Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking
 This tour starting right from the country and of our office in Thamel. We ride through a beautiful lush green jungle to a hilltop from where the surrounding mountains are seen but depending on weather condition. It then passes through a nun's monastery and continue riding through the thick jungle of Shivapuri towards Nagarkot. Further, we go to an old newari town and re-enter the valley through a high pass called Lubhu and Come back ot lathmandu.
NAGARKOT : Nagarkot is the best view point of the Katmandu valley. It is 29 k.m. east of Katmandu .Its altitude is above 2100 meter from sea level. We can view different mountains which heights are above 7000-8000 meters line Langtang, Gamesh, Dorjelakpa, Gaurishankar and even Mount Everest. . From there we can make magnificent view of sun rise and sun set. On the way to Nagarkot, we can see the traditional newari civilization, historic monuments and pottery. Fresh green vegetable garden of the ancient city Thmi is another mind refreshing thing on the way to Nagarkot.The ancient city dotted with 16 th and 17 th century monuments will bring you back to the Malla Dynasty.
DHULIKHEL : Situated at 30 km east of Katmandu .Dhulikhel is yet another vista point offers and eastern Himalayan views but with a different perspective than from Nagarkot .Dhulikhel is also the gateway to the road network that stretches into Tibet and the other eastern towns in Nepal. A visit to the pottery village of Thimi and Bhaktapur Durbar square on the way down is a must Nala, a typical newar village delight every visitor .This tour is graded moderate and is suitable for anyone who has good stamina. We cover a distance of 60 km in this tour.
KAKANI: Kakani is the most popular destination which is situated 27 k.m.north of Katmandu valley. It takes about one and half hour drive. It takes about 2-3.5 hour through the highway to reach there by bikes. It lies 2000 meter above sea level. Even Kakani is the best view point for the panoramic views. From Kakani we ride through scared track to Budanilakantha.
SUNDARIJAL-CHISAPANI: One of the best destinations is closed at Kathmandu valley .It is east and north side of Katmandu. It is 2300 meter height above sea level .We can sea different mountain Dorjelapaka, Jugal sisapangma etc .And you can sea also different wonderfully wild animal on way for the Mt bike ride. while riding on the way you can find single track on adventure riding from jhule to jarsin pauwa.
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Kathmandu Valley Mountain Biking(5 Days)
This 5 day tour starting right from the courtyard of our office in Thamel. We ride through a beautiful lush green jungle to a hilltop from where the surrounding mountains are seen but depending on weather condition. It then passes through a nun's monastery and continue riding through the thick jungle of Shivapuri towards Nagarkot. Further, we go to an old Newari town and re-enter the valley through a high pass called Lubhu.
DAY 1. KATHMANDU - KAKANI (31KM)
Soon after breakfast we leave from our office in Thamel through the bustling back streets of Thamel and on to good wide undulating jeep tracks into jungle. Your efforts are rewarded by spectacular mountain views. We go to visit the Ranipauwa for good mountain views including Manasly (8163m) and visit the typical Tamang village and back Upwards for the seriously fit ride up to Kakani. We camp in a reserve at 2,000m to enjoy the stunning views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang, Lirung and the valley view of Likhu Khola 1,000m below.
DAY 2: KAKANI TO SUNDARIJAL (38KM)
Today we head off along one of the best single tracks in the valley down towards Budhanilkantha, a holy site for Hindus where Lord Vishnu is sleeping on the bed of snakes. Following the valley rim we then push our way on single-track uphill through thick forest of Shivapuri Reserve towards Nagi Gompa, a Buddhist nun's monastery. then, we ride easy down to Sundarijal close by the monastery premises spend enough time to absorbing the Tibetan culture here and observe the evening Puja.
DAY 3: NAGI GOMPA TO NAGARKOT (34KM)
This is a challenging day! We pedal through the dense jungle of Shivapuri National Park and the route to the Helambu trekking trail. We then ride down into the north-east corner of the valley, then we head on to a mix of single and jeep track to wind our way to Nagarkot. However, our route will depend on the condition of the trails. A short steep climb up to Nagarkot will be rewarded by the comfort and peaceful surrounding of the hotel where we spent our night. This is were part of the biking movie 'Retread' was filmed.
DAY 4: NAGARKOT TO DHULIKHEL VIA NALA (27KM)
After an early morning breakfast we have two options to ride downhill. One is to ride downhill on paved road to Bhaktapur and then to Nala or two, ride uphill to Nagarkot viewing Tower and then follow a technically steep downhill to Nala and towards Dhulikhel. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 5: DHULIKHEL TO KATHMANDU VIA LUBHU SISNERI (29KM)
We ride on jeep track to the ancient city of Panauti, where Lord Buddha once lived as a prince. This special village-truly lost in time-is 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 a jeep track along the meandering Roshi river. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb trail to reach the summit of Kathmandu Valley's eastern rim known as Lakhuri Bhanjyang. This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu Valley, connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti. What a grunt! But the views of the Himalayas are more than compensate. From the saddle, the descent is on switch-backed jeep track. After an hour and a 500m descent, we come to Sisneri, a quiet valley village. 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 making a quick round-about through Patan Durbar Square. |
