Arrival Gorakhpur

Arrival in Gorakhpur – the last large city en route the border with Nepal where participants can fly in and transport their motorcycles conveniently. The bikes shall be checked for road-worthiness before an expedition of this magnitude, and any pre-ride adjustments can be made according to your preferences with the help of our team.

A general BP/ O2 check shall follow, providing the team with your baseline readings for the remainder of the trip. This shall take place daily so that to ensure any issues that may occur as we gain altitude in the following days are addressed before they can escalate!

A ride briefing will take place before dinner as the team and group get acquainted with one another and we set down a few guidelines for the days to come. Off to bed with an early start the next morning!

Gorakhpur to Pokhara (280 kms)

The longest and most cumbersome day of the entire adventure, as we set out early from Gorakhpur to beat the rush at Sonauli border before crossing into Nepal. A highway run all the way till the border, where the authorities will scrutinise your bike and luggage, and you will obtain your Bhansar – or customs permit – to ride your bike into Nepal. Our team would have arranged for everything beforehand, but even on a good day, expect to take an hour or two as things are sorted out for you. Once across the border, a short stop for an early lunch, before carrying on towards Pokhara. We may halt at one of the many suspension bridges en route – truly marvels of modern day engineering! Those brave enough can walk across for the sheer thrill of it. Pokhara by the evening – which will be our base for the next few nights!

Around Pokhara

A lazy day in Pokhara today, after the rigours of the previous one! Our team will take the time to process everyone’s paperwork for your entry into Upper Mustang. Enjoy your day at the stunning property by the lake, or step out and visit the official North Face store in the city – the choice is yours!

Pokhara to Lete (140 kms)

A crucial acclimatisation day before hitting the really high altitude in Upper Mustang! We begin from Pokhara post breakfast and make our way towards Lete, gaining altitude quite rapidly! A stop for locally sourced coffee, and the local Thakali Thali for lunch, before reaching Lete for the night, at a property full of character and with some of the most stunning views whichever way you look!

Lete to Charang (110 kms)

Finally the day everyone has been waiting for – as we make our way into Upper Mustang! A few kilometres of tarmac to start with, before the road suddenly turns to dirt and the scenery changes completely! Absolutely mind blowing vistas everywhere you look, with mountains of all colours appearing around each bend. The road is graded dirt and challenging over the course of the full day, but totally worth it. The landscape is totally untouched and we barely cross any other traffic all day long! We halt for the night in the small village of Charang, which will be our home for the next two nights.

Charang - Lo Manthang - Charang (100 kms)

A local loop today, as we head to the famous walled city of Lo Manthang – Mission Accomplished! Another stunning day of riding, as we make our way to the city and then beyond to the caves at Chosar – truly a marvellous sight and well worth the visit! Lunch back at Lo Manthang, before returning to our hotel for the evening.

Charang - Jomsom (140 kms)

Retracing our steps as we begin our return from Upper Mustang. The route looks just as spectacular as on the way up, and by this time riders are far more comfortable with the extended off-road sections of the journey as well – making this an extremely rewarding run all the way till we hit the tarmac. We break off towards Muktinath – one of the most famous pilgrimage sites anywhere in the world, before coming in to Jomsom for the night.

Jomsom - Pokhara (140 kms)

Return to civilization in full, as we make short work of the journey from Jomsom to Pokhara. Be wary of this day, as you would have become accustomed to riding as if nobody else is using the road over the past few days! In by the early evening, to enjoy the property and rest properly for the long day to come.

Pokhara to Gorakhpur (280 kms)

Back through the heavily forested stretches before hitting Sonauli border and returning to India. Paperwork formalities out of the way followed by the short blast to Gorakhpur and our much welcome hotel. One last night of celebration with your fellow travellers – and of course certification for a job well done!