Trip Overview
This trip is perfect if you want to experience the magic of the Himalayas but don’t want to take not he physical challenge of the Annapurna Circuit.
The riding for this trip starts in the Scenic Hill Station of Nagarkot outside of Kathmandu, hitting some awesome enduro singletrack through the jungles and rice fields. Next, the tour heads to Pokhara, the laid back lakeside paradise and the Peace Pagoda Trail.
The highlight of the trip is the 5 days of riding high up in the Mustang Region of Nepal on the Jomsom-Muktinath Trail. This journey showcases the magnificence of the Himalaya’s, the rich and vibrant culture of Nepal and some of the best bike trails in the world. This is for riding skill level from Intermediate to Advanced.
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2023 Jomsom Muktinath Dates
October 25-November 3, 2023
2024 Jomsom Muktinath Dates
October 17-26, 2024
Don’t see a date that works for you? Contact us for custom trip dates!
Price – $2695
Book more than 90 days in advance and save $200 off the trip price.
$300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot
*Deposits are non-refundable and can be put toward any other World Ride trip in the future.
The remainder of the cost of the trip is due 60 days prior to the start of the trip and can be made in payments. Trips require a minimum of 4 people in order to run.
Unless otherwise noted, our trips are co-ed. Here is why that is important to us.
We can make any trip a private group trip for an additional $100-250/per person, depending on the size of the group. Please reach out to [email protected] to book a private trip.
Fundraise for your trip! We can set up a personalized fundraising page for you. We offer $100 off your trip costs for every $1000 that you raise, up to the cost of the trip.
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Meet Your Local Guide: Nishma Shrestha
Nishma started mountain biking after being inspired by her dad and uncle who mountain bike. Nishma was featured in the film “Moksha,” which was the project that kick started World Ride. She is a PMBIA Level 1 Certified mountain bike skills coach, has her own mountain bike skills coaching business (Skills and Thrills Nepal) and is an accomplished downhill and enduro MTB racer.
Nishma loves to ride her bike downhill and her favorite trails are in the Nagarkot area just out of Kathmandu. She loves meeting people from around the world when she is guiding.
Day 1
Arrival in Nepal and transfer to hotel. Your guide will be at the airport to greet you and take you to your hotel. Sleep off the jet lag and build up your bike if you have the energy! Accommodations: Wood Apple Hotel
Day 2
Today, we will build up our bikes and head to Nagarkot.. Nagarkot is hands down the best area for enduro riding in the Kathmandu Valley. The trails vary in difficulty and distance, but they are all fun. We will have a full day of shuttle runs for as much singletrack as we can handle.
Accommodations: Wood Apple Hotel
Day 3After breakfast we leave the hotel and head to the airport, where we catch a 25 min flight to Pokhara. Pokhara is a chill lakeside town at the base of the Annapurna Himalaya. If time is sufficient, we ride to the Peace Pogoda, a 2 to 3 hour round trip with a short yet steep climb and a super nice single track descent to the Lake.
Accommodations: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 4
Wake up for sunrise and hopefully catch a glimpse of the mountains before we head to the airport. It’s about a 22 min flight to Jomsom, above the Pokhara valley and deep into the heart of the Himalaya. Take a peek out of the window for fantastic views of Dhaulagiri and beyond. The flight is simply breathtaking as the plane’s wing pit almost touch the snow capped peaks. Fly right between the Himalayan giants and you feel your adventure has really begun as the small plane banks left and touches down in Jomsom. In Jomsom, we will have breakfast before we enjoy an easy acclimatization ride of 14 km to the beautiful Tibetan village of Kagbeni. The road is mostly flat and traces the Kaligandaki River right up to the boundary of Upper Mustang. We will stay overnight in Red House, one of the oldest inns in the region.
Accommodations: Tea House
Day 5
Today we cycle uphill for the most of the ride, leaving behind the beautiful village of Kagbeni. We follow the trail on the north side of the gorge and climb up a dusty jeep track towards the foreboding Throng La Pass. We stop and explore the ancient monastery at Jhong and have some lunch, basking in the sunshine and enjoying the mountain Views. The final push after lunch is short and we should arrive in Muktinath around mid afternoon. Spend some time here exploring the monastery and temples, two of the holiest in Nepal.
Accommodations: Tea House
Day 6
We will start the day with a short climb that will take us to one of the best descents in Nepal- Lubra Valley. This flowing singletrack is very fun and has some of the most breathtaking views! We will descend all the way to the river valley below and make our way to Tukuche to enjoy some apple brandy and apple desserts.
Accommodations: Tea House
Day 7
We will make our way through the valley, on a combination of singletrack and jeep roads downhill to the village of Tatopani. The trail starts out gentle and flat and winds in and out of the valley, through pine forests and small villages. Following the river, there are good views of the snow capped peaks. Stop at the lush waterfalls at Rukse Chaahara for lunch. After here the speed picks up as the trail drops some 1000 meters with sweeping curves and plunges, rocky sections and bumps that you will love. Arrive in Tatopani the cobble lined village famous for its rejuvenating hot springs.
Accommodations: Tea House
Day 8
Our last day of the ride will take us to our finishing spot of Beni. We will celebrate with a delicious lunch and then make our way to Pokhara for some lakeside relaxing.
Accommodations: Hotel in Pokhara
Day 9
Enjoy the morning in Pokhara, a beautiful lakeside city that has many adventure options. Walk around the city, rent a boat to get out on the lake or just relax before flying back to Kathmandu.
Accommodations: Woodapple Hotel
Day 10
Today, we will say our “see you laters” as we depart Kathmandu. We will transport you to the airport to catch your flight home.
*Itinerary is subject to change.
- All accommodations, including comfortable hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and tea houses in the mountains.
- Airport pickup an drop off, as well private transportation within Nepal
- Flight from Pokhara back to Kathmandu
- All meals
- Porters to carry your gear while riding
- An experienced and certified guide
Pricing is based off 4 or more people. Please get in touch if you are interested in a private trip with less than this number.
Cost does not include airfare, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, travel insurance or rental bike.
Rental bikes are very limited. For this trip, we highly recommend that you bring your own bike! We have a lot of experience traveling with bikes, so please let us know what questions that you have. This trip is on challenging trails at and we highly recommend a full suspension bike.
Anything you need for your own bike if bringing
- Derailleur hanger
- Extra brake pads
- Any special bike tools -Multitool, mini pump, spare tube
Bike gear
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Buff/scarf
- Pack (at least 15L in size to carry layers and capacity of 3L of water)
- Bike shoes
- Gloves
- 3-4 pairs of bikes shorts or more depending on preference. (There is laundry service in Kathmandu and Pokhara)
- 3-4 jerseys
- Socks
- Long sleeve base layer
- Waterproof rain jacket and rain pants
Other gear
- Warm packable jacket (the nights can be chilly)
- Either a bike light or a headlamp
- Other clothing for after ride
- Comfortable shoes to hike and walk around in
- Clothes to sleep in
- Swimsuit
- Any medication you might need
- Toothbrush and other necessities
- Sunscreen
Personal items
- Passport
- COVID-19 Vaccination card
- Proof of travel insurance if you purchased it
- Credit and debit cards
- A small amount of cash to travel with
- Camera (or just your cell phone)
- Cell phone (plenty of wifi along the way)
- USB Battery pack (optional- there are outlets in all of the hotels and some of the tea houses)
- Electronics cords and chargers
- Power adapter for Nepal
- Any extra mountain bike gear you might be able to collect for the ladies there 🙂