Jomsom Muktinath biking holidays tours in Nepal

Jomsom Muktinath Biking Tours

Jomsom - Muktinath is situated north of Pokhara, Nepal's spectacular diversity appears at its finest. The deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from subtropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. This biking tour boasts some spectacular mountain views, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for views of the northern flanks. From Kagbeni a steep climb reaches Muktinath, an important place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhists. Well-to-do Indians fly in to Jomsom and walk or ride horses to Muktinath. The town is set in a grove of the trees and has a Buddhist Gompa and a pagoda-style temple of Vishnu Mandir containing an image of Vishnu. From the temple wall 108 waterspouts, cast in the shape of cow heads, pour forth sacred water. Even more sacred is the water that issues from a rock inside the ancient Tibetan-style Jwala Mai temple a short distance below the pagoda.
We fly to Jomsom from Phokhara and initially we ride through a popular trekking trial which leads us to many different wonderful villages rich in cultural and architectural point of view. The rocky wide and small track slowly descends to meet a paved road in Beni. Thus cycling tour to Jomsom Muktinath-Pokhara easy and enjoyable downhill.

Day 1:Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu. You are welcomed by hospitable meeting and then you will be transferred to hotel. Our airport representative will explain briefly the program upon arrival. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Sightseeing of world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley including, Kathmandu Darbar square, Swayambhunath Temple , Boudhanath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03: Bus transfer to Pokhara 200km 5-6hrs. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2700m) with great panoramic mt- view early in the morning then biking to Kagbeni. 1.5 hrs. 10 Kms. 85% ride 15% push and carry. Overnight at guest house.
Day 05: Biking to Muktinath one of the famous pilgrim of Hindu and Buddha. 4 hrs. 15 Kms. 50% ride 50% push and carry. Over night at guest house.
Day 06: Muktinath to Kalopani 6 hrs. 32 Kms. (2750m) 95% ride-able 5% push and carry. Overnight at guest house.
Today the entire ride is downhill and it is also not very technical, so it is a very pleasant day, and one with superb views of Dhaulagiri, at 8167m the seventh highest mountain in the world. The area we ride through is also very beautiful, and there are typical Nepalese villages - Jharkot and Kagbeni. Kagbeni is one of Nepal's most beautiful villages, and has a 15th century Monastery (Kagchode Gompa). The day's trail finishes by following the Kali Gandaki River to Jomsom. It is easy going, but we need to be prepared for a section notorious for strong winds between Kagbeni and Jomsom. Jomsom is the headquarters of the Mustang District and has hotels, shops and offices as well as an airport.
Day 07: Kalopani to Tatopani 5 hrs. 20 Kms. (1100m) 90% ride-able 10% push and carry. Overnight at guest house.
Downhill at first, then a technical section where we cross a suspension bridge and ride through pine forest to reach Ghasa where there are several lodges. From here the trail goes steeply down to the Rupse waterfall, one of the biggest on the route, where we have lunch at a restaurant with a fine view of the falls. Beyond, the trail is much easier, going through Dana village and crossing rice paddies to reach Tatopani, a small town on the north bank of Kali Gandaki River. This is a great place to stay as there are hot springs and cold beer.
Day 08: Tatopani ride to Beni bazaar 4 hrs. 23 Kms. 90% ride-able 10% push and carry up to Beni. Then drive to Pokhara. Overnight at hotel.
The trail follows the Kali Gandaki River through the world's deepest gorge to reach Beni. This is a fun day, with an excellent trail and a section of new road. Beni is the headquarters of Parbat District and has many shops and hotels. From here we take a bus for the 78km to Pokhara.
Day 09: Free day tops explore fascinating Pokhara. We could even explore it by bike. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: We take the bus for the 200km drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.
Day 11: Free day for shopping in Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Departure for home.

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Jomsom Muktinath Biking Tours

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