



Annapurna
14 Days / 13 Nights
"In the Shadows of Giants"
Itinerary

Price Includes
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Total price: USD 2700
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Accommodation
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Meals
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Guides
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Pro mechanic
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National park permits
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Transportation
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Airport pickup/drop-off
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Luggage transport by mule​​​​​​​​​
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Spoken Language
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English, French, Spanish, Korean,​​
Japanese​, Thai
Excludes
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Enduro or E-bike rental for duration of trip (+USD 500)
Note
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​Itinerary can be adjusted and tailored to your requirements. Number of days, level of riding: difficult or moderate.​
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All the luggage will be transport by vehicle until we will cross Torong La, the transport of luggage will be assured by mules.
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Interest of doing around Annuapurna loops in this way :
We will have three 2 nighters in same village, to take time to relax and discover the village where we are staying.​​​​​​​
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All the riders need to be fit enough to ride for 5-7 hours everyday.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Ideal group size 4-8 people. ​​
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​​5% discount for group of +4 riders
Acommodation
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Other nights in local homestay
1
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival, we will be picking up you at airport and head to Hotel Timila. After a little rest and refreshments, we will take the time to assemble the bikes, go for a ride, do some sightseeing or yoga in the evening. Night at Hotel Timila: http://www.hoteltimila.com/
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Riding around Kathmandu
An exhilarating ride on some of the finest tracks surrounding the vibrant Kathmandu Valley. We weave through emerald rice fields, transport us back in time through charming old towns – truly an immersive cultural experience in itself. Beyond the saddle, theres options to delve deeper into Nepal's rich heritage with some captivating sightseeing. Distance : 30-50 km Max elevation gain: 1000m Night at Hotel Timila: http://www.hoteltimila.com/
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Flight to Pokhara
This morning, we'll hop on a flight to the beautiful city of Pokhara! And this afternoon? It's all about getting our bikes dialled in and then heading out for a sweet warm-up ride. Perfect way to get those legs ready for the adventure ahead! Night at Hotel Tulsi Pokhara: https://www.hoteltulsipokhara.com/
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Drive to Beni and ride to Kalopani
A scenic 2-3h drive to Beni, the starting line for our epic biking journey! From there, we'll begin our climb, heading upwards to Kalopani at 2500m. Tonight, we'll settle into a cozy, comfortable spot in Kalopani, nestled right at the foot of both Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. Ride 50km Elevation: +1300m Night at Kalopani guest house: https://kalopaniguesthouse.com/
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Climb by Kaligandaki to Tiningahon
Leaving Kalopani, our climb continues! We'll follow the stunning Kaligandaki river, winding our way through beautiful pine forests as we ascend. Our destination is the village of Thinigaon, sitting at 2800m. This peaceful spot will be our base for the next two nights.
 Distance: 30km Elevation: +500m Night at Tinighaon homestay (simple, but clean with good hospitality, and amazing location)
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Ride around Tiningahon with Scenic Picnic
We'll spend riding trails around Thinigaon. Firstly climbing to a hidden lake at 3800m for a picnic. Strong riders or those on E-bikes can continue climbing to a 4200m plateau for incredible mountain views. Then, get ready for an amazing downhill ride with both flowy and technical sections - it’s our favourite riding in the region!
 Distance: 40km/60km
Elevation: +1400m/1800m
Elevation: -1600m/2000m Night at Tinighaon homestay
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Climb to Mukthinath
Next up, we're making our way to Muktinath (3750m), passing through some truly beautiful Tibetan villages along the climb. Muktinath will be our cozy base for the following two nights, giving us plenty of time to explore. Distance : 35km Elevation: +900m Night at Muktinath homestay (simple, but clean with good hospitality, and amazing location)
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Riding up to 4000m + Downhill Ride
From Muktinath, we will climb to reach a summit of 4000m and then a beautiful downhill waiting us, pure free-ride in the Himalayas. We go down to reach the Lupra valley. 
Ride back up to Muktinath or if you want to save energy for the big day, we can shuttle back to up our base. A must ride! And another day to get acclimatised to the high altitude.
 Distance: 25km Elevation: +1200m Elevation: -2000m Night at Muktinath in homestay
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Big Ride Day
Bright and early, we'll kick off our long climb towards Torong La pass (5400m)! It's gonna take us about 7h to reach the summit, with some sections we can ride and others where we'll be pushing our bikes. The reward is worth it – a super long downhill awaits us all the way to Manang! The first hour or so is a bit technical, then it smooths out into a lovely, flowy trail. We'll roll into Manang (3500m), we will be staying here for the next two nights.
 Distance: 35km
Elevation: +1700m Elevation: -2000m
Night at Manang homestay
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Rest or Ride Small Loops Around
Today is all about chilling out! We'll have a much-deserved day off to either kick back and rest, explore the cool village of Manang, or take it easy with some gentle trail riding or even some hiking in the surrounding area. Night at Manang homestay
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Heading to Thar
From Manang, we'll journey 40km down to Thar, descending through rugged alpine landscapes, forests, river, valleys, and charming Tibetan villages along the way. Distance: 40km
Elevation: +700m Elevation: -1800m
Nights at Thar guest house (simple, but clean with good hospitality)
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Ride to Beshisahar and back to Kathmandu
A beautiful lush green 50km ride down to Besisahar. From there, a 4-5 hour drive will take you back to Kathmandu, marking the end of your adventure through the stunning Annapurna region.
 Distance: 50km Elevation: -1000m
Night at hotel Timila: http://www.hoteltimila.com/
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A Day in Kathmandu
We will take our time in Kathmandu for sightseeing , yoga or of you have energy left, we can plan another ride. Night at hotel Timila: http://www.hoteltimila.com/
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Transfer
It's time for your transfer to the airport, where you'll catch your flight back or to a next location. We truly appreciate you considering our adventures!