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Day 01: Test drive and full day driving in Kathmandu on motorbike, B, Hotel
Day 02: Ride to Pokhara 200km, B, Hotel
Day 03: Ride to Tatopani 1190m (105km). Enjoy natural hot spring bath, BLD, Lodge
Day 04: Ride to Kagbeni via Jomsom, BLD, Lodge
Day 05: Ride to Muktinath 3800m, sightseeing and worship in the temple. Ride back to Jomsom or to Marpha village for the night stay, BLD, Lodge
Day 06: Ride for a long day to Pokhara via Tatopani, B, Hotel
Day 07: Ride to Bandipur village, sightseeing and back to Kathmandu, B.
Customized Trips and Trip departure
Mustang motorbike tour departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.
But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the tour as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Tours and Tours.
Accommodations in Pokhara and during tour
You will be staying in a hotel in Pokhara while in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the tour.
Nature Lovers Tours and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking and riding day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the tour days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing/couple basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.
If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better ones in Pokhara, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.
Route Map and Company T-shirt
Nature Lovers Tours and Tours offers you a complimentary tour map and the company t-shirts.
Safe Drinking Water during Mustang motorbike tour
Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the tour. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues including dehydration. Nature Lovers Tours and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.
Your tour guides and porters
Nature Lovers Tours and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Tours and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.
Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and tour so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Tours and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, tour guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.
Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides if needed.
Your safety
Nature Lovers Tours and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and supports. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Mustang motorbike tour.
How much does the Mustang motorbike tour cost?
The cost of the Mustang motorbike tour varies depending upon the number of days you choose to ride. The longer the tour, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Tours and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus tour permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.
How is the Accommodation during the Mustang motorbike tour?
In Mustang motorbike tour, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Many teahouses even have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Most of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.
What are the permits that I need for Mustang motorbike tour?
For Mustang motorbike tour, you will need to make 3 permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project), Motorbike riding permit and TIMS Card (Tourkers' Information Management System).
How does this tipping system in Nepal work and do I have to tip?
Tipping is not compulsory for Mustang motorbike tour however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide or other field staff expects around $10 or more per day.
Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Mustang motorbike tour?
You can easily charge your electronic devices during Mustang motorbike tour but by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.
Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Mustang motorbike tour?
Mustang motorbike tour route has good mobile network coverage most of the days, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the tour to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the tour.
WiFi is available on the teahouses in Mustang motorbike tour route but with added cost. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the tour.
When is the best time to ride to Mustang?
Mustang motorbike tour can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May}, Summer {June/July/August} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to ride on the motorbike to Mustang.
Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Mustang motorbike tour?
The itinerary of our Mustang motorbike tour is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Tours and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to drive slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Mustang motorbike tour.
Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Mustang motorbike tour?
When it comes to tour in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Mustang motorbike tour is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the tour. We will be gaining the high altitude of 3800 m or more above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.
Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Mustang motorbike tour demands normal physical fitness but good experience in driving motorbikes. The tour includes daily drive or ride of about 4-8 hours and involves riding through the mountain off-roads and the country rides which means you need at least some riding practices before you start the tour journey. If you do not have the previous tour experience, that’s going to be tough on you but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous motorbiking tour experiences, please practice regularly for at least few weeks prior to your tour departure. This way, you will be good to go for the riding tour to the popular Mustang region.
What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Mustang motorbike tour?
Only breakfast is in Pokhara while full board meals or full meals are included during the tour. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the tour, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.
The most common and the highly recommended food during the Mustang motorbike tour is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}; even better without meat, means Nepali Vegetarian Dal Bhat. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.
Do I need a travel insurance for Mustang motorbike tour?
Travel insurance is a must when you ride to Mustang region. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 3800 meter.
What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Mustang motorbike tour?
Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful tour to Mustang. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when riding to Mustang. Given below are the most essential gears:
You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what else you need to pack or carry.
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