This adventure is a round Annapurna trip, desigend by local guides. Annapurna is a mountain here in nepal, and this trip with take you round it, hence the trip name. There are 5 Annapurnas: Annapurna 1, 2, 3, 4 and Annapurna South. Annapurna 1 (8091m) is the 10th highest mountain in the world. On this ride you will also pass through more than 10 peaks ranging between 6000-6500m,three 8000m high mountains, lots of waterfalls, the worlds widest pass (Throng-la pass). On this ride we’ll reach an altitude of 5416m. There are lots of carrying and pushing sections, some super remote areas where you will get to see the himalayan lifestyle, different types of vegetation, highland wildlife and so much more on this trip!
Detailed Itenarary Round Annapurna Trip
Day 1
Today you’ll meet your guide, check your bikes over before starting your ride tomorrow and have dinner with the riding group. Distance-0km Altitude-1350m Accommodation-Hotel
Day 2
Kathmandu-Kakani-Kathmandu, preparation ride After breakfast the ride will start from either from your hotel or the office. Remember to stay on the left hand side of the road and listen to your guide as there will be busy traffic for about 10-15minute. Today starts with a climb for while then we’ll take a tea break. It’s then a flat ride to Tinpiple and slow a climb to Kaule and the last 3km is a steep uphill climb to the small village of Kakani. Kakani is located at 1900m. There will be a beautiful mountain view and we’ll have lunch here before heading into Sivapuri National Park to the famous mtb biking trail, scar route. This is a natural and flowy trail that is really nice up to Gurju Bhanjyang and a small climb and then downhill to a village called Sangle. Then up and down back to Kathmandu. Distance-45km Altitude-1350m Accommodation-Hotel
Annapurna Trip
Annapurna Trip
Day 3
Kathmandu-Beshisahar(driving) It’s a 6 hour drive from Kathmandu to Beshisahar. Lunch will be on the way, and there should be time to have a look around to village when we arrive. The bikes will come with us in a Jeep. Distance- Not covered by bicycle. Altitude-765m Accommodation-Normal guest house.
Day 4
Beshisahar-Tal Today starts with up and down riding for a while and it’s a climb to Tal. Take it easy as this is the first day of riding on your adventure. You will pass through amazing landscape on your ride. It’s 100% off road today. There are some of steep climbs where you will need to push your bike. Lunch will be on the way and there will be plenty of opportunities to take photos. Tal is a cool place to stay overnight. It is located on the bank of Marsyangdi river and has around 20-25 houses in the village. Distance-39km Altitude-1700m Accommodation- Local lodge
Day 5
Tal-Chame The ride starts with a flat section and then we cross a river via a suspension bridge and then start a climb on jeep tracks. Today there will be some amazing views of landscape, rockfaces and high mountains. Lunch will be local dal bhat and the ride will done by 4:00pm. Chame is quite a big town within this region. There is a small natural hot spring across the river that is free to use. Distance-23km Altitude-2660m Accommodation-Local lodge
Day 6
Chame-Manang via upper route The track from Chame is up and down and you will have a close view of Annapurna 3 on your left, across the river Marsyangdi. Each day around Annapurna shows you something new. Lunch will be along the way. After lunch we’ll go through the villages Pisang, Ghyaru and Nawal, each with their own beauty. To reach Ghyaru there is a pushing section for 30-45 minutes, after this the hard work is done for the day. Distance-30km Altitude-3550m Accommodation-Local lodge
Annapurna Trip
Annapurna Trip
Day 7
Manang rest day Use this day to have a look around to the village of Manang and rest up. If you feel like a hike, you can go up to “Chorong”, a view point across a river 300m above the village, where there is a breathtaking view of Manang, Gangaurna mountain and Gangapurna lake. Distance-0km Altitude-3550m Accommodation-Local lodge
Day 8
Manang-Throng Phedi Today about 40% of todays track is pushing work. Like always the view will be great, however to day you will get to see some yaks. There is a nice tea station on the way where we can have a break. There are some of flowy single tracks for a bit as well, enjoy the ride and acclimatise to the high altitude. Make sure you drink enough water. We will reach Phedi by 3pm. It’s an nice place with a warm dining hall where many other travellers will be staying. Take it easy and if you feel any altitude sickness please let your guide know. Distance-19km Altitude-4450m Accommodation-Local lodge
Day 9
Phedi-Throng-la pass-Muktinath It’s an early morning start in the dark so please use your head lamp. Till we reach the Throng pass it’s 98% of carrying and pushing. The pass is 5416m high, the highest point of a trip, with the potential of snow. There will be lots of hikers along the way. In the peak season around 300 people pass through Thorang-pass. Remember to take it easy, don’t push your limits as we’re at a very high altitude. We’ll stop at the top for about 15 – 20 minutes, plenty of oppurtunities for photos! Then it’s a 2000m descent to Muktinath. If you’re comfortable with downhill you can ride all the way down to Muktinath, it’s all single track with loose gravel and 100 switchback till the base camp and a flowy single track to Muktinath. Muktinath is a historical Hindu temple in the Mustang region, a temple of Lord Bishnu. It’s quite a nice town with a view point and a temple just a small hike away to see with your guide. Distance-23km Altitude-3600m Accommodation-Local lodge
Day 10
Muktinath-Lubra-Marpha The ride starts with a flowy single track for bit and then a climb for about 300 to the Lubra pass. We’ll stop for 10 minutes to take some photos and rest before the 1400m desent to Lubra valley. It’s a single track with loose gravel and some flowy sections as well. After the steep part you will drop down to the river section which is fun and flowy. Then it’s all up and down to Marpha. We’ll have lunch in a town called Jomsom. Jomsom is a major town of the Mustang district, there is an bank with an ATM and a small airstrip too. After lunch the ride will be more scenic. Marpha is famous for it’s himalayan apple. You can have apple cider, juice, pie, custard and much more. Have a look around to the town, note the white painted houses, Tibetan influence and wood panelled houses. Distance-29km Altitude-2600m Accommodation-Local lodge
Annapurna Trip
Annapurna Trip
Day 11
Marpha-Tatopani The day starts on undulating jeep tracks and crossing a suspension bridge. We’ll ride through Tibetan refugee camps, pine forests, the world’s deepest valley and deepest gorge, the biggest waterfall in nepal, two 8000m+ mountains up close and another 7-8 suspension bridges over about a 1600m of descent. The tracks today vary however after lunch you will be mostly riding on jeep tracks so please listen to your guide. It’s really enjoyable and challenging riding on jeep tracks; we call them jeep tracks but the track is like a wide downhill track with rocky sections. The ride will be done by 3-4pm, then we can get into a hot-spring with a chilled beer and relax. Distance-47km Altitude-1100m Accommodation-Local lodge
Day 12
Tatopani-Beni-Pokhara This is the last day of your ride. It’s not an all day ride. It’s kind of a short morning ride on up-down jeep tracks for about 2-3 hour. Then we take a 2-3 hour drive to Pokhara via van. It’s a chilled out evening with an outside dinner. Distance-20km Altitude-850m Accommodation-Hotel
Day 13
Pokhara-Kathmandu Enjoy the morning in Pokhara, we have an afternoon flight. We’ll have a dinner together back in Kathmandu.
Day 14
Kathmandu-Home Transportation to the airport can be arranged if required.
