Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu Arrival
You'll arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where your guide will be waiting to pick you up. After the transfer to your hotel, you can settle in and get oriented with the city before your cycling adventure kicks off tomorrow.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Hotel Chhimeki, Kathmandu)
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Dakshinkali
This morning you'll walk through some of Kathmandu's historical sites before cycling towards Dakshinkali. The ride has demanding uphill and downhill stretches through countryside, and you'll finish at the ancient Dakshinkali temple dedicated to Goddess Kali.
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Kathmandu to Dakshinkali
- Visit Dakshinkali Temple
Landmarks Dakshinkali Temple - Day 3
Dakshinkali to Tistung and Palung
You'll cycle through green valleys with terraced farms and quiet rural villages. The day focuses on getting a feel for local life as you move through the surrounding countryside and farmland.
Included Activities
- Cycling tour through Tistung and Palung valleys
- Day 4
Tistung and Palung to Hetauda
The route winds through roads with Himalayan views, passing lush hills, terraced fields, and villages. Later you'll descend towards Hetauda through subtropical forests on both paved and off-road sections.
Included Activities
- Scenic cycling tour from Tistung and Palung to Hetauda with mix of paved and off-road sections
- Day 5
Hetauda to Chitwan
You're cycling through plains towards Chitwan National Park, one of Nepal's major wildlife reserves. Keep your eyes open for rhinos, deer, and possibly Bengal tigers in this tropical landscape that's quite different from what you've seen before.
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Hetauda to Chitwan National Park
Landmarks Chitwan National Park - Day 6
Chitwan National Park
Today is dedicated to Chitwan's wildlife and culture. You'll start early with a jungle safari by jeep or on foot, visit the Elephant Breeding Center, take a canoe on Rapti River, check out a Tharu village, and finish with a cultural dance performance around the campfire in the evening.
Included Activities
- Early morning jungle safari by jeep or on foot
- Visit to Elephant Breeding Center
- Canoe ride along Rapti River
- Tharu village visit
- Tharu cultural dance performance around evening campfire
Landmarks Elephant Breeding Center Rapti River - Day 7
Chitwan to Bandipur
You're cycling uphill to Bandipur, a tough but worthwhile ride with panoramic Himalayan views. Once there, you'll walk the cobblestone streets, see local temples, and spend time in this traditional Newari village with its calm atmosphere.
Included Activities
- Cycling tour from Chitwan to Bandipur
- Explore Bandipur's cobblestone streets and local temples
Landmarks Bandipur - Day 8
Bandipur to Pokhara
You'll travel to Pokhara, known as Nepal's adventure capital. After arriving, you can take it easy and enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting with views of Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range in the distance.
Included Activities
- Cycling or travel to Pokhara
Landmarks Phewa Lake Annapurna Range - Day 9
Pokhara Cycling Tour
This is a full day cycling tour around Pokhara. You'll ride to Phewa Lake for Annapurna views, continue to Davi's Falls and Gupteshwor Cave, climb up to World Peace Pagoda for valley views, then stop at Bindhyabasini Temple. The route takes you through forests, past rivers, and through local villages.
Included Activities
- Cycling tour to Phewa Lake
- Visit Davi's Falls
- Visit Gupteshwor Cave
- Cycling to World Peace Pagoda
- Visit Bindhyabasini Temple
Landmarks Phewa Lake Davi's Falls Gupteshwor Cave World Peace Pagoda Bindhyabasini Temple - Day 10
Pokhara to Jomsom to Muktinath to Kagbeni
Early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom, which takes about 20 minutes and gives you great views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. From there you'll bike to Muktinath, a sacred pilgrimage site through rugged terrain, then continue to Kagbeni village along the Kali Gandaki River.
Included Activities
- Domestic flight Pokhara to Jomsom
- Bike ride to Muktinath temple
- Visit Muktinath sacred pilgrimage site
- Bike ride to Kagbeni village
Landmarks Jomsom Muktinath Kagbeni Kali Gandaki River 
- Day 11
Kagbeni to Tatopani
You're riding through Jomsom and Marpha, a windy village in the Kali Gandaki Valley with snow-capped peaks and deep gorges visible. After Kagbeni, you'll descend to Tatopani, which is known for its natural hot springs.
Included Activities
- Cycling through Jomsom and Marpha
- Cycling to Tatopani
Landmarks Marpha Tatopani - Day 12
Tatopani to Beni to Kushma
Starting from Tatopani, you cycle through the scenic Kali Gandaki valley on paved roads surrounded by green hills, terraced fields, and the river. From Beni you'll continue to Kushma, known for suspension bridges and dramatic gorges, on a mix of smooth and challenging road sections.
Included Activities
- Cycling from Tatopani through Kali Gandaki valley to Beni
- Cycling from Beni to Kushma over suspension bridges
Landmarks Kali Gandaki Valley - Day 13
Kushma to Pokhara
You have the option to cycle an 85 km route through villages, terraced fields, and forests with river and hill views, or take a bus or Hiace for a comfortable 3 to 4 hour journey with similar scenery. Either way, you'll end up back in Pokhara.
Included Activities
- Cycling or bus transfer from Kushma to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- 85 km cycling tour from Kushma to Pokhara (approximately 6-8 hours, moderately challenging)
- Bus or Hiace transfer from Kushma to Pokhara (approximately 3-4 hours)
- Day 14
Pokhara to Kathmandu
You'll travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus, a scenic 6 to 8 hour journey through green hills, farmlands, rivers, and small villages. You'll pass landmarks like the Trishuli River on this relaxed and affordable route between the two cities.
Included Activities
- Tourist bus transfer from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Landmarks Trishuli River - Day 15
Kathmandu Departure
Your hotel will arrange a transfer to Kathmandu International Airport three hours before your flight. You'll have time for check-in, security, and departure procedures before heading home.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Hotel Chhimeki, Kathmandu)
