Round Annapurna Biking Tour – 19 Days

All inclusive price

$1,150USD

Group size: 2-12 Pax Max-Altitude: 1400
Fitness level: Adventurous  
Trip Introduction

Decription

Round Annapurna Biking Tour is a standout amongst Nepal’s most popular biking visit which is near the Marsyangdi and Kali Gandaki Rivers, close Tibet, and inside the Annapurna Conservation area. Round Annapurna Biking Tour isn’t simple trek, as the course ascends to an elevation of 5416m at the Thorong-La Pass, yet it is an energizing and lovely one.

Our guides keep telling us to take out the first day of this brutal climb up to Manang, but we keep saying to them, no matter where you start to Mountain Bike Annapurna, the first day is tough! Not to put you off, but this circuit is exactly that. It’s essentially five days of climbing  to the  heights of Throng La (5416m). Sometimes the way up is rough and rocky, sometimes covered in Ice and Snow, it is nothing short of Brutal! That’s why it’s also the route chosen by Yak Attack, the toughest bike race in the world.

BUT as the saying goes, what goes up must come down and indeed coming down is what we do best! Our route does not go straight down to Jomsom like many others do. We take you on some epic single tracks down through the famed Lubra Valley and beyond. After all, you did just spend five days climbing and humping your bike over a frozen mountain pass, so at the very least we want you to enjoy the downhill.

By far and away, to mountain bike Annapurna  is one of our most popular trips offered by Himalayan Single Track. Of course it has a lot more to offer other than the psychical challenges and the trails. It’s a journey along one river valley and down another between some of the biggest mountains in the world! The scenery is stunning and along the way you will pass through many authentic villages, experience the warm  hospitality of the Nepalese people and enjoy the delicious food and mind boggling views.

And furthermore one appropriate to mountain biking for those with great bicycle aptitudes. We initially investigated the course by bicycle in 1992 and are currently exceptionally acquainted with it. It is extremely specialized, especially the declining area from the Thorong-La. What’s more, we don’t prescribe it for learners, however with perspectives on tops at over 8000m and an assortment of scenes, plants and creatures, it is certainly justified regardless of the exertion. Around evening time we remain in town lodges.

Highlights

  • Nepal’s classic trek with a wide range of spectacular mountain scenery to cross highest Thorong La Pass,
  • Visiting an ancient Buddhist Monasteries, monuments and their traditional stone-walled villages,
  • Smooth gradual biking up through subtropical the dense Rhododendron and Pine forest to a Tibetan-influenced valley,
  • Scenic mountain flight out of Pokhara,
  • Meeting local people and their cultural mix takes in Gurung, Manangis and Thakali communities,
  • A worthwhile side trip to Milarepa’s Cave from Braga and high glacial Gangapurna Lake,
  • A popular excursion trip to Praken Gompa and Chongar View Point from Manang,
  • Acclimatizing in style on spectacular side trip to Ice Lake outside,
  • The temple and the religious shrines of Muktinath and its 108 brass waterspouts, Dhola Mebar Gompa (an ancient Buddhist monastery where a holy flame of natural gas burns behind a grill just above a spring).

Equipment/Gear for mountain biking

  • Bike
  • Helmet
  • Water Bottles
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • First-aid items
  • Spare tubes
  • Compact pump
  • Cyclic multi-tools
  • Clothes for climate and harsh conditions

 

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Outline Itinenary
  • Day 01 :Pick up from the International Airport, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner.
  • Day 02 :Sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.
  • Day 03 :We take a bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar (177 km, 5-6 hrs).
  • Day 04 :Our trek starts with a ride to Bahundanda (18km, 650m altitude gain to 1310m, but some covered by jeep).
  • Day 05 :To Tal Manang (12km, 600hm, 1700m, about 40% ride-able).
  • Day 06 :To Chame Manang (20.6km, 985hm, 2670m, about 55% ride-able).
  • Day 07 :To Lower Pisang village (15.2km, 600hm, 3260m, 80% ride-able).
  • Day 08 :To Manang village (16.7km, 400hm, 3450m, 95% ride-able
  • Day 09 :Today we rest at Manang to acclimatise enjoying the village and perhaps visitng an old Monastery.
  • Day 10 :To Thorong Base Camp (18km, 910hm, 4450m, 70% ride-able)
  • Day 11 :Today we cross the Thorong La, at 5416m, to reach Muktinath (21km, 966hm, 3800m, 60% ride-able).
  • Day 12 :To Jomsom (25km, 2750m, 98% ride-able).
  • Day 13 :To Kalopani (24.8km, 2530m, 85% ride-able).
  • Day 14 :To Tatopani, (23km, 1190m, 75% ride-able).
  • Day 15 :To Beni Baazar (24km, 830m, 90% ride-able).
  • Day 16 :A free day top explore fascinating Pokhara.
  • Day 17 :We take the bus for the 200km drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.
  • Day 18 :Free day for shopping in Kathmandu.
  • Day 19 :Departure for home.

Day 01:Pick up from the International Airport, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner.

Day 02:Sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.

Day 03:We take a bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar (177 km, 5-6 hrs).

Taking lunch on the way and then staying overnight in a hotel at Besisahar. At Besisahar there are shops and a bank, and the entrance to the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Day 04:Our trek starts with a ride to Bahundanda (18km, 650m altitude gain to 1310m, but some covered by jeep).

The biking includes single trails and a technical crossing of a river tributary on a bamboo suspension bridge. We then bike through extensive rice terraces with views of Himal Chuli, Buddha Himal and Manaslu, the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8156m

Day 05:To Tal Manang (12km, 600hm, 1700m, about 40% ride-able).

The first section from Bahundanda is a very technical trail with rocky ups and down. Several times you will need to push or carry your bike. But the journey is through a beautiful landscape of waterfalls, cliffs and gorges of the Marsyangdi River. At Tal there are lodges and shops.

Day 06:To Chame Manang (20.6km, 985hm, 2670m, about 55% ride-able).

We continue uphill along a technical trail to reach Bagarchhap (about 8km), beyond which the trail heads through a fine area of jungle. Chame is a district headquarters of the Manang district and has offices, shops, and lodges.

Day 07:To Lower Pisang village (15.2km, 600hm, 3260m, 80% ride-able).

The biking is easier today, following a trail beside the Marsyangdi River which goes through pine forest with views of the Annapurna Himal. We still need to push the bikes as we approach the Wave Rock, a huge rock weathered to look like a wave. Beyond it the going is easier along a lovely trail through pine forests. At Lower Pisang there are lodges and after a rest, and some tea or coffee, we can visit Upper Pisang which has a 15th century Monastery and amazing views of the Annapurna range and Pisang Peak.

Day 08:To Manang village (16.7km, 400hm, 3450m, 95% ride-able

A mostly flat trail, with more fine views of the Annapurna range and Pisang Peak.

Day 09:Today we rest at Manang to acclimatise enjoying the village and perhaps visitng an old Monastery.

Day 10:To Thorong Base Camp (18km, 910hm, 4450m, 70% ride-able)

The trail goes steeply up to Tanky, but is then more ride-able, though it still rises continuously.

Day 11:Today we cross the Thorong La, at 5416m, to reach Muktinath (21km, 966hm, 3800m, 60% ride-able).

This is the hard day, with a long uphill climb to a high altitude pass. We start early because there is usually a strong wind blowing across the pass after 11am. Mostly we have to push the bikes to reach the pass, but then there is an amazing downhill ride to Muktinath, where there is a very important Hindu temple with 108 fountains. Thousands of pilgrims come here at festival time.

Day 12:To Jomsom (25km, 2750m, 98% ride-able).

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 – Jarkot 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 13:To Kalopani (24.8km, 2530m, 85% ride-able).

At first we follow the Kali Gandaki river through the villages of Thakali, Marpha, Tukuche and Larjung. The next section is easy riding, following a jeep track to Kalopani, a beautiful village set below the Dhaulagiri Himal. From the village there is a panoramic view of Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri peaks and Annapurna I.

Day 14:To Tatopani, (23km, 1190m, 75% ride-able).

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 15:To Beni Baazar (24km, 830m, 90% ride-able).

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 16:A free day top explore fascinating Pokhara.

Day 17:We take the bus for the 200km drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 18:Free day for shopping in Kathmandu.

Day 19:Departure for home.

As you know Nepal is offering much more then only Trekking so if you have time & interest then you could do some other activities too. Nepal Trekking in Himalaya organize different kind of other activities to make your holiday longer.

Dates and Cost

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Included in the Cost
  • land Transportation as our itinerary,
  • Welcome & farewell dinner.
  • Experience English speaking guide and support staff to carry your luggage (two guest = one porter (including their daily wages, life insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
  • Accommodation & Meals (3 times a day) during the trek.
  • Trekking maps,
  • Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary, we provide)
  • Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried.
Not Included in the Cost
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Water & any kind of Drinks.
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies),
  • Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc),
  • Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Services not mentioned herein
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Day 01:Pick up from the International Airport, transfer to hotel and welcome dinner.

Day 02:Sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.

Day 03:We take a bus from Kathmandu to Besisahar (177 km, 5-6 hrs).

Taking lunch on the way and then staying overnight in a hotel at Besisahar. At Besisahar there are shops and a bank, and the entrance to the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Day 04:Our trek starts with a ride to Bahundanda (18km, 650m altitude gain to 1310m, but some covered by jeep).

The biking includes single trails and a technical crossing of a river tributary on a bamboo suspension bridge. We then bike through extensive rice terraces with views of Himal Chuli, Buddha Himal and Manaslu, the ninth highest mountain in the world at 8156m

Day 05:To Tal Manang (12km, 600hm, 1700m, about 40% ride-able).

The first section from Bahundanda is a very technical trail with rocky ups and down. Several times you will need to push or carry your bike. But the journey is through a beautiful landscape of waterfalls, cliffs and gorges of the Marsyangdi River. At Tal there are lodges and shops.

Day 06:To Chame Manang (20.6km, 985hm, 2670m, about 55% ride-able).

We continue uphill along a technical trail to reach Bagarchhap (about 8km), beyond which the trail heads through a fine area of jungle. Chame is a district headquarters of the Manang district and has offices, shops, and lodges.

Day 07:To Lower Pisang village (15.2km, 600hm, 3260m, 80% ride-able).

The biking is easier today, following a trail beside the Marsyangdi River which goes through pine forest with views of the Annapurna Himal. We still need to push the bikes as we approach the Wave Rock, a huge rock weathered to look like a wave. Beyond it the going is easier along a lovely trail through pine forests. At Lower Pisang there are lodges and after a rest, and some tea or coffee, we can visit Upper Pisang which has a 15th century Monastery and amazing views of the Annapurna range and Pisang Peak.

Day 08:To Manang village (16.7km, 400hm, 3450m, 95% ride-able

A mostly flat trail, with more fine views of the Annapurna range and Pisang Peak.

Day 09:Today we rest at Manang to acclimatise enjoying the village and perhaps visitng an old Monastery.

Day 10:To Thorong Base Camp (18km, 910hm, 4450m, 70% ride-able)

The trail goes steeply up to Tanky, but is then more ride-able, though it still rises continuously.

Day 11:Today we cross the Thorong La, at 5416m, to reach Muktinath (21km, 966hm, 3800m, 60% ride-able).

This is the hard day, with a long uphill climb to a high altitude pass. We start early because there is usually a strong wind blowing across the pass after 11am. Mostly we have to push the bikes to reach the pass, but then there is an amazing downhill ride to Muktinath, where there is a very important Hindu temple with 108 fountains. Thousands of pilgrims come here at festival time.

Day 12:To Jomsom (25km, 2750m, 98% ride-able).

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 – Jarkot 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 13:To Kalopani (24.8km, 2530m, 85% ride-able).

At first we follow the Kali Gandaki river through the villages of Thakali, Marpha, Tukuche and Larjung. The next section is easy riding, following a jeep track to Kalopani, a beautiful village set below the Dhaulagiri Himal. From the village there is a panoramic view of Dhaulagiri, the Nilgiri peaks and Annapurna I.

Day 14:To Tatopani, (23km, 1190m, 75% ride-able).

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 15:To Beni Baazar (24km, 830m, 90% ride-able).

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 16:A free day top explore fascinating Pokhara.

Day 17:We take the bus for the 200km drive to Kathmandu. Overnight at a hotel.

Day 18:Free day for shopping in Kathmandu.

Day 19:Departure for home.

As you know Nepal is offering much more then only Trekking so if you have time & interest then you could do some other activities too. Nepal Trekking in Himalaya organize different kind of other activities to make your holiday longer.

Dates and Cost

Trip Dates Trip Price Trip Status
Trip Status
Booking Open

The given date is available for booking. Anyone traveling solo or with groups are welcome to join.

Join a Group

Traveler(s) have already booked on the given date. Any individual or group can join in.

Limited Space

A lot of people have already booked on the given date. Therefore, we suggest you to hurry as only a few spaces are available.

Sold Out

The given date has reached its full potential. However, if you still want to travel on this particular date, we can organize it for you. Please contact us.

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Included in the Cost
  • land Transportation as our itinerary,
  • Welcome & farewell dinner.
  • Experience English speaking guide and support staff to carry your luggage (two guest = one porter (including their daily wages, life insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
  • Accommodation & Meals (3 times a day) during the trek.
  • Trekking maps,
  • Trekking poles, sleeping bag (if necessary, we provide)
  • Medical support: emergency first aid kit carried.
Not Included in the Cost
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Water & any kind of Drinks.
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies),
  • Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc),
  • Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses.
  • Personal trekking equipment.
  • Services not mentioned herein
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