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Biking Around Kathmandu Valley

If you enjoy Mountain Biking and wish to experience as much of Nepal as possible in a week holiday this ‘Around Kathmandu Mountain Biking’ tour is an excellent option. This is a 8-day biking trip on the ridge-top trails which encircle the Valley’s rim. We travel along little-used dirt roads away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Only a short bike ride away lies a delightful world of wooded slopes, small villages, hidden temples and the views which include all of the principal peaks of the Nepal Himalaya – from Makalu to the Annapurna providing some excellent, easy to semi – technical single track riding along old jeep roads. During these five days we will experience all of the sights, sounds, tastes and smells that make up life in Nepal’s ‘Middle Hills’.

2,195 m / 7,202 ft

MAX-ALTITUDE

Location

2,195 m / 7,202 ft

Group Size

MIn. 2 Pax

Difficulty

Easy

We will visit the historic cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, hill resort of Nagarkot with its sunrise view of the entire Nepal Himalaya and the temples, monasteries and picturesque villages tucked away in the forests along the way. We are so close to the bustle of Kathmandu, but so far off the beaten tourist trail.

With the mornings spent cycling above a sea of clouds, it would not be an exaggeration to call this a heaven for mountain bikers! Throughout the trip, support vehicles carrying all our gear will either follow behind us or be with us at the end of the day. Whether you ride for fun, or take it more seriously, challenges lie around every corner.


Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to the hotel where welcome refreshments will be served and room check in assistance provided.

Eve: Pre departure trip briefing followed by welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant featuring cultural program.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 02

Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.

After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.

It includes visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square) – an ancient durbar (palace) with its numerous old palaces, temples and pagodas, the Temple of Living Goddess “Kumari”, and the Kasthamandap Temple, which is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree from which Kathmandu derives its name.

In addition also visit   the Boudhanath Stupa – an ancient colossal stupa and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world and the Pashupatinath Temple- the Temple of Lord Shiva situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

After lunch drive up to the Swayambhunath Stupa situated atop a hill from where you could get a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath Stupa is also known as the “Monkey Temple”!!

Overnight at hotel.

Day 03

Kathmandu to Panauti.

After breakfast we check out from the hotel and begin with a classic 50 kms. mountain bike trail, at first on roads through Patan to Lubhu, climbing up the deteriorating track to the quiet Newari village of Sisneri. So near to Kathmandu, but away from the beaten tourist track, it is a photographer’s paradise, with the contrast of richly colored villages against a backdrop of snow capped mountains. After a steep 500 meter climb, it is wild trail downhill to Panauti, home of the oldest temple in Nepal, the Indreshwar Hahadev. Reunited with our support vehicle, which could not follow us for the whole route, we camp beside the river at this idyllic settlement.

Dinner and overnight at camp

Day 04

Panauti to Dhulikhel.

We have a choice of the road climb up to Dhulikhel, or a more adventurous track, which goes more steeply up through terraced fields to the Buddhist pilgrimage temple of Namo Buddha and then down to Dhulikhel. This involves a ride of about 35 kms. Our camp at Dhulikhel offers fantastic sunset views of the great chain of the Himalaya.

Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 05

Dhulikhel to Nagarkot.

It is downhill on a little-used tarmac road towards the mediaeval town of Bhaktapur, where we will spend a long lunch exploring a wealth of his historic temples and courtyards. The afternoon is a steady series of switch-backs up onto the main ridge, where we find another spectacular campsite at the hill-station of Nagarkot.

Dinner and overnight at camp.

Day 06

Nagarkot to Chisopani.

Today you will find one of the best rides of your entire trip. Early morning usually creates a sea of cloud in the valley beneath us, and we can look beyond this to a mountain panorama which stretches from Makalu to the Annapurnas. The riding terrain is also superb as we slowly make our way along an old jeep track, traversing the ridges of Kattike, Manichup and Chipu Dara. We must be very careful not to take a wrong turning on this part of the route, as the false descent will only mean a long carry back up to the ridge! After about 40 kms. we camp at Chisopani, just to the north of the main ridge. This is our last night camping, and we have magnificent views of the Annapurnas. Support vehicles cannot follow us along this part of the route and porters will carry our essentials to the campsite

Dinner and overnight at camp. 

Day 07

Chisopani to Kathmandu via Shivapuri.

Fit and well-acclimatized after the exercise of the last few days, we take the opportunity on our final day of biking to climb the valley’s second highest mountain Shivapuri 2732m, before plunging back to Kathmandu on one of the best downhill rides in the area, via the reclining Vishnu Temple at Budhanalikantha. Upon arrival at Budhanilkantha, get in to a waiting vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu for refreshment and rest.

Eve: Farewell dinner at a nice restaurant in Thamel.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 08

Final Departure.

Free until final departure transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport.

Got any question or Inquiries about the trip ?

In the morning after breakfast go for a walk and later return for lunch. After lunch the guest are free to rest.

Call our experts +977-9851031177

Inclusions

Cost Includes

  • Group Arrival and departure (one time as per the Itinerary)
  • Hotel in Kathmandu (as above) on twin room sharing basis on BB.
  • A back up vehicle while riding in Nepal.
  • All sightseeing tour in kathmandu as per the Itinerary.
  • Necessary entrance fees in Nepal as per the Itinerary.
  • Hiring of Motorbikes spare / parts etc…
  • Fuel expenses.
  • Tour Leader.

Cost Excludes

  • Nepal entry and reentry visa fee.
  • Any expenses of Personal nature.
  • Photography fees.
  • Temporary import duty for Motorbikes.
  • Meals except breakfast.
  • Any expenses incurred during emergency evacuation
  • Any Items not mentioned above.

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    Biking Around Kathmandu Valley

    If you enjoy Mountain Biking and wish to experience as much of Nepal as possible in a week holiday this ‘Around Kathmandu Mountain Biking’ tour is an excellent option. This is a 8-day biking trip on the ridge-top trails which encircle the Valley’s rim. We travel along little-used dirt roads away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Only a short bike ride away lies a delightful world of wooded slopes, small villages, hidden temples and the views which include all of the principal peaks of the Nepal Himalaya – from Makalu to the Annapurna providing some excellent, easy to semi – technical single track riding along old jeep roads. During these five days we will experience all of the sights, sounds, tastes and smells that make up life in Nepal’s ‘Middle Hills’.

    2,195 m / 7,202 ft

    MAX-ALTITUDE

    Location

    2,195 m / 7,202 ft

    Group Size

    MIn. 2 Pax

    Difficulty

    Easy

    We will visit the historic cities of Patan and Bhaktapur, hill resort of Nagarkot with its sunrise view of the entire Nepal Himalaya and the temples, monasteries and picturesque villages tucked away in the forests along the way. We are so close to the bustle of Kathmandu, but so far off the beaten tourist trail.

    With the mornings spent cycling above a sea of clouds, it would not be an exaggeration to call this a heaven for mountain bikers! Throughout the trip, support vehicles carrying all our gear will either follow behind us or be with us at the end of the day. Whether you ride for fun, or take it more seriously, challenges lie around every corner.


    Itinerary

    Day 01

    Arrival in Kathmandu.

    Upon arrival in Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport, meet, assist and transfer to the hotel where welcome refreshments will be served and room check in assistance provided.

    Eve: Pre departure trip briefing followed by welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant featuring cultural program.

    Overnight at hotel.

    Day 02

    Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.

    After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.

    It includes visit to the Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu Durbar Square) – an ancient durbar (palace) with its numerous old palaces, temples and pagodas, the Temple of Living Goddess “Kumari”, and the Kasthamandap Temple, which is believed to be constructed from the wood of a single tree from which Kathmandu derives its name.

    In addition also visit   the Boudhanath Stupa – an ancient colossal stupa and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world and the Pashupatinath Temple- the Temple of Lord Shiva situated on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.

    After lunch drive up to the Swayambhunath Stupa situated atop a hill from where you could get a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath Stupa is also known as the “Monkey Temple”!!

    Overnight at hotel.

    Day 03

    Kathmandu to Panauti.

    After breakfast we check out from the hotel and begin with a classic 50 kms. mountain bike trail, at first on roads through Patan to Lubhu, climbing up the deteriorating track to the quiet Newari village of Sisneri. So near to Kathmandu, but away from the beaten tourist track, it is a photographer’s paradise, with the contrast of richly colored villages against a backdrop of snow capped mountains. After a steep 500 meter climb, it is wild trail downhill to Panauti, home of the oldest temple in Nepal, the Indreshwar Hahadev. Reunited with our support vehicle, which could not follow us for the whole route, we camp beside the river at this idyllic settlement.

    Dinner and overnight at camp

    Day 04

    Panauti to Dhulikhel.

    We have a choice of the road climb up to Dhulikhel, or a more adventurous track, which goes more steeply up through terraced fields to the Buddhist pilgrimage temple of Namo Buddha and then down to Dhulikhel. This involves a ride of about 35 kms. Our camp at Dhulikhel offers fantastic sunset views of the great chain of the Himalaya.

    Dinner and overnight at camp.

    Day 05

    Dhulikhel to Nagarkot.

    It is downhill on a little-used tarmac road towards the mediaeval town of Bhaktapur, where we will spend a long lunch exploring a wealth of his historic temples and courtyards. The afternoon is a steady series of switch-backs up onto the main ridge, where we find another spectacular campsite at the hill-station of Nagarkot.

    Dinner and overnight at camp.

    Day 06

    Nagarkot to Chisopani.

    Today you will find one of the best rides of your entire trip. Early morning usually creates a sea of cloud in the valley beneath us, and we can look beyond this to a mountain panorama which stretches from Makalu to the Annapurnas. The riding terrain is also superb as we slowly make our way along an old jeep track, traversing the ridges of Kattike, Manichup and Chipu Dara. We must be very careful not to take a wrong turning on this part of the route, as the false descent will only mean a long carry back up to the ridge! After about 40 kms. we camp at Chisopani, just to the north of the main ridge. This is our last night camping, and we have magnificent views of the Annapurnas. Support vehicles cannot follow us along this part of the route and porters will carry our essentials to the campsite

    Dinner and overnight at camp. 

    Day 07

    Chisopani to Kathmandu via Shivapuri.

    Fit and well-acclimatized after the exercise of the last few days, we take the opportunity on our final day of biking to climb the valley’s second highest mountain Shivapuri 2732m, before plunging back to Kathmandu on one of the best downhill rides in the area, via the reclining Vishnu Temple at Budhanalikantha. Upon arrival at Budhanilkantha, get in to a waiting vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu for refreshment and rest.

    Eve: Farewell dinner at a nice restaurant in Thamel.

    Overnight at hotel.

    Day 08

    Final Departure.

    Free until final departure transfer to the Tribhuvan International Airport.

    Got any question or Inquiries about the trip ?

    In the morning after breakfast go for a walk and later return for lunch. After lunch the guest are free to rest.

    Call our experts +977-9851031177

    Inclusions

    Cost Includes

    • Group Arrival and departure (one time as per the Itinerary)
    • Hotel in Kathmandu (as above) on twin room sharing basis on BB.
    • A back up vehicle while riding in Nepal.
    • All sightseeing tour in kathmandu as per the Itinerary.
    • Necessary entrance fees in Nepal as per the Itinerary.
    • Hiring of Motorbikes spare / parts etc…
    • Fuel expenses.
    • Tour Leader.

    Cost Excludes

    • Nepal entry and reentry visa fee.
    • Any expenses of Personal nature.
    • Photography fees.
    • Temporary import duty for Motorbikes.
    • Meals except breakfast.
    • Any expenses incurred during emergency evacuation
    • Any Items not mentioned above.