Central Nepal Mountain Biking
A heady mix of urban and rural rides.
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Bhaktapur, Kakani, Kalika, Sarangkot
11 days
£1209 per person
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The Central Nepal Mountain Biking adventure offers rides through two of Nepal’s most interesting and ancient cities, trails through the breathtaking countryside, and downhill sections from the Himalayan foothills. Enjoy a heady mix of urban and rural rides with the expert leaders.
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Day 1 - Dinner
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel
Meet our representative waiting for you at the airport, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. In the evening enjoy a complimentary dinner, a chance to taste Nepalese cuisine, or taste one of a range of other dishes if you prefer.
Kathmandu Airport
Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu
Morning & Afternoon: After Breakfast meet your biking guide to find you a suitable bike and kit. Ride out through the city and cross-country around the valley to get acclimatised to riding in Nepal and get to know your guide. Lunch provided on the trail.
Ride Distance: 12 – 16 miles
Around the Kathmandu Valley
Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nagarkot | Kathmandu | Bhaktapur
Morning & Afternoon: Travel by 4×4 to Nagarkot hill station (2195m) on the eastern edge of the Kathmandu Valley. Ride a six mile single trail and technical downhill, followed by another six mile single trail through rice paddy and off-road trails. Continue for about two miles uphill and then a three mile B-road back into the city. Lunch provided on the trail.
Ride Distance: 16 – 22 miles
Nagarkot
Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chisapani | Kathmandu | Sundarijal
Morning & Afternoon: Take a 4×4 and drive about two and a half hours to the start of today’s ride, Chisapani, north-east of Kathmandu. Ride uphill for two miles and push the bike to the top of Shivapuri. Enjoy a ten mile downhill ride to Sundarijal. Today covers single trails, technical stretches and downhill inside the beautiful Shivapuri National Park. Lunch provided on the trail.
Ride Distance: 12 – 18 miles
Kathmandu
Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kakani | Kathmandu
Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast take a 4×4 for about an hour to Kakani (2030m). First ride is a two mile single trail uphill inside the Shivapuri National Park followed by a three mile single trail downhill known as Scar Route. Then ride a three mile trail up, flat and down. Another two mile ride inside the National Park, a two mile uphill trail and then a five mile downhill technical. Lunch at Gokarna Village Resort.
Ride Distance: 18 miles
Kakani
Day 6 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kathmandu | Pokhara
Morning: Early breakfast then short walk to the coach. Leave hotel at 6.30am for 7.00am to catch the coach to Pokhara, about a seven hour journey with lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive and check-in to your hotel 2-3pm. Rest of the day is free.
Ride Distance: Rest Day
Pokhara
Day 7 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Peace Stupa
Morning: After breakfast ride three miles on flat roads around the lake and five miles uphill to the Peace Stupa (1600m) on top of a hill south-east of Pokhara.
Afternoon: Have lunch then ride five miles of technical downhill through forest trails and two miles back to your hotel.
Ride Distance: 12 – 15 miles
Pokhara Peace Stupa
Day 8 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Sarangkot
Morning & Afternoon: Breakfast then a 4×4 to Sarangkot (1700m) north of Pokhara, today ride a trail three miles up and down, then eight miles of flowing downhill to the lake and two miles to the city or lunch.
Ride Distance: 12 – 15 miles
Sarangkot
Day 9 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Kalika
Morning & Afternoon: After breakfast travel by 4×4 to Kalika, six miles to Begnas Lake and ride back to Pokhara by road for twelve miles. Lunch on arrival.
Ride Distance: 17 – 22 miles
Begnas Lake
Day 10 - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pokhara | Kathmandu
Morning: Early breakfast then short walk to the coach. Leave hotel at 6.30am for 7.00am to catch the coach to Kathmandu, about a seven hour journey with lunch en route.
Afternoon: Arrive and check-in to your hotel 2-3pm. Rest of the day is free.
Evening: Enjoy a complimentary farewell dinner.
Durbar Square Kathmandu
Day 11 - Breakfast, Lunch
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Departure day: We provide a complimentary transfer to Kathmandu International Airport where our representative will help you and bid you farewell.
Kathmandu Airport
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Our Prices
Are based on two people travelling together and sharing a room. We offer reasonable quotes for single travellers and can save money for groups of two or more people, we want to tailor your holiday to suit your budget.
1 person £1769
2 people £1239 per person
3 people £1059 per person
4 people or more £969 per person
Included in your holiday
- All accommodation
- Bike hire, if required
- Private mountain biking guide
- Support vehicle, 4×4
- Local English speaking guides
- All activities as per the itinerary
- All entrance fees
- All transportation
- All meals
- Airport transfers
- 24/7 support from our local representatives
Excluded from your holiday
- International flights – read about our flight advice
- Travel insurance – read more
- Personal expenses e.g. gifts, alcohol
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas and Vaccinations
- Tips – read more
Value for Money
We believe that value for money is important, we want you to travel with us again. When comparing prices, ensure you are comparing like for like as often there may be a cheaper option, but there may be hidden extras, less services or the quality may not be as good.
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Day 1
Kathmandu Airport | Kathmandu Hotel -
Day 2
Kathmandu -
Day 3
Nagarkot | Kathmandu | Bhaktapur -
Day 4
Chisapani | Kathmandu | Sundarijal -
Day 5
Kakani | Kathmandu -
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Kathmandu | Pokhara -
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Pokhara | Peace Stupa -
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Pokhara | Sarangkot -
Day 9
Pokhara | Kalika -
Day 10
Pokhara | Kathmandu -
Day 11
Kathmandu Hotel | Kathmandu Airport
Everything You Need to Know
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It’s Good to Know
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Time Zone: GMT +5hr 45min
Language: Nepali
Standards of Holiday Accommodation
Yak Attack Mountain Bike Stage
When to Go to Nepal
Our tailor made approach to your holiday offers you complete choice, for a rough guide of the typical temperature and rainfall see Weather and Climate.
- We can base your holiday to suit the dates you want to go.
- We can offer some fixed date departures for customers wanting to join a group.
- Some holidays must operate on certain dates if they contain time sensitive events like a course or a festival.
- We can help solve the age-old problem of booking a holiday to get away from the crowds.
Central Nepal Mountain Biking
The best time of the year for this trip is November to May.
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