Biking Tour Around Kathmandu

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Kathmandu To Nagarkot (38km)⌄

   The ride starts early after breakfast from Kathmandu, we pass the medieval town of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient city full of Newari culture, many temples and old palaces. After exploring Bhaktapur, we head northeast to Nagarkot on the black-topped road. We slowly climb 20 km to Nagarkot passing steep terraced rice fields and houses. When we reach on the top, if weather permits, we will be able to see the Himalayan range of Langtang and Khumbu region. Overnight at the hotel.

   Bhaktapur is an ancient city full of Newari culture, many temples and old palaces.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay at the Hotel.

2. 2Nagarkot – Namo Buddha – Dhulikhel (35km)⌄

   Enjoy sunrise in the morning. After breakfast viewing sunrise over the Himalayas, we ride downhill leaving Nagarkot top to Nala and other Newari Villages. On the way, we pass some interesting villages of Chhetri and Brahmin natives by watching their daily lives on the fields. Then, we leave for Dhulikhel on a dirt trail climbing and descending small hill before reaching the holy Buddhist site Namo Buddha, it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, fed his flesh to a hungry tigress as an offering. A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery on top of the hill. We follow the picturesque view along tarmac and dirt roads back to Dhulikhel. We spend a night at Dhulikhel. Overnight in the hotel.

   The holy Buddhist site Namo Buddha, it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, fed his flesh to a hungry tigress as an offering. A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery on top of the hill.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay at the Hotel.

3. 3Dhulikhel – Timal Danda (36 Km)⌄

   After breakfast, the trip to famous Timal Danda begins. First part of the riding up to Bhakunde Besi is fine pitched road. From there start uphill with full of dust road up to Timalcot. From top of the Tamil Danda, you will see fantastic views of Himalayan range and Sun Koshi river valley to north and Mahabharat range in the South. Once you are on top, the trip follows will small up and downs and passes many Tamang villages up to Pawa. Overnight at Camp.

   Meals: Breakfast · Dinner · Lunch

   Overnight: Overnight stay at the Camp.

4. 4Timal Danda To Dhulikhel (37 Km)⌄

   You will begin riding with the beautiful Himalayan views to the north after having the breakfast. You will ride back on the same trail up to Timalkot. From Timalkot, you will descend through the dusty road to Panchkhal Valley. You will cross a small river, Ghue Khola and continue to the valley Tinpiple of Tamaghat. Overnight stay at a resort at Dhulikhel

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight stay at the Camp.

5. 5Dhulikhel To Kathmandu Via Lubhu Sisneri (33 Km)⌄

   The final day of ride passing ancient city of Panauti. This is less known town 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 small track along the Roshi River. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on a superb trail to reach the summit of Lakhuri Bhanjyang. This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu Valley.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight stay at Hotel Moonlight or 3*-star category Hotel.