Mountain biking in Nepal

Itinerary

Day 1 – Welcome to Kathmandu

Welcome to Kathmandu! With world class mountain biking in the Himalayan Mountains, three major World Heritage cities and diversified cuisines, you’re bound to have a good time. After landing in Kathmandu, we will pick you up and transfer to the hotel. If you are traveling with your bike, it will be transferred to our well-equipped workshop for a thorough check and assembly and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime. Accommodation at Hotel Himalaya. (Dinner)

Day 2 – Royal Canal

Your first stop will be at Epic Mountain Bike Store to collect your bike, and have an opportunity to stock up on any necessary outdoor gear, which is readily available at the shop. If you are not traveling with your bike, we will head to our workshop to pick up a rental bike. It’s time to put your gear on for our first ride. We will work our way up the hills on a cross country loop toward Tika Bhairav, through a single-track trail over a medieval water canal (Raj Kulo) for half a day. This fun loop is a great way to stretch the legs and get ready for the next day. After the ride, we will have lunch at a local restaurant in Jhamsikel. After lunch, drive back to Hotel Himalaya. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 3 – Kathmandu to Pokhara

The second day of our trip starts with a short 30 minutes flight to Pokhara(810m). After reaching Pokhara, we will head straight to World Peace Stupa. Enjoy the beautiful view of the Pokhara city with the backdrop of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountain range. Hike down to the Fewa Lake which takes around 30-45min and take a boat back to the other side and walk to the our accommodation at Tempe Tree Resort. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 4 – Pokhara to Jomsom

We will check out of the hotel early in the morning to catch the flight to Jomsom. The flight is short but one of the most beautiful, which offers mesmerizing views of the mountains which we shall be gazing at everyday throughout our trip. After landing at Jomsom we will head to Kagbeni Via Ekle Bhatti. It will take around 1 hour to reach Kagbeni, after lunch, we will be walking towards the Kagbeni View Point for amazing via and acclimatization. Accommodation at Hotel Dragon. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 5 – The Lubra valley

After Breakfast, we will take a shuttle to Thorong Phedi(4200m) . We will ride downhill to Kagbeni via Jhong village. Again, we will take a shuttle to Muktinath. After a short stay at Muktinath for a lunch break, we will start our ride towards Lubra Valley. After riding the Lubra trails, we will end our ride in Eklebhatti from where we will drive back to Muktinath. We will be staying the night at the  beautiful Lo Mustang Himalayan resort in Muktinath. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 6 – 5000 meters

After Breakfast, we will drive to Thorong Phedi (4200m) once again. After reaching Thorong Phedi, we will start our hike up towards the Thorong La Pass with our bikes pushed by Porters. We will keep going untill we reach an altitude of 5000 meters and attempt further up to the Thorong La Pass of 5416m. We will ride downhill towards Muktinath and stop for a lunch break. After having lunch, we will start our ride to Thini
Village via Lubra Valley. Reaching Thini Valley before day breaks, we will be staying the night at a local homestay there. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 7 – Chhema Lake

After Breakfast, we will be climbing (hike a bike) for approximately 2-3 hours through apple orchards and pine forests to Chhema Lake(3690m) (Glacier Lake from Mount Nilgiri). We will be taking a rest stop at the lake for some packed lunch. After lunch, the ride continues downhill through beautiful singletracks towards Dhumba Lake. Enjoy the beautiful views of the mountain and ride back to Thini Gaun (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 8 – Apple Brandy

After breakfast, the ride for the day begins with a more down country trail to Kalopani(2400m). We will be passing through various villages and be crossing multiple suspension bridges. We will be stopping at Tukuche Village for lunch, then continue the ride. After Kokkethathi, our ride will take us along the Dhaulagiri Icefalls in Kobang Village. Kalopani offers a magnificent view of Himalayan Ranges with peaks of Mt. Dhaulaghiri, Icefall, Tukuche, Nilgiri and Annapurna. Accommodation at See You Lodge. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 9 – The deepest gorge

After having some breakfast, we will be starting our ride around Kalopani. Riding will be mild to moderate uphill for around 2 hours of time where we will be passing TT lake on the way. After reaching the top, we will be getting down back to where we started at Kalopani via a different route. We then continue our ride on a downhill jeep track to Tatopani(1200m) via a major city and enjoy our ride through many beautiful
villages. A beautiful waterfall named ‘Rupshe Chahara’ is a major attraction on the way. We will spend some time admiring its beauty and taking pictures. We will reach our much-awaited destination, Tatopani. After reaching tatopani, you can go for a brief dip in a natural hot spring while waiting for the lunch to be ready. We will be transferred to Pokhara on Private van via Mal Dhunga. Accommodation at Fishtail Lodge (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 10 – The Ranger Trail

After an early breakfast, we will take the first flight back to Kathmandu and head straight to Bhaktapur for some morning sightseeing of the famous Bhaktapur Durbar Square. After a refreshing city tour, we will drive up to Nagarkot. Strap on your helmet and kneepads, today’s rides are going to blow your mind, which include 7 different
stages of the Nagarkot enduro route. Utilizing shuttle vehicles to take us quickly up to the consecutive trail heads the day will be filled with downhill trails a plenty. Ranging from beginner flow trails, to jump lines, and black line enduro tracks, get ready for a full day of enduro. The trails, with funky names such as Ranger, Eco, Dam, Sankhu, Ninja, Gold and Kulfi, are mostly natural, and include some gnarly riding throughout the day. Accommodation at Hotel Country Villa. (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 11 – The sword of destiny

We drive from Nagarkot to the Mini Great Wall, located a few kilometers beyond Kalapani in Sailung which takes around 3 hours. This concrete wall, complete with stairs, was constructed by enterprising locals as an homage to the Great Wall of China. It, along with various local religious and mythical attractions such as Sailung Gumba, the Navel of Earth, Sailungeshwor Mahadev, and Buddha’s steps, attracts many domestic tourists. Sailung, meaning “100 peaks” in the local language, features many lush green hills, including a section that looks like a sword and is believed to be the sword of Bhimsen, a warrior prince from the Hindu Mythology Mahabharata. The hills look quite steep from the base but offer a fun ride. Initially, we ride our bikes for 45 minutes to the top, where a stupa and a view tower provide unobstructed
360-degree views. After taking in the scenery, we begin a 20 km, 5-hour downhill ride through diverse terrain, including potato fields, dense forests, local villages, and open meadows. Some sections of the trail are highly demanding, while others are easy and enjoyable. Although the beginning section is purely a single track, the trail intersects with jeep tracks at several points, allowing us to bypass the most technical parts if needed. Our ride concludes at the Tamakoshi River, from where we drive back to
Charikot. Accommodation at Charikot Panorama Resort (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 12 – Trail of the gods

Dolakha is steeped in folklore and myths dating back to Mahabharata as it is believed to be settled by the Pandava, the five protagonists of the world’s longest religious mythology, during their exile. The language that is spoken in this region is quite unique. This language is again considered to have been coined by the Pandavas so that it would be incomprehensible to the outsider, aiding their anonymity, which was a precondition of their exile. Many relics from the past, including the temple Dolakha
Bhimsen, command a high reverence from the locals and outside visitors. We drive one hour to Kuri, the small settlement situated at the bottom of Kalinchowk hill. From there, we take a short cable car ride to the shrine of the power goddess Kalinchwok Bhagbati, at 3842m. This shrine, a major pilgrimage destination in Nepal, is highly revered and believed to bless its devotees with prosperity, protection, and success.

We embark on one of Nepal’s most technical 26 km of rocky trails from here. Unlike the trails of Ratnange Trail Center in Phaplu, Dolkha trails are chunky rocky trails that thoroughly test your technical skills. Dolkha trails aim to be the first straight 3000m drop on the trails, rock slabs, uneven rock stairs feature, fire dirt jeep road, backcountry trails rock stairs features, and big root sections combined with flowy fluid
trails. The full length consists of Kalinchwok—Kuri, Ying-and-Yang (the backcountry trail), Epic Trail (Main Trail1), Bike Park Trail, Fire Road Trail, Rock and Roll, Crazy Cobra (Main Trail2), and Back to School Trail. To add to the glory, the first-ever enduro mass start race in Asia was held on 29 November 2023, and Mountain Biking legends like Kylian Bron participated alongside many emerging local stars. Accommodation at Charikot Panorama Resort
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 13 – Back to Kathmandu

After breakfast, we start our return journey to Kathmandu, which takes 5-6 hours. After arriving and checking in at your hotel, you can take a short stroll in the city to look for souvenirs. Farewell dinner in the evening to recount your sojourn to the legendary land where countless extraordinary stories of trials and tribulations are woven in the shadow of fabled peaks. Accommodation at Kathmandu Guest House.
(Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)

Day 14 – Return home

Our wonderful trip comes to a conclusion today and it is time to bid farewell to the land of mighty Himalayas and take a homebound trip to tell your fairy tale to your family and friends. (Breakfast)