Motorbike Tour to Manang

Overview And Highlights

Trip Facts

Duration

9 Days

Motorbike tour to Manang offers you a quick getaway to the high Manang Valley (3540m) near Nepal-Tibet border. This adventurous journey brings you closer to the famed Annapurna Himalayan region.

The first part of the journey follows the Trisuli River followed by the Marshyagdi River. The village of Pisang sits on the bank of Marshyangdi River, offering splendid views of Pisang Peak (6091m) and Annapurna II (7937m). The next day you will reach Manang village by riding on a dusty road. Enjoy a day’s rest in Manang Village, capturing full panorama of the Annapurna range.

You will come face-to-face with Annapurna I (8091), the 10th highest Himalayan peak in the world, along with Gangapurna(7455m), Annapurna III(7555m) and Lamjung Himal (6893m).

Day to Day Itinerary

Day1Arrival at Kathmandu airport and hotel transfer

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On your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and welcomed by our airport representative. You will be greeted traditionally with flower garlands. The representative will then take you to your hotel where you will be served welcome drinks. Afterward, we will go to office for trip briefing. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day2UNESCO Heritage Sites visit

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Today following breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at hotel and take you for city sightseeing. You will visit popular world heritage monuments in Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Swoyambhunath, and Pashupatinath. You will also visit Kopan Monastery if we get enough time. By late afternoon you will arrive back in your hotel. Stay overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day3Ride from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about seven hours

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After early morning breakfast, ride from Kathmandu to Bhulbhule via Besisahar, takes about seven hours. Today’s riding will follow Trisuli and Marshyangdi Rivers passing through several villages and you will enjoy views of green hills and snowcapped mountains. Road is paved from Kathmandu to Besisahar and from there to Bhulbuleis graveled. Stay overnight at lodge..

Day4Ride from Bhulbhule to Pisang (3100m.) takes about seven hours.

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With LamjungHimal (6893m) sparkling in the morning sun, you drive the path up the valley, passing a huge apple orchard. This drive offers a wonderful vista of Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Annapurna III,as well as Pisang Peak (6091m). Stay overnight at lodge.

Day5Ride from Pisang to Manang (3440m) takes about two hours

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Manang offers beautiful views of several mountains, lake, river and diverse landscapes. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day6Rest day at Manang

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There are optional walks such as crossing the river to see the tremendous icefall coming down from the Annapurna, or climbing high above the village for a full panorama of the Annapurna range and the Manang Valley. Stay overnight at lodge.

Day7Manang to Besisahar

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Ride from Manang to Besisahar takes about 8 hours. Stay overnight at lodge

Day8Ride from Besisahar to Kathmandu

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Ride from Besisahar to Kathmandu takes about 7 hours. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu

Day9Final departure or join other activities

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Transfer to airport for your final departure or join other activities in Nepal

Price includes the following services

a) Kathmandu

Airport pick-up and drop-off services by private vehicle
3 night hotel accommodation with breakfast at 3 star standards hotel
One full day city sightseeing with an English speaking tour guide and private vehicle
One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
Souvenir

b) Tour

Entry permits for Annapurna Conservation Area
Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
Professional motor biking tour guide/s
1 motorbike for every single participant
1 mechanic for motorbike
One luggage support 4-WD pick-up van
All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in lodges/hotels during the tour
Sleeping bags and down jackets if required
Insurance and equipment for guide and mechanic
First aid kit
Tax, VAT and our service charge
Rescue assistance (In case of emergency, we will organize prompt and professional rescue services. To arrange timely evacuation/rescue by helicopter, you must be well insured from a reliable travel insurance company that covers both helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost.)

Service Excludes

Personal nature expenses (Telephone calls, internet, toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers and any alcoholic beverages)
Entrance fees while sightseeing in Kathmandu
Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
Travel insurance
Tips
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu(even in case of early arrival or late departure, early return from the tour due to any personal reason than the scheduled itinerary)