Jomsom Biking Tour

Pokhara to Jomsom Mountain Biking

Overview

The Jomsom is a modern town, and the ancient salt trader 'Thakali' homeland. People here are of Tibetan origin, but have their own language and customs. We take a scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, and we start our tour ride through a popular trekking trial which leads us to many different wonderful villages rich in cultural and architectural point of views, to a special religious place - Muktinath. Then the rocky wide and small track slowly descends to meet a paved road which takes to the beautiful Trans Himalaya region towards Beni. This tour offers you amazing scenery and different culture as you travel between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. We “Nepal Mother House Treks” are glad to arrange this tour itinerary on your own design also.

Itinerary

Day 1:Arrive at kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.

Upon arrival at international airport, meet, assist and transfer to Hotel (star category, and very nice centrally located at Thamel), rest and free at afternoon. Stay overnight Hotel.

Hotel
1,350m
Arrival

Day 2:Fly or Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast by flight (35 min to 40 min) or by Drive (6/7 hrs, 200km east of Kathmandu) Check in Hotel take a rest and walk around lake side. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
950m
Biking

Day 3:Fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and ride biking to Kagbeni (2,800m)

Early morning fly from Pokhara to Jomsom (2,730m). You have breakfast in Jomsom. Before breakfast build bike and test ride around an hour. We will ride bike on the Kaliganghaki River bank to Kagbeni (2,800m). From the kagbeni way up to trekking in Upper Mustang. Stay overnight at Lodge.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2,800m
Biking

Day 4:Kangbeni to Muktinath (3,800m) via Marpha (2,670m)

Early morning take breakfast and continue riding the 1000m vertical climb towards Muktinath, hence making it the highest point on this trip. The snow landscape is extremely dry and desert like. You may come across a few trekkers and a bunch of pilgrims, many from India on their way to the holy temple and the eternal flame in Muktinath that burns from a natural gas source. After that we ride down to Marpha. We flow the Kali Gandaki River. The flagstone-lined village of Marpha is popular for apple farming. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2,670m
Biking

Day 5:Marpha to Tatopani

After breakfast again we take to the Kali Gandaki River and ride downhill. We begin our descent towards Tato Pani, which in the local language means hot water. At the end of the ride, you can pamper yourself in the natural hot spring, which is located besides the Kali Gandaki River, hence giving you the time and space to loosen up your muscles and chill to the natural sound of the wilderness. We will Stay overnight at Hotel.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1,190m
Biking

Day 6:Tatopani to Beni

Tato means 'hot' and Pani means 'water'. After breakfast start biking through to cross the bridge to the eastern side of the kali Gandaki (a major river) and shortly afterwards, the bridge over the Ghara khola (river). Passing the trail up to Ghorepani, continue south along the Kali Gandaki the trial rises and falls through small villages. Under an hour's ride from quieter and far more attractive riverside village, Tiplyang the trial takes to the bustling market town, Beni. Buses run along the east bank road to Baglung and on to Pokhara. Ride mostly on newly made wide track/trekker's track. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
899m
Biking

Day 7:Beni to Sarangkot

After breakfast we will follow Kali Gandaki River and reach the Baglung highway which will lead us to Naudanda. We follow the dirt road to Sarangkot, which is the number one view point in Pokhara, to enjoy the view of Mountains, Himalayas, sun rise, sun set and the Lake. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
1,600m
Biking

Day 8:Sarangkot to Pokhara

Early morning we catch the sunrise and head back to Hotel to take breakfast. Then we ride through a steep and narrow trail to Pokhara. Make sure you check your brakes before you start a 90% downhill. Check in Hotel and take a rest. After lunch, drive for sightseeing in Pokhara valley. We will stay overnight at Hotel.

Hotel
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
950m
Biking

Day 9:Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Early in the morning boarding on the Phewa Lake for sunrise, and then back to Hotel to take breakfast. After that we drive to Pokhara airport to fly back Kathmandu. Waiting for you will be Nepal Mother House staff, who then drive to your Hotel. After lunch, drive to sightseeing at Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world, with a number of monasteries and many Tibetan artifacts shops selling things. Pashupatinath, Hindu holy men (sadhus), pilgrims bathing and occasionally, funeral pyres burning on the ghats, stands on the banks of the Bagmati River. Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Durbar Square, Kumari House, (the only living goddess in the world), The Kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year during Indra Jatra festival the king of Nepal used to seek the Kumari's blessing. Drive back to Thamel. Stay overnight at Hotel.

Breakfast
1,350m
Flight

Day 10:Final Departure to your Destination

After breakfast, Departure to International Airport for your flight schedule to your onwards destination.

Breakfast

Cost Details

Cost Includes

Guide/Mechanic
Driver and Vehicle Pok to KTM
All meals Lodgings throughout the whole tour
Airport transfers
Bike tools for general servicing
Bikes transferred to Pokhara a day ahead of group
All permit and approvals
Biking permit US$ 10 per bike per day
Camp facilities and Bedding
Domestic airfares
Departure taxes in Nepal

Cost Excludes

Bikes/Helmet/Water bottles
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

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