Upper Mustang Enduro Biking

Name: Upper Mustang Enduro Biking
SKU: d2d-lower-mustang-2
Price: 800.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Upper Mustang Enduro Biking | 11-Day 4×4 Supported MTB Tour

The Kingdom of Enduro

Venture into the “Forbidden Kingdom” of Upper Mustang, a high-altitude desert that feels more like the Tibetan Plateau than the lush valleys of Nepal. This 11-day journey is designed for the modern rider who wants to maximize “gravity miles” while minimizing the grind of dusty jeep roads. Supported by a 4×4 shuttle, you will be whisked to the summits of high passes like Gyu La (4,077m) and Chogo La (4,230m) before dropping into technical, ancient nomadic trails and “Grand Canyon” style sandy descents. The journey concludes with an epic ride through the world’s deepest gorge to the village of Kalopani, offering a stark contrast of terrain and a final, high-speed forest blast.

Highlights for the Jomsom to Kalopani Leg:

The Marpha “Apple Run”: A flat, fast-rolling section through cobblestone streets famous for apple brandy and local pies.
Dhaulagiri Icefall Views: As you reach Kalopani, you are positioned directly between two 8,000m giants—Annapurna I and Dhaulagiri—providing arguably the best mountain views of the entire trip.
Mixed Terrain: Expect a combination of wide, dry riverbeds, alpine pine forest trails, and occasional technical “chunky” rock sections.
Climate Shift: You will notice a dramatic change as you drop in elevation, moving from the treeless rain shadow into “vibrant forests” and greener landscapes.
Highlight: This day is often a favourite for riders because oxygen levels increase as you descend, making the riding feel significantly more powerful and “fun” than in the thin air of the previous days in Lo Manthang.

Why This Format Works:

Gravity Focus: By using the truck for the steep, dusty jeep road sections, the “Distance” reflects quality trail time rather than exhausting road grinds.
Acclimatization: The itinerary builds elevation gradually, using Day 2 and 3 as safety buffers before hitting the 4,000m+ passes.
Cultural Depth: Time saved by shuttling allows riders to spend more daylight hours exploring the Luri Gompa, the Sky Caves, and the Lo Manthang palace.

tour details for Upper Mustang Enduro Biking

date:
6 April 2026

Day	Destination	Terrain & Experience	Distance	Max Elev.
1	Kathmandu	Arrival, gear check, and welcome dinner in the heart of Thamel.	–	1,400m
2	Pokhara	Fly or drive to Pokhara. Afternoon “warm-up” shuttle ride to the Pokhara Enduro Race Trail for a technical singletrack descent.	15 km	1,100m
3	Jomsom / Kagbeni	Drive to Jomsom (2,720m), and ride the “windy valley” along the Kali Gandaki riverbed to the medieval gates of Kagbeni.	12 km	2,810m
4	Gyu La Pass to Chhuksang	4×4 Shuttle to Gyu La (4,077m). Epic 1,000m descent on ancient singletrack through Tetang village to Chhuksang.	18 km	4,077m
5	Chele to Ghami	Shuttle over Nyi La (4,025m). Ride the “Mustang Princess” flow trail into the red canyon of Dhakmar before finishing in Ghami.	25 km	4,025m
6	Lo Manthang	Shuttle to Chogo La (4,230m). Follow the yak herders’ ridgeline trail for a long, scenic descent into the walled capital of Lo Manthang.	22 km	4,230m
7	The Border (Kora La)	Shuttle to the Tibetan border (4,592m) – Security permitting. Ride the “Dodging Bullets” trail back to Garphu Cave Monastery and explore the “Sky Caves.”	30 km	4,592m
8	“Grand Canyon” Ride	Shuttle to Lo La. Technical, sandy “freeride” descent into the Dhi-Gaon canyon. Cross the river and visit the cliff-carved Luri Gompa.	20 km	4,000m
9	Lubra Valley Flow	Shuttle from Muktinath to Lubra Pass (4,100m). A legendary 1,400m vertical drop on loose, playful singletrack ending in Jomsom.	25 km	4,100m
10	Jomsom to Kalopani – Pokhara	The Gorge Blast: Ride through the apple orchards of Marpha and into the pine forests of the Kali Gandaki Gorge. Fast-rolling riverside trails. Drive/Shuttle from Kalopani to Pokhara via Beni.	26 km	2,740m
11	Kathmandu	Drive back to Kathmandu	–	1,400m