The Mustang Valley is one of the most iconic motorcycle destinations in the entire Himalayan range. Home to two of the ten tallest mountains in the world the views alone are beyond imagination. The scale of the landscapes are something you have to see to believe. Laced with small roads leading to ancient villages, Mustang is the very definition of adventure.
Over the years we have continued to reshape our most popular ride. New roads have opened access to areas we could never reach before. Our current route folds in more of the beautiful and verdant Sivalik foothills. This is where we find some of the best riding in all of Nepal. On our way to the Great Himalayas we’ll have a chance to traverse the famous suspension bridges of Nepal, some nearly half a mile long and dangling 500 feet over the river below.
Fully supported by our professional team, we will stay in some of the newest and most authentic hotels in the country. Each day will bring a mix of pavement and short sections of off-road riding as we explore the lesser known corners of the Himalayas.
For travelers with limited time, we condensed this trip to maximize the miles and include our favorite travel experiences. Travelers with more time can work with our planning team to add extra days.
If you have dreamed of riding in the Himalayas, this is the trip for you.
BE THE ADVENTURE
THE ROUTE OVERVIEW
We begin in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. A quick 30-minute flight cuts out a day’s ride on a busy highway and puts us right at the foot of the Himalayas. Our route then drops into the lush foothills where we find some of the best roads in the country. Three more days deep inside the Mustang Valley takes us all the way up to 12,000 feet between two of the ten tallest mountains on earth. One more ride puts us in Pokhara for the flight the next day back to Kathmandu.
IMAGINE YOURSELF HERE
THEN MAKE IT A REALITY
FOUR AMAZING EXPERIENCES IN ONE EXPEDITION
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KATHMANDU
It’s the ancient gateway to the Himalayas and profoundly exotic. Kathmandu is the starting point of every Far Xplorer journey and we get to experience it through the eyes of our award-winning cultural guide and Kathmandu native.
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POKHARA
Pokhara is best known as Nepal’s Adventure City. Situated on the shores of Fewa Lake and right under the soaring summit of Annapurna, it’s a beautiful and charming place to use as our start and end point.
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SIVALIK FOOTHILLS
Few people realize the most magical stratum of the Himalayas are the massive foothills at their base. With millions of terraces, thousands of quaint villages, and endless roads to explore, it is the foothills that our travelers remember most about Nepal.
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GREAT HIMALAYAS
The entire route offers endless vistas of the Great Himalayan mountains from various viewpoints. Our last day takes us within arm’s reach of Annapurna, one of Nepal’s most famous peaks.
YOUR BIKE IS WAITING FOR YOU WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
ACCOMMODATIONS
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HOTEL NOMAD-KATHMANDU
Our home base in Kathmandu for the start and end of the trip is the Nomad Hotel, centrally located near many attractions and conveniences.
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HOLIDAY CAMP - MUSTANG
Newly opened in 2023, this is a quaint and authentic mountain lodge right under the summit of Dhaulagiri, a 27,000 foot peak in the Himalayas.
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HOTEL KARUNA - POKHARA
Located right in the lake district of Pokhara, the Hotel Karuna was recently remodelled and makes for a great stay in Nepal’s adventure city.
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Riders on this trip will need good off-road riding skills and confidence in variable conditions which include loose surfaces, steep slopes, and all the fun conditions of a Nepali road. This is a true off-road adventure.
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To ensure maximum enjoyment, riders should have good fitness to help with proper acclimatization to altitude (9,000 feet). These are active days and good base fitness is essential.
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Riders must be 18 years of age, hold a valid motorcycle license, and ideally you should obtain an international drivers license, which is very cheap and easy to obtain online.
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We call our trips “expeditions” for a reason. Tours are scripted things with predictability part of the plan. We allow our trips to unfold organically as necessary and place the spirit of adventure far above the itinerary.
GO FAR GO WITH PROS
HOW DO I BOOK MY TRIP?
To secure your spot, submit your booking information by clicking the button below. A deposit of $2,500 secures your reservation. We can accommodate payment installments, with final payment due 90 days prior to the trip date.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 9 RIDERS! DON’T WAIT!
Itinerary at a Glance
This trip is really going to be hard to top. The Far Explore team is so experienced, knowledgeable and friendly you feel at ease from the moment you arrive. Their passion and respect for Nepal shows through in every aspect of the tour. A truly one of a kind adventure. It was an incredible experience and as I reflect on it one of the best trips I've ever been on. You may see me again!
— Ross, B. Canada Jungle to Himalaya 2022
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Most travelers arrive on this day, typically in the morning hours allowing for time to rest or tackle the sights of Kathmandu.
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After a quick 30 minute flight we arrivn in Pokhara and meet up with our bikes and road team for our first ride in the foothills.
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The first real ride of our trip takes us through lush foothills on one of the twistiest roads in Nepal. We arrive at the hilltop town of Tansen with views of the Himalayas.
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A creative route takes us along roads, trails, even sidewalks and footbridges to get us to the base of the Mustang Valley. You have never done riding like this.
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By lunchtime we are deep in the Himalayas exploring small roads and remote villages.
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We travel high into the Himalayas to the Tibetan and Takali villages of Marpha, Jharkot, Jhong and Muktinath reaching a high point of 12,400 feet.
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We enjoy one more day of transitions as we drop back into the foothills to our host hotel in Pokhara with lots of time to visit the lakeside town.
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A late morning flight puts us in Kathmandu with time to see more of the city.
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Since most flights leave Nepal late in the day most travelers will have ample time to explore more of Kathmandu.
FULLY SUPPORTED BY NEPAL’S BEST TEAM
With more than 100 years of combined experience guiding in the Himalayas, there is no place in Nepal we cannot take you. This is the pinnacle of expedition support. Go far, go with pros.
Let’s talk adventure
Still have questions? Want to customize your trip? Drop us a line and our expedition leader and co-founder, Christophe Noel, will get in touch with you in a matter of hours. christophe@farxplorer.com
Ready to book your trip? Click the link below to complete your online booking form. We will confirm your spot within 24 hours and get you on the road to big adventure!