Another idea way to feel Nepal is through mountain biking which allows you to witness the real Nepal, especially when you traverse through the rural parts. Take the rough ride through Nepal’s mountain trails, dirt roads and through the plains and you will come way much closer with the nature, culture and ways of Nepal and its peoples.
There are several biking tour destinations in and around the valley and throughout the rest of the country. These bike tours are arranged and organized professionally with a guide adept at Nepalese roads, trails and surroundings. Helmet, sensible attires and sturdy bikes are ensured before taking the ride.
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We have some popular biking routes as following:
- Kathmandu-Sankhu-Nagarkot-Bhaktapur (45 kms.)
- Kathmandu- Kakani via Budanilkantha (30 kms.)
- Kathmandu- Dhulikhel- Namobuddha – Panauti (70 kms.)
- Tribhuvan Rajpath: Kathmandu- Hetauda (85 kms.)
- Outside the Valley: Pokhara-Sarangkot-Naudanda via Baglung highway (35 kms.)
Biking essentials:
Clothes
- Cycling shorts long and short both needed for the unexpected weather
- T-shirts (cotton and short sleeved)
- Waterproof windbreaker with a hood and wind trousers (make sure the material is “breathable” for exercise)
- Long sleeve shirt or light pullover (Polypropylene is recommended)
- Cycling socks
- Cycling shoes
- Cycling gloves full and half
- Cycling cap
- A 3-season sleeping bag rated to zero
- Micro-sensor Headband
Extras
- Sun glasses
- Personal medication
- Masks
- Plastic bags for wet cloths
- Flash light / torch
- Camera, batteries, disk or films
- Needle, thread, and safety pins
- Power bars & your choice of Medifast dry food
- Suntan block or lotion
- Water-bottle or Camelback
- Binoculars
Spare Bike Parts
- Puncture kit
- Brake & gear wire
- Brake shoe
- Bike oil
- Mini-repair tools
- Tire
- Inner tube
- Brush
Note: if you are bringing your own bicycles, please make sure the spare parts and safety kits are included.
Kathmandu Valley Biking Tour
Kathmandu Valley is still an exciting destination to take a bike tour. You can either hire a bike or get your own and go around the historic places, towns and even across the busy bazaars so you can see more of the Kathmandu valley. Go to the top of the surrounding hills as you see from the valley and get lost in the wilderness of lush green forests. There are many ways you can take the tours as a matter of fact. You can actually make at least 3 or 4 night stops right along the mountain ridge before you head on down to the Kathmandu city center. Kakani, Sundarijal, Sankhu, Nagarkot, Dulikhel, Namobuddha and Panauti make a perfect biking tour that can last up to 4 days.
Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Dhulikhel
Take a ride 32 kilometer east on the Arnaniko Highway towards Dhulikhel that offers splendid views of Himalayas and goes through beautifully landscaped paddy fields. The ride is very pleasant and the road is comparatively better. Restaurants and rest houses are plenty on the way.
Balaju-Kakani
Some 23 kilometer north-west of the Kathmandu valley, the road meanders along uphill until you reach Kakani. The route offers panoramic views of lush green forests, rice fields and traverses though ethnic hilly villages. Several restaurant offer wide array of cuisines on the way.
Kathmandu-Changu Narayan
Changunarayan, actually a temple of Bishnu or Narayan (Hindu God) is perched on a hillock northwest of Bhaktapur (16 kilometers east of Kathmandu). The ride will pass through Several villages and rice fields still intact and unhurried by the modern day advancement like Kathmandu and other cities of Nepal. You will get to interact with many villagers clad in their traditional attires on the way. The ride is moderate, but as you approach the hillock the climb may become a bit stiffer. Nevertheless, you will feel the ascent was well worth it once you get to the top of the hillock near the Changunarayan temple.
Kathmandu-Sankhu-Nagarkot
To the northeast of Kathmnadu and about 2 hours of pedaling will take you to a small historic, or even ancient town of Sankhu. In old time, this small town used to serve as a main trade center linking Tibet. Once there make sure you take a good rest, treat yourselves with some snacks. Restaurants of your choice may not be available, so it’s better to pack your bags with your favourite munchies just in case. Some local restaurants serving Nepali styles delicacies are there in abundance, but again, choice is yours. Then slowly start a moderate ascent towards Nagarkot. This route offers great views of Mountains and Himalayas. You can stop at Nagarkot or continue towards Kathmandu via Bhaktapur.
Kathmandu-Chobhar-Dakshinkali Temple
Just half an hour to 45 minute ride can take you to Chobhar hill, or the Gorge. The legendary Chobhar Gorge and the adjacent Jal Vinayak temple are main attractions of this place. Another one hour ride takes you to Dakshnkali temple of Pharping further down south. The ride is pretty pleasant and trails along beautiful forests and villages. Several places to eat are available on this route.
Kathmandu- Kirtipur
Some 10 kilometers southwest of Kathmandu is an old Newari town, Kirtipur. It might take some 30-45 minutes to get there from the Kathmandu city center. Once you get into the town you can pedal your way uphill to the Bagh Bhairav temple. Ride further up to the Shiva-Parvati temple and enjoy a magnificent view of the Kathmandu Valley. After spending some time there, you can climb down to the town and head on southwest along a dirt road to observe Adinath Lokeswar temple if you want. The ride is pleasant and moderate. Quite a few places to eat are available along the way.
Cross Country
Kathmandu- Pokhara
This mountainous ride gives you an opportunity to pass through seven districts of Nepal – Kathmandu, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Tanahu, Lamjung and Kaski.
Before setting out on this journey, however, a tour of the Kathmandu Valley is conducted. The first destination of the trip is Nuwakot (2790 ft) above sea level, 75kms North West of Kathmandu. This small hillock town once used to be the capital of Nepal some 200 years ago before the overall unification of Nepal as a kingdom.
Trailing along foot paths, dirt and graveled roads the journey makes way across the rural villages of this region which is by all standards, less traveled. Steep ascents and descents at places what make this off-road biking even more challenging.
| Day 01 | Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel for overnight stay |
| Day 02 | Kathmandu tour |
| Day 03 | Kathmandu – Samari Bhanjang- 62KM- overnight in a Camp |
| Day 04 | Samari Bhanjang to Tadi Beshi-50KM- Camp |
| Day 05 | Tadi Beshi – Gorkha- 42KM and overnight stay in a hotel |
| Day 06 | Gorkha tour and rest |
| Day 07 | Gorkha – Marsyangdi Valley(45km) overnight stay in a camp |
| Day 08 | Marsyangdi Valley – Kalasti (45 Km) overnight camp |
| Day 09 | Kalasti to Begnas Tal (45 Km) and camp |
| Day 10 | Begnas Tal – Pokhara; overnight in a hotel |
| Day 11 | Pokhara tour including Sanrang kot and White Stupa or Peace Pagoda |
| Day 12 | Pokhara-Kathmandu (flight) |
| Day 13 | Departure |
Inclusive:
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Flight.
- All accommodations on BB basis
- Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Gorkha.
- Full board Basis during the Trip.
- Applicable permit and entry fees, airport transfers in Kathmandu & Pokhara.
- support vehicle.
Exclusive:
- Mountain bike rental
- Personal outfit, medical kit
- Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Gorkha.
- Travel / Medical Insurance, Rescue Evacuation in case of emergency.
- airport taxes and expenses of personal nature
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5-day Hyangla Namsari Biking Tour
| Day 01 | Kathmandu to Nagarkot (32 km) Start out from Kathmandu towards Bhaktapur (16 kms east) after breakfast. Once you reach the medieval Newari town of Bhaktapur, you can take a brief rest or pedal around the town for a while and resume climbing up the Nagarkot Hill through rice fields, lush green forests and beautiful Nepali villages. As you get to the top of the hillock, you will be amazed to see a spectacular view of the Himalayan ranges of Langtang and Khumbu regions. Overnight stay in a hotel. |
| Day 02 | Nagarkot – Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km) Early in the morning enjoy the sunrise view beaming through the Himalayan range over breakfast and start riding downhill towards Nala, another Newari village and past some Brahmin and Chhetri settlements. Then move forward towards Dhulikhel and pedal your way up to Namo Buddha, a Buddhist holy site. According to a legend, Lord Buddha, in his previous incarnation had fed his flesh to a hungry tigress as an offering at this very site. While there, you can also observe a monastery on the top of the hill. |
| Day 03 | Namo Buddha to Pauwa – Timal Danda (36 km) Take your hearty breakfast and ride towards Timal Danda, a Tamang settlement on a hilltop. Go past Bhakundebeshi till where the road is black-topped and continue your ride up to Timal Danda. Timal Danda offers an open view of Himalayas and Sunkoshi Valley and Mahabharat range. Continue your ride through Tamang villages to Pauwa. |
| Day 04 | Pauwa to Dhulikhel (37 km) As usual, have your breakfast and prepare to return back from the same route towards Panchan Valley and across Ghue Khola to Tinpiple and ultimately to Dhulikhel. Overnight at a hotel in Dhulikhel. |
| Day 05 | Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Lubhu Sisneri (33 km) This day, the ride goes through the ancient town of Panauti which is also famous for the oldest temple of Indreswor Mahadev built in 1297 AD. Further, along the Roshi River and beyond the town of Madhuban, the ride then continues towards a small hill top, Lakuri Bhanjyang. The journey then trails along Tamang, Thakuri, Chhetri and Newari villages towards Sisneri and ultimately to Kathmandu after a short visit to Patan Durbar Square. |
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Alternatively,
5-day Biking and River combination tour can also be considered as follows:
| Day 01 | Kathmandu – Nagarkot (ride) |
| Day 02 | Nagarkot – Namo Buddha (ride) |
| Day 03 | Namobuddha to Dolalghat (ride) and raft in Sunkoshi for four hours same day (overnight stay in a camp) |
| Day 04 | Dolalghat to Namo Buddha. |
| Day 05 | Namo Buddha to Kathmandu via Panauti and Lubhu Sisneri |
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