Red Earth Thin Air
THE JOURNEY
About this ride
This is a return journey. The ride leaves Dombivli, Maharashtra, travels through the highlighted route/region, and returns to the starting city.
ROUTE INFORMATION
What riders should know
Primary expedition corridor: Dombivli → Indore → Jhansi → Gorakhpur → Sonauli → Bhairahawa → Pokhara → Besisahar → Chame → Manang → Besisahar → Pokhara → Beni → Tatopani → Jomsom → Kagbeni → Muktinath → Pokhara → Kathmandu → Birgunj → Raxaul → Motihari → Rewa → Jabalpur → Nagpur → Nashik → Dombivli. Key terrain: NH160/NH52/NH27/NH30/NH44, Nepal mountain highways, Annapurna-Manang roads, Kali Gandaki/Mustang corridor.
EXPEDITION ITINERARY
The journey, day by day.
A quick view of every day. Tap any day only when you want the detailed route, fuel, support, stay and meal plan.
DAY01
Sat, 17 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D1 — Dombivli to Indore | Highway Push
Dombivli, Maharashtra
Indore
Distance580 km
Start04:00 AM
D1 — Dombivli to Indore | Highway Push
Route & terrain
NH160 → NH52. Very early start. Fuel/meal breaks only. Reach before dark.
Planned halts
Disciplined fuel and meal halts only; avoid unnecessary detours.
Fuel plan
Full tank at start; planned fuel stops on NH corridor.
Service & support
Pre-departure tyre pressure, chain, brakes and luggage check.
Overnight
NH52 side / Indore
Meals & hydration
Hydrate and keep meals light.
DAY02
Sun, 18 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D2 — Indore to Jhansi | Highway Push
Indore
Jhansi
Distance500 km
Start05:30 AM
D2 — Indore to Jhansi | Highway Push
Route & terrain
NH52 corridor. Avoid city core and conserve energy for the long expedition.
Planned halts
Short controlled breaks every 120–150 km.
Fuel plan
Top-up before leaving Indore; refuel before Jhansi.
Service & support
Morning chain and fluid check.
Overnight
NH bypass / Jhansi
Meals & hydration
Early dinner and sleep.
DAY03
Mon, 19 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D3 — Jhansi to Gorakhpur | Border Preparation
Jhansi
Gorakhpur
Distance470 km
Start05:30 AM
D3 — Jhansi to Gorakhpur | Border Preparation
Route & terrain
Long NH corridor. Border documents check, fuel up and early sleep.
Planned halts
Meal halt plus document verification halt before Gorakhpur.
Fuel plan
Arrive with sufficient fuel for next morning.
Service & support
Verify passport/ID, licence, RC, insurance and Nepal paperwork.
Overnight
NH27 side / Gorakhpur
Meals & hydration
Early meal; avoid late city movement.
DAY04
Tue, 20 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D4 — India to Nepal | Gorakhpur to Pokhara
Gorakhpur
Pokhara
Distance300 km
Start05:30 AM
D4 — India to Nepal | Gorakhpur to Pokhara
Route & terrain
Gorakhpur → Sonauli → Bhairahawa → Pokhara. Nepal entry day.
Planned halts
Border halt at Sonauli/Bhairahawa for immigration and vehicle formalities.
Fuel plan
Refuel before border; top-up in Nepal if required.
Service & support
Complete Bhansar/vehicle formalities and insurance as applicable.
Overnight
Lakeside, Pokhara
Meals & hydration
Carry snacks/water during border processing.
DAY05
Wed, 21 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D5 — Pokhara to Chame | Annapurna Begins
Pokhara
Chame
Distance180 km
Start06:00 AM
D5 — Pokhara to Chame | Annapurna Begins
Route & terrain
Pokhara → Besisahar → Chame. Mountain and rough sections. Technical riding begins.
Planned halts
Waterfalls/river viewpoints only if daylight and road conditions allow.
Fuel plan
Top-up at Pokhara/Besisahar; do not rely on remote fuel availability.
Service & support
Inspect tyres, spokes, chain and luggage after rough sections.
Overnight
Chame
Meals & hydration
Carry hydration and energy snacks.
DAY06
Thu, 22 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D6 — Chame to Manang | Technical Altitude Day
Chame
Manang
Distance65 km
Start06:30 AM
D6 — Chame to Manang | Technical Altitude Day
Route & terrain
Chame → Pisang → Braga → Manang. Narrow mountain road with gradual altitude gain.
Planned halts
Pisang scenic stop and Braga village/monastery; keep stops controlled.
Fuel plan
Fuel availability limited; begin with sufficient range.
Service & support
Monitor rider condition, brakes and clutch; no aggressive pace.
Overnight
Manang
Meals & hydration
Warm fluids; avoid heavy exertion.
DAY07
Fri, 23 Oct 2026
REST / BUFFER
D7 — Manang | Acclimatization & Blue Lake
Manang
Manang
Distance0 km
Start08:30 AM
D7 — Manang | Acclimatization & Blue Lake
Route & terrain
Acclimatization day. Gangapurna Lake / Blue Lake, Gangapurna Glacier viewpoint and short local exploration.
Planned halts
No strenuous trek. Keep local movement short and controlled.
Fuel plan
No major fuel requirement.
Service & support
Altitude monitoring. Any headache, nausea, dizziness or unusual fatigue must be reported.
Overnight
Manang
Meals & hydration
Hydration is priority; avoid alcohol.
DAY08
Sat, 24 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D8 — Manang to Besisahar | Technical Descent
Manang
Besisahar
Distance160 km
Start06:30 AM
D8 — Manang to Besisahar | Technical Descent
Route & terrain
Manang → Chame → Besisahar. Controlled technical descent on rough mountain road.
Planned halts
Photo stops only at safe wide locations.
Fuel plan
Fuel/top-up where available on descent.
Service & support
Full bike inspection after descent: brakes, tyres, wheels, chain, luggage.
Overnight
Besisahar
Meals & hydration
Early dinner and hydration.
DAY09
Sun, 25 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D9 — Besisahar to Pokhara | Recovery Ride
Besisahar
Pokhara
Distance170 km
Start07:30 AM
D9 — Besisahar to Pokhara | Recovery Ride
Route & terrain
Mixed mountain/highway day. Recovery pace to Pokhara.
Planned halts
Minimal scenic stops; arrive early.
Fuel plan
Normal fuel plan.
Service & support
Basic inspection on arrival.
Overnight
Lakeside, Pokhara
Meals & hydration
Relaxed evening meal.
DAY10
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
REST / BUFFER
D10 — Pokhara | Service & Mustang Preparation
Pokhara
Pokhara
Distance0 km
Start09:00 AM
D10 — Pokhara | Service & Mustang Preparation
Route & terrain
Buffer/service day before Mustang. Optional local sightseeing only after motorcycle readiness.
Planned halts
No compulsory ride plan.
Fuel plan
Fill tank before next morning.
Service & support
Himalayan 450 inspection: chain clean/lube, tyres, brakes, fluids, luggage and toolkit.
Overnight
Pokhara
Meals & hydration
Hydrate and rest.
DAY11
Tue, 27 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D11 — Pokhara to Tatopani | Kali Gandaki Approach
Pokhara
Tatopani
Distance110 km
Start06:30 AM
D11 — Pokhara to Tatopani | Kali Gandaki Approach
Route & terrain
Pokhara → Beni → Tatopani. Scenic mountain highway into Kali Gandaki region.
Planned halts
Beni fuel/top-up. Hot springs at Tatopani only if time permits.
Fuel plan
Mandatory top-up at Beni.
Service & support
Inspect tyres and luggage on arrival.
Overnight
Tatopani
Meals & hydration
Early dinner.
DAY12
Wed, 28 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D12 — Tatopani to Jomsom | Mustang Technical Corridor
Tatopani
Jomsom
Distance85 km
Start06:00 AM
D12 — Tatopani to Jomsom | Mustang Technical Corridor
Route & terrain
Tatopani → Rupse → Dana → Dhampus Bridge → Ghasa → Marpha → Jomsom. Technical Kali Gandaki/Mustang corridor.
Planned halts
Rupse Waterfall; Dhampus Bridge POV/wide shots; Ghasa; Kali Gandaki Gorge; Marpha only if time/weather permits.
Fuel plan
Start with sufficient fuel; top-up where available.
Service & support
Reach Jomsom before strong afternoon winds. Monitor tyres, rims and luggage.
Overnight
Jomsom
Meals & hydration
Carry snacks and warm hydration.
DAY13
Thu, 29 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D13 — Jomsom to Muktinath | Expedition Key Day
Jomsom
Jomsom via Kagbeni & Muktinath
Distance65 km
Start06:00 AM
D13 — Jomsom to Muktinath | Expedition Key Day
Route & terrain
Jomsom → Kagbeni → Muktinath → Jomsom. High-altitude rugged road and spiritual highlight.
Planned halts
Kagbeni old village; Muktinath darshan; 108 water spouts; Jwala Mai; return before adverse wind/weather.
Fuel plan
Begin with adequate fuel; keep reserve.
Service & support
Altitude, wind and temperature monitoring. Conservative pace.
Overnight
Jomsom
Meals & hydration
Warm meal and hydration after return.
DAY14
Fri, 30 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D14 — Jomsom to Pokhara | Mustang Descent
Jomsom
Pokhara
Distance155 km
Start06:00 AM
D14 — Jomsom to Pokhara | Mustang Descent
Route & terrain
Jomsom → Marpha → Ghasa → Tatopani → Beni → Pokhara.
Planned halts
Proper Marpha stop if missed on D12; apple village/old lanes; Kali Gandaki scenery.
Fuel plan
Fuel at Beni / suitable corridor points.
Service & support
Post-Mustang inspection after arrival in Pokhara.
Overnight
Pokhara
Meals & hydration
Full meal and rest.
DAY15
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
RIDING DAY
D15 — Pokhara to Kathmandu | Prithvi Highway
Pokhara
Kathmandu
Distance200 km
Start06:00 AM
D15 — Pokhara to Kathmandu | Prithvi Highway
Route & terrain
Prithvi Highway. Scenic river corridor with an early departure to reduce traffic exposure.
Planned halts
Controlled breakfast/fuel stop only.
Fuel plan
Start full; top-up as needed.
Service & support
General inspection on arrival.
Overnight
Thamel edge, Kathmandu
Meals & hydration
Early evening recovery.
DAY16
Sun, 01 Nov 2026
REST / BUFFER
D16 — Kathmandu | Rest, Culture & Recovery
Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Distance0 km
Start09:00 AM
D16 — Kathmandu | Rest, Culture & Recovery
Route & terrain
Rest/culture day: Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, recovery and bike/gear check.
Planned halts
Local sightseeing only; avoid overloading schedule.
Fuel plan
Refuel before next-day border run.
Service & support
Bike and luggage check before Nepal exit.
Overnight
Kathmandu
Meals & hydration
Hydrate and rest.
DAY17
Mon, 02 Nov 2026
RIDING DAY
D17 — Nepal Exit | Kathmandu to Motihari
Kathmandu
Motihari
Distance300 km
Start05:30 AM
D17 — Nepal Exit | Kathmandu to Motihari
Route & terrain
Kathmandu → Birgunj → Raxaul → Motihari. Nepal exit and India re-entry.
Planned halts
Border halt for customs/vehicle formalities.
Fuel plan
Fuel before border and after re-entry as required.
Service & support
Keep all Nepal vehicle/Bhansar documents accessible until exit is complete.
Overnight
Motihari
Meals & hydration
Carry food/water for border processing.
DAY18
Tue, 03 Nov 2026
RIDING DAY
D18 — Motihari to Rewa | Long Highway Return
Motihari
Rewa
Distance500 km
Start05:00 AM
D18 — Motihari to Rewa | Long Highway Return
Route & terrain
Strong highway push with minimal sightseeing.
Planned halts
Disciplined breaks only.
Fuel plan
Planned highway fuel stops.
Service & support
Morning and arrival checks.
Overnight
Rewa
Meals & hydration
Energy management is priority.
DAY19
Wed, 04 Nov 2026
RIDING DAY
D19 — Rewa to Nagpur | Longest Return Push
Rewa
Nagpur
Distance510 km
Start04:30 AM
D19 — Rewa to Nagpur | Longest Return Push
Route & terrain
Rewa → Jabalpur → Nagpur via NH30 → NH44. Longest return sector.
Planned halts
Strict time-controlled fuel, hydration and meal breaks.
Fuel plan
Planned NH30/NH44 fuel stops.
Service & support
Watch rider fatigue; rotate formation responsibilities if needed.
Overnight
Nagpur
Meals & hydration
Early sleep after arrival.
DAY20
Thu, 05 Nov 2026
RIDING DAY
D20 — Nagpur to Nashik | Recovery Highway Day
Nagpur
Nashik
Distance350 km
Start06:00 AM
D20 — Nagpur to Nashik | Recovery Highway Day
Route & terrain
Moderate highway day with a recovery pace.
Planned halts
Regular hydration and meal break.
Fuel plan
Normal highway fuel plan.
Service & support
Check tyres and chain before final home sector.
Overnight
Nashik
Meals & hydration
Recovery meal and sleep.
DAY21
Fri, 06 Nov 2026
RIDING DAY
D21 — Nashik to Dombivli | Homecoming
Nashik
Dombivli
Distance200 km
Start07:00 AM
D21 — Nashik to Dombivli | Homecoming
Route & terrain
NH160 corridor. Final ride and expedition homecoming.
Planned halts
Group finish and expedition completion photos at safe location.
Fuel plan
Fuel as required for final sector.
Service & support
Post-expedition motorcycle inspection after homecoming.
Overnight
HOME
Meals & hydration
Celebrate responsibly.
DAY22
Sat, 07 Nov 2026
REST / BUFFER
D22 — Reserve / Contingency Day
Dombivli
Dombivli, Maharashtra via Nepal
Distance0 km
Start09:00 AM
D22 — Reserve / Contingency Day
Route & terrain
Protected contingency day for weather, landslide, mechanical issue or border delay.
Planned halts
No fixed sightseeing or riding commitment.
Fuel plan
As required.
Service & support
Used only if operational conditions require schedule recovery.
Overnight
Home / As Required
Meals & hydration
As required.
GOOD RIDERS. BETTER HUMANS.
Every road becomes a story.
Ride responsibly. Respect the road. Look out for fellow riders. Bring back memories that last longer than the kilometres.