The day is spent winding through the Trisuli River Gorge on the Prithvi Highway westward toward Pokhara. The damage inflicted by the brutal 2015 earthquake is still apparent in the some of the villages we pass through. We’ll spend our first night in the beautiful village of Bandipur and take in some of the stunning examples of Newari architecture.

The panoramic vistas of the Annapurna Range appear across the horizon as we navigate the primitive road that will ensure you look the part of a "Road Warrior". Post lunch we hit a stretch of smooth tarmac until our next tea stop before we resume snaking alongside the Kali Gandaki River all the way to Tatopani or “hot water”. Putting your inhibition aside, enter the communal hot spring pool to relax

and recount the day's adventure!

Besides gaining elevation, from 1000m to 3800m, today we experience riding bliss. The mountains close in on the single-lane road before presenting us with the snow-capped Dhaulagiri peaks. Winding through pinewood forest we finally enter the Mustang region with its lunar landscape and Buddhist culture. The terrain

continues to change dramatically till we reach Muktinath, considered sacred by both Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims. After the sublime ride, you can make the short trek up to the world's highest temple and join the pilgrims in their search for

Moksha (liberation).

Upper Mustang region was known as the forbidden kingdom and it was only in 1992 that outsiders were permitted to enter for a limited period. It is one of the most preserved regions in the world, thanks partially due to the hefty permit fee, the

harsh conditions and the high altitude. What awaits those who do enter Upper Mustang is the indescribable natural wonder all around with various shades of mountains and rock structures, snowcapped peaks in every direction and a

timeless culture of the Mustang people. Our ride ends at the the only luxury resort and after an introductory walk around the ancient town, we retire for the day with dinner around the bonfire.

Half-day exploratory ride to the 2000-3000 years old ‘Sky Caves’ (UNESCO tentative site) dug into the sides of the valleys. Climb inside these multistoried caves after which we take the long way back to our hotel.

The rest of the day is yours to spend walking the ancient streets of Lo, visit the monastery and get some downtime in one of the cafes.

A full day in the saddle awaits as you behold the endless layers of mountains below and get another grand perspective on the landscape.

Lo Manthang to Kalopani is a day of contrasts as we cover a wide range of terrain and distance. We arrive just in time to watch the sun's final rays kissing goodbye especially to the Annapurna 1 peak. At an altitude of 2530 m, Kalopani is also known for its spectacular sunrise.

With a detour to visit a nearby lake, we take the road to Pokhara, the adventure capital of Nepal, also situated on Phewa Tal, the second-largest lake in

the country.

With Fishtail (or Machhapuchhare) mountain peak as its backdrop, in Pokhara we celebrate our Upper Mustang adventure, new found friends and also the fact that we have two more days of riding left!

By now, you are one with your machine and possibly christened it a name of your choice. The ride on the highway is no longer as daunting as on the first

day. We take a turn off and head towards Nuwakot, the ancient trading post between India and Tibet. This sleepy village is the perefect space to take on

the winding road back into Kathmandu.

We arrive in Kathmandu by lunchtime at our stunning, heritage hotel and a night of celebration is on tap. A celebratory last supper to celebrate your achievements and now found friends together.

Check out at noon and our driver will whisk you off to the airport for your flights.