Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get picked up from the airport for the drive to your hotel. Spend the day settling in, checking over your bike, and recovering from your flight. It's a good time to adjust to the altitude and make sure everything's ready for the riding ahead.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Kathmandu Nepal )
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the hectic streets of Kathmandu
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Shivapuri Village
Starting early, you'll head out on your mountain bike through Kathmandu's urban streets and single tracks toward Tolkha Temple, then follow cross-country trails to Tinpiple. A 21km road climb takes you through valley scenery up to Kakani hill station. After that, tackle 9km of super single track through the 'Scar Road' in Shivapuri National Park with more climbs and descents before reaching Shivapuri Village Resort. By evening, you'll have your first views of the Himalaya from where you're staying.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mountain biking to Tolkha Temple
- Cross-country trail riding to Tinpiple
- 21km road climb with valley scenery
- Super single track riding on the 'Scar Road' through Shivapuri National Park
- Overnight stay at Shivapuri Village Resort
Landmarks Tolkha Temple Shivapuri National Park - Day 3
Shivapuri Village to Chisapani
After breakfast, you'll climb onto a flat jeep trail that traces the valley rim for 7km, then dive into 30 minutes of sweeping single track through jungle with great turns and descents. Rejoin the jeep track and climb 3km to Nagi Ghomps Buddhist Monastery, followed by 9km of rocky trail and jungle heading down to Mulkharka where you'll have lunch. The afternoon involves climbing uphill through farms, corn crops, and paddy fields before entering jungle with a beautiful 7km stream section of gentle undulating trail. You'll pass small lakes and climb the final 3km to Chisapani. From here, you should see Himalayan views stretching from Gauri Shanka in the east to Annapurna in the west.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Mulkharka)
Included Activities
- Mountain biking 7km on valley rim jeep trail
- Single track riding through jungle ('30 Minutes of Heaven')
- Visit to Nagi Ghomps Buddhist Monastery
- 9km rocky trail and single track descent through jungle
- Stream-side trail riding with lake passes
- Ride to Chisapani
Landmarks Nagi Ghomps Buddhist Monastery Mulkharka - Day 4
Chisapani to Nagarkot
You'll leave Chisapani following the ridge for about 6km, retracing yesterday's route with possible Himalayan views if the weather cooperates. Continue on undulating, rugged jeep track for around 12km until a narrow path leads downward. The steep single track descent through the hillside to Jhule teahouse is where you can grab food and drinks. Technical terrain continues as you descend through the hillside (some carrying may be needed depending on conditions). After that, a gentle 7km jeep track section leads into a final 3km climb to Nagarkot. Weather permitting, you'll see brilliant mountain views from your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ridge riding and trail retracing for 6km
- Undulating jeep track riding for 12km
- Steep single track descent to Jhule
- Technical trail descent through hillside
- Jeep track riding for 7km
- Final 3km climb to Nagarkot
Optional Activities
- Food and drinks stop at Jhule teahouse
Landmarks Jhule Nagarkot - Day 5
Nagarkot to Namobuddha
Start with 5km of cross-country ridge riding from Nagarkot through Rhonni Bhanjyang. Head downhill on unused jeep tracks passing through Tamang villages, going by Tinghari and Kassie Bhanjyang to reach Nala. Open road takes you through the historical town of Dhulikhel, then you'll climb from Kavre Bhanjyang back into the hills. After about two hours of riding from Dhulikhel, you'll arrive at Namobuddha, a monastery perched on a ridge where Lord Buddha is said to have sacrificed himself to feed a starving tigress and her five cubs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 5km cross-country ridge riding from Nagarkot
- Downhill jeep track riding through Tamang villages
- Road riding through Dhulikhel
- Hill climbing from Kavre Bhanjyang
- Arrival at Namobuddha Monastery
Landmarks Dhulikhel Namobuddha Monastery - Day 6
Namobuddha to Lakuri Bhanyjang
Wake early to explore Namobuddha Monastery and experience Buddhist culture through monk chanting and the scent of sandalwood. Following breakfast, you'll head downhill and ride cross-country to the historical town of Paunite. From there, cycle into a steep-sided valley with terraced rice fields carved into the hillside and a clean river running alongside the trail. The riding gradually climbs upward, with the last 3km becoming steeper as you reach the valley rim and the pass at Lakuri Bhanjyang.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning monastery exploration
- Buddhist monastery experience
- Downhill and cross-country riding to Paunite
- Cycling through terraced rice field valley
- Valley climb to Lakuri Bhanyjang pass
Landmarks Namobuddha Monastery Paunite Lakuri Bhanyjang - Day 7
Departure from Kathmandu
On your final day, you'll be transported to Tribhuwan International Airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. This gives enough time to check in and ensure you depart on time.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will transfer you to the Airport for your departure home.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuwan International Airport
