Building on Last Year's Foundation of Nomad Basecamp
When the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in partnership with Saarang Services, hosted Nepal's first-ever Digital Nomad Summit — Nomad Basecamp from August 27–31, 2025, at Bar Peepal Resort in Lakeside Pokhara, it marked a deliberate shift in how Nepal positions itself on the global tourism map. NTB CEO Deepak Raj Joshi called it a "new chapter" for the country, one aimed at welcoming not just travelers, but remote workers and entrepreneurs looking to live and build from the Himalayas. The five-day inaugural edition drew 148 attendees for a program of keynotes, hands-on workshops, morning yoga, mastermind sessions, and cultural immersion around Phewa Lake.
Nepal Moto Tours' relationship with the Nomad Basecamp community began in the wake of that first event. In September 2025, a group from the Nomad Basecamp network — four guests accompanied by two Nepal Moto Tours guides — set out on a Lower Mustang motorcycle expedition, riding through Chusang, Kagbeni, and the dramatic canyon country of Mustang's badlands. The group was welcomed at Kagbeni by local officials of the Baragung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality, presented with traditional white khada scarves, before continuing through the region's high-altitude trails, sharing meals, stories, and mountain views along the way.
What's New for Nomad Basecamp 2026
Nomad Basecamp returns to Pokhara for a bigger second edition, running September 1–7, 2026, expanding from five days to a full week. This year's program leans further into both business substance and Himalayan atmosphere, combining laptop-open keynote sessions and workshops (including sessions on AI automation and business scaling) with what organizers call "Himalayan Zen" — daily Kirat yoga, shamanistic meditation, and sound healing led by local masters, alongside a Welcome Cocktail Gala and a closing Farewell Dinner.
Attendees also get access to the event's "Golden Key" perks program: lifetime discounts of 25–50% at a curated list of Pokhara hotels, cafes, and wellness spaces — the same tier of partnership benefit under which Nepal Moto Tours' offer sits this year.
The 2026 Nepal Moto Tours Partnership
For 2026, Nepal Moto Tours has been named the official motorcycle adventure partner of Nomad Basecamp, deepening the relationship built with last year's riders and bringing a taste of Himalayan riding to a wider community of long-stay, location-independent travelers already based in Pokhara for the week.
What's on offer:
- Grand prize giveaway: One Nomad Basecamp summit participant wins a fully guided 4-day Lower Mustang Motorcycle Expedition, valued at $1,000
- Delegate discount: Every registered Nomad Basecamp ticket holder receives 20% off any custom Himalayan riding tour booked through Nepal Moto Tours
- Route: Lakeside Pokhara through deep mountain valleys to Lower Mustang and the ancient Himalayan town of Kagbeni
- Included: Top-tier adventure bikes (Royal Enfield Himalayan, Hero Xpulse, BMW), lead mechanics, local guide support, and hotel stays along the route
- Group upgrades: Backup vehicles and dedicated adventure photographers available for group rides
"A lot of the people coming to Nomad Basecamp are already living the kind of independent, adventurous life that makes them perfect candidates for a ride into the Himalayas," said Prabhash Thakur, founder of Nepal Moto Tours. "We saw that firsthand last year with our first group from the community — this year we wanted to open that same experience up to everyone at the summit."
How to Enter and Claim the Discount
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Secure a Nomad Basecamp Summit Pass at digitalnomadsnepal.com
- All registered ticket holders are automatically entered into the Mustang Motorcycle Tour giveaway
- Use the official Nomad Basecamp application when booking any tour directly with Prabhash and the Nepal Moto Tours team to receive the 20% discount
Why Pokhara's Nomad Scene Is a Natural Fit for Motorcycle Adventure
Pokhara has steadily grown into Nepal's hub for the digital nomad and remote-work community, with co-living retreats, coworking spaces, and now a flagship annual summit drawing long-stay international visitors to the lakeside city. Many attendees spend weeks or months in the region — far longer than a typical tourist — making a multi-day motorcycle detour into Lower Mustang or Manang a natural extension of their time in Nepal, as last year's riders discovered firsthand.
About Nomad Basecamp Nepal
Nomad Basecamp Nepal is an annual festival for digital nomads, remote professionals, and entrepreneurs, hosted lakeside in Pokhara. The inaugural 2025 edition was organized by the Nepal Tourism Board in partnership with Saarang Services; the 2026 edition continues under organizer Danny Flood's Nomad Basecamp community, expanding the program to a full week of keynotes, workshops, wellness sessions, and cultural immersion set against the Himalayan backdrop of Phewa Lake.
About Nepal Moto Tours
Nepal Moto Tours is a Nepali-run motorcycle tour operator in Nepal, founded in 2022 by Prabhash Thakur, offering guided Himalayan motorcycle expeditions across Upper Mustang, Lower Mustang, Manang, and surrounding routes on a Royal Enfield fleet.