Annapurna Circuit Mountain Bike

20 DaysAnnapurna Region
Annapurna Circuit on Mt. Bike
  • Duration20 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate
  • Activities Mountain Biking
  • Group Size 1-12 People
  • Distance 200KM
  • Best Time Spring and Autumn

Annapurna Circuit bike

Annapurna circuit bike is once in a lifetime must do mountain bike trip. Biking counter clock wise form Beshisahar (2493 feet) to massif Mt. Annapurna circuit, we come across subtropical valley up to high altitude of Throngla pass (17,1769 feet). Ascending slowly, drinking electrolyte fluids and proper rest are key meditation in this biking trip.

Annapurna Circuit mountain biking

 Annapurna circuit mountain biking offers many opportunities to behold nature’s great varieties in this biking package programme from us. Being located at North—Central of Nepal, with a wide range of 230 km (145 miles), this Annapurna Circuit is highly recommended to go biking in a counter clockwise by almost all previous local trail builders, travelers and international biking hikers. It is the top ten most popular worldwide known hiking trek routes, too. Historically, in 1985, this route was officially included inside the Annapurna Conservation Area by government of Nepal. Since then, the nature’s purity has been well preserved as it was long decades ago.

During our Mountain biking ride, encountering bio-diversity among noticeable floras and faunas while elevating and descending in this biking trail is much often. In other words, this biking trail is absolutely rewarding when you elevate and see with your own eyes the clouds beneath your bike wheels, and majestic Himalayas upfront of you. From rich subtropical green vegetation to desert and further to arctic vegetation, this biking tour never stops in rewarding us.

 

# Stand In/ Over Pass destination at a glance

Beshishar 760 m — Jagat — Dharpani — Chame — Upper Pissang — Masang — Siri Kharka —

Tilicho Base Camp 4150 m— Tilicho Lake 4919 m — Yak Kharka 4050 m — Thorang phedi 4525

m (our base peak point) — Thorang La Pass 5416 m (our highest peak point) —Muktinath 3760

m — Tatopani (warm hot spring) — Ghorepani also known Poonhill 3210 m— back to pokhara.

 

On this mountain biking journey, we need to cross ‘Thorang La pass’ (5416m). While we travel with our mountain bikes, we introduce Tibetan nostalgia all around human settlings, and ride on side of Marshyandgi river George, and then after, we come across several outstanding Himalayan waterfalls, too. Does not this sound adventurous? Yeah!

As we pass these destinations thoroughly on our free wheels with no any gasoline expenses at your own rhyme of pedaling the cliff on and on … phew!! The mother nature will serve you pine-forest highland to dry grasslands, gigantic alpine bald rocky peaks, several birds chirping sounds, and not to mention cooling fresh oxygen from the Annapurna Himalayan cliff itself … Wow! Shhh…Ahaaaa!!

In this trip, you get to see breath taking views of gigantic Himalayas after 2-3 days of biking, and this very scenery keeps on changing each day followed by mind calming Tinkling! Tinkling!! bell sound from domesticated Himalayan yaks and mules along our biking trail route, with never ending waterfall and river’s George sound will make you posing for picture either to tweet or post in Insta just naturally by heart. Isn’t this fascinating mountain biking reward?

Before crossing ‘Throngla Pass’, we need to rest in ‘Manang valley’ at least for a day to get acclimatize. Then we carry our mountain bikes from ‘Thorang Phedi’ so physically fitness is highly demanding in this biking trip. You need to carry your bag packs and your mountain bike, too, while crossing this altitude of ‘Thorong La pass’.

In this circuit biking programme from us, we heartily promise you will be captivated by each destination since we have had trekked this route line many times. We will make you visit Tibetan nostalgic villages and Buddhist monks for fortune wish prayers into your life, also, we get you into hospitable honest hosts who will be welcoming us into each tea house lodge for our each day rest stay. The food and tea they serve has been always delicious and hygienic so far.

We start our mountain bike journey from ‘Beshisahar’, it is low land and we gain our height everyday till we cross ‘Throngl La pass’ peak point. We can stop at various landscapes view points and explore monasteries. We will have one rest day at ‘Manang’ were we can hike on either side of mountain, which will help in acclimatize at high altitude of Himalayas. It is how every mountain climbers prepares before visiting to ‘Thorang La Pass’ peak. Going downhill on foot you might find that easy but it’s not when you are riding/mounting on bikes, you have to be careful on several corner berms as the rocks are often gnarly loose and there is chances of falling down. However, we need to descend carefully so you ride slow and safely. Even you can push the bike in Steep section.

As we descend to ‘Muktinath’ 3760 m, on your time permission with your interest, we can also ride to ‘Lupra valley’, after reaching ‘Jomsom’ you can fly to ‘Pokhra’ and end the trip, or, otherwise we can explore ‘Marpha village’. This village is famous for its Himalayan apple garden and they do have fresh apple juice/ made wine in the season. You may try or buy apple brandy as a souvenir back at home. On the case, if you wish to go all the way to ‘Beni’ and then be only transferred at ‘Pokhara’, then you will meet hot water spring known as ‘Tatopani’ spot. Yeah! It’s a natural hot spring spot. Dipping down into hot spring is a natural massage, and it is believed that it cleanses skin diseases, too. OR, you can ride all the way to ‘Pokhara’ having overnight at ‘Kusma’ village. OR, ride through ‘Ghorepani’, hike up to ‘Poon hill’ (one of the best view point).

It is great adventure and fun mountain bike ride at Annapurna circuit with lots of options. As per your interest we Freewheel Adventure Nepal Team can operate the trip for you with no worries. Once we are back at ‘Pokhara’ you have option of flying back to ‘Kathmandu’. It is like 20 minutes flight. OR, you will be transferred by private vehicle or we still have option of taking tourist vehicle back to ‘Kathmandu’. The best way and shortest way of completing ‘Thorang La pass’ is driving till ‘Dharapani’, and ending at ‘Jomsom’ and flying out to ‘Pokhara’. OR, ride to ‘Beni’ or ride all the way to ‘Pokhara’ yes, on mountain bikes if you are an elite athlete. But after ‘Jomsom’ if you want to skip paved road ride we have option of taking alternative route on other side of ‘Kali Gandaki River’.

We give emphasis on your safety first. So, please drink plenty of electrolyte water and have extra day to acclimatize at ‘Manang valley’. Read your body and feel it. Take soup items and hot drinks and cold drinks, too which ever that suits you. No alcoholic beverages and smoking. This Annapurna Circuit mountain biking ride is not a joke.

Nepalese people believe Garlic soup is recommended while elevating onto this high altitude Annapurna Circuit tour. So, you can try it out. Peace!

Highlights:

  • ‘Throng-La Pass’ which is 5416m, on a mountain bike is very adventurous! Some of the trail is particularly difficult to ride so, you will need to push and even carry your bike, it is a great challenge, adventure and full of fun.
  • Obviously, the first half of our cycling trip goes uphill, but after crossing ‘Thorong La’ it is downhill all the way, with views of rivers, waterfall and the Himalaya as we descend you have to be more careful as first in between ‘Thorangla’ and ‘Muktinath’, the path is to narrow and gnarly rocky pebbles on the way
  • Every stop we make for our nights rest is interesting; we can roam around and explore the various villages and interact with the friendly local residents.
  • Most of the trail around the Annapurna Circuit can be covered by vehicle, but there are sections of single track and particularly steep climbing when ascending ‘Throng La’ peak point. Even the descent is over difficult and steep is the terrain, requiring you to occasionally walk and even carry your mountain bike requiring strength and good balance.
  • We have a chance to visit ‘Muktinath’ a religious site for Hindu and Buddhist. Chame, Manang, Muktinath, Lupra valley, Jomsom, Marpha, Tatopani (hot spring where you can have bath) are famous Nepal’s villages where we travel through free wheels on this Annapurna Circuit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is like Annapurna Circuit mountain biking?

Annapurna Circuit mountain biking is tough as it is physical demanding mountain biking sport. We need lots of stamina and our body should be fully acclimatize to high altitude. So, we have one extra day at Manang. On that day we hike up and come and sleep at low altitude.

On one hand it is tough but on other hand we experience lush vegetation to desert type of terrain and we come across various village and we can explore there culture and tradition. You will have to carry bike and push the bike when there is no narrow and steep section. So, it is more adventurous and fun trip.

Who is guiding us?

Honest guides who know a mechanical skills and well experienced mountain bike guide who speaks English from Nepal also trustworthy safe guards are accompanying us. If you need own language speaking guide we can provide that as well.

Where is the Annapurna circuit bike trip taking place?

Annapurna circuit is west of Kathmandu almost 7 hours of drive is start point of our mountain bike trip. It is anti clock wise ride to Annapurna moutian. We follow two major river one before crossing throngla is called Marshyangdi river and other one after crossing throngla is Kali Gandagi river. We meet various village and people and culture is different from places to places. Also the vegetations changes and views Himalayas and mountians changes day by day.

When Annapurna Circuit mountain bike ride is organized?

Its 365/365 online booking available via our website link

https://freewheeladventurenepal.com

WhatsApp: + 977 9851086381

How much do Annapurana circuit mountain biking ride cost ?

As the duration of mountain is long but you have option of ending in Jomsom and flying back to Pokhara. But in some places the tea houses are upgraded otherwise the cost of tea houses is same. It depends on you if you want upgraded version.

We don’t charge you much. The price will be reasonable. So, just write us email and your particular interest of places and number of days to mountain bike. We provide youexcellent guide and fair price. Be sure we can organize any kind of trip in Nepal and Tibet too in reasonable price.

Why Annapurna circuit Mountain bike tour ride is for you?

As you are fit and you do lots of exercise back at home, for them is Annapurna circuit is recommended. This trip is both combination of cultural and nature based trip. There are monasteries and Buddhist people and monuments.Those who are having plenty of stamina and physically fit and they also have to fit in altitude it is for them. It is adventurous trip and tough trip so, it is for them.

What are other essential Mountain bike accessories or gears?

Our company (FAN) provide you mountain bike as per your height. We also provide you Helmet. Or, if you bring back your mountain bike and helmet, it is also fine. Beside that water bottles, glovers, air proof jacket or windcheater, buff face wear, t-shirt, shorts, trousers, shoes, eye goggles (sun glass), light backpack, crampons, chocolate bars and light rain coat (June/July/August is rainy season it is compulsory to bring it but weather is unpredictable so we need to carry rain gears.) is must.

Does Freewheel Adventure Nepal do other adventure activities?

Yes we do all the adventure sports and book hotel, issue flight tickets and tourist bus tickets. We also operate tours and treks we have experienced guide with us. We support in the way you like.

How to get in / Check in FAN?

Find us via our official website/URL : https://freewheeladventurenepal.com

OR WhatsApp : +977 9851086381

Conclusion

Annapurna Circuit biking tour is a 20 days programme from us, each distinct location well ridden, tested, studied and visited many times. This circuit biking trail route is not only far from random hustled & bustled city, but is also a destined place where true Nepali village stereo nostalgia lives up till this day. Buddhist monasteries, ever welcoming colourful Tibetan praying flags, sweet aroma Buddhist incense fragrance offerings on every valley rocky cliff, easy warm affordable home stay accommodation, fresh grown Himalayan soil nutrient enriched vegetables and fruits, etc., adds extra life years into different horizon of living such that you will feel this 20 days biking tour just yesterday. We Freewheel Adventure Nepal Team do promise this ‘Annapurna Circuit Biking tour’ will keep live on as one of the most precious life time memory in this planet Earth stay somewhere depth down in your heart until your whole rest days of stay. Aren’t you ready to ride something new with us? Lets feel the adventure on the freewheels. Peace!

Itinerary
This is the Plan
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On arrival just look for our Freewheel Adventure Nepal name plate and your name. Our airport representative will receive you at airport and drop you at your Hotel in Kathmandu. There will be a trip briefing and the opportunity for an evening walk around Thamel.

By mountain bike, we will visit a variety of UNESCO world heritage sites like Swayambhunath Stupa (also called monkey temple), Pashupatinath (the greatest hindu temple) and Boudhanath Stupa (greates and biggest stupa in Nepal)around Kathmandu as part of our acclimatization and get used to our bikes. Kathmandu is at an altitude of 1350m.

We drive to Besisahar by private vehicle, which will take around 7 hours. The drive is scenic as we follow Trishuli river and Marshyangdi river. We will have lunch on the way. Our mountain bikes will travel with us. So, again we can check our bikes and make sure everything is working well. Overnight at Besisahar.

After breakfast at our hotel, we will cycle through the town of Besishar. The trail slowly winds uphill toJagat. You will have views of the Marshyandgi river on your right-hand side. Today is a comparatively easy day ride, that can be considered a gentle warm up and taste of what is to come! The views of hillsand scenery keep changing as we ride.

Again, today our ride will continue uphill. Slowly you will get used to and acclimatized to the uphill. As we climb higher up the valley we will encounter waterfalls on both sides of our route. The mountain bike is scenic full of greenery.

Slowly we head to Chame, it is the district headquarter of Manang. There are lots of government offices based here. The views of Himalayas, from today onwards will change each hour and the view of Himalayas changes every day.

Today is quite interesting, but a long day, if we take the route away from the main track through Nawal and Gharu. The views on this alternative route, of the Himalayas, are simply amazing. Most of the trail we follow is uphill, with some fun technical sections. We also cross Humde airport today, before finally reaching Manang.

Today, we hike up the nearby hill and return to Manang. This is to help with your acclimatization. Later in the day we can visit the local monasteries and walk around Manang village. Manang village has everything from coffee shops, bakeries, tea houses and various hotels. It is a good place to stock up on treats and snacks for the coming days.

As we head towards Tilicho Base Camp, the route is, as usual, uphill. The track is mainly single track, some sections which are rideable and others that may require you to push your bike. Upon arrival at Tilcho Base Camp, we can take a walk to explore the area and take in the breath-taking views of nature. It is simply a wonderful location.

We will explore Tilicho Lake. Today’s trail has a mixture of downhill as well as uphill. As the route is mainly single track you have theo ption to ride or sometimes push your bike. If you’re riding, you must be very careful as there are loose rocks, and the trail is steep in places. You’ll experience strong winds in the evening, so remember you’ll need to wrap up warm to protect you from the chill. Today the ride should be considered quite difficult, but very rewarding. We spend tonight at Shree Kharka.

Today we must climb all the way to and over Thorang La (5416m). On the ascent, we will need to push and sometimes carry our bike. We have no option! After crossing the pass, the trail goes straight down. It is also steep, so you may be advised to push or carry bike. It is your choice. It goes without saying that we must be very careful on the descent. The chance of falling off is more likely on the downhill, so a slow descent and good balance is important in the case you are riding mountain bike. From other side of Throngla the path is easy unpaved till Muktinath. It is easy mountain bike ride.

Explore Lupra valley and ride to Marpha. Almost all the route on this section is paved. We can have side trip to Lupra valley, the view is amazing. We will mostly be descending so, don’t forget to put your brakes on! We must keep a safe distance between riders and please do not go ahead of your guide. Before reaching Marpha we will meet Jomsom. Jomsom is the district headquarter of Mustang and it is a developed town with plenty of hotels, restaurants and government offices. It also has a domestic airport. Today’s ride is quite intresting, so we can visit Monasteries and the local houses at Marpha.

From Marpha to Tatopani the mountain biking is technical if we ride on other ride of Kaligandagi or if you want to ride in paved road it is quite easy, the mountain bike ride is long ride today. It is mostly going downhill, following Kaligandagi river. You will see lots of greenery with the surrounding forests. As we complete the ride early at Tatopani we have time for a hot spring bath. The hot springs are near our hotel. We will just need to take a towel, a change of clothes and then take a well-deserved relaxing dip in the hot springs. It will relax the muscles of our entire body, and it is kind of refreshing natural massage.

As we cycle further down the valley, we’ll see more greenery and follow the river, Kali Gandgadi. Most of the trail is inevitably downhill. So, it is an easy ride today. Beni is another large settlement. We can have a relaxing stroll around and have tea at one of the local tea shops. Today is end of our cycling adventure around the Annapurna circuit.

After breakfast we’ll load our bike on our support vehicle for the journey back to Pokhara. We’ll check in to the hotel and enjoy a hot water bath/shower before walking around Pokhara. There is also an option to boating from the nearby lakeside, if you’re interested. We can walk along the lake side and relax.

We have various options for our rest day. We can go to Sarangkot to admire the views of the Himalayas, best before sunrise or visit the Peace Stupa. We can also take a tour around Pokhara and visit the Gupteshwor cave, David’s fall, Seti George and many more…

The drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara is 200 km, but road is under construction so, it can take 7-8 hours or more depending on traffic. A flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes around 25 minutes. The view of Himalayas from the aircraft is stunning.

The drive to Kathmandu from Pokhara is 200 km, but road is under construction so, it can take 7-8 hours or more depending on traffic. A flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu takes around 25 minutes. The view of Himalayas from the aircraft is stunning.

We will ensure you are dropped off at Kathmandu airport 3 hours before your flight. We will say our goodbyes and wish you a pleasant flight back home or to your other destinations.

Cost Details
Includes
  • 3-star standard hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a bed and breakfast basis. Hotel upgrades are possible, at your request.
  • All necessary national Permits.
  • All meals while you are on your mountain biking adventure i.e. breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • A private vehicle is used where mentioned in the itinerary. We can use a tourist bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu. We can also fly between Pokhara to Kathmandu.
  • A mountain bike and helmet well maintained and in good condition.
  • An English-speaking guide with mountain bike spares tools and other all necessary backup support where ever mentioned in trip outline.
Excludes
  • Personal insurance and additional expenses, bottled beverages, tips to guide and support. We cannot be responsible for any delays due to weather and natural disasters but will resolve any issues within our control. If anyone requires evacuation, this should be covered by your own insurance.
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