Location
Annapurna RegionDuration
15 DaysAltitude
5,416 m.Difficulty
ChallengingGroup Size
2 - 16 paxBest Season
Spring / Autumn
Annapurna Circuit Biking is a mountain bike alternative to the classic Annapurna Round trek, riding through Manang valley, over Thorong La Pass, and down through the Kali Gandaki valley to Muktinath and Jomsom.
Annapurna Circuit Biking Holidays is an alternative adventure option in the Annapurna Round trek. Cycling through the rugged mountain roads up to Manang valley and crossing the Thorong La Pass 5416 m. Then riding along the mystical Kaligandaki valley via Muktinath Temple, Jomsom town, and through the world’s deepest gorge is an ultimate experience with a mountain bike.
Annapurna Circuit by mountain bike on a two-wheeler is another option after the hike for travelers craving to witness the incredible highlights of Annapurna Circuit Trail. Although a small number of visitors touring by mountain bike have ridden the whole route, this pedaling adventure around Annapurna is an extreme riding challenge across the high mountain passes and deep valleys. This biking tour begins.
Annapurna Circuit Biking is a guided mountain bike tour that follows the Annapurna Round trekking route, crossing Thorong La Pass and descending through the Kali Gandaki valley, one of the most extreme two-wheeler adventures in Nepal, suited to experienced, physically fit riders.
This exotic biking route of the Annapurna Circuit trail caters to a variety of landscapes and Himalayan panoramas, including Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Himalayan territory just above Upper Mustang.
During the Annapurna bike tour, you will be able to ride over 5416m high Thorong-La pass, visit authentic Buddhist villages, sacred Monasteries, and Temples.
The biking trip explores your high-altitude lifestyle with mountain views of Annapurna 1, 2, 3, and 4, the world’s deepest gorge, and part of the kingdom of Mustang, the rain shadow area of Nepal.
This biking tour in Nepal is truly a strenuous holiday activity, which demands sound physical status and a hunger to sustain the toughest geographical conditions.
The top-notch biking gear and our expert guides will surely make this two-wheeler adventure around Annapurna more wonderful. Throughout the biking tour, you will have nature, culture, and adventure as the highlights.
This ride is graded strenuous to extreme, given the combination of high altitude, long climbing days, and technical descents.
Because only a small number of riders complete the full route each year, this tour is best suited to adventurous, experienced cyclists rather than first-time bikepackers. Riders looking for an easier introduction to Himalayan biking may prefer shorter biking holidays in Nepal before attempting a route of this scale.
You are welcome in the city of Temple, Kathmandu. Hotel
Bus drive to Bashishar 5 hours and Biking to Bulbule riverside, bustling dirt trail along the marshyangdi valley with view of Nagdi and Chuli. Lodge. 12KM about.
Riding to Chamje Village Lodge. About 17KM. A full off road uphill bike riding on new trail and dusty road, Crossing local transport and village Water falls on Syange than top uphill to before Jagat villae. After that only 30 minute uphill to Chyamge. Rocky trail.
Riding to Chame via Timang Guest House. 36KM. First 2 hours is hard step climb up to Timang village, great view of mountain and snowy peaks, than easy bike paddling to Chame via Koto Village along the Annapurna pine forest. Chame is big village with Wife guest house.
Riding to Manang via Pisang and Humde airport Lodge. About 36KM
Manang Exploration climb high sleep low Manang Lodge.
Biking to Yak Kharka lodge. About 14KM
Biking to Thorohg-La Phadi lodge. About 9KM
Big Day climb Thorong-La pass and ride down to Muktinath Temple, Lodge. About 21KM
Bike Riding to Kalopani Village via Jomsom Marpha and Kagbeni. lodge. About 41KM
Riding to Tatopani, exploring hot spring bathing, Lodge. About 18KM
Biking to beni bazaar and transfer to Sarangkot via Nayapul by good road, Lodge. About 16KM biking and 55KM. drive.
Morning Himalayan sunrise view and Pokhara city view then ride down to Pokhara, explore pokhara around. Hotel. About 11KM
Drive/fly to Kathmandu and free time at Hotel.
Morning Breakfast, trip end. Transfer to Airport or onward destination.
From mid-March until the end of May and from September to the end of November is the best time to ride a mountain bike on the Annapurna Circuit trail.
Seasonal notes:
Our guides bring local knowledge of the route’s technical sections, altitude pacing, and bike maintenance, backed by top-notch equipment and full support along the way — turning one of Nepal’s toughest rides into a well-managed, unforgettable adventure. Riders drawn to this level of challenge may also want to consider Upper Mustang Biking, a related high-altitude route through the rain-shadow region beyond Muktinath.
How high is Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit bike route?
Thorong La Pass sits at approximately 5,416m and is the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit biking route.
Is the Annapurna Circuit biking route difficult?
Yes. this pedaling adventure is described as an extreme riding challenge across high mountain passes and deep valleys, requiring sound physical fitness.
When is the best time to bike the Annapurna Circuit?
The best time is from mid-March to the end of May, and from September to the end of November.
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