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Mustang, the ‘Forbidden Kingdom’ of Nepal is a land of mystery, mysticism and myriad challenges. Sheltered by some of the world’s highest mountains, the 8000-meter peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, bordering China and the Tibetan plateau, lies the ancient “Forbidden Kingdom” of Mustang.
Moto Himalaya Mustang undertakes an arduous journey to Lo Manthang, starting at Pokhara. Riding alongside the Kali Gandaki gorge (the deepest gorge in the world), you will cross Kagbeni before the steep climb to Lo, passing terrain that is outlandish, going through the idyllic villages of Ghami and Tsarang known for the monasteries that have now existed for a few centuries.
Date
01 June - 12 June , 2024
Terrain
Tarmac, Dirt, Gravel, Loose Stones
Duration
11 days
Destination
Lo Manthang
Price
USD 3000
Pokhara
Tatopani
Kalopani
Marpha
Hanging Bridge, Kagbeni
Lo Manthang
Chhoser Caves
Day 01
Every participant should reach Kathmandu on 1st of June 2024 and check-in at Hotel Manaslu in Kathmandu. The evening sees a welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant
Day 02
Participants use this day in full for a quick documentation check, processing of permits and currency exchanges. This is followed by a ride briefing in the evening at 1600 hrs at the hotel which sets us up for the ride ahead !
Day 03
Ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Today the group departs on this adventure with the first day heading towards the mountains. The ride goes through foothills with sporadic traffic that sensitizes each person to the adventure ahead.
Day 04
90 kms of tarmac followed by very rough terrain with slush and rocks. Night halt amidst the Annapurna, Tilche and Dhaulagiri peaks. Marpha is known for its cobblestoned streets and apple orchards.
Day 05
Ride through the rain shadow area via Jomsom, crossing the historic upper Mustang and lower Mustang bridges known to be centuries old. Today the ride begins to gain altitude and the topography begins to be devoid of anything green.
Day 06
A challenging climb for both the riders as well as the motorcycles to reach the famed wall city of Lo Manthang.
Day 07
A quick ride to the famous Chooser Caves and the Tibet Border. Night stay at Lo Manthang.
Day 08
Descending from the mountains we put up for the night at Kagbeni, a beautiful town just at the edge of Upper Mustang.
Day 09
Ride through the deepest gorge in the world. Night halt at Tatopani, famous for its hot water springs.
Day 10
Ride down to Pokhara to mark a return to civilization.
Day 11
The last day of the program sees all participants travel to Kathmandu via bus to conclude the epic adventure with a closing ceremony in the evening.
Day 12
Home to eight of the highest peaks in the world, Nepal is a land of mysticism and intrigue. The ancient kingdom of Lo Manthang, in the heart of Mustang valley, embodies this spirit unlike any other. With directions that exist only in the minds of locals, and not on Google, Upper Mustang is the ultimate frontier for adventure travel. With views of the Annapurna range for the company and traversing the deepest gorge in the world, there are several layers of exploration to peel through. A trip to this windswept valley that culminates in the walled city of Lo is the stuff that bucket lists are made of.
In October 2019, a group of 11 motorcyclists ventured out on a once in a lifetime experience to ride through the forbidden kingdom of Tibet Autonomous Region and reach the world’s highest monastery Rongbuk at the fabled North Face Base Camp of Mount Everest – a route George Mallory made famous with his attempt to scale the mountain back in 1924. Starting from Kathmandu, they crossed the Nepalese border to ride through the high desolate highlands of Tibet Autonomous Region on their way to Rongbuk. Together they battled the biting chill, the dropping oxygen and their own personal limits, forming friendships for life on the way to the top of the world.
