Introduction of Motorbike Tour to Manang
Motorbike Tour to Manang is an eleven-day itinerary bike-riding adventure that takes you through the northern region of Nepal, Manang. You will not only ride on this full of adventurous off-road tracks but also be amused by the spine-tingling panoramic vistas of nature and gigantic snow-capped mountains.
Manang Motorbike Tour has been recently the top number one choice destination in Nepal for the travelers who have a passion for riding bikes to experience the thrill of challenging routes as well as to assess their motorcycle riding skills. Manang is the perfect location where you can make a ton of memories while riding a bike.
Manang is positioned at an altitude of 3,519 meters or 11,545 feet in the Manang District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. Manang is also referred to as the cold desert of Nepal because it is situated in the rainshadow of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna peak ranges. Tibetan-style stone houses make up the majority of the houses here.
Your Motorbike Tour to Manang package will immediately kick off when you arrive in Nepal. On the next day, you will be provided with options of motorcycles that are worthy for long off-beaten trail trips, such as the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 cc, the Royal Enfield 350 cc, the XR Honda 190 cc, and the Honda CRF 250 cc, which you can choose as per your choice.
Similarly, on the third day, you will start your Manang Motorbike Tour from the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, towards Besisahar, following the Marsyangdi Khola River and riding on the pitched roads. Then, from Besisahar, the road will be quite challenging and off-beaten, where you will ride to Chame and then finally to Manang.
You will ride your motorcycle through the picturesque landscapes, traversing through green forests, waterfalls, rivers, lush hills, valleys, small, lovely villages, and beyond in this motorbike tour to Manang excursion of 11 days. This trip has so much more to offer you than you imagined before embarking on this journey.
After reaching Manang, you can sense the rich culture and hospitality of people following the Tibetan Buddhist religions. Manang is also considered the entrance way to Thorong La Pass (5,415 meters) and Tilicho Lake (4,9191 meters). Moreover, the most highlighting places of Manang are Milarepa Cave and Barge Monastery.
You will also ride about Khangsar village, taking in the beauty of the neighboring peaks such as the Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. You will also have the opportunity to sample Manang’s local specialties such as Thukpa, Yak momos, Tsampa (a toasted blend of sugar and butter), and many others.
Upon exploring Manang in these eleven days of the Manang Motorbike Tour, you will ride back to Besisahar and then to Pokhara. You will get an additional bonus day to ride around the major attractions of Pokhara, such as Begnas Lake, Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Davis Falls, International Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda, Lakeside, etc.
Finally, you will return to Kathmandu to complete your motorbike tour to Manang journey. Navigating the off-road tracks in Nepal’s isolated area will allow you to feel the calm and beauty of nature. So, book your ride to Manang with us and begin on this wonderful and adventurous journey.
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Trip Highlights
- Taking you on an exhilarating 11-day off-road journey through the stunning northern region of Nepal
- Enjoying spine-tingling views of snow-capped mountains while experiencing fun off-road routes
- Riding through lovely forests, waterfalls, rivers, and picturesque villages, which showcase Nepal’s diverse landscapes
- Visiting the ancient sites like Milarepa Cave and Barge Monastery and interacting with the local Manangi people
- Exploring the Khangsar village surrounded by the gigantic snow-covered Manaslu and Annapurna ranges
- Tasting traditional dishes such as Thukpa, Tsampa, and Yak momos and immersing yourself in local flavors.
- After Manang, explore Pokhara’s major attractions, such as Pokhara Lakeside, Bat Cave, World Peace Pagoda, International Mountain Museum, and others.
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Motorbike Tour to Manang Detail Itinerary
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Day 01: Reaching Kathmandu City at airport and drive to the 3-star lodging
Your first step of motorbike tour to Manang package is to arrive in Nepal. We will be waiting for you to greet with a traditional flower garland after you land at the airport. Then, we will drive you to the 3-star lodging in Thamel, Kathmandu City, which has twin-sharing-bed rooms and other necessary facilities.
Later in the late afternoon, we will meet again today so that we can fill you with the information regarding the Manang Motorbike Tour itinerary and plans for our exciting journey. Then, if you have leisure time, you can stroll alleys of the Thamel area, visiting traditional restaurants, cafes, shops, etc.
Activity
30 mins
Max Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ft
Accommodation
3-star lodging 02
Day 02: Preparation day and meeting with tour guide as well as bike inspection day also
On the second day of your motorbike tour to Manang, you kick off with an incredible breakfast served by your 3-star hotel. Today we have to prepare everything needed for our bike riding adventure for the next 8 day.
Upon meeting your expert guides who will be accompanying you on this tour, they will also break down the safety and where you can expect to ride your bikes.
After this, you will be selecting the bike that is favorable and easy for you to ride. The available bikes that we will provide on this Manang Motorbike Tour are Royal Enfield 350 cc, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411 cc, XR Honda 190 cc, and Honda CRF 250 cc. You will choose one of the bikes among them.
Then, we will inspect all our bikes to ensure the bike is in the best condition, including the levels of brake fluid, engine oil, foot brakes, lights, coolant, and other necessary parts of a bike, so that we can ride safely without any sort of problems on the road while riding. This inspection will help us have a smooth and fun journey.
After completion of the inspection, we will go for the test rides so that you will get used to your bike while riding. We can go ride to Changu Narayan, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, and other places that are nearby to Kathmandu city. Later, you will return to your hotel and get plenty of rest for tomorrow’s thrilling motorbike tour to Manang.
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Day 03: Ride to Besisahar
Today we start off with our 3rd day adventurous motorbike tour to Manang. After eating brunch at the lodging, we start our bike trip. Excited much… well let the adrenaline kick in as our first stop for the journey will be 176 kilometers from Nepal capital Kathmandu at Besisahar.
We ride through the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu before descending towards Naubise. We cross Mugling and Dumre to head towards Besisahar. The road is 50% pitched and 50% off-road to Besisahar from Kathmandu. We’ll reach Besisahar after five to six hours of riding.
Besisahar is the headquarter of Lamjung district, which is in Gandaki Pradesh. Also, it is the only way that people can go to Manang District and the starting point of the Tilicho Lake trek, Manang trek, and other treks.
The place also provides you with an amazing view of Machhapuchhre, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna Range round the corner from this place. Tonight, you will stay here at the guesthouse on this third day of the Manang Motorbike Tour.
Activity
5 to 6 hours
Distance
176 kmMax Altitude
760m. / 2,493ft 04
Day 04: Ride to Chame
We are riding on the path of the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Chame Village from Besisahar after having a mouth-devouring breakfast in the guest house. Our first thirty-two kilometers ride will be on the hilly trail, which will offer the beautiful vistas of various mountains on the way. The road will gradually get rougher and narrower as we ride further.
We will be passing through many popular villages such as Bhulbhule, Jagat, Chamje, Tal, and Dharapani, where trekkers stay overnight while trekking to different destinations. You need to ride cautiously without any feel of hesitation on the rocky roads. This ride will test your riding skills on the difficult roads.
After 3 to 4 hours of biking, we will reach Chame, which is at an elevation of 2650 meters. The total distance we cover from Besisahar to Chame is 67.7 km. Chame is a cool place to see beautiful scenes too.
You can walk around and enjoy this place, take photographs, and even rest. Accordingly, here will be our staying place for the night, and it’s the fourth day that we complete the Manang Motorbike Tour.
Activity
3 to 4 hoursDistance
67.7 kmMax Altitude
2650m. / 8,694ft 05
Day 05: Ride to Manang
Our today’s motorbike tour to Manang itinerary will be very exciting and memorable. We are riding to Manang from Chame after the hearty breakfast. Manang is 31.1 kilometers far away from Chame. We will be riding deep inside the routes of the Annapurna Circuit. Our ride to Manang will be full of photogenic views.
To reach Manang, we shall journey through the villages of Bhratang, Dhiku Pokhari, Lower Pisang, Humde, and Braga. Riding a motorcycle will provide you with several spectacular sights, including snow-capped peaks, rivers, and lush jungles. We will also take a stop throughout our travel to visit several Buddhist monasteries.
Following our arrival in Manang, we will go to our teahouses and make them our home for the next two nights. Manang is 3519 meters above sea level and thus provides the magnificent sight of the Himalayas.
You can have a chance to come into contact with the native people in Manang and learn about how they live and what they do.
Activity
2 hoursDistance
31.1 kmMax Altitude
3519m. / 11,545ft 06
Day 06: Explore to Khangsar in bike and ride back to Manang and rest
This is an exciting sixth-day Manang Motorbike Tour journey, as we are going to explore Manang Valley and go on a short motorcycle ride to Khangsar, located at an elevation of 3756 meters, which is also the highest point of this 11-day excursion. We start this beautiful day with a tasty breakfast in our teahouse.
The trip to Khangsar is very short, which takes within an hour to cover 10.9 km of distance. The route to Khangsar consists of steep climbs, narrow paths, and rugged terrain, so ride your bike slowly and carefully. Tahrap Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries, is located in Khangsar.
If lucky, you can also spot snow leopards from the Khangsar village. You can have a serene Himalayan experience here. After exploring, we will return to Manang. We can also see Gangapurna Mountain, Gangapurna Lake, and Annapurna Ranges from Manang Valley.
You will have the experience to taste different local dishes and move through the village, where you will be able to learn about these people and their way of life. We will make a return trip the next day to Besisahar, during which time this will be your last night in Manang on your sixth day of the motorbike tour to Manang.
Activity
1 hourDistance
10.9 kmMax Altitude
3756m. / 12,323ft 07
Day 07: Ride back to Besisahar
After a filling breakfast on the seventh day of the motorbike tour to Manang, we will ride out of Manang and return to Besisahar. We will ride our bikes following the same route that we took to reach here. We can also explore other new places and paths if you like while returning to Besisahar.
This time we are not stopping at Chame village like we stopped before heading to Manang. We will directly go to Besisahar from Manag, covering the total distance of approximately 98.8 kilometers in four to five hours. On this day of the Manang Motorbike Tour itinerary, we will sleep the night here in Besisahar before heading to Pokhara city.
Activity
5 to 6 hoursDistance
98.8 kmMax Altitude
760m. / 2,493ft 08
Day 08: Ride back to Pokhara
Our Motorbike Tour to Manang continues to Pokhara from Besisahar on this eight-day bike-riding journey of an 11-day itinerary. We start our journey after eating mouth-watering breakfast in the teahouse where we stayed last night. The journey to Besisahar from Pokhara is 85.4 km, taking 3 hours to arrive at our destination.
We’ll ride alongside the Marsyangdi Khola River for a bit. This ride will be very pleasurable, as you will ride enjoying the panoramic vistas of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre Himalayan ranges. After reaching Pokhara, we will stay two nights in a standard touristic hotel, spoiling you with all the comforts available there.
Activity
3 hoursDistance
85.4 kmMax Altitude
822m. / 2,697ft 09
Day 09: Pokhara rest day
We will spend our day today resting and strolling around the Pokhara on this Manang Motorbike Tour itinerary. We will start our day waking up early in the morning and go for a short ride to Sarangkot, which is a commonly popular place for the sunrise and sunset views. After watching the stunning sunrise, we head back to the hotel for breakfast.
Afterwards, we go ride to some of the major spots of Pokhara, like Davis Fall, Gupteshwar Cave, Pumdikot Shiva Statue, World Peace Pagoda, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, Bindabasini Temple, and many others. Pokhara is also famous for adventure adrenaline-filled sports like hand gliding, canyoning, zip flyer, kayaking, and so on.
To add even more fun and memories to your motorbike tour to Manang, you might want to consider engaging in some of the exciting activities. Additionally, you may experience the peaceful lake and the stunning environment while boating in Phewa Lake. We’re leaving Kathmandu tomorrow, so you can take a rest and get enough sleep.
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Day 10: Ride back to Kathmandu
On this tenth day of the motorbike tour to Manang journey, we are riding back to Kathmandu city from Pokhara. We will depart from this serene city after having a tasty morning meal in the hotel. We will be riding on the road that follows the Trisuli River. This ride is also filled with plenty of beautiful scenery like hills, rivers, mountains, small villages, and so on.
This ride to Kathmandu will take seven to eight hours, depending on our speed, covering a distance of 200 kilometers from Pokhara. This will be your only day riding a motorcycle in Nepal, so make the most of it. When we arrive in Kathmandu, we will ride to our accommodation and rest.
You can also go browsing for relics or anything else after you’ve had enough rest. Similarly, you can take a stroll around Thamel’s lanes and rest in spas. Later in the evening, we will arrange a goodbye supper for you at a traditional restaurant to conclude your exhilarating 11-day Manang Motorbike Tour in Nepal.
Activity
7 to 8 hoursDistance
200 kmMax Altitude
1400m. / 4,593ft 11
Day 11: Final Departure Day
Your time with us in Nepal after embarking on this amazing motorcycle tour to Manang comes to an end. You will awake early to get ready for the flight. Make sure you have all your belongings and recheck them before packing so that you don’t forget anything that is important to you.
Then, according to your flight schedule, we will drop you at the airport 2 or 3 hours early before your flight takeoff so that you don’t get late due to heavy traffic in the vibrant city of Kathmandu.
Hope you reach your home safely and write an email to us about your experience on the Manang Motorbike Tour with us in Nepal after reaching home.
If our standard itinerary doesn't fully meet your needs, we are happy to tailor it to your specific preferences and requirements.
Includes and Excludes
What’s Included?
- Airport Pickup and Drop in Private vehicle to the hotel
- Kathmandu 3 nights in 3star hotel with twin sharing bed basis room and Breakfast
- Pokhara 2 nights stay in standard touristic hotel with Bed and breakfast plan
- 1 Motorbike for 8 days “ Royal Enfield 350cc, Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc, Honda CRF 250cc,XR Honda 190cc”
- Twin sharing bed basis room in best Guest house possible during motorbike tour
- Expert, Experienced motorbike guide “Trip leader” with Nepali Government’s Guide license.
- 1 mechanic for whole tour
- 1 backup Jeep for whole tour for carrying your luggage and bike’s equipment
- Fuel and other bike’s spare parts for emergency
- ACAP Permits and Tims Card
- Road Taxes and other government taxes
- 3 meals a day during Motorbike tour including: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Guide’s and other Staff’s foods, wages and insurance covered
- Farewell Dinner
- First Aid Box for emergency
- 1 Assistant guide assign for 6 person’s group
What is not Included?
- International Visas and Flight’s Cost
- Travel Insurances for emergency
- Helicopter for Emergency Evacuation (Can manage incase with additional cost)
- Extra day in Kathmandu in case you want to add or early arrival and late arrival from tour
- Extra Meal which is not included
- Bakery Items, Soda, Alcohol and other beverages
- Monastery and Caves entry fees
- Battery Charging, Wi-fi cost and laundry service
- Tips and Gratuities for staffs “expected”
- Personal biking attire and equipment
- Cost of major damages to the bikes “rough riding, any accident or theft”
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu “ we provide Bed and breakfast plan in this place”
Private Trip or Group Joining ?
Private Trip
A private trip offers complete flexibility, personalized itineraries, and tailored experiences. You enjoy privacy, exclusive attention from guides, and the freedom to travel at your own pace, making the journey more intimate and customized to your preferences.
Group Joining
Joining a group tour offers cost savings, added safety, and the chance to meet new people. It provides expert guidance, organized logistics, and a more enriching experience through shared insights and camaraderie.
Motorbike Tour to Manang - Trip Information
If you want to enjoy your trip to the fullest in this motorbike tour to Manang journey, you should also consider planning your trip at a favorable time. The perfect times are considered to be the excellent trips in the autumn and spring seasons, respectively.
In the spring season, you can ride your bike, enjoying the clear blue skies in the mild weather and watching the gorgeous heavenly landscape. You will also get the lifetime opportunity to witness the Lhosar festival, which is a Tibetan New Year that usually occurs in the month of February or March.
Just like spring, autumn or fall is the greatest time to ride motorcycles and enjoy the beauty of nature and the majestic Himalayas along the road. The weather will be lovely and warm. You will have the best bike experience in Manang this season. The weather plays an important role in each new experience in Nepal.
You can choose to avoid the monsoon or rainy season as the off-roads will be very slippery, and there is also a chance to occur natural catastrophes like floods, landscapes, etc. So, to avoid any problems or accidents, you don’t go ride on this season. You can also avoid the winter season, as there will be a very cold temperature.
On this incredible motorbike tour to Manang excursion, your bike riding journey starts right from Kathmandu City. You will ride about 176 kilometers to Besisahar from Kathmandu, where you will stay for the night. You will be covering the total distance of around 274.8 kilometers from Kathmandu to Manang.
Similarly, it only takes roughly 10.9 kilometers to travel from Manang to Khangsar. Over the course of these 7 days, you would bike a total of about 663.9 kilometers round trip. The longest trip you will take is the 200-kilometer ride back to Kathmandu from Pokhara city in a single day.
The highest elevation that you will ride on this motorbike tour to Manang journey will be at Khangsar, having 3756 meters or 12323 feet of height. The second highest elevation will be 3519 meters or 11545 feet in Manang. The lowest elevation in this journey is at Besisahar, which sits at an altitude of 760 meters, or 2490 feet.
You will have to ride your two-wheeler for around 5 hours on a daily basis in this 11-day Motorbike Tour to Manang incredible excursion. You must have experience of bike riding as you are completely riding on the off-beaten tracks, which are steep, rugged terrain, narrow, and dusty.
So, this feature of off-track makes the bike ride very hard, which requires pure skills for riding motorcycles. Your minimum bike ride per day will be on day 6, when you go short ride to Khangsar from Manang and again return to Manang from there, which will take nearly two hours to ride.
Apart from this, your maximum ride per day will be seven to eight hours when you travel from Pokhara to head back to Kathmandu city on the tenth day of the motorbike tour to Manang itinerary. You must ride bikes with intense focus carefully to avoid any sort of accidents on the road.
In this motorcycle tour to Manang, you will be staying three nights in a 3-star hotel with a twin-sharing-bed room while you are in Kathmandu city. Similarly, you are staying in the standard touristic hotel for two nights in Pokhara city.
You can also have the option to upgrade to a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu or a luxury hotel in Pokhara with an extra cost. When you are riding your bike in the remote places like Besisahar, Chame, and Manang, you will stay in the comfortable, lovely teahouses or lodges.
These lodgings provide simple facilities like cribs, blankets, cushions, etc. But you might have to pay extra cash for using electricity, internet, and a shower due to your remote location.
You will find typical Nepalese dishes as well as international dishes according to the location where we are staying or eating. You will find all sorts of menus such as Indian, Chinese, Italian, American, Nepali, Korean, Continental, etc. in Kathmandu and Pokhara. But most tea houses offer simple food menus like steamed momos, noodles, daal bhat and lentils, omelets, potatoes, breads, and so on.
Similarly, as for the drinks, you can find a variety of drinks such as cold drinks, beers, wines, soups, local alcohols, and many more. Nevertheless, these expenses will not be enclosed in our motorbike tour to Manang package.
But we strongly urge you to avoid any sort of alcohol while you are embarking on this journey. Drinking alcohol is injurious to riding bikes.
When tourists go on the Motorbike Tour to Manang journey, they have to get the two permits, which are the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and the Trekkers’ Information Management System card or TIMS card. These permits are included in our package, so we’ll manage to help you get permits easily.
As for the transportation on our Motorbike tour to Manang package, all the costs are included to make the travel experience reliable and easy. We provide pickup and drop-off services free of charge. We are traveling in the bikes for the consecutive eight days as mentioned in the itinerary.
It is mandatory to have travel insurance as well, and we will provide an insurance agreement so that if anything damage happens to the bike due to accident or other reasons, our insurance will cover 70% of the repair cost, whereas the rider has to pay the remaining 30% to repair the bike.
If the total cost of repair is less than or equal to $250, the rider has to pay by herself or himself. This insurance would pay third-party coverage if you knock someone or harm someone’s goods. It will cover 70% of the costs like hospital fees, ambulance fees, medicine expenses, etc.
Another 30% must be covered by the rider. Despite that, this insurance doesn’t cover emergency evacuation but can be managed with extra cash. So, while going for long bike trips, it is essential to have suitable insurance to help you get rid of extra financial burden.
Manang Motorbike Tour is a remote 11-day exciting tour that will ride to the northern section of Nepal. You will forever be enticed by the thrilling off-road rides on rough trails, especially from Besisahar to Chame and Manang, with outstanding views of snow-white peaks and valleys as well as green woodland.
En route, you will bask in the exuberant Tibetan Buddhist culture of Manang, visit places like Milarepa Cave and Barge Monastery, and ride through scenic bucolic villages like Khangsar. You get to eat Thukpa, Yak momos, and bask in the view of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.
At the end, we explore through Pokhara city major spots of sightseeing, then back to Kathmandu. So, you can expect an outstanding excursion that you desire to go on again and again.
Most Asked Questions
Do I need a license to ride for the Motorbike tour to Manang in Nepal?
Indeed, a legitimate motorbike license is required. We will obtain copies of your passport and driver’s license prior to your arrival and arrange for the necessary local permits.
What is the duration of the Motorbike tour to Manang?
A usual time frame for the Motorbike tour to Manang is 7 to 10 days, most of the travel and visiting stops combined with Besisahar, Chame, and Manang, and one more day in Pokhara.
What are the highlights of Manang?
Manang boasts some of the best features Nepal has to offer, from its stunning setting beside an ancient Braga village, Gangapurna Lake and the views of Annapurna range to its wealth of rich cultures which manifested itself in monasteries and Tibetan-style stone houses.
Besides this, you may also have a chance to visit the local markets and talk with the locals and at times they can be quite friendly also.
Is prior riding experience necessary for the Motorbike tour to Manang?
Yes, you require riding experience, nevertheless; the streets can be difficult and the traffic is heavy. Himalayas, requires you to be a confident rider Ride the minimum of 5 hours every day.
Can I bring a pillion rider on the motorcycle trip?
Yes, however only upon request and at an extra cost may a pillion rider be accommodated. Please, we’ll be glad to customize the trip to your likings.
Which bikes are provided in this Manang Motorbike Tour?
You can choose one of the bikes that are available with us from the following options: the Royal Enfield Himalayan 411cc, the Royal Enfield 350cc, the XR Honda 190cc, and the Honda CRF 250cc.
What fitness level do I need for the Manang motorbike tour?
Manang’s motorcycle trip is best-suited for riders who are physically fit and do not have a problem with riding a motorcycle. If any medical issues you have are current, please first get approval from a professional before considering these tours.
