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Trip Grade: D: Tough Jomsom, a modern town is the 'Thakali' homeland. Thakali people are of Tibetan origin but have their own language and customs. We fly to Jomsom from Kathmandu and initially we ride through a popular trekking trial which leads us to many different wonderful villages rich in cultural and architectural point of view. The rocky wide and small track slowly descends to meet a paved road which takes to the beautiful Pokhara city on the day 5. Unlike the rest of the Nepalese Himalayas, the Annapurna mountain range does not form the border between Nepal and Tibet. Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu & transfer to the hotel in Thamel, a tourist district offering numerous bars, shops and restaurants and an instant taste of Nepali life. In the afternoon we will sort out our bikes and over dinner there will be a tour briefing . Overnight in a hotel. Day 2: Fly or take tourist bust to Pokhara Day 3: Fly to Jomsom, build bike and test ride around
There are numerous flights that service the Jomsom airstrip early each day before the Kali Gandaki winds pick up by mid morning Day 4: Jomsom to Kalopani via Marpha, Tukuche and Kokepani
The Thakalis have established the tradition of hospitality to passing traders for centuries along Thak Khola stretch of the Kali Gandaki between Jomson and Tatopani.
The overwhelmed and flagstone-lined village of Marpha is popular for apple farming.
Tukuche at 2590m was once a meeting place for traders from Tibet.
Mostly ride through wide track. O/N Kalopani.
Distance: 25 km
Ride: 95%
Push/Carry: 5%
Altitude: 2530m Day 5: Kalopani -Tatopani via Ghasa and Dhana.
Thee trial follows the Kali Gandaki valley. The river cuts a channel between the peaks of Annapurna 1 and Dhaulagiri , thus qualifying the kali Gandaki valley for the title of the world's deepest gorge. We ride through Gasa at 2080m and one stage takes a precarious ro route through a very steep and narrow section of the gorge to take the way to Dana at 1400m. This is where the difficult track branches off to Maurice Herzog's base camp, used for his historic ascent of Annapurna in 1950.
Push and carry in some sections. Ride mostly on newly made wide track/trekker's track. O/N Tatopani.
Distance: 21 km
Ride: 90%
Push/Carry: 10%
Altitude: 1195m Day 6: Tatopani - Beni ..
Tato means 'hot' and Pani means 'water', a name earned courtesy of the hot springs by the river. Tatopani is a popular destination for a shorter trek out of Pokhara. From Tato Pani, we cross the bridge to the eastern side of the kali Gandaki (a major river) and shortly afterwards, the bridge over the Ghara khola (river). Passing the trail up to Ghorepani, continue south along the Kali Gandaki the trial rises and falls through small villages. Under an hour's ride from quieter and far more attractive riverside village, Tiplyang(1040m) the trial takes to the bustling market town, Beni . Buses run along the east bank road to Baglung and on to Pokhara. Ride mostly on newly made wide track/trekker's track O/N Beni .
Distance: 25km
Ride: 95%
Push/Carry: 5%
Altitude: 830m Day 7: Beni to Sarangkot
After breakfast we will follow Kali Gandaki river and reach the Baglung highway which will lead us to Naudanda where we will have lunch. We follow the dirt road to the Sarangkot which is the number one view point in the Pokhara to enjoy the view of Mountains, Himalayas, sun rise , sun set and the Lake. O/N Guest House
Distance: 70km
Ride: 100%
Push/Carry: 0%
Altitude: 1595m Day 8: Sarangkot to Pokhara
Mostly we ride through steep and small road to Pokhara. Make sure to check your brakes before you start for about 90% down hill.
Distance: 16km
Ride: 100%
Push/Carry: 0%
Altitude: 820m Day 9: Drive to Kathmandu
Take early tourist bus to Kathmandu . We have our break fast and lunch on the highway.
O/N Kathmandu guest house Day 10: Departure
TRIP REQUIREMENTS GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 pax.
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