Manang (Nepali: मनाङ) is a town in the Manang District of Nepal. It is situated at 28°40’0N 84° 1′ 0E with an altitude of 3,519 meters (11.545 ft). In accordance with the preparatory outcomes of the 2011 Nepal census, the nation has a population of 6,527 individuals living in 1.495 each household. Its population mass is 3 persons/km2. This place is located in the wide valley of the Marshyangdi River to the north of the Annapurna mountain range. The river flows to the east. To the west, the 5,416-meter (17,769 ft) Thorong La pass directs to Muktinath temple and the valley of the Gandaki River. To the north there is Chulu East peak of 6,584 m (21,601 ft).
A motorbike road tour to Manang is a one’s time dream for riders. Trekkers take many days to experience this incredible beauty. Now, Manang lets the visitors explore the pastoral land of Annapurna Circuit on a motorbike. During this tour, the visitors experience a motorbike ride to the world’s highest Lake “Tilicho Lake”. This trip is an enjoyable and adventurous ride to the Himalayas for intense expedition seekers. Once a trekking place is now known as a road tour to Manang valley.
One will get to experience a whole latest level of enthusiasm with the company of Tibetan and Manangi tradition. The simple people and the high mountain with each track ride is something not to miss makes the ride more exceptional. On this trip, the visitor rides from turmeric road to the dust on the other hand stone road. Moreover, the visitors will experience the view of Annapurna, Nilgiri, Tilicho Range. This motorbike road tour to Mangang is a short ride of 10 days. This road to Manang takes the riders from one village of pastoral to another pastoral individual’s land.
On this tour, the visitors ride on the smooth high road from Kathmandu to Besisahar. The tour along the Marsyangdi River that directs to less turmeric and more of an expedition road ride. The tour then passes by Jagat, Chame and travels to the village of Tibetan nomadic people. With the blessing of monasteries and chortens on the way, the riders will reach Manang. From here riders can visit Tilicho Lake at 4920 meters above sea level.
Then they will take a short ride to Kangsar village from where they trek to the highest lake on the entire planet. This trip is around 518 kilometers by motorbike riding from Kathmandu to Khangsar village of Manang. An altitude of 3,756 miter Khangsar village is the last stop of the bike riding road. Riding through originally rich rough rides through high mountainous scenarios. The trip has a day adjustment in Manang to accommodate the visitor’s body in altitude. Riding to Khangsar Manang and trekking to Tilicho lake is expedition riding and trekking. Whole tour is staying in local tea-houses, a kind of lodgment.
Highlights of motorbike road trip to Manang
- Explore the Annapurna trekking route on a Motorcycle
- Best riding experience for intense expedition ride seekers
- Visit the nomadic way of living of Manangi people in the Annapurna Range
- Explore the view of Annapurna, Nilgiri, Tilicho range
- Ride and trek to the highest lake in the world Tilicho Lake at 4920 meters
- Get the blessing from Tibetan Monasteries and the chortens on the way
- Ride to the Manang and Kangsar village
- Travel the rainstorm region of Manang, Annapurna Range
Best time for the Manang Motorbike Tour
This difficult road to Manang needs competent bike riding capabilities. Manang is situated in the ultimate rainstorm region of Nepal though we try to keep away from the rainy season. The best time to be part of this tour is in spring and autumn. At this time we can experience Manang in its best weather and attractiveness.
Motorbike hire: Khojnu Provides services of motorbike riding in Kathmandu. The best motorbike for this trip is the Honda CRF. Charges of Honda CRF cost more in comparison to other motor bikes on rental. Second best bike is Himalayan Enfield, third is Royal Enfield classic or Royal Enfield bullet. Bike fuel: Last fuel station is in Besisahar. There will be storage of remaining fuel in the back up vehicle.
Booking process: Passport copy is a must and advance payment for making sure of the visitor’s tour. 10% from the whole cost trip can be sent by bank transfer or internet transaction by the usage of the credit card. The agency will provide the visitor the link of the online payment.
Best group size: The best group size is up to 4 persons. It will be the same price if there will be a minimum of 4 persons in a group. Less than 4 pax in a group will charge differently (More) and in the case of more than 4 persons in a group, trip cost will decrease.
Single pax also functions: In the case the visitor is lone pax for this tour, the agency can function at the same price. Above mentioned charge includes HONDA CRF bike hiring with fuel. If the visitor wants to hire other motorcycles, the trip cost will be different.
Manang Motorbike Tour Important note
Holy Significance of Tilicho Lake
Hindus have faith in which Tilicho Lake is the historical Kak Bhusundi Lake mentioned in the Ramayana. The Sage Kak Bhusundi is considered to have first told the history of Ramayana to Garuda – king of birds, close to this lake. The sage took the form of a crow at the time narrating the story to Garuda. Crow interprets to Kak in Sanskrit, therefore the name Kak Bhusundi for the Sage.
Lodgments
Trip cost includes a 3-star class hotel in Kathmandu. Best accessible hotel in Besisahar for one night (it is under 3 stars but visitor standard). Local lodgments with attached toilet and clean rooms to the way up after Besisahar till Tilicho Lake base camp. Rooms are for twin sharing. Lone accessory is also likely to be provided with additional charges. 4 or 5 star hotel choice is accessible only in Kathmandu.
Author: khojnu
Nepal Local Travel and Tourism Promotion ( Local Business )