Nepal Road trips

2 curated road trips in Nepal — Nepal Mustang and Jomsom Road, Kathmandu–Pokhara Highway. Mapped stops, distance, duration, best season, and practical route notes.

These 2 routes range from 160 to 200 km and from 3 to 5 days, across 1 country. Top picks: Nepal Mustang and Jomsom Road, Kathmandu–Pokhara Highway.

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  IconicNepal Mustang and Jomsom RoadNepal · 160 km · 3-4 daysA rugged Himalayan drive from Pokhara to Jomsom and up the Kali Gandaki Valley toward Kagbeni and Lo Manthang, this route threads wind-scoured cliffs, deep river gorges, and Tibetan-influenced villages. Expect dramatic mountain scenery, dry high-altitude roads, and some of Nepal’s most remote, unforgettable landscapes.
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  IconicKathmandu–Pokhara HighwayNepal · 200 km · 3–5 daysThe Prithvi Highway connects Nepal's two great cities through the Trisuli River gorge, Himalayan foothills, and the Pokhara Valley, with Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu towering impossibly close above the road.