21 Day Cross Country Guided Motorcycle Tour Nepal and Bhutan

Day 1: Kathmandu arrival

• Airport pick up at Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
• Hotel check-in
• Welcome / introduction
• Admin works

Day 2: Kathmandu

• Breakfast
• Briefing at Himalayan Roads office
• Kathmandu sightseeing with car (6-hour sightseeing)
• Warm-up ride in Kathmandu
• Evening free time
• Getting prepared for the ride
• Hotel stay in Kathmandu

Day 3: Kathmandu to Pokhara (200 kilometers / 124 miles / 7 hours)

• Breakfast
• Hotel check-out
• Ride to Pokhara
• Lunch on the highway
• Hotel check-in in Pokhara
• Evening free time
• Hotel stay in Pokhara

Day 4: Pokhara to Jomsom (150 kilometers / 93 miles / 8 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride to Jomsom
• Lunch on the way
• Visit Jomsom town
• Evening free time
• Hotel stay in Jomsom

Day 5: Jomsom to Kagbeni (40 kilometers / 25 miles / 2 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride to Muktinath
• Visit Muktinath
• Lunch at Jharkot
• Ride to Kagbeni
• Visit ancient places in Kagbeni
• Hotel stay in Kagbeni

Day 6: Kagbeni to Tatopani (66 kilometers / 41 miles / 4 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride to Tatopani
• Lunch
• Dipping at a hot water spring
• Hotel stay in Tatopani

Day 7: Tatopani to Pokhara (120 kilometers / 75 miles / 5 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride to Pokhara
• Hotel check-in
• Lunch
• Ride to Peace Pagoda
• Evening free time
• Hotel stay in Pokhara

Day 8: Pokhara to Bandipur (80 kilometers / 50 miles / 3 hours)

• Breakfast
• Extra activities in Pokhara such as cave exploration, paragliding, zipflyer, bungee, boating, and many others
• Ride to Bandipur at around 15:00
• Hotel stay in Bandipur

Day 9: Bandipur to Chitwan National Park (96 kilometers / 60 miles / 4 hours)

• Breakfast
• Local sightseeing in Bandipur
• Ride to Chitwan National Park at around 14:00
• Lunch in the highway
• Hotel stay in Chitwan National Park

Day 10: Chitwan National Park

• National park activities such as elephant back safari, jungle jeep safari, crocodile breeding center, elephant bathing, canoeing, Tharu village tour, Tharu cultural show, and many others as per choice
• Hotel stay in the national park

Day 11: Chitwan National Park to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (365 kilometers / 227 miles / 8 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride to Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
• Lunch on the way
• Hotel stay in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Day 12: Koshi Tappu to Kakarbhitta (165 kilometers / 103 miles / 5 hours)

• Breakfast
• Half-day activities in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
• Ride to Kakarbhitta (Indo-Nepal boarder)
• Lunch on the way
• Hotel stay in Kakarbhitta

Day 13: Kakarbhitta to Phuntsholing (180 kilometers / 112 miles / 5 hours)

• Breakfast
• Admin work at custom office at Nepal-India boarder
• Ride from Kakarbhitta to Phuntsholing (Bhutan) via Siliguri (India)
• Hotel stay in Phuntsholing

Day 14: Phuntsoling to Thimphu (165 kilometers / 103 miles / 5 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride from Phuntsoling to Thimphu
• Rest
• Hotel stay in Thimpu

Day 15: Thimpu

• Breakfast
• Thimpu sightseeing
• Hotel stay in Thimpu (whole day)

Day 16: Thimpu to Punakha (85 kilometers / 53 miles / 3 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride from Thimpu to Punakha
• Local sightseeing in Punakha
• Hotel stay in Punakha

Day 17: Punakha to Gasa (98 kilometers / 61 miles / 4 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride from Punakha to Gasa
• Local sightseeing around Gasa
• Hotel stay in Gasa

Day 18: Gasa to Gangtey (148 kilometers / 92 miles / 6 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride from Gasa to Gangtey / Phojikha
• Local sightseeing at Gangtey
• Hotel stay at Gangtey

Day 19: Gangtey to Paro (160 kilometers / 99 miles / 5 hours)

• Breakfast
• Ride from Gangtey to Paro
• Local sightseeing in Paro
• Hotel stay in Paro

Day 20: Paro

• Breakfast
• Hike to the famous Tiger Nest Monastery
• Hotel stay in Paro
• Team dinner
• Farewell

Day 21: Departure

• Drop service to Paro Airport (PBH)

Skill level

Advanced

• Can ride for 5-6 hours
• Extensive riding experience
• Assistance on demand (if required)
• Experienced with riding a variety of motorcycles
• Comfortable with any terrain and weather conditions

Nepal and Bhutan are filled with untapped destinations, unexplored adventures, and a very diverse terrain. Along with being bestowed with natural beauties, the countries are also known for its rich culture, heritage, and diversity. This tour will take you through several best destination in Nepal and Bhutan including Kathmandu, Pokhara, Mustang, Chitwan National Park, Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Thimpu, Paro, Gasa, Punakha, and Phojikha.

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You will have Nepali and Bhutanese dishes, western dishes, and local foods during tour.

• Adventure activities in Pokhara
• Boating
• Bungee jumping
• Canoeing
• Cave exploration
• Chitwan National Park activities
• Crocodile breeding center visit
• Elephant back safari
• Elephant bathing
• Jungle Jeep safari
• Old Durbar Square visit in Kathmandu Valley
• Paragliding
• Seeing Bhutanese costumes and cultures (the happiest country)
• Tharu cultural show and village tour
• Venturing in the ancient town of Bandipur
• Visits to ancient monasteries and places in Bhutan
• Zipflyer

• 20 nights accommodation
• Airport pick up from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and drop-off to Paro Airport (PBH)
• Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
• Government permits and fees
• Motorcycle technician
• Motorcycle rental with fuel
• Paramedic support in Nepal
• Road captain or guide
• Support vehicle

• Beverages and personal expenses
• Cost of extra activities in Pokhara and Chitwan National Park
• Cost of extra activities in Bhutan
• Dinner on day 7, 9, and 10 in Nepal
• Emergency evacuations
• Medical insurance
• Visa fee of Nepal, India, and Bhutan

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.