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Motorcycle Trip to Nepal, Nepal: From the Jungle to the Gates of Mustang
Motorcycle trip Nepal

Nepal: From the Jungle to the Gates of Mustang

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Duration
13 D
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Standard
Level
Intermediate
Meal Plan
Full-Board
Vintage Rides → Destinations → Asia → Nepal → Nepal: From the Jungle to the Gates of Mustang
Alex
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Alex
In 2006, after traveling 12,000 miles by motorcycle in India, Alex founded Vintage Rides. Since then, he has been developing our concept in more than 20 countries.
On the agenda
A motorcycle tour through all the contrasts of Nepal, on a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: the jungle of Chitwan National Park and its rhinos, the hills and terraced rice fields of the Himalayan foothills, then the Kali Gandaki valley up to the gates of Mustang, between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, two peaks above 26,000 feet. On the way, Newar towns and villages, Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries, and two nights by the lake in Pokhara. A journey that is physical, cultural and human, for riders looking for the real Nepal.
Nepal: From the Jungle to the Gates of Mustang

Motorcycle Trip to Nepal

13 stages - 685 miles
Arrival in Kathmandu - Patan (4,270 ft) Stage 1/13
Arrival in Kathmandu - Patan (4,270 ft)
Welcome to Nepal! You’ll be met at the airport according to your flight schedule and transferred to Patan. Authentic and full of life, this “city of beauty” is the ideal starting point for your motorcycle trip in Asia and a first day to acclimate.
Patan - Chitwan (660 ft) Stage 2/13 100 miles
Patan - Chitwan (660 ft)
On the first day of our motorcycle trip, we ride toward the Terai: a low-lying plain and the country’s breadbasket, with striking similarities to neighboring India. We stop on the edge of the country’s first national park, known for its successful Asian rhino conservation program. Two nights at an ecolodge.
Chitwan (660 ft) Stage 3/13
Chitwan (660 ft)
A day entirely devoted to exploring Chitwan National Park; by boat in the morning and on a jeep safari in the afternoon. The star of this protected area is the rhinoceros, but it’s also common to see crocodiles and gharials, and with a little luck, a tiger, a leopard, or an Asian sloth bear.
Chitwan - Tansen (4,660 ft) Stage 4/13 109 miles
Chitwan - Tansen (4,660 ft)
We leave the Terai and head into the endless Himalayan hills, following the Kali Gandaki corridor, a major river that flows down from the Upper Mustang region on the Tibetan Plateau. Our stop, the small town of Tansen, is not a tourist hub, so you’ll be able to experience typical rural-urban life in Nepal there.
Tansen - Tatopani (4,000 ft) Stage 5/13 90 miles
Tansen - Tatopani (4,000 ft)
Still following the Kali Gandaki River, we ride north toward the Greater Himalayas through the Himalayan foothills to reach the gateway to Lower Mustang: Tatopani, known in particular for its hot springs. From there, weather permitting, we can see the South Nilgiri nearby, standing at 22,310 ft, which serves as a bulwark for the Annapurna massif.
Tatopani - Marpha (8,790 ft) Stage 6/13 29 miles
Tatopani - Marpha (8,790 ft)
A short stage, allowing us to ease into Lower Mustang and fully enjoy the scenic views and photo stops that come one after another every few miles. Today’s landscape is truly spectacular; we’ve entered a whole new world. Everything is higher and grander, the vegetation is becoming alpine, and Hinduism is gradually giving way to Buddhism, as Tibet isn’t very far away.
Marpha - Kalopani (8,330 ft) Stage 7/13 50 miles
Marpha - Kalopani (8,330 ft)
Today, our loop through Lower Mustang, dominated by some of the world’s highest peaks, gives us a true sense of the splendor of this Himalayan valley. We climb to an altitude of 12,140 ft at Muktinath and its famous temple, then descend to spend the night in the Kali Gandaki Valley.
Kalopani - Pokhara (2,620 ft) Stage 8/13 77 miles
Kalopani - Pokhara (2,620 ft)
Let’s leave Lower Mustang behind and head for the famous hub for all the country’s tourist tribes, which welcomes trekkers, motorcyclists, paragliders, Indian vacationers, mountaineers, and backpackers... We’ll take the main road, which offers some great riding, then settle in for two nights again, giving you plenty of time to rest, buy souvenirs, or just relax by the shores of Lake Phewa with a glass of beer.
Pokhara (2,620 ft) Stage 9/13 10 miles
Pokhara (2,620 ft)
After breakfast, if the sky is clear, your tour leader will take you by motorcycle to the Pagoda of Peace, which offers the perfect view of the lake, the city, and the Great Himalayas in the background. After that, you’ll have the day free, and your guide will of course be happy to suggest a couple of things to do. Finally, we’ll all get together for a nice dinner.
Pokhara - Gorkha (3,380 ft) Stage 10/13 96 miles
Pokhara - Gorkha (3,380 ft)
In Nepal, there’s one road to avoid: the congested route from Pokhara to the capital. So that’s exactly what we’re doing, now that the country’s road network has improved significantly. This gives us a superb drive through the Himalayan foothills, dotted with terraced fields. We’ll head to the “postcard-perfect” village of Bandipur, another Newar masterpiece, for lunch. Then we’ll wrap up this leg of the trip at a modern and comfortable hotel.
Gorkha - Nuwakot (3,350 ft) Stage 11/13 90 miles
Gorkha - Nuwakot (3,350 ft)
We continue our journey through these peaceful and relaxed foothills, heading toward our final stop before returning to the capital; the residence where we’ll spend the night is another masterpiece of the Newars’ architectural heritage. Until then, we’ll still have to drive a short stretch (12 miles) along the congested highway toward the capital, unless the group would prefer an alternative route to avoid it?
Nuwakot - Kathmandu (4,270 ft) Stage 12/13 37 miles
Nuwakot - Kathmandu (4,270 ft)
We hit the road again for this final day of motorcycling in Nepal. The road is narrow and scenic; we pass over a mountain pass and ride through Shivapuri National Park before returning to the capital in time for lunch. It’s time to say goodbye to our bikes. Free time and an evening in Kathmandu’s lively Thamel district.
Kathmandu Stage 13/13
Kathmandu
This marks the end of the trip. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport.
Price
From $4090,00 / rider
The price includes The price does not include

  • A Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 motorcycle and spare parts.

  • Fuel, parking, and any tolls.

  • Third-party motorcycle insurance.

  • Required insurance: insurance covering medical expenses while in the country. Repatriation assistance, which covers you in the event of accidents involving two-wheeled vehicles (high-displacement motorcycles).

  • Legal insurance and trip cancellation insurance are strongly recommended.

  • International driver’s license.

Important
Documents requested :
International motorcycle license if necessary
Motorcycle Driving License
Passport valid for the whole trip
Valid Visa, if required

There is no technical off-road riding on this tour, but Nepal's roads are demanding: some sections are damaged or under repair, and after each monsoon, landslides leave stretches of dirt on the asphalt that turn into slippery mud when it rains. A little off-road experience is a real safety asset in bad weather. The route also crosses three or four suspension bridges, which you can cross on foot.

In Lower Mustang, two or three nights are spent in simple guesthouses (Tatopani, Marpha, Kalopani), where hot water, heating and Wi-Fi are not guaranteed. Part of the route is far from medical facilities: first assistance is provided by our support vehicle, as helicopters and ambulances are scarce, and the phone network can be limited. As on any mountain route, road conditions depend on the weather, during and before the tour.

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$3090 / passenger
From 23 Mar. 2027 to 04 Apr. 2027
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From 06 Apr. 2027 to 18 Apr. 2027
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