferred to the teahouse and have a rest. You will be exploring the beautiful Manang and staying overnight at a teahouse after dinner.

Today is a rest day in Manang; you will have acclimatized, so it will be easy for you to do the Thorong La pass. You will hike to Manang Ice Lake or Gangapurna Lake and the viewpoint; both are good for acclimatization and beautiful views. The Manang ice lake is also known as Kicho Tal in local terms. Today, you can just hike and acclimate your body to the high-altitude climates. You will have great views of Annapurna, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and other mountains. The Manang ice lake is elevated at about 4,700 meters, and it will take around 5 to 7 hours for a round trip. Make sure to carry enough water and food for the hike. After you get back from the ice lake, you will rest and explore the high-altitude Himalayan desert of Manang. In the evening, you will have your delicious dinner and rest in the teahouse overnight.

Now you will be significantly gaining altitude to Yak Kharka; you will have morning breakfast and start the ride to Yak Kharka. From Manang to Yak Kharka is about 10 to 12 kilometers, and it will take around 4 to 5 hours to ride, depending on pace and weather. The altitude of Yak Kharka is about 4,050 meters above sea level. There will be steep single trails, rocky sections, suspension bridges, alpine meadows, and grasslands. You will be exploring the stone-built houses, mani walls, Gunsang village, Annapurna ranges, Gangapurna Himal, and Marsyangdi valley during the cycling to Yak Kharka. Once you arrive at Yak Kharka, you will have a rest in the local teahouse. You can have hot butter tea or coffee while resting in the teahouse. Explore the beautiful surroundings of Yak Kharka. In the evening, you will have your dinner and rest overnight in a comfortable room.

Have your morning breakfast in Yak Kharka and get ready to ride to Thorong La Phedi. However, if you are not tired, we can ride to the Thorong La high camp, which is a higher camp than the Thorong Phedi. The altitude of Thorong Phedi is about 4,540 meters, and it will take around 4 to 5 hours to ride from Yak Kharka. Travelers will pass by the Ledar village, beautiful high-altitude terrain, and alpine meadows. You will be exploring Chulu Himal, Annapurna, Gangapurna, and Thorong La during the ride to Thorong Phedi. Cyclists will be arriving in Thorong La Phedi and will then be transferred to the cozy teahouse. You will have hot butter tea or coffee to raise your body temperature. You will be exploring around the Thorong La and Thorong Phedi. Overnight rest in the teahouse after the delicious dinner.

Wake up early in the morning and get ready to ride to Thorong La Pass. We will start riding around 4 am in the morning. Make sure you carry enough drinking water and food during the Thorong La Pass. The Thorong La pass is the highest pass of the trip; indeed, the Thorong La pass is one of the highest passes in the world. The altitude of Thorong La pass is approximately 5,416 meters. The ride from Thorong Phedi to Thorong La Pass and the descent to Muktinath will take around 7 to 8 hours, which is about 14 to 16 kilometers. You will be exploring the thrilling mountain biking through the amazing Thorong La pass. The thrilling Annapurna ranges, Dhaulagiri, Gangapurna, Manaslu, Fishtail, and many other mountains will make you feel wonderful.

During the Thorong La climb, you will carry and push the bicycle, and from Thorong La, you can ride the mountain bike to Muktinath. Take enough time to take pictures, explore, and experience the spiritual immersion during the Thorong La pass, which will create lifelong memories. Descending to Muktinath will be easier, and you will dramatically see the lush mountains, terraced fields, valleys, and alpine meadows. You will gradually descend to Muktinath, which will take 3 to 4 hours. Once you arrive in Muktinath, you will be transferred to the lodge, have a rest, and stay relaxed from the most demanding high pass, Thorong La. Explore the beautiful surroundings, worship in the Muktinath temple, and have beautiful spiritual feelings. Overnight stay at the lodge after having a delicious dinner.

Travelers will start the ride to Tatopani from Muktinath; you will wake up, get refreshed, and have your breakfast. Today you will have a long ride to Tatopani from Muktinath, which will be 60 to 70 kilometers. The cycling trail is well-maintained, with jeep tracks, lush forest, and some parts with paved roads. The rocky downhill sections, mixed terrain, and long trail will take you to Tatopani. The Tatopani is popular for natural hot springs, where travelers will have natural hot springs and relax from the long mountain travel. You will pass by Kagbeni, Jomsom, Marfa, Ghasa, and Tatopani. The trail from Muktinath to Tatopani will take around 6 to 7 hours to cycle. During the trip, you will be exploring the Kaligandaki River, the terrains, and the beautiful landscapes. Once you arrive in Tatopani, you will relax with a hot spring and an overnight stay at a lodge in Tatopani.

Travellers will have breakfast in the morning at the hotel and get ready to drive to Pokhara via Beni. You will follow the Kali Gandaki riverbank, passing through small settlements, beautiful villages, rice fields, lush mountains, and several streams. Tatopani to Pokhara is approximately 105 kilometers, and the drive takes 5 to 6 hours, depending on the weather and road conditions. Travelers will have their lunch in Beni (895 m.) or another place where they get hungry. You will have tea and a refreshing break during the travel to Pokhara. On arrival in Pokhara, you will be transferred to the beautiful hotel in Lakeside. Have a rest sometime and explore the beautiful and vibrant streets of Lakeside.

You will have a variety of food and snacks in the lovely restaurant in Pokhara. Have a delicious dinner and celebrate the success of the Annapurna Circuit biking tour. Travellers can shop for souvenirs in the local market. Get back to the hotel and relax and rest overnight.

Today you will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara; you also have the option to go by flight at your request. You will wake up in the morning and have your delicious breakfast in the hotel. Travellers will get ready to travel to Kathmandu; you will move from the hotel around 6 to 7 am in the morning. The distance from Pokhara to Kathmandu is about 200 kilometers, which takes approximately 6 to 8 hours to drive, depending on the road conditions and weather. During the travel to Kathmandu, you will be exploring beautiful rice fields, lush mountains, beautiful valleys, and rivers. You will pass by the Marsyangdi River, the Trisula River, and several streams. You will have a tea break, a lunch break, and a refreshing break during the travel.

Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the beautiful boutique hotel. Have a rest sometime in your luxury room while drinking tea or coffee. In the evening, you can have a leisurely walk in the local street and do some shopping. We will have a farewell dinner and celebration in an authentic local restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel and unwind from the long journey.

You will wake up in the morning, have your delicious breakfast in the hotel, and get ready to depart for home. According to your flight schedule, be ready to go to the airport. A Touch Planet Treks representative will come to the hotel. Make sure to include all your bag packing and belongings. You will prepare the bag packing and keep your essential documents like your passport and visa in your hand luggage. By that time, the driver and our representative will be there at the hotel to escort you to Kathmandu airport. You will have a comfortable private vehicle to Kathmandu airport. It will take around half an hour to drive to Tribhuvan International Airport from Thamel. Touch Planet Treks will have a final farewell at the airport for your home. We wish you safe travel. See you on the next trip. Namaste.