One of the most versatile motorcycle tours in the Himalayas
This route connects in a single journey:
- Eight-thousander panorama (Annapurna & Dhaulagiri)
- High Mountain Desert of Upper Mustang
- The Royal City of Lo Manthang
- Centuries-old Buddhist monasteries
- Drive to the Tibetan border
- Jungle Safari in Chitwan National Park
Hardly any other motorcycle tour in Nepal combines high mountains, desert, culture and wilderness in this form.
Drive to the Tibetan border – 4,660 meters
With the Korala Pass we reach one of the highest points in Nepal that can be reached by motorbike. Many tours end earlier – this one continues to the historic trade route between Nepal and Tibet.
Adventure – but rideable in a controlled manner
- Approx. 20 % of the tour’s route is considered ‘off-road’
- Mostly asphalted route
- Challenging due to altitude and landscape
- No extreme hard enduro sections
The tour offers real adventure, but remains easy to ride for experienced road riders.
Deep cultural insights
Upper Mustang was closed to foreigners until 1992.
The region preserves to this day:
- Tibetan Buddhist monasteries
- Clay architecture
- Mani Walls
- Nomadic culture
- old royal residences
This trip is not just a motorcycle tour – it is a cultural journey of discovery.
Well thought-out height strategy
The route is structured in such a way that the altitude is gradually increased. This reduces risks and increases comfort in regions above 3,500 metres.
Balanced dramaturgy
- High mountain passes
- Sandstone High Desert
- Relaxation in Pokhara
- Hot Springs in Tatopani
- Safari in Chitwan National Park
Intensive driving days alternate with strategically placed recovery phases.
No mass tourism
Upper Mustang is subject to approval and highly regulated. The region is sparsely populated and far less touristy than other Himalayan destinations.
Extreme landscape contrasts
Within a few days you will experience:
- 4,000-meter passes
- Deep gorges
- High Mountain Desert
- Subtropical Jungle
This diversity makes the route extraordinary.