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THE RED MOUNTAINS - UPPER MUSTANG TRIP
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The Red Mountains Tour will take you to Upper Mustang, one of the most well-preserved regions in the world. Travel back in time to a place that is not impacted by the advent of technology; a place that had its own king until not so long ago. The region was a restricted and militarised area until 1992 and opened its doors to non-Nepali people in 1997. Even today, getting to Upper Mustang requires special trekking permits from the Nepalese government. So, you can see that not many people have been to this place, let alone go on this total off-road ride. But travelling with us to the region makes it not as difficult as it sounds.
Ride beyond the Himalayas of Nepal. The rocky mountainous roads will keep thrilling you!
THE RED MOUNTAINS - plan
13 days of absolute adventure is awaiting you!
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INDIVIDUAL DAY PLANS
Day 1: Arrival
Day 2: Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu
Namaste and welcome to Kathmandu! Upon arrival, witness Nepali hospitality. You will be received from the airport and dropped off at the hotel. We will meet at the welcome dinner in the evening and together with the Nepali cuisine, you will get a briefing on the tour and clear guidelines regarding what to expect along the way!
Day 2: Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu
We will make an recommended but optional visit to Brahmasthai Awareness Society (BAS), the NGO that provides shelter to the poor, helpless patients and children and adults with disability. Our profits supports this NGO as well. Later in the day, we will hold a small ceremony to worship the bikes to wish us luck for the trip. Meanwhile, you will be handed over the permit to Upper Mustang.
Day 3: Pokhara
Day 2: Kathmandu
Day 3: Pokhara
Our adventure begins with a 6-7 hour ride to Pokhara, the city of lakes and mountains. We will stay in a cosy hotel on the lakeside and will explore the best of Pokhara, where one can witness majestic views of the Himalayas. The ride will also help in adapting to left-hand traffic for those coming from right-hand traffic systems.
Day 4: Lete
Day 5: Samar
Day 5: Samar
On a clear day, our early morning start will be accompanied by the views of Mt. Dhaulagiri and the surrounding mountains. We shall pass Nepal’s longest suspension bridge in Kusma before we bid goodbye to the tarmac and welcome the dirt roads. A couple of hours riding along the Kali Gandaki river will take us to Lete, a village reminiscent of the Alps, where we will stay in a local guest house.
Day 5: Samar
Day 5: Samar
Day 5: Samar
On this day you will ride through 2520m deep Kali Gandaki gorge (which happens to be the deepest one on this planet, just so you know!). With Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna I (8091m) by your side, you will witness breathtaking views that cannot be witnessed anywhere else in the world. The terrain is moderate with occasional rides over rocky slopes. However, the waterfalls along the way are worth the rugged terrain. Our arrival in Jomsom will be followed by travel permit checks at Kagbeni, and then we’re off to Upper Mustang! We will cross the Kali Gandaki River via a bridge or through the river itself depending on the conditions and will stay at a local guest house that offers beautiful views of the mountains from the terrace.
Day 6 and 7: Lo Manthang
As we ride deep into the Buddhist country, we will pass Nepal’s longest Mani-wall north of Ghami and ride up to Ghar Gumba, an 8th century Buddhist monastery. As we climb up the last pass, things might get a bit dusty when we encounter some talk powder sand, but the sheer feeling of looking down the valley at the old capital of the forbidden kingdom, Lo Manthang itself, outweighs anything else!
On day 8, you can take short rides in the nearby areas that have loads to offer. Arguably the most iconic sight would be the Chosur Caves. Carved high into the cliffs, the Chosur Caves are a labyrinth of small rooms and tunnels that have upto 5 floors and 85 rooms. Talk about architecture! The rest of the day will be spent riding past several villages and monasteries in Lo Manthang, or you can choose to drive high up to the Tibet border (4660m).
Ride through the light current of river in the rocky roads
A perfect blend of thrilling adventure and breathtaking scenery
Day 8: Kagbeni via Muktinath
Kagbeni, also thought to be one of the oldest villages in Himalayas, is a beautiful
and important place for Hindu people. It is one of the famous religious sites where
people perform the rituals in the name of their deceased family member to wish the
soul rest in peace in heaven. Driving by this beautiful village with its typical houses of
Tibetan feel and old monastries with Himalayas in the closest background is quite an
experience.
Day 9: Tatopani
Day 10: Bandipur
Day 10: Bandipur
The altitude drops steadily as we ride south from 3000m to 1200m. We stop at Tatopani, which means “hot water”. Have a taste of the local cold beer and take a dip in the natural hot water springs. After all, you’ve deserved it!
Day 10: Bandipur
Day 10: Bandipur
Day 10: Bandipur
On our way back to Kathmandu, we ride to Bandipur, a majestic Newari village on top of a mountain and an ancient trading hub. Famous amongst domestic tourists these days, the ambience of the village is simply unparalleled; with views of the very mountains, we passed through a few days ago. The nostalgia may start to kick in already!
Day 11, 12 and 13: Kathmandu
The traffic becomes thicker and we enter the bustling capital during mid-day of day 11. We stay at our hotel in the evening and maybe have a drink at a local pub. It’s the last night of your unforgettable trip.
Day 12 is the rest day before you fly back home. You might want to spend shopping for souvenirs for your friends and family.
On day 13, as you are seated on your flight back home, you are not just leaving with the luggage you brought with you, or even the camera full of photos, you leave with memories you will cherish for the rest of your life. You can now go home and proudly say that you rode through places not many have even dared to go.
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