Poker Run Bike Ride Nepal

Route: Indore → Dewas → Bhopal Bypass → Sagar → Maihar → Satna

After breakfast, the ride resumes as the convoy moves deeper into Central India, covering long yet comfortable highway stretches through Madhya Pradesh. As the group approaches Satna, the terrain begins transitioning towards northern plains leading eventually toward the Nepal sector. Riders reach Satna by evening, followed by hotel check-in and rest after another fulfilling day on the saddle.

Route: Satna → Rewa → Mirzapur → Varanasi Bypass → Mohania → Patna
The expedition continues as riders depart from Satna after breakfast, heading towards the eastern plains of India. The route passes through Rewa and Mirzapur, gradually transitioning from plateau landscapes to the fertile Gangetic plains Crossing into Bihar, the ride continues towards the historic city of Patna, located on the banks of the River Ganga. By evening, the group reaches Patna, where riders will visit the sacred Takht Sri Patna Sahib Gurudwara, one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Sikhs and the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. Riders can attend evening prayers and experience the peaceful spiritual atmosphere before heading to the hotel for rest.

Route: Patna → Muzaffarpur → Motihari → Raxaul (Indo–Nepal Border)
After breakfast, riders begin a relatively shorter ride compared to previous days, allowing the group to ride comfortably towards the India–Nepal border town of Raxaul. The group reaches Raxaul by afternoon or early evening, allowing enough time for rest and preparation for the next day’s international border crossing formalities. Riders can relax at the hotel, check motorcycle documents, currency exchange needs, and prepare for entry into Nepal. Overnight stay in Raxaul.

Route: Raxaul → Birgunj (Nepal Entry) → Hetauda → Narayanghat → Mugling → Kathmandu
Today marks one of the most exciting milestones of the expedition as riders cross the India–Nepal border and officially begin the international riding experience. After completing immigration and vehicle entry formalities at Raxaul–Birgunj border, the group enters Nepal and starts riding towards Kathmandu. The route gradually transitions from plains into beautiful Himalayan foothill roads, offering winding mountain sections, river valleys, and scenic landscapes. Riders experience the thrill of Nepal’s mountain highways as the convoy climbs towards the capital city. By evening, the group arrives in Kathmandu, checks into the hotel, and relaxes after completing a major international riding milestone. Today’s pre party for Poker Run you will met other bikers from Nepal, We will celebrate the Pre Poker Run Party.

Today is a rest and preparation day in Kathmandu, bringing together riders arriving from Pune/Mumbai by road and participants joining the expedition directly by flight.

After hotel check-in and breakfast, the day is kept relaxed to help riders recover from the long journey. Motorcycles undergo service checks, maintenance, washing, and final preparation before the Poker Run event begins. Riders can also use the time to explore nearby markets or relax at cafés in Thamel. This day also allows all participants to meet, bond, and prepare as one group before entering the main event.

In the evening, riders gather for the official Poker Run Pre-Party, where bikers from Nepal and various other countries join together. It’s a great opportunity to network, make new friends, enjoy music, food, and experience the international rider community atmosphere.

Today is dedicated to exploring the vibrant city of Kathmandu and adjusting to the new surroundings before the Poker Run event begins. Participants arriving by flight will receive their rental motorcycles, while those opting for comfort travel will be allocated their SUV vehicles. After vehicle handover and brief orientation, the group heads out to explore Kathmandu’s cultural and historical landmarks. The day includes visits to some of Kathmandu’s iconic sites, local markets, and heritage areas, offering insight into Nepalese culture, spirituality, and city life. In the evening, participants return to the hotel for rest and preparation for the upcoming Poker Run activities.
Day Highlights: Possible Places Covered (subject to time & traffic)

• Pashupatinath Temple
• Boudhanath Stupa
• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) viewpoint
• Kathmandu Durbar Square
• Thamel Market & cafés

Today marks the official start of the Poker Run Nepal ride, one of the biggest motorcycling events in the region. Riders assemble early morning at the event start point for registration confirmation, breakfast, and safety briefing. The convoy then begins the official Poker Run ride, where participants collect playing cards at designated checkpoints along the scenic highway route. The ride offers a mix of mountain roads, river valleys, and beautiful countryside landscapes as riders move towards the event destination, usually Pokhara or the designated host city.

Multiple regrouping points, refreshment stops, and card collection checkpoints keep the journey engaging and social throughout the day.
By evening, riders reach the event destination and check in to the hotel, followed by social gatherings and rider meet-ups.

Day Highlights:

• Official Poker Run Nepal flag-off
• Ride with international biker community
• Poker card collection checkpoints
• Scenic Himalayan highway ride
• Rider convoy experience with hundreds of bikers
• Arrival celebration at event destination

After an exciting first day of riding, today offers a more relaxed schedule allowing riders to unwind and enjoy the surroundings of the event destination. 

The morning is free for participants to relax, explore the city, or enjoy optional local experiences. Many riders take this opportunity to explore nearby viewpoints, enjoy lakeside cafés, or simply spend time with fellow riders from different countries.

Throughout the day, various informal activities and community interactions continue among biker groups, creating a lively festival-like atmosphere.

In the evening, the much-awaited Poker Run Awards & Celebration Night takes place. Winners of different categories are announced, followed by music, celebrations, and rider networking — making it one of the most memorable nights of the journey.

Day Highlights:

• Relaxed morning after event ride
• Explore Pokhara / host city at leisure
• Meet & interact with international biker groups
• Community activities & rider bonding
• Poker Run awards ceremony
• Music, celebration & farewell party night

Route: Pokhara → Beni → Tatopani → Ghasa → Marpha → Jomsom → Muktinath

After breakfast, riders begin one of the most thrilling and challenging rides of the entire expedition, heading towards the sacred Himalayan destination of Muktinath. The journey initially follows smooth mountain roads up to Beni before transitioning into rugged Himalayan terrain along the Kali Gandaki River valley, known as the world’s deepest gorge. Riders experience a mix of paved roads, gravel sections, mountain trails, river crossings, and off-road patches as the convoy moves deeper into the Annapurna region.

The route passes through beautiful Himalayan villages like Tatopani, Ghasa, Marpha, and Jomsom, each offering unique mountain culture and stunning landscapes. As altitude increases, terrain becomes more dramatic with desert-like mountain scenery and snow peaks surrounding the valley. By evening, riders reach Muktinath, located at an altitude of around 3,700 meters. After hotel check-in, riders rest and acclimatize in preparation for temple visit and exploration.

Route: Ghandruk → Nayapul → Pokhara → Mugling → Narayanghat → Kathmandu

After enjoying a peaceful morning in the Annapurna region, riders begin their journey back toward Kathmandu, marking the final long riding day inside Nepal. The route descends from Ghandruk towards Nayapul and reconnects with the highway near Pokhara. In the evening, a special completion celebration is organized for all participants. Riders who completed the full road expedition from India and participants who joined by flight come together to celebrate the successful completion of the journey. The evening includes memory sharing, group photos, ride stories, laughter, and celebration of friendships formed during the expedition — marking a perfect ending to an unforgettable adventure.

After breakfast, participants who joined the trip by flight conclude their Kathmandu to Kathmandu journey. As per flight schedules,

For riders returning to India by road, the day is kept relaxed for recovery after the intense Himalayan riding experience. Bikes undergo service checks, cleaning, and maintenance to ensure readiness for the long return journey starting the next day.

After breakfast, We start our ride toward Mumbai/Pune through same route or different route, It will be depending on all rider's majority. (it will take 4 to 5 days, Tentative Date reach back on 23rd April 2026)