One Day Biking Trip – Kathmandu – 1 Days
Trip Overview
- Country: Nepal
- Duration: 1 Days
- Trip Level: Advance Beginner
- Max Altitude: 2,145 m/7,037 ft
- Activity: Cycling
- Best Season: Mar-May, Sep-Dec
Trip Highlights
- Discover the magic and mystery of Kathmandu.
- Guided Biking Trip in & around Kathmandu.
- Explore the rugged terrain on Mountain Bike.
- Colorful array of bustling streets, historic sites, exquisite temples, and religious sites.
Trip Description
Unlike any other city, Kathmandu Valley offers varied levels of cycling trails. Whether it is a full-day climbing or single-track exploration inside the National Park, there’s an option for them all. This biking tour to Kathmandu Valley will take you to an elevation of 2,200 m, passing through the picturesque Newari villages, and traditional farms.
Not only that you’ll also be enjoying a stunning view of the Himalayas, the dense forest, National Parks, and many kilometers of rambling single tracks through rice filed and local villages. This one-day biking trail is the perfect fit for everyone who loves to explore the valley on wheels.
Among the many biking routes in and around Kathmandu Valley few of them are listed below. You can choose anyone you see fit. We can also help you choose the best route as per your schedule during booking and set an itinerary combining a few routes to give you the best mountain biking experience in Kathmandu.
The tour cost includes an English-speaking guide, a mountain bike, and a helmet. You can also extend your trip to Pokhara, Chitwan, and many other beautiful places.
Some Biking Routes in Kathmandu
Mudkhu-Tokha Trail:
This trail is perfect for beginners and within easy reach from Thamel. You only need half a day for this ride as it takes about 3 to 4 hours to complete this trail and be back at your hotel.
Budhanilkantha-Kapan Trail:
This technical ride, which takes about 5 to 6 hours, starts from Kathmandu, heads to Budhanilkantha and then to Kapan, and returns back to your hotel in Kathmandu. The route goes through two Buddhist monasteries. If you are interested and have time, you can visit the gompas (monasteries)and interact with nuns and monks.
Jamacho Route:
Jamacho is another day biking route within easy reach from Thamel but harder than Mudhkhu-Tokha Trail. This moderate ride takes you on a 21-km winding road to the top of Nagarjun Hill (2,128 m) inside Shivapuri National Park. The top viewpoint offers some amazing views. It takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete.
Phulchowki Route:
Phulchowki trail takes you on a ride to one of the highest points in Kathmandu at 2600 m. The trails run down through forests and farms with a few test jumps at the top of the hill. The amazing downhill ride is becoming a popular destination for mountain biking in Kathmandu.
Note
You can choose the biking route of your choice as you see fit. We can also help you choose the best route as per your schedule during booking. Each biking route includes 3-5 hours of the ride.
Apart from the above-mentioned trails, there are numerous other trails in and around Kathmandu that we can discuss with your biking guide during booking if you are interested. We can also create an itinerary combining a few routes to give you the best mountain biking experience in Kathmandu.
Price Includes
- Experienced, first-aid trained, government licensed, English speaking, and locally recruited Ace the Himalaya's trekking guide (2 guides for group size more than 7 people)
International brand bikes and helmet (The brands include Cube, Trek and Giant hardtail or full-suspension bikes, depending on your choice)
- Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
Support vehicle for the emergency use only
Price Excludes
Meals, Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks.
Items of a personal nature.
Tips for Guide and Driver (Tipping is expected).
