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brennan 15 Oct 2014 08:30

Nepal riding routes
 
Hello!

I'm in Kathmandu just arriving from Tibet. So far Nepal looks amazing but I was wondering if anyone had some rides/routes they've already done? I'm sure you can't miss in a place like this but any suggestions would be welcome!

Thank you!

hebbo 22 Oct 2014 04:43

Hello.

I am in KTM now too.

Did you get any info about routes?

Cheers
Angel

brennan 22 Oct 2014 07:14

No. No info. I'm finding it's not necessary as it's pretty easy to get find amazing riding.

I'm in pokhara right now. Just went Parahawking. Let's try to meet up.

Walkabout 22 Oct 2014 09:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by brennan (Post 483625)
No. No info. I'm finding it's not necessary as it's pretty easy to get find amazing riding.

That will be why no one bothered to reply: you are funnelled into the biggest range of mountains in the world.


[QUOTE=brennan;483625]
I'm in pokhara right now./QUOTE]
Much better than Kath. Cleaner air for one.
Pick up a map of Annapurna and take it from there; visit the national museum of mountaineering while in Pok and, if you fancy it, the Gurkha museum for a bit of military history.

vicreuter 23 Oct 2014 07:56

Nepal
 
Hi,
Pokhara to Muktinath is a great ride.

Nepal on a RX135 Overlander

Leave Pokhara via Sarangkot-Kaskikot ( easy piste ) then rejoin to Baglung ( Fuel-Lodging )
next: Jomsom- Muktinath.

have fun!

vic

crisidsto 23 Oct 2014 12:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by vicreuter (Post 483744)
Hi,
Pokhara to Muktinath is a great ride.

Nepal on a RX135 Overlander

Leave Pokhara via Sarangkot-Kaskikot ( easy piste ) then rejoin to Baglung ( Fuel-Lodging )
next: Jomsom- Muktinath.

have fun!

vic

I will be in Nepal since november 22nd to first week of december: I hope I will find good weather and to be able to ride to Muktinath

Knight of the Holy Graal 23 Oct 2014 21:03

While in Pokhara, don't miss a beer or two at the Bullett Basecamp, on the main road entering the town: you can find it on the left.

Atmosphere is very friendly and it's always attended by travellers eagering to chat and share stories.

crisidsto 23 Oct 2014 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knight of the Holy Graal (Post 483806)
While in Pokhara, don't miss a beer or two at the Bullett Basecamp, on the main road entering the town: you can find it on the left.

Atmosphere is very friendly and it's always attended by travellers eagering to chat and share stories.

I never miss a good place for a beer, Nicola!

brennan 25 Oct 2014 03:19

Thanks everyone. Headed to mukinath. Had a flat yesterday, but I'll try to fix it properly today and head further into Annapurna tomorrow.

Everyone needs to add "silk road" to their list of beer/meeting places.

Also rafting is incredible in nepal. I stashed my bike for three days and had a blast!

crisidsto 25 Oct 2014 10:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by brennan (Post 483955)
Thanks everyone. Headed to mukinath. Had a flat yesterday, but I'll try to fix it properly today and head further into Annapurna tomorrow.

Everyone needs to add "silk road" to their list of beer/meeting places.

Also rafting is incredible in nepal. I stashed my bike for three days and had a blast!

Great!
Please let us know more about road conditions/temperature/ice/snow/riding hours about your ride to Muktinath!

Maybe some pictures too:-)

Thanks!

brennan 26 Oct 2014 02:43

Sure no problem. I'll also post in biker friendly accommodation for some places to stay around cool stuff. Plus a great mechanic in Kathmandu.

Fern 26 Oct 2014 05:30

Bullet Basecamp is no more i'm afraid.

Phat Kath now has a Kathmandu and Pokhara branch.. my favourite bar after Bullet Basecamp... (bit biased seeing as I worked there!)

Yep Muktinath was one of the best trips I had in Nepal. You can also ride to Manang on the other end of the Annapurna trail. Few more bridges to carry the bike up the steps but there are always people around to help out..

Call in to Matt at Hearts and Tears in Pokhara (inside Busy Bee bar/caff) and see if he has any ongoing adventures out of town..

Fern 26 Oct 2014 05:33

I went to Muktinath in November, and Manang in the spring.

No snow, no ice, but the guesthouses get bloomin cold at night, and frost on the bikes in the morning up past 3000m, park them in what will be a sunny spot to warm them up in the morning. I think all guesthouses had bedding but best to take as much warm clothing as possible.

You can bathe in the hot springs in Tatopani... that soothes the jiggled bones.

ShaneBaby 29 Oct 2014 01:41

I tried to ride up to muktinath amonth ago there was a water that was unrideable just past Tatopani. Apparentl locals will carry your bike through a walking track if you pay them. but if you think its rideable dont try this lol So Donkeys cant swim - YouTube

Fern 29 Oct 2014 02:16

Bad luck.. Was a bit too close to end of monsoon perhaps?


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