Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking Tour

Duration: 10 Days

About Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking Tour

The Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking Tour offers a great off-road mountain biking experience and adventure around the capital of the Himalayan country Nepal, ‘Kathmandu’. This biking tour is relatively easy, short, and has plenty of accommodation options to choose from compared to other popular mountain biking tours like Annapurna Circuit and Upper Mustang.

The Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking Tour can be done by people with professional-level skills and by beginners as well. In this tour, we ride through the amazing rugged trails passing through different beautiful villages, temples, Buddhist stupas, hills, and forests surrounding the valley. We can explore the daily lifestyle and culture of different ethnic groups while encircling the Kathmandu Valley's rim with panoramic views of different Himalayan ranges and amazing landscapes from various viewpoints and hill stations like Kakani, Shivapuri, Dhulikhel, Chisapani, and Nagarkot. The hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley are known for diverse flora and fauna. Most of the places which we ride through during the tour are located within the Shivapuri National Park. Places like Panauti, Dhulikhel, and Khokana are some of the ancient settlements of the indigenous Newari people, full of history, culture, and tradition, which adds uniqueness to the tour and makes it more fascinating.

Our 10-day Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking Tour starts from Kakani, a quaint hill station north of the valley. And the tour finally ends at Lakhuri Bhanjayang. Our itineraries are flexible and can be customized according to your preference. Just leave us a message and we'll help you create the perfect one. 

Highlights

  • Explore the local villages and visit the historic Panauti Bazaar and the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Budhha
  • Enjoy riding the technical single tracks and off road jeep tracks through jungle and villages
  • Visit all of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the valley 
  • Explore the natural beauty as well as many interesting places 
  • Enjoy local food and their lifestyle experience during the tour 
  • Magnificent view from every hilltop of the Himalayas

Itinerary

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Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

One of the members of our company will welcome you at the international airport terminal gate and take you to the hotel. You will have a few hours to rest. Later, in the evening, you will meet with the tour guide in your hotel lobby. He will brief you on the day 2 program.

  • 3 star category hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1350 M

After having breakfast, you will go on a sightseeing tour. You will visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath Stupa, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, etc. All of these places are listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. In the evening, you will arrange the required gear. And you will meet your MTB guide as well who will brief you about the biking tour program.

  • B&B
  • 3 star category hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1350 M

After having breakfast and geared up, you will begin riding towards Kakani situated on the northern side of Kathmandu. Biking along the well-made road passing by the countryside, you will reach Kakani. This place will welcome you to beautiful views of mountains like Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gaurishankar, and other numerous Himalayas. You will also get to see the stunning view of Kathmandu Valley from here. 

  • B,L&D
  • Lodge
  • Kakani
  • 2145 M
  • 4 hours

Today you will ride to Mulkharka, a small beautiful village mostly inhabited by Tamangs. It is located above Sundarijal inside Shivapuri National Park. The route passes through beautiful forests, jeep tracks, and off-road with beautiful scenery of Kathmandu valley.

  • B,L&D
  • Resort
  • Mulkharka
  • 1855 M
  • 5 hours

Today you will ride through the interesting forest trail to Chisopani. it is a classic Helambu trekking route. On the way, you will pass by dense forest and cross Borlang Bhanjyang along with enjoying captivating scenery. Chisopani is a beautiful village where you will get to see the daily lifestyle, culture, and tradition of locals. 

  • B,L&D
  • Lodge
  • Chisapani
  • 2165 M
  • 3 hours

Today, you will ride to Nagarkot, one of the most famous holiday spots for Nepalese. Biking along the traffic-free road, you will descend to Jarsing Pauwa. Here, you will have a short picnic. After that, you will continue riding towards Nagarkot where you be welcomed with a marvelous sunset view along with snow-capped mountains. 

Distance: 35km

  • B,L&D
  • Lodge
  • Nagarkot
  • 2175 M
  • 5-6 hours

After breakfast, you will begin ascending towards Nala, a Newari village. On the way, you will get to see people from the Brahmin and Chettri community doing their daily chores. Further, biking on a dirt road, you will ascend and make your way to Dhulikhel where you will spend today's night.

  • B,L&D
  • Lodge
  • Dhulikhel
  • 1550 M
  • 4-5 hours

Today you will ride through the beautiful landscape and pass by several villages, and mountain scenery and reach Namo Buddha. It is one of the most sacred Tibetan Buddhist sites in Nepal. You will take lunch here and spend some time enjoying the beautiful view.  After then, you will continue riding continues towards Panauti, a beautiful Newari village where you will spend the night. Here, you can visit the holy Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, which is one of the oldest surviving temple in Nepal. 

  • B,L&D
  • Lodge
  • Panauti
  • 1500 M
  • 5-6 hours

Leaving Panauti, you will follow a small path along the Roshi River. Crossing Madhuban town, you will enter a narrow valley. From here, you will climb up towards Lakhure Bhanjyang from where amazing views of snow-capped mountains and Kathamndu valley can be seen. Spending some time here, you will ride back to the hotel for a night's stay.

Distance: 52 km

  • B&L
  • 3 star category hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1350 M
  • 5 hours

Today is a free day for you. You can explore around, taste delicious food, and buy souvenirs. In the evening, you will join the farewell dinner organized by the company.

  • B&D
  • 3 star category hotel
  • Kathmandu
  • 1350 M
One of the members from our company will drop you at the international airport terminal gate to take your flight back to your next destination.
  • B&B
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What’s Included

  • Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, hot drinks) during the biking tour.
  • Lodge/Tea House accommodations with twin sharing basis during the biking tour.
  • English-speaking MTB guide with his own bike during the trek. 
  • Rescue and evacuation arrangements in case of emergency.
  • 3 Night’s Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on a BB basis.
  • Kathmandu valley tour with a tour guide in a private vehicle.
  • Government taxes, service charges, and official expenses.
  • All the staff’s salary, meals, accommodation & insurance.
  • All the necessary permits and paperwork.
  • All airport and hotel transfers.
  • Personal bicycle (to bring your own or rent at Kathmandu)
  • Meals while you are in Kathmandu, Lunch, and Dinner.
  • Tips for the guide, and driver (Tipping is expected).
  • Medical evacuation cost (In case of emergency).
  • Sightseeing and Monument entrance fees.
  • Your Travel Insurance (Compulsory).
  • Your personal expenses.
  • International airfare.
  • Nepal entry visa fee.