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Mountain biking in the Himalaya guaranties 100% pure
adrenaline. Thrilling mountain sceneries, awesome
descents and endless single-tracks are characteristic to
mountain biking in the Himalaya. You will ride on these
wild and challenging trails through some of the most
stunning scenic and cultural landscapes in the world.
With the stunning backdrop of the Himalayan ranges, the
extreme valleys and old forests of the rugged middle
hills, the charming terraced fields and bright smiles in
the timeless villages, you will remember this journey
for its unique beauty as well as its challenging
mountain biking terrain!
Nepal Visitors is a pioneer agency to introduce eco
mountain biking trails in the Himalaya. You outfit your
mountain biking trips to Nepal, Tibet India and Bhutan.
Selection of unsullied and scenic camps, up-to-date
equipments, experienced supporting teams and exotic hot
meals served by always smiling staffs make your trip
extra special.
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 5-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 Annapurnas 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'. We will visit the historic
cities of Patan and Bhaktpur, 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
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Day 01:
Kathmandu to Nagarkot (38 km)
Ride starts early after breakfast from Kathmandu, we
pass medieval town of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient
city present full of Newari culture, many temples and
squares. After exploring Bhaktapur we head northeast to
Nagarkot on pitch road. We slowely climb 20km to
Nagarkot passing steeply terraced rice fields and
houses. When we reach on the top, if weather permit, we
will be able to see the Himalayan range of Langtang and
Khumbu region. Overnight on the guest Hotel/guest house.
Day 02: Nagarkot - Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km)
We eat breakfast with sunrise views over the Himalayas.
After we ride downhill leaving Nagarkot top to Nala
other Newari Village. On the way we pass some
interesting villages of Chetri and Bharamans people and
their daily lives on the fields. Then we leave for
Dhulikhel on a dirt trail climbing and descending small
hill before reaching the holy Buddhist site of Namo
Buddha. According to legend it was here that Buddha, in
a previous incarnation, fed his flesh to a hungry
tigress as an offering. A stone statue marks the site;
there is an active monastery on top of the hil. We
follow the picturesque view along tarmac and dirt roads
back to Dhulikhel. We spend a night at Dhulikhel. Enjoy
sunrise in the morning.
Day 03: Namo Buddha to Pauwa - Timal Danda (36 km)
After breakfast trip begin to famous Timal Danda, where
lives majority of Tamang people. First part of the
riding up to Bhakunde Besi is fine pitched road. From
there start up hill with full of dust road up to
Timalcot. From top of the TimalDanda you will see
fantastic views of Himalyan range and Sun koshi river
valley to north and south to Mahabharat range. Once you
are on top the trip follows will small up and downs and
passes many Tamang village up to Pawa.
Day 04: Pauwa to Dhulikhel (37 km)
Ride starts after breakfast with Himalayan views on the
north side. Return same trial up to Timalkot. From
Timalcot will take a fantastic downhill dust road to
Panchal valley. We cross small river call Ghue Khola and
follow the small track of Valley up to Tinpiple of
Tamaghat. From here up to Dhulikhel friendly up hill
with pitched road.
Day 05: Dhulukhel to Kathmandu via Lubhu Sisneri (33
km)
Final day of ride passing ancient city of Panauti. This
is less known town rarely visited by tourists. Indreswor
Mahadev Temple in Panauti is the oldest surviving temple
in Nepal, believed to be constructed in 1294A.D.
Climbing west; we follow small track along the Roshi
River. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a
narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb trail to
reach the summit of Lakhuri Bhanjyang. This is probably
the oldest route east out of Kathmandu Valley,
connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti.
The ethnicity of the people change as we descend from
Tamangs, Thakuries and Chhetris to lowland Newari
farmers. We then cycle the last part of our journey from
Sisneri to Kathmandu city with short visit to Patan
Durbar Square.
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