Pedal and Paddle Mustang

Two awesome adventures, one trip

Pedal & Paddle Kaligandaki

This classic Jomsom–Muktinath mountain biking journey has been refined into a well-paced, immersive Himalayan riding experience designed for intermediate to advanced riders. The trip blends purpose-built riding days with cultural exploration, gradual acclimatization, and carefully selected locations that highlight Nepal’s dramatic landscapes and rich mountain culture.

The journey begins with warm-up riding in the hills around Kathmandu and Pokhara before transitioning into the high Himalaya. The highlight of the program is a multi-day ride through the Annapurna region, following the Kali Gandaki Valley from Kagbeni to Muktinath and descending through traditional Thakali villages, ancient monasteries, alpine forests, and deep river gorges. With big mountain scenery, flowing jeep roads, optional singletrack sections, and a strong sense of journey, this is a true Himalayan mountain bike classic.

Ride the Famous Lubra Valley
Descending over 4000m in Total on some of the best trails in the region
Rafting on the Mighty Kaligandaki River

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Day by Day

Itinerary

Day 01Arrival in Nepal

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Meet and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Welcome dinner and trip briefing in the evening.

Day 02Fly to Pokhara & Peace Pagoda Ride

Morning flight to Pokhara. If time allows, enjoy a warm-up ride to the Peace Pagoda with a short but steep climb and a flowing singletrack descent back to Lakeside.

Day 03Fly Pokhara to Jomsom (2790m) Ride to Kagbeni (2810m) - 16 km

Early morning flight to Jomsom with spectacular views of the Himalayas. Assemble bikes and begin an easy acclimatization ride following the Kali Gandaki River to Kagbeni. On the way we take a side trip some local villages along the way and visit so extensively long suspension bridges. Today is all about acclimatization.

Day 04Riding from Kagbeni (2810m) to Muktinath (3800m) - 18 km

A steady climbing day following jeep roads and traditional trails along the northern side of the valley. Visit the monastery at Jhong before continuing to Muktinath, one of Nepal’s most important pilgrimage sites. It might be all uphill today but the scenery is nothing short of amazing.

Day 05Riding from Muktinath (3800m) to Marpha (2,670m) - 32 km

A spectacular downhill-focused day. Descend from the high alpine plateau into the Kali Gandaki Valley, enjoying wide jeep roads, fast sections, and optional singletrack lines. Pass through Jomsom before continuing south to Marpha. Marpha is one of the most beautiful villages in the region, known for its whitewashed houses, cobbled streets, apple orchards, and historic monastery. Time to explore the village and experience traditional Thakali culture.

Day 06Riding from Marpha (2,670m) to Tatopani (1090m) - 41 km

Continue descending through changing landscapes as the valley narrows and vegetation increases. Ride through pine forests, small villages, and river gorges. Stop at Rupse Chhahara waterfall before the final descent to Tatopani. Arrive in Tatopani, famous for its natural hot springs, a perfect place to relax after several days of riding.

Day 07Biking from Tatopani (1090m) to Beni (890m) - 32 km. Rafting Begins

Ride downstream on open jeep roads toward Beni, with mostly flat riding and gentle rolling terrain. At the rafting put-in point, transition from bikes to rafts and begin a scenic river journey.

Day 08Kali Gandaki River Rafting

A full day rafting through impressive gorges and rapids, surrounded by dramatic Himalayan scenery. Relaxed river pace with exciting rapid sections, swimming spots and pristine white beaches. Our over night camp is set on the river banks and we can enjoy sleeping under the stars.

Day 09Rafting & Drive to Pokhara

Today marks our final morning on the river, the end sections involves some paddling as we near the dam which is our take out point. We pack up the rafts, have our last river side lunch and head back to Pokhara, the drive is around 3 hours.

Day 10Paragliding & Return to Kathmandu by Flight

This morning we take a tandem paragliding flight from Sarangkot with panoramic views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. This is one of the most unforgettable moments on the trip, soaring amidst eagles and vultures with the Himalaya towering off on the horizon. In the afternoon we take the sort flight back to Kathmandu and visit Bouldanath Stupa for dinner. The Stupa is a great place to immerse yourself in Buddhist culture.

Day 11Departure from Nepal

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.