Jomsom to Muktinath and back to Pokhara or half of Annapurna circuit by mountain bike is very nice mt. bike tour. First we have to fly to Jomsom and ride to Kagbeni and next day uphill to Muktinath. Muktianath has temple, we will pay a homage to Mukinath. And same day we ride back to Marpha. Next day we spend at Tatopani and have hot spring bath and we return to Pokhara spending one night at Beni. These day the road is mostly paved.
Highlight:
- Pokhara is beautiful city and it has lots of natural resources, view points, temple and stupas we will visit them.
- Flight from Pokhara to Jomsom is scenic.
- Jomsom and surroundings area is like desert and semi desert, the landscape is beautiful.
- Jomsom, Kagbeni, Muktinath, Marpha, Tatopani are worth visiting.
- Tatopani has natural hot spring and bathing there you get immense pleasure/ natural massage.
- Over all biking in this area we come across rich and unique culture, tradition, old monuments etc.
How easy is Lower Mustang MTB tour?
This mountain bike trip is really easy and beginner also can do it. Normally first two day on cycling day is going uphill otherwise going down hill. Towards last section there is uphill otherwise most of the trial in downhill and flat land. Before few year back it was Jeep track but now most of the trial is paved. Accommodation and food is world class in local tea houses.
Which time of the year is Lower Mustang Mtb biking is best?
Autumn and Spring is obviously the best time to bike in Lower Mustang. The flight in the sector Pokhara to Jomsom is more confirmed as weather is clear. The views are better. And in rainy season also this trip is not disturbed as most of the biking section fall on rain shadow area. But good to carry good rain coat. In winter you might fetch snow for a day or two. We have to go slow in snow. But it will be more fun. So, this trip can be done throughout the year.
What can you expect on Lower Mustang Mtb tour?
Semi desert, desert climate and vegetation on upper section, and more greenery on lower section. Different ethnic group (in the upper section most of them migrated from Tibet), so, this place is also called Tibet. You will also see the Himalayas on good weather. The accommodation is very nice, net and tidy room and high class meals is served in the tea houses. You meet Hindu and Buddhist temple in Muktinath, Hot Spring hot was Spring bath at Tatopani, deepest George of the world. Most of the time you are following the Kali Gandaki river.
