Annapurna Circuit Mountain Biking Tour

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The adventurous Annapurna Circuit Mountain Biking Tour takes you through the heart of the Annapurna region, combining Himalayan landscapes with cultural highlights. Starting from Kathmandu, the journey follows scenic highways to Besisahar and gradually ascends through Khudi, Chamje, and Thonje into the Annapurna highlands. Riding past pine forests, waterfalls, and mountain villages, you reach Chame and the Tibetan-influenced town of Manang, with an excursion to the stunning Ice Lake (4,600 m). The tour then continues to Yak Kharka and Thorong Phedi before crossing the legendary Thorong La Pass (5,416 m), the highest point of the circuit. After descending, you explore the sacred site of Muktinath and the charming apple village of Marpha, before riding down to Beni and Pokhara. The trip ends with leisure in Pokhara and a return to Kathmandu, blending thrilling off-road motorbiking with Himalayan panoramas, ancient monasteries, and unique local culture.

Trip Facts
Country
Nepal
Duration
13 Days
Trip Grade
Moderate
Max. Altitude
5416 meters
Starts
Kathmandu
Ends
Kathmandu
Activities
Bike ride
Accomodation
Hotels / Lodges
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Best Time
Spring & Autumn

Annapurna Circuit Mountain Biking Tour

Outline Itinerary

Itinerary
Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu
Max Altitude
1,350m / 4,429ft
Walking/Hiking
-
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Day 02:Kathmandu - Besisahar (760 m) - Khudi / Bhulbhule (840 m)
Max Altitude
840m / 2,755ft
Walking/Hiking
Drive
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Day 03:Khudi – Chamje (1430 m) – Thonje (1900 m)
Max Altitude
1,900m / 6,233ft
Walking/Hiking
Ride
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Day 04:Thonje – Koto/Chame (2670 m)
Max Altitude
2,670m / 8,759ft
Walking/Hiking
Ride
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Day 05:Koto/Chame – Manang (3540 m)
Max Altitude
3,540m / 11,614ft
Walking/Hiking
Ride
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Day 06:Manang – Ice Lake (4600 m) – Manang (3540 m)
Max Altitude
3,540m / 11,614ft
Walking/Hiking
Ride
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Day 07:Manang - Yak Kharka (4050 m) - Thorang Phedi (4450 m)
Max Altitude
4,450m / 14,599ft
Walking/Hiking
Ride
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Day 08:Thorang Phedi - Thorang La Pass (5416 m) - Muktinath (3710 m)
Max Altitude
5,416m / 17,769ft
Walking/Hiking
Ride
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Day 09:Muktinath – Marpha (2650 m)
Max Altitude
2,650m / 8,694ft
Walking/Hiking
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Day 10:Marpha - Beni (900 m) - Pokhara (820 m)
Max Altitude
900m / 2,952ft
Walking/Hiking
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Day 11:Pokhara
Max Altitude
820m / 2,690ft
Walking/Hiking
-
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Day 12:Pokhara - Kathmandu (1350 m)
Max Altitude
1,350m / 4,429ft
Walking/Hiking
Drive
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Day 13:Departure from Kathmandu
Max Altitude
-
Walking/Hiking
-

Annapurna Circuit Mountain Biking Tour Detailed Itinerary

Starts: Kathmandu
Ends: Kathmandu

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