Annapurna Circuit Cycling Expedition

Tilicho Lake

4919 m | 28°41’00.1″N 83°50’52.5″E

Thorang La

5416 m | 28°47′36″N 83°56′20″E

Join our lightweight bikepacking journey around the famous Annapurna Circuit!

This isn't your average tour - conquer the world's highest mountain pass, shred down epic singletrack, and explore hidden valleys where not many cyclists have been. Experience the freedom of minimalist travel with comfortable guesthouses and delicious meals along the way. Suitable for seasoned riders only, this trip promises breathtaking scenery, exhilarating challenges, and a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

  • Difficulty Level

    Low- Moderate

  • Fitness Level

    Low- Moderate

  • Duration

    19 Days

  • Max Elevation

    5,545 M / 18,192 FT

Highlights from the trip

  • Pokhara

    Where urban Nepal meets cultural Nepal

  • View from Poon hill

    Arguably, the most visited view point in Nepal.

  • Nilgiri

    The classic Mustang landscape

  • Tilicho Lake

    Nepal’s highest glacial lake

Annapurna Circuit Elevation Chart

    • Day 1: Drive to Besisahar (760m), Ride to Ngadi (890m)

    • Day 2: Ngadi to Tal (1700m)

    • Day 3: Tal to Chame (2710m)

    • Day 4: Chame to Manang (3540m)

    • Day 5: Manang Trail Ride / Acclimatization Day

    • Day 6: Manang to Tilicho Base Camp (4150m)

    • Day 7: Tilicho B.C. to Tilicho Lake (4920m) to Manang (3540m)

    • Day 8: Manang to Thorong Phedi (4450m)

    • Day 9: Thorong Phedi to Thorong La Pass (5416m) to Muktinath (3800m)

    • Day 10: Muktinath to Marpha (2670m), via Lupra Pass (4200m)

    • Day 11: Marpha to Tatopani (1200m)

    • Day 12: Shuttle to Pokhara (800m)

    • Nepalese Government royalty fees.

    • All trek organizational requirements

    • All trekking permits

    • Airport transfers in Kathmandu

    • Ground/ Air transport within Nepal

    • Accommodation during the trek, ex: Kathmandu

    • All group equipment for the trek and emergency medical supplies

    • All trek staff, including fluent English-speaking guides, porter support

    • Transport of up to 15kg of personal equipment

    • All meals after departing Kathmandu and before arriving back in Kathmandu

    • Air travel to and from Nepal

    • Hotel accommodation and meals in Kathmandu

    • Purchases of bottled water, gifts, alcohol (we supply boiled water for drinking)

    • Other charges at lodges/tea houses such as showers, internet access, or battery re-charging

    • Entry visas for Nepal (we recommend the 30-day tourist visa for Nepal on arrival into Kathmandu)

    • Personal clothing and equipment including a sleeping bag for Lodge use

    • Personal travel/trip cancellation insurance

    • Excess baggage charges for the flights to/from Lukla

    • Any rescue costs or costs of early departure from the expedition

    • Bikes and riding gear

    • Gratuities

  • Dates 2024

    • On-Demand- TBD

    Pricing Schedule 2024

    The cost of the trek ex Kathmandu is US$3299.

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  • Mardi Himal Trekking

    The Mardi Himal Trek is a short but captivating journey through the Annapurna region, offering stunning 280-degree mountain views. Starting from Pokhara at 820 meters, the trek climbs to the Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4,500 meters, where trekkers are treated to breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massif. Despite being shorter than most treks, Mardi Himal offers a tranquil environment with picturesque villages and lush flora and fauna. In just a few days, trekkers reach altitudes over 4000 meters yet it is accessible and suitable for hikers of all levels. Plus, with comfortable amenities along the route, including tea houses and lodges, the Mardi Himal Trek ensures an unforgettable adventure amidst Nepal's stunning landscapes.

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The mountains are calling and I must go.

The mountains are calling and I must go.

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