General Overview
Nepal offers a superb array of trails for every kind of rider, from the novice to the most experienced biker. We believe mountain biking in Nepal is all about enjoyment and having fun so we like to mix it up with technical trails, fun off road sections, long winding down hills and challenging uphill sections. Trails pass through tropical and alpine forests, rural villages, remote farming villages and small towns as well as temples and monasteries, all back dropped by the majestic Himalaya. We can even take you into the heart of the Annapurna mountain range and other part of Nepal Himalaya.
Of course, any bike trip for those bike mad people among us is about the bike, you can bring your own or hire one of ours. Travelling with a bike is no stress at all and on most airlines incurs no extra cost. Our professional mechanics can put the bikes together for you in the work shop. If you don’t want to bring your own bike we have a selection of top quality front suspensions Fuji, Giant and Trek bikes on hire.
Mountain Biking in Nepal
Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour
Got a day to spare in Nepal? What better way to get out form Kathmandu's hustle and bustle than on a bike. We have a selection of stunning day tours for any level of rider. Hop on a bike with us and enjoy a leisurely ride out into the countryside of the lower valley, passing through some traditional villages and stopping at an ancient temple for a picnic lunch, you can even sample some local food or Chang (fermented barley drink) along the way. We can also arrange for you a sightseeing day tour that takes in all the best sightseeing highlights of Kathmandu like Bhaktapur, Durba Square, Patan, and Bouldanath Stupa.
Down Hill Tour 1 Day
If you love biking but are not too keen on the idea of peddling up Nepal’s steep and winding hills, then this drive up ride down tour is for you. On the way take in the highlights of Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy stunning mountain views from Nagarkot and the ancient city of Bhaktapur.
Itinerary:
Departing from your hotel at 7am in our private Mini Bus, we head out through the quieter morning streets along the main road to Bhaktapur, from here we commence our climb up to the 2210 meter heights of Nagarkot. Head into the luxury Club Himalaya for a sumptuous buffet breakfast. Soak up the panoramic views from the dining room while we unload the bikes. If the weather is clear the views of the Himalaya stretch from Langtang in the west to Kangchenjunga in the east. Everest is also visible, but very far in the distance, ask our guides to point it out for you. After your hearty breakfast, we discuss the most suitable way for you to ride down.
What’s included in the Price:
• Guide, mountain bike qualified
• Transport – private mini bus with hotel drop off and pick up
• Breakfast and lunch
• Local and government Taxes
• Bike, helmet, tools kit
• Sightseeing in Bhaktapur
Some more suggested and popular Day Tour Itineraries
Day Tour 1
Kathmandu – Tinpiple - Tokha Distance 24km
An easy ride for anyone who wants to enjoy the lush countryside and experience the village culture around the Kathmandu valley. Depart our mid city bike shop and navigate the bustle of Kathmandu's roads, eventually rolling into her quieter suburbs. Cross the main ring road heading onto a gentle 4km incline of paved road. Cross a small pass and exit the valley. Enjoy the splendor of changing sceneries as we cruise around to Tinpiple and then head off road through the farming villages. There are a few sections of short narrow trails to tackle. Meander through the rice paddies and climb a sharp hill before crossing the river and reaching to Tokha, an old Newar settlement. Follow the narrow trial up to the temple and enjoy a picnic lunch. The remainder of the day is mostly downhill as we roll back down to Kathmandu city.
Day Tour 2
Kathmandu –Bungamati - Chapagaon Distance 40km
This ride takes us back to the architecture of the fourteenth century as we explore historic villages in the southern section of the Kathmandu valley. After an early breakfast, we wind our way through Jawalkhel, Bhainsepati and head south to Bungamati, renowned for its Rato Machhindranath Temple and traditional Newari architecture. The ride continues south, climbing along a jeep track through lush forests to the village of Champi, with its stunning sweeping view of the southwestern corner of Kathmandu valley. We navigate a tricky single track section and suspension bridge to reach the picturesque village of Chapagaon. The famous Bajra Varahi Temple can be found just south of town. Although now decrepit, you will still be able to spot beautiful woodcarvings of Lord’s Krishna and Narayan. From Chapagaon we ride on an exciting jeep track, more like a roller Coaster ride to Taukhel (close to the Godavari Central Resort). Here we pick up the paved, but quiet Godavari road, which takes us down hill to Kathmandu; we'll stop in for a visit of Patan Durba Square on the way back.
Day Tour 3
Kathmandu - Jamacho Distance 35km
A challenging ride for the fit rider with good off road skills.Leaving Thamel we head through about 15 minutes of heavy traffic to the ring road, crossing the ring road we head gently uphill past the Balaju Water Gardens and on to the main Kathmandu Trusili Road. Following this paved road uphill for 1km we reach the park gates of Raniban. You will need to leave a photocopy of your passport here, we will assist you with copying pre-departure. After entering the park the paved road quickly ends and turns into a rough jeep track. It’s quite flat for the first 2km, and then as we pass another check point, the road begins to climb in a series of switch backs through the jungle. Two to three hours of steady climbing with dappled valley view’s through the thick jungle brings us to Jamacho, the summit. After enjoying the views, backtrack downhill for about 2 kms, and then take a small track off to the left enjoying a superb downhill section with those amazing Himalayan views as your backdrop. This rocky and at times slippery track through the jungle will delight any serious rider. After about an hour, rejoin the solid jeep track and meander around the mid section of Jamacho Peak, before meeting the Trusili - Kathmandu road once again and recuperate whilst rolling down the remaining 5km back to Kathmandu.
What’s included in the Cost:
• Qualified mountain bike guide
• Picnic lunch
• Local and government Taxes
• Bike, helmet, tools kit
• Any applicable entry fees
Sights and Heights of Kathmandu (7 Days)
If you like Mountain Biking, then this epic cycle is the right tour for you. The ride encompasses a combination of on road, off road, single tracks, challenging up hills and adventurous down hills to take us in a rolling road show around the Northern Valley Rim, down to the border with Tibet and then back into the Southern end of the Valley. Along the way you will get mind blowing views of the Himalaya which stretch from Everest in the East to Annapurna in the West, a fantastic insight into rural life so close to a major city, the chance to explore some of the oldest temples in Nepal and of course you will get to know some of the amazing Nepalese people and their rich and intriguing culture. This tour can be done by any rider with basic fitness and stamina; though the fitter you are obviously the easier you will find it. This bare bone tour allows you to experience all of the above, just you, your bike and your pack. Of course if you want to do it in a bit more style, then talk to us about upgrading the tour to include luggage drops and a support vehicle.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Mulkharka, 37km (1660m)
Day 03: Mulkarka to Chisopani 21km (2195m)
Day 04: Chisopani to Nagarkot 25 km (2100m)
Day 05: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel 32 km (1600m).
Day 06: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Lacuri Bhanjyang 32km (1300m).
Day 07: Final Departure
Kathmandu Valley Rim (11 Days)
If you like Mountain Biking, then this epic cycle tour is the right one for you. The ride encompasses a combination of on road, off road, single tracks, challenging up hills and adventurous down hills to take us in a rolling road show around the Northern Valley Rim, down to the border with Tibet and then back into the Southern end of the Valley. Along the way you will get mind blowing views of the Himalaya which stretch from Everest in the East to Annapurna in the West, a fantastic insight into rural life so close to a major city, the chance to explore some of the oldest temples in Nepal and of course you will get to know some of the amazing Nepalese people and their rich and intriguing culture. This tour can be done by any rider with basic fitness and stamina; though the fitter you are obviously the easier you will find it. This bare bone tour allows you to experience all of the above, just you, your bike and your pack. Of course if you want to do it in a bit more style, then talk to us about upgrading the tour to include luggage drops and a support vehicle.
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Mulkharka, 37km (1660m)
Day 03: Mulkharka to Chisopani 21km (2195m)
Day 04: Chisopani to Nagarkot 25 km (2100m)
Day 05: Nagarkot to Last Resort 72km (1150m)
Day 06: Last Resort – Border- Last Resort. 32km (1150m)
Day 07: Last Resort to Dhulikhel 68km(1560m)
Day 08: Dhulikhel to Lacuri Bhanjyang 25km (2000m).
Day 09: Lacuri Bhanjyang to Godavari 30km (1400m)
Day 10: Godavari to Kathmandu via Chovar Gorge 32km (1350m)
Day 11: Final Departure
Longer and shorter variations of this ride are available.
Pokhara to Kathmandu (13 Days)
One of the most popular long rides in Nepal. We commence from the sunny lake side town of Pokhara, the main entry point for trekking into the Annapurna Region. We enjoy breathtaking scenery as we ride along rivers, besides lakes and through the Himalayan foothills to Kathmandu where this epic journey will finish. Along the route we will pass through varied terrain, on and off road, challenging up hills and rolling, winding down hills, beautiful Tamang Villages, temples and lush jungles. Of course you will experience the culture of the region and be afforded tantalizing views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks. This is certainly a memorable and rewarding ride, hence its popularity.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Free day in Kathmandu-optional day ride or sightseeing.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (200km) by bus.
Day 04: Pokhara- Lakeside to Sarankot and return to Lakeside (45 kilometers)
Day 05: Lakeside to Kalikastan via Begnas Lake (42km) 20min carrying.
Day 06: Begnas via Rambazaar to Damauli (53km)
Day 07: Damauli to Turture (58km)
Day 08: Turture to Gorkha (37km)
Day 09: Gorkha to Arughat (42km)
Day 10: Arughat to Dhading Besi (40km)
Day 11: Dhading to Gulchi by bus then to Trishuli (31km) by bike.
Day 12: Trishuli to Kathmandu (63 km).
Day 13: Departure
Annapurna Circuit (11/17 Days)
For as long as Nepal has been open to tourism, The Annapurna circuit has been one of the most popular trekking trails. The gentle inclines and well maintained trails make this one of the best ways to get into the heart of the Himalayas on a Mountain Bike. This journey is a combination of biking and trekking, but as progression develops the trail to bring amenities to the remote villages, the way is becoming more and more bike friendly and will certainly offer you the experience of a life time. The route takes you around the massive Annapurna range and back into the Pokhara Valley, passing between the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna massifs. The ride is technical and highly challenging and is a journey that you will never forget.The below itinerary is for the full Annapurna Circuit, the half Circuit begins in Jomsom and rides first up to Muktinath and then down to Tataopani and on to Pokhara, for the Half Circuit Itinerary, please send us an email.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar (823m)
Day 03: Besisahar to Sanje 65% ride able 35% push and carry (1100 meters)
Day 04: Sanje to Bagarchap 10% ride able 90% carry and push. (2160 meters)
Day 05: Bargarchap to Bhartang 20% ride able 80% carry and push. (2856 meters)
Day 06: Bhartang to Manang 70% ride able 30% push and carry. (3540 meters)
Day 07: Rest and acclimatization day in Manang.
In the three days that follow, the trail is 100% unridable, we will hire porters to carry the bikes for the difficult trek up and over Throng La
Day 08: Manang to Letdar (3900m) Trekking.
Day 09: Letdar to Phedi (4090m) Trekking.
Day 10: Phedi over Thorong (5416m) pass to Muktinath (3800m) Trekking.
Day 11: Thorung Phedi to Muktinath (3800m) via Throng La (5600m)
Day 12: Muktinath to Lete 95% ride able. (2010 meters)
Day 13: Lete to Tatopani 90% ride able. (1190 meters)
Day 14: Tatopani to Ghorepani (2750m) Trekking
Day 15: Ghorepani to Pokhara via Birethanti (bus)
Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu by Bus
Day 17: Tour Ends
What’s included?
• A qualified guide with Mechanic skills
• All your meals, Breakfast, lunch and dinner while on the biking tour
• Entrance fees to National Parks
• All transport as mentioned on the itinerary
• A bike, of the mountain variety of course
• A helmet, tool kit, inner tubes and anything you might need to get yourself out of a fix
• All your accommodation, standard varies from tent to tea house to three star hotels depending on location
• Insurance and wages for your guide
What’s not included?
• Entrance fees to local sites
• Personal travel insurance
• Drinking water
• Snacks and personal expenses like Beer
• Your tourist visa for Nepal
• International Airfares to and from Nepal
Lhasa to Kathmandu by Mountain Bike (23 Days)
For the keen cyclist, this is perhaps one of the most exciting bike trips in the world, not to mention one of the most challenging. This epic route takes you overland from the lush valley of Lhasa all the way to Nepal, crossing six 5000metre plus passes on the way and ending with the world’s longest downhill off the Tibetan plateau to the border.
The spectacular scenery and fascinating culture experienced along the route make this a truly incredible experience.
Highlights:
• Visiting Everest base camp
• Cycling across the highest plateau in the world
• Sightseeing in Lhasa
• Spectacular scenery
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu to Lhasa 3650 meters
Day 04: Lhasa – Sightseeing and acclimatization.
Day 05: Lhasa - Sightseeing and acclimatization.
Day 06 to 10: Biking to Gyantse 3950 meters
Overnight stops -
1. Before Khamba La (camp) 3530 meters 105 biking kilometers
2. Before Nagartze (camp) 4310 meters 75 biking kilometers
3. Ralung Monastery (camp) 4550 meters 52 biking kilometers
4. Gaynste (Hotel) 3950 meters 58 biking kilometers
Day 11: Gyantse to Shighatse 3780 meters
Overnight stop
1.Shighaste (Hotel) 3780 meters 100 biking kilometers
Day 12 to 13: Yulung La and Gyatso La to Xegar.
Overnight Stops –
1. Below Gyatso La (Camp) 4065 meters 93 biking kilometers
2. Before Lhatse (Camp) 3955 meters 65 biking kilometers
Day 14 to 16: Everest Base Camp Journey
Overnight Stops –
1. New Tingri (Camp) 4200 meters 57 biking kilometers
2. Rongbuk Region (Camp) 4500 meters 75 biking kilometers
3. Monastery (Camp) 5100 meters 43 biking kilometers
Day 17 to 18: Lao Tingri
Overnight Stops –
1.Dzong Camp (Camp) 4500 meters 59 biking kilometers
2.Tingri (Camp) 4200 meters 84 biking kilometers
Day 19 to 20: Zhangmu
Overnight stops –
1. Sumo (camp) 4400 meters 68 biking kilometers
2. Nyalam (camp) 3750 meters 85 biking kilometers
Day 21: Zhangmu to Last Resort
Overnight stop –
1. Last Resort (camp) 1050 meters 55 biking kilometers
Day 22: Last Resort to Kathmandu by Vehicle
Day 23: Departure
What's included in the Price?
• One way international airfare from Kathmandu to Lhasa
• Accommodation in Hotels, Guest Houses and Tented Camps
• Meals – 22 Breakfasts, 19 lunches, 19 dinners
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned site as well as National Parks and Monastery Permits
• Support Vehicle – All camping Equipment and cycle back up gear.
• Guides – Mountain Bike guide/mechanic and Tibetan sightseeing guide.
What's not included in the price?
• International airfares outside of what mentioned above.
• Airport Taxes
• Personal Insurance
• Bike Hire
• Personal expenses such as beverages, meals outside of what's mentioned above, laundry and sundry spending money.