Bicycle Tour > Annapurna Cicuit

The Annapurna region of Nepal, a couple of hundred kilometres northwest of Kathmandu, is reknowned for its blend of undisturbed nature, spectacular mountain views, and embracing culture. The Annapurna Circuit is typically rated as one of the "top 20" trekking experiences worldwide...Now that is an understatement!

This route is considered one of the true classic trekking routes of Nepal...rated widely as one of the "Top 20" treks worldwide. The trail offers amazing mountain scenery as it penetrates the Northern Himalayan range and Tibetan plateau.

We pass through villages populated by a wide diversity of people. Gurungs, Magars, Chhetris, Thakali and Newars heavily settle the Southern slopes of Manaslu and Annapurna ranges. At higher elevations, human populations thins out and thick forests of rhododendron and fir emerge.

As we enter the Manang valley small fields of millet, wheat and flocks of sheep and goats abound. The Manang people, traditional traders, are Tibetan by origin and Buddhist by religion. As a result, their life style is quite different to those tribes on the Southern slopes.

The Thakali and Mustang tribes control the busy trading and pilgrimage trail along the Kaligandaki and Muktinath Temple and the on through the gap between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.

Suggested Itinerary:

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu, then transfer to hotel .

Day 02:

Explore Kathmandu / Preparation for Trek

Day 03:

Kathmandu to Besi-Sahar (175 km/ 7-8 hours): Drive by bus/car

Day 04:

Besi-Sahar to Bahundanda (1250 m.):(65% bike able 35% carry and push)

 
Day 05:

Bahundanda to Tal:( 8% rideable, 92% carry and little push)

 
Day 06:

Tal to Chame (20% ride able, 80% carry and push )

Day 07:

Chame to Pisang : (70% ride able, 30% push and carry )

Day 08:

Pisang to Manang : ( 99% ride able)
Day 09:

Manang (Acclimatization Day in Manang): Rest.

Day 10:

Manang to Yak Kharka: (. 20% ride able, 80% push )

 
Day 11:

Yak Kharka to Thorung Phedi/ High Camp: ( 25% ride able, 75% push )

 
Day 12:

Thorung Phedi / High Camp to Muktinath: .(50% ride able, 50% carry and push )

Day 13:

Muktinath to Marpha: ( 80% ride able down, 20% push )

Day 14:

Marpha to Ghasa: ( Mostly ride able )

Day 15:

Ghasa to Tatopani: Trek.30% ride able

Day 16:

Tatopani (Natural hot spring): Rest.

Day 17:

Tatopani to Beni : Trek. . 30% ride able

Day 18:

Beni to Pokhara : 100% ride able but on roads

Day 19:

Pokhara to Kathmandu : by bus

Day 20: Rest Day at Kathmandu

Day 21:

Departure to your own destination or continuously Nepal trip.