Duration: | 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Bicycle Tours |
This tour is for the intermediate-level cyclist, taking you into the small villages around the valley, Shivapuri National Park, and the mountain resort of Nagarkot from where you get fantastic panoramic views. This is a great ride for those people who have limited or short time. It can be done over two or three days as you like.
It’s a beautiful ride with lots of good action downhill and some challenging climbs; it’s a great ride for the recreational to intermediate level rider.
Biking Tour Highlights
Spectacular mountain views including Ganesh Himal, Langtang, and Everest
Erotic architecture, holy- men, temple
Unique culture and tradition
Beautiful Gompa
Explore the Enticing places
DETAIL ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrival:
Arrive at the airport and be collected by our representative. Stay overnight in the Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu to Mulkharka, 22km (1660m):
Today you leave Kathmandu via Budhanilkantha and enter the Shivarpuri National Park. It up uphill and a bit steep for the last 3km. You have Good views of the valley and once over the ring road it traffic traffic-free off-road biking. You can visit a historic Gompa / Monastery. Overnight in Mulkharka.
Day 03: Mulkharka to Chisopani 21km (2195m):
Today you follow a jeep track up and down into the heart of the national park. From Chisopani you can have good mountain views. Overnight in Chisopani.
Day 04: Chisopani to Nagarkot 25 km (2000m):
Today is again traffic-free riding as you leave Chisopani via the track and head up to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a scenic hilltop village and is famous for having the best mountain views in the valley.
Day 05: Nagarkot to Kathmandu 32km:
After a splendid sunrise viewing of the Himalayas, mount your bike for the stunning downhill ride to Sanchu, this lovely village nestled in the valley, re-join the quiet road and continue on your way to Boudha where you will have lunch and visit the stupa. From here it’s a 20-minute ride through the traffic back to Thamel, or you can be collected by the bus and driven if you do not want to ride.
Cost Includes:
Guide
Bike
All food and accommodation (except meals in Kathmandu)
Shivapuri National Park entry fees
Cost Exclude:
Personal extras and special request purchases, confirmation, or changes to flights
Faxes, e-mails, and other personal correspondence
Drink and other food consumed other than the set out within the itinerary
Evacuation, medical expenses, and related transfers
Travel Insurance
Bike clothing, mineral water, support vehicle
Entry fee into Bhaktapur Durbar Square