Official Expedition Dossier • 2026-2027 Season

RIDE THE ROOF OF THE WORLD

Nepal Bike Tours is Nepal’s premier motorcycle expedition operator. We deliver luxury guided journeys through the restricted Kingdom of Upper Mustang, the Annapurna massif, the sacred Kali Gandaki gorge, and trans-Himalayan frontiers aboard factory-prepared Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 motorcycles backed by a 4x4 mobile workshop chase rig.

FLAGSHIP HIMALAYAN EXPEDITIONS

Handpicked Mountain Lodges • All Government Permits Included • Dedicated 4x4 Support

14 Days • Flagship Expedition

Upper Mustang: Ride into the Forbidden Kingdom

Pokhara → Tatopani → Kagbeni → Lo Manthang → Muktinath → Pokhara

Distance 1,200 KM

Max Altitude 3,840 M

Terrain 60% T / 40% O

Ride into the medieval walled royal capital of Lo Manthang
Explore 2,500-year-old cliffside Chhoser sky caves
Traverse the world's deepest canyon (Kali Gandaki Gorge)
Full 10-day Upper Mustang RAP ($500) & ACAP permits included

11 Days • High Alpine Adventure

Hidden Himalayas Motorcycle Expedition

Pokhara → Tatopani → Muktinath → Tal → Manang → Bandipur → Pokhara

Distance 1,100 KM

Max Altitude 3,800 M

Terrain 50% T / 50% O

Combines Mustang and the legendary Annapurna Circuit
Sacred 108 water-spout pilgrimage shrine of Muktinath
Carve through the Marsyangdi River Valley into alpine Manang
Ride beneath 8,000m giants: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu

11 Days • Heritage & Wilderness

The Wild Roads of Nepal

Pokhara → Bandipur → Chitwan Jungle → Lumbini → Tansen → Muktinath

Distance 950 KM

Max Altitude 3,800 M

Terrain 60% T / 40% O

Pokhara lakes, living Newari heritage, subtropical rhino jungle, and high alpine desert
Chitwan National Park wildlife canoe drift and open 4x4 safari
Sacred UNESCO World Heritage site of Lumbini (Buddha's birthplace)
Ascending the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge up to Muktinath Temple

12 Days • Trans-Himalayan Frontier

Leh-Ladakh: Roof of the World High Passes

Manali → Jispa → Sarchu → Leh → Nubra Valley → Pangong Tso → Manali

Distance 1,650 KM

Max Altitude 5,359 M

Terrain 65% T / 35% O

Conquer Khardung La Pass (5,359m / 17,582 ft) & Chang La (5,360m)
Camp on the shores of deep blue Pangong Tso Lake (4,250m)
Ride across the high-altitude desert dunes of Nubra Valley
Traverse the legendary Manali-Leh Highway and Gata Loops

Expedition Bikes

ROYAL ENFIELD HIMALAYAN 450

Engineered for high-altitude extremes. The Himalayan 450 features Royal Enfield's first liquid-cooled DOHC Sherpa engine (40 PS power, 40 Nm torque) mated to Showa 200mm USD suspension, switchable off-road ABS, and full color Google navigation.

Engine & Power 452cc Liquid-Cooled • 40 PS

Suspension 200mm Showa USD Forks

Ground Clearance 230mm Heavy Clearance

Range & Tank 17 Liters (450+ KM Range)

Safety Envelope

DEDICATED 4x4 CHASE SUPPORT RIG

Ride completely unburdened. Your heavy luggage is carried in our 4x4 support truck following every convoy, accompanied by a certified Royal Enfield technician.

Spare Motorcycle & Parts: Immediate backup bike ready if required
High-Altitude Medical: Medical oxygen cylinders & trauma kits
Daily Servicing: Evening chain maintenance, brake checks & air filter clean
Sena Comms: Lead road captain & tail sweepers in direct intercom

EXPEDITION INCLUSIONS

Transparent all-inclusive pricing with zero hidden surcharges.

🏍️ Royal Enfield Himalayan 450

Factory-prepared machine with crash bars, 4mm aluminum sump guard, and handlebar USB power.

🛏️ Premium Mountain Lodges

Handpicked heritage hotels in Kathmandu/Pokhara and the finest available heated Himalayan teahouse lodges.

📑 All Permits & Protected Areas

Upper Mustang Restricted Area Permits ($500 RAP), ACAP, and TIMS permits processed in advance.

🚐 4x4 Support Rig & Master Mechanic

Daily luggage transport, spare motorcycle, specialized tools, and emergency oxygen equipment.

🍳 All Meals & Fuel

Daily breakfasts, lunches, mountain dinners, and motorcycle fuel along the official route.

🛬 VIP Airport Transfers

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) private meet-and-greet and transfers to staging hotels.