This trip covers a little bit of everything: city sightseeing, local Kathmandu trails, high-altitude Mustang riding, cultural stops, and big descents through some of the most unique terrain you could possibly pedal through.

Kathmandu and Bamboo Trail

After arriving in Kathmandu, bikes will be built and checked before the first proper ride of the trip. Day two heads toward Phulchowki, one of the highest points around the Kathmandu Valley, for shuttle laps on Fulchowki Trail and Bamboo Trail.

It is the perfect way to shake out the travel legs, get the bike dialed, and remind yourself that yes, you did in fact fly to Nepal to ride singletrack.

Pokhara and Fewa Lake

From Kathmandu, the trip takes a short flight to Pokhara. This day is more about soaking in the place than smashing pedals. You will visit the World Peace Pagoda, take in views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, hike down toward Fewa Lake, and boat back across before settling into Pokhara.

Not a bad rest-ish day.

Jomsom, Chhema Lake, and the Windy Valley

Once the trip reaches Jomsom, things get very real, very quickly. The ride heads up toward roughly 4,000 meters by shuttle before dropping into trails that pass apple orchards, pine forests, and Chhema Lake, a glacier lake fed by Mount Nilgiri.

From there, it is downhill singletrack back toward Jomsom, with the kind of views that make it extremely difficult to keep your eyes on the trail. Which, to be clear, you should still do.

Muktinath and Thorong Phedi

The Muktinath day is one of the big ones. The route includes Kagbeni Village, Jhong Village, Muktinath at 3,800 meters, and a shuttle up toward Thorong Phedi at 4,200 meters before descending back toward Muktinath.

This is proper Himalayan mountain biking: high elevation, big landscapes, ancient villages, and a descent that will probably make your GoPro battery cry for mercy.

Lubra Valley and Marpha

From Muktinath, the trip continues through old villages toward Jhakkot before shuttling back up toward Lubra Pass. From there, riders drop into the Lubra Valley trails before continuing toward Dhumba Lake and finishing in Marpha Village.

Lubra is one of those names that mountain bikers who have ridden Nepal tend to say with a very specific look in their eyes. The good kind. The “you just have to go ride it” kind.

Kalopani, Tatopani, and the Deepest Gorge

The final riding days continue toward Kalopani and Tatopani, passing villages, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and huge Himalayan views. Kalopani serves up views of Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, and Annapurna, while the ride toward Tatopani rolls through the Kali Gandaki Gorge area, one of the deepest gorges in the world.

The trip then transfers back to Pokhara before returning to Kathmandu for sightseeing in Bhaktapur and one final night in Nepal.

Ride Profile

This trip is supported, but it is still a mountain bike trip in Nepal. Expect real elevation, real trails, and real days on the bike.

Some key ride days include:

• Kathmandu Ride: 30 km, 200 m climbing, 600 m descending
• Jomsom to Chhema Lake to Jomsom: 18 km, 910 m climbing, 900 m descending
• Jomsom to Thorong Phedi to Muktinath: 40 km, 750 m climbing, 2,460 m descending
• Muktinath to Lubra to Marpha: 28 km, 950 m climbing, 1,200 m descending
• Marpha to Kalopani: 30 km, 700 m climbing, 795 m descending
• Kalopani to Tatopani: 26 km, 300 m climbing, 1,600 m descending

So yes, there are shuttles. And yes, you should still show up with some fitness.

Who Is This Trip For?

The Nepal Mustang Capra trip is for riders who want more than a standard bike vacation. This is for people who want big mountains, big culture, big travel days, and riding that feels completely different from anything back home.

You do not need to be a professional enduro racer, but you should be a confident mountain biker who is comfortable on longer descents, rough terrain, changing weather, high elevation, and big days outside.

If your dream trip includes incredible food, ancient cities, high-mountain trails, suspension bridges, wild views, and a healthy amount of “I can’t believe we are riding bikes here,” Nepal should be very high on your list.

What To Pack

Because this trip takes place in the Himalayan Mountains, packing the right gear is not just about being comfortable, it is about being prepared. Weather can change quickly, riding days can be long, and you may be away from your main travel bag for big stretches during the day. The official packing list emphasizes two big things: bring flexible clothing layers and bring any bike parts that are specific to your bike.

There are mountain bike trips, and then there are trips you talk about for the rest of your life.

The Nepal Mustang Capra falls pretty firmly into the second category. Ten days in Nepal, riding through the Himalayas with local guides, supported logistics, Revel Bikes, and the Worldwide Cyclery crew? That is not exactly your average long weekend shuttle mission.

If you have been waiting for a bucket-list trip that blends serious mountain biking, huge scenery, and a full cultural experience, this is it.

Pack your bike, bring your legs, and make sure your camera has plenty of storage. Nepal is calling.

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