Annapurna Circuit Mountain Bike Tour

Annapurna Circuit Biking Trip Facts

This 16-day ride is suited for intermediate and above riders reaching up to 5416m in elevation. The best seasons are Spring: March –May and Autumn: October – January. Accommodation is a mix of cozy hotels / lodges and traditional tea houses.
Bike through Annapurna Circuit and cross Thorong La Pass, one of the world’s highest biking routes with panoramic Himalayan views. Trail Himalayas experienced guides ensure safety while you explore mystical landscapes and stunning scenery of Annapurna Circuit on two wheels

Duration

16 Days

Max Elevation

5416 m / 17,769 ft

Skill Level

Intermediate and above

Accomodation

Hotels / Lodges & Tea Houses

Best Season

Spring season: March, April, May
Autumn season: October, November, December & January

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Overview

Annapurna Circuit

Mountain biking the Annapurna Circuit is a bucket-list experience for adventure seekers, offering a thrilling ride through Nepal’s most iconic Himalayan landscapes. This epic MTB journey spans over 200 km, crossing the legendary Thorong La Pass at 5,416 meters—the highest point on the route—and weaving through lush valleys, alpine forests, and arid trans-Himalayan deserts.
Riders encounter dramatic elevation changes, technical singletracks and breathtaking views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu ranges. Along the way, immerse yourself in rich cultural encounters with Gurung, Thakali and Tibetan-influenced communities, explore ancient monasteries and recharge in natural hot springs.
Whether you're chasing adrenaline, cultural immersion, or panoramic mountain vistas Annapurna Circuit MTB tour delivers a world-class mountain biking experience in the heart of the Himalayas.

Annapurna Ciruit

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Annapurna Circuit, Nepal

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Trip Highlights

Ride Through Diverse Himalayan Landscapes

Experience dramatic terrain shifts—from lush subtropical forests and alpine meadows to trans-Himalayan deserts.

Explore Sacred Sites Like Muktinath Temple

Visit one of Nepal’s most revered pilgrimage destinations, blending spiritual depth with cultural immersion.

Descend into the Kali Gandaki Gorge

Bike through the deepest gorge on Earth, carved between towering Himalayan giants.

Relax in Natural Hot Springs at Tatopani

Rejuvenate after intense rides with a soak in geothermal springs surrounded by mountain serenity.

Cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m)

Cross the Legendary Thorong La Pass (5,416m) Conquer one of the world’s highest mountain passes on two wheels, with panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu.

Meet some wildlife

Meet some high mountain inhabitants sharing same Himalayan trails with you

Enjoy Flow Riding

After crossing the highest pass reward yourself with some exciting flow riding

Trip Planning

For tour information and detailed itinerary please contact us

Essentials:

– Bike (if you are not bringing your bike to Nepal you can rent bike with us please discuss it with us before hand while booking your trip)

– Helmet

Core Gear:
– Water bottles / hydration pack
– Eye protection (sun glasses /riding glasses or clear lenses)

– Cycling gloves

Recommended gear:

Knee pads
Elbow pads
Cycling shoes (any comfortable hiking shoes can do as well)
Sleeping bag /inner layer (although you will be staying in guest houses /lodges while on the trip and blanket will be there, it is always good to have your own sleeping bag on the mountains, if you do not have one – can rent in Kathmandu before the trip)
Backpack or duffle bag for your luggage on the trip and biking daypack you gonna carry for personal items you may need during the day
Repair kit
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Planning your trip to Nepal:
We always recommend you to have some extra days while planning your trip to Nepal..just because Nepal…just in case….just to make it relaxed and stress free…the days always can be your backup days in case of bed weather or any other unforeseeable circumstances……. And if everything goes according to the plan (and it most probably will)- there are sooo many things to see and experience here or spend it for chilling and vibing it Nepali way….

If you are planning to do multiple adventures during your Nepal tour or visiting different places after your trip with us – chat about it with us before hand as sometimes local advise helps in planning and arranging logistics best ways possible minimizing drives and saving time for more exciting things ….

Money on the trip:

There are banks/ATM/money changing places in main cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.

For while on a biking trip outside cities we recommend you to have local currency (Nepali rupees) cash with you (for anything what is not included in your tour cost, souvenirs, donations or any other expenses, etc)

Luggage arrangement:

We recommend you to travel with backpack or duffle bag for your personal things on the trip. The bags will be transferred by support vehicle or porters to overnight place each day.

Any itmes (like water bottle, sunscreen, camera rain coat etc) which you may need during your day you need to carry in your cycling daypack

If you are having extended trip in Nepal and have items with you which you do not need during your biking trip with us we recommend you to store it with the hotel you are staying in Kathmandu. If you are traveling to different destination after your biking trip please discuss with us in advance luggage transfer options.

Health & well-being on the trip:

We at Trail Himalayas Pvt. Ltd. are ready to do our best for your safe and enjoyable MTB trip with us. If you have any health issues, allergies, food restrictions, special diets recommend by your doctor or any other personal matters which may effect your well-being on the trip please inform us in advance while booking your trip – for us to be informed and to be able to accommodate it and to be able to do our best during the trip.

Biking Skill Level

Intermediate Level of Biking Skills for this destination.
If you have been mountain biking for 2 + years consistently, can climb and descent under control on some steep single track with loose roots or rocks. If you are able to ride in all conditions (dry, muddy, rocky etc) you feel comfortable at a moderate sustained pace for several hours and over multiple days, can evaluate and know when to walk or carry sections that might be too difficult – if that sound like you than this destination is for you!

Plan your dream trip with us:

Feels like you wanna do the trip but not sure about that much biking involved? Or wanna combine it with hiking days, shuttles or chill days in some places? We are here to adjust tour plan or craft a trip suiting your level of skills and interests. You are just a message away from starting planning your dream trip in Nepal with us!

Have some questions or doubts – get in touch with us, we are here to discuss and answer any questions or concerns you may have while planning your adventure with us!

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   Daydream46989186952 
 
 
 
 Verified just amazing
what an amazing experience! being able to see the nature and get in touch with the culture by combining it with biking is just breathtaking. the organization from trail Himalaya, the guide and his whole team was on point. they are lovely people, always super supportive and it was great fun with the guys. i would do it again.
  
 
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   Wander67220708266 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing Experience
Ashish and his team treated us with such warmth and hospitality that we had an absolutely amazing time. The tour was superbly organized and guided with the utmost professionalism. The support from the entire team was indescribable. We 5 guys had amazing encounters on the 12-day trip, rode incredible trails, and simply had a fantastic time. We can proudly say that we made new friends. Thank you very much Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
  
 
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   Discover07899582222 
 
 
 
 Verified Upper Mustang
Mit unserem Guide Ashish konnten wir unglaubliche single Trails ballern, in Landschaft und die lokale Kultur eintauchen und geniessen. Alles war perfekt organisiert und man musste sich um nichts kümmern. Wer einen 5 Sterne Bike-trip erleben möchte sollte dieses Angebot nicht missen!
  
 
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   Bruno B 
 
 
 
 Verified Cool gsi :-)
Es war eine super schöne Tour mit coolen Trails und perfekten Abfahrten. Landschaftlich eine herausragende Natur. Ashish hat uns souverän alle Wünsche von den Augen abgelesen und war immer für uns da. Von der Ankunft weg bis zum Abflug waren wir in sicheren Händen. Vielen Dank, immer gerne wieder. Bis bald. Gruss Bruno
  
 
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   Maps27248641046 
 
 
 
 Verified Service and professionalism
Can't go wrong with these guys. We did Annapurna circuit on March 2025 with Ashish and Samir. Hands down these guys are very professional and experienced people in the field. Logistics, fooding, lodging, transport, bike maintenance everything topnotch.
  
 
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   alexb00ker 
 
 
 
 Verified Trip of a lifetime
Trip of a lifetime - all possible thanks to Trail Himalayas and Ashish and Prachit! We had an ambitious plan to connect the Upper Mustang, Annapurna and Manaslu circuits by bike - Ashish helped create an itinerary for us with great local knowledge and organised the most amazing guide for us! So much work went on behind the scenes for us and we are so appreciative, we felt so welcomed when we got to Nepal. We had a few bumps along the way which affected our plans but the Trail Himalayas team were dynamic in their problem solving and sorted everything out for us, even took us riding for a few days in Kathmandu when circumstances kept us there longer. Couldn’t recommend these guys more - so kind, fun and adventurous!
  
 
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   Krisli Melesk 
 
 
 
 Verified Pikey Peak and Phaplu Trails
I had planned to do this trip for years, but never had a chance. This year it finally happened. About one week around Pikey Peak and Phaplu. Beautiful places and great people. Trails were a bit too advanced for my beginner skill, but in the end, it helped me to push myself and still have a great time! Ashish had picked cool tea houses with great local food and I got to experience Nepal again in a completely different way. As a guide, I find Ashish very calm, friendly and always understanding, even during my “mild” breakdowns :) Overall great trip and cool experience to see Nepal. Definitely would do another trip with him as there is so much to discover regarding to mountain biking. Thank you!
  
 
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   Gail A 
 
 
 
 Verified A+ for the Annapurna Circuit
Wow, What a trip! I met Ashish & Sanjeev in Pokhara, where we went through all the gear before setting off by Jeep to the start of the Circuit. All the gear was top notch (bike, helmet, hold all), & on arrival to our start point (Tal) the accommodations were also very comfortable. I loved the scenery on this trip (was also very lucky with the weather). The different environments we cycled through, the juxtaposition of the route, the difference between the valley you ascend vs descend… it was just non-stop beauty. I was a little nervous for the Thorong La Pass (altitude & descending is not my forte), but with the acclimatization plan I ended up being fine physically, & just hike-a-biked the sections I was uncomfortable with. But the route to & from the Pass… A+! Riding is mostly on dirt jeep track for the first couple of days; single track for a couple of days (some hike-a-bike while your lungs get used to the altitude); then a combo of jeep road & single track on the way out. You can also ride the whole loop, but that probably adds ~6 days of riding on fairly intimidating roads (traffic, limited passing opportunities). Ashish can tailor the trip to your interests- send him a message & get chatting to see what might work best for you!
  
 
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   Tamey W 
 
 
 
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While celebrating Holi, I accidentally stumbled across a bike shop in Kathmandu back in March while on an eight-month tour around the world, and what followed wasn't just a bike ride, it was one of the top experiences of my entire trip. To this day, when people ask my favorite country, I tell them Nepal, entirely because of the mountain biking adventure Ashish and his friends set up for me. From the moment we met, Ashish was brilliant. He handled everything, ensuring I had a perfectly set-up bike and all the necessary gear. He is genuinely knowledgeable about the local trails, but beyond that, he is a great guide, kind, friendly, and always ready with a warm smile. The riding itself was great. He set up shuttle laps, creating the same incredible, fun atmosphere I'm used to back home in Canada. It felt less like being on a guided tour and more like riding with old friends. If you are a mountain biker and find yourself in Nepal, booking a trip with Ashish is non-negotiable. He provides professional service with unmatched local knowledge and genuine warmth. I simply cannot recommend him highly enough.
  
 
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   johnnyoshika 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing guide, amazing riding!
Ashish guided me on a mountain bike adventure through the Lower Mustang area. He was friendly, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local terrain and culture. His expertise extended far beyond just biking - he had impressive knowledge of local history, geology, and the amazing surrounding mountains. If I ever get a chance to return to Nepal for another mountain bike trip, I'll definitely think of Ashish. I highly recommend him!
  
 
  
  
 
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