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Women Only Nepal Trip Day 5: Samar - Lo Manthang Women Only Nepal Trip
Day 5: Samar - Lo Manthang

Finally — a morning without alarms! 
We took it slow, enjoyed breakfast, and only then hit the road toward Lo Manthang. It wasn’t a long ride in terms of distance, but since there’s zero asphalt up here, it took time — and a bit of effort.

We took a small detour to visit a monastery, which turned out to be one hell of a ride! A bit more technical, but for once, we had the road all to ourselves — just us, the bikes, and the mountains. Pure bliss.

At one of the passes, over 4,000 meters, we stopped for a coffee break — with a jaw-dropping view of the mighty Annapurna. 
Then we visited the Ghar Gompa Monastery, had a late lunch, and started descending toward Lo Manthang.

The last kilometers were rough — endless washboard and clouds of dust so thick you could almost chew them. My nose has been irritated for days, and when I blew the dust out of my helmet vent, I could only imagine what’s in my lungs! 
We even have a running joke among the ladies now:
“What’s in my nose?”
“Everything!”

But the scenery today made every bump and sneeze worth it. As we got closer to Lo Manthang, the landscapes changed completely — from snowy peaks to wind-carved, moonlike mountains in shades of red, brown, and grey.
This place truly feels like another planet. 

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Women Only Nepal Trip Day 7: Lo Manthang - Muktina Women Only Nepal Trip
Day 7: Lo Manthang - Muktinath

We started our ride back south, mostly following the same route — but it’s true what they say: everything looks different when you see it from the other side. The light, the mood, the mountains… all new again.

Traffic was light, until two bikes decided to nap in a sandy turn and we accidentally created our own little traffic jam. No harm done — just another memory for the collection! 

We stopped for lunch at a place we were supposed to stay a few days ago (same tiny village with its three hotels 😅). The food was great, the view even better, so we took our time — maybe too much time, because by afternoon the wind really picked up. Strong gusts slowed us down, blowing dust straight into our helmets, eyes, and noses. It was like nature’s own exfoliating treatment.

When the asphalt finally appeared, we could speed up again, reaching Muktinath just before sunset. And what better way to celebrate than with a shopping spree and a pizza party?  Sometimes you just need a break from momos!

We ended the evening with deep talks, loud laughter, and that warm feeling of riding with an amazing group of women who’ve become so much more than travel buddies. 

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Day 6: around Lo Manthang

Another day in Upper Mustang, and what a mix of fun, dust, and jaw-dropping views.

Today was meant to be an easy one — less riding, more exploring. But, as always, “easy” in Nepal has its own definition.
We left in the morning and hit the road… or rather off-road. The winding, narrow trail full of corrugations, rocks, and sand took us all the way up to 4,660 m above sea level — to the highest golf course in the world!

The view from up there? Unreal. The Annapurna Range in full glory, snow peaks sparkling under the sun. The bikes were clearly feeling the altitude — a bit short on oxygen — and so were we...

We played around a bit on the meadow, enjoying the moment, and then moved on to explore the ancient Jhong Caves.

After lunch back at the hotel, we switched gears and went… shopping! Or rather, wandering through the maze of Lo Manthang’s narrow streets — peeking into tiny shops, watching local life unfold, and occasionally getting properly lost. We even found a little local café before heading back for dinner and a well-earned rest.

Tomorrow, we start heading south again. 

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Women only Nepal Trip Day 3 - Kushma - Kalipani Women only Nepal Trip
Day 3 - Kushma - Kalipani

The dust and fumes from the past two days finally caught up with me — woke up with my nose and throat feeling pretty irritated. Not exactly the best start, but nothing a strong coffee and mountain air couldn’t fix.
So… the adrenaline options lost today.
No bungee, no zipline — just pure slow morning bliss. Coffee in hand, sun on our faces, and breakfast with a view. Honestly, no regrets.
Then came reality — crossing the long bridge back meant we arrived at the bikes already sweaty and tired, and the last thing anyone wanted was to squeeze into hot jackets and jump on sizzling saddles. But hey, adventure doesn’t wait!
The first stretch was on a bigger road — smooth enough — but soon it narrowed down while traffic stayed the same. Add in some damaged sections that turned into impromptu off-road, and things got interesting fast.
Fuel stop? Total chaos. Everyone fighting for the pumps, zero order, 100% Nepal style. 
And then the road just… fell apart. For bikes it was “fun,” for scooters and cars “adventurous,” and for buses and trucks — well, they don’t take prisoners. You move, or you’re moved.
We weaved through traffic jams, passed waterfalls, crossed a checkpoint, and then — just a few turns later — boom.
Our jaws dropped. Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range right in front of us, glowing in the evening light. And our lodge? Smack in the middle of that mountain paradise. 
Oh, and of course — I realised I’d left my Kindle back at the previous place. Luckily, I seem to have more luck than brains — they already called our guide, and I can pick it up in a few days when we loop back to Pokhara.
That makes it the second thing I’ve lost so far — the first was an earring at the airport.
And honestly, I rarely lose things… except that one time I left my MSR tent footprint in Senegal. So maybe it’s becoming a tradition. 😅
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