Nepal. Mustang: The Legendary Expedition

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1 Nepal Mustang: The Legendary Expedition

2 TRAVEL DESIGNER Stephane Gautronneau FRANCOIS 2

3 MAP A TRIP WITH UNIQUE SENSATIONS 3

4 AT A GLANCE 6-8h riding a day Unexpected events on the road Remote regions Period April to May / October to November Duration 14 days including 12 days riding Level Demanding English-speaking tour leader Accommodation Standard From

5 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES STAGE 1 Arrive in Kathmandu (Patan): (1300m) Patan - Chitwan [170 km* - 5h riding]: (230m) Stephane Gautronneau STAGE 2 5

6 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES Chitwan: (230m) STAGE 3 Chitwan - Tansen [190 km* - 5h riding]: (1300m) STAGE 4 6

7 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES Tansen - Pokhara [130 km* 4H riding]: (800m) STAGE 5 STAGE 6 Pokhara - Tatopani [120 km* 4H riding]: (1200m) 7

8 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES Tatopani - Marpha [45 km* - 3H riding]: (2700m) STAGE 7 STAGE 8 Marpha - Jharkot [55 km* 3H riding]: (3550m) 8

9 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES Jharkot - Tukuche [35 km* 3H riding]: (2500m) STAGE 9 Tukuche - Tatopani [40 km* - 3H riding]: (1200m) STAGE 10 9

10 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES STAGE 11 Tatopani - Begnas Lake [130 km* - 4H riding]: (500m) Begnas Lake - Nuwakot [200 km* - 5H riding]: (1000m) Stephane Gautronneau STAGE 12 10

11 YOUR TRIP IN 14 STAGES Nuwakot - Katmandou [70 km* - 2/3H riding]: (1300m) STAGE 13 STAGE 14 Kathmandu - International airport: *Riding distances are indicative. 11

12 HOW DO YOU WANT TO GO? Book your trip and join a group From 24/03/18 to 06/04/18 From 01/04/18 to 14/04/18 From 08/04/18 to 21/04/ / pilot* Pillions: Strongly not advised From 22/04/18 to 05/05/18 From 13/05/18 to 26/05/18 Book now : contact@vintagerides.com * Prices are indicative. Please refer to our general terms & conditions. Create a new group Personalise your motorbike trip by creating your own dates and group! ''A la carte'' trips don't depend on the number of bikers in the group - you can even set off in a duo! From 2 to 3: 5040 From 4 to 5: 3850 From 6 to 8: 3450 From 9 to 10: 3230 From 11 to 12: 3130 And enjoy 5% off your second trip 10% off your third trip and more Always in the limit of

13 MORE INFO PRICE INCLUDES A Royal Enfield 500cc motorcycle is provided with full mechanical assistance and all spare parts Domestic transfers as appearing in the program, by private vehicle An English speaking Tour Leader (from day 2 to day 13) Fuel expenses An expert mechanic of Royal Enfield motorcycles A support vehicle with driver for groups with 4 or more participants; side luggage carrier for groups of less than 4 participants Lodging in standard hotels, on a twin (two single beds) or triple-sharing basis (three single beds). If you wish to stay in a single room (extra), please inform your travel advisor at the time of registration. Meals: Full board meals during riding days (except during days of transfer: day 1 and day 14) Activities at Chitwan national park, as mentioned in the program Individual permit to enter into Mustang Third party motorcycle insurance PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE Compulsory insurances, including repatriation assistance which covers you in case of a motorbike accident in India and legal assistance International flights and airport taxes Visa fees A refundable security deposit of 400 for every motorcycle Dinners and meals during days of transfers (day 1 and day 14) Admission fees to various monuments, temples etc. Souvenirs and personal expenses Drinks Tips 13

14 MY CHECKLIST Appropriate equipment is a component of a successful journey! Travel lightly, TRY TO STAY UNDER 45LBS (20 KGS) BAGS: A sailor bag would be perfect, a walker's bag too (without steel bar). You can close it with a padlock if you want to. Don t forget to tag it before leaving with your address. Also with the address of Vintage Rides in India. A small backpack of 20 litres is advised for daily necessities such as camera, sunscreen lotion, etc. SLEEPING BAG: For people sensitive to the cold: a warmer sleeping bag, e.g., suitable for -10 ºC, or an extra duvet. Sleeping bag liner (recommended). To know: beds, mattresses and duvets will be provided on the site. Other sleeping material is optional and depends on the individual needs of every traveller. SPECIAL MOTORCYCLE EQUIPMENT: CLOTHES AND PERSONAL EQUIPMENT: Motorcycle boots are strongly advised or trekking shoes (waterproof) Warm motorbike jacket (synthetic preferred) A rain suit (just in case!) Gloves Helmet Bandana PERSONAL MEDICINE: Sunscreen lotion Lip balm Broad-spectrum antibiotic Paracetamol Anti-diarrhoea Elastoplast Skin disinfectant Bandages and special blisters bandage 2 light pants 4 shirts (including some with long sleeves, to protect yourself from the sun) 2 warm sweaters or jackets Sunglasses Hat Sport shoes or trekking shoes 1 liter canteen (flask) and a flashlight (don t forget the battery) Some sweets and cereal bars 14

15 CONTACT US Copyrights photos: Francois Combes - Marie-Pierre Wickert - Geraldine Shandilya - Jean-Paul Pache - Jean-Marie Fabre - Jean-Pierre Vacher - Catherine Bradefer VINTAGE RIDES INDIA C-65 Okhla phase 1 New Delhi Tel: VINTAGE RIDES FRANCE 98 Rue Baudin Levallois-Perret By appointment only Tel: CONTACT@VINTAGERIDES.COM 15