10 Days
Duration
16-70
Age Range
Moderate
Difficulty
Biking & Homestay
Activity
2670
Max Altitude
Kathmandu
Start Point
Kathmandu
End Point
Before Himalaya Downhill Mountain Biking, you do a warm-up biking in the northern valley of Kathmandu, where you ride through the greenery region via Balaju – Mudkhu – Chaurgoan – Jhor – Tokha – Budhanilkhanta, enjoying the best single track, zigzag trail, a sharp turn, a steep climb, and a sweet downhill with a professional biking guide. As for the accommodation, a homestay will give you the real taste of Nepal. Living in the house made up of stones and tiles watching day-to-day activities of local people either cutting grass on the fields or taking cattle for grazing nearby hills, people living a simple life even with eyes full of happiness and pride, is the way how to get to know the true essence of people residing behind the modern development of Nepal. The life you see here is completely away from modernization. People have no further hope of earning a better modern life as they choose to live a life of peace and self-esteem in the village without much struggle and shortages.
Itinerary
You could already be in Kathmandu, or you may be arriving on this very day. Anyway, we welcome you to Nepal! On this first day, we transfer you to your hotel and brief you about the trek if time permits. You will not do much except observe the ambiance around you and get acquainted with the country.
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Kathmandu.
At around 8:00 am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your leader/guide. After the pre-trip meeting, your biking trip will start at around 8:45 am. You will have a support vehicle and a professional Biking guide at your disposal. We will then assemble our bikes and head toward the northern side of the valley for our adventurous bike ride. We ride through the lush green valley via Balaju – Mudkhu – Chaurgoan – Jhor – Tokha – Budhanilkhanta (47 km), which will take around 4 to 5 hrs. This is the best single track on the northern side of the valley. The Zigzag way through the rice paddies and semi-rural local villages, and you can test your skill on some fine sections of single track. The ride combines sharp, steep climbs, sweet downhills. There are many variations on this route, so you can choose and take assistance from your guide depending on your fitness and skill. Lunch can be done on the way at various restaurants available.
The hotel included a buffet-style breakfast.
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Kathmandu.
Our staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am, and the drive is 6 hours, including lunch on the way. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (the shape of a fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal, and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect place to relax in the evening.
The hotel included a buffet-style breakfast.
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Pokhara.
Numerous flights service the Jomsom airstrip early each day before the Kali Gandaki wind picks up by mid-morning. To get used to the altitude and the weather conditions, we assemble the bikes as soon as we land in Jomsom and ride the relatively flat river trail to Kagbeni, the border town of the recently forbidden Kingdom, Mustang.
As we head towards Muktinath. This is the highest point of this trip. The landscape is extremely dry and desert-like. You may come across a handful of trekkers and pilgrims, mainly from India, on their way to the holy temple with the eternal flame in Muktinath that burns from a natural gas source. Reaching the culturally and religiously significant site with stunning mountain views is quite an achievement.
The hotel included a buffet-style breakfast.
Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Overnight at a homestay in a local villager’s house.
With thrilling views of the Dhaulagiri and several other 8,000m peaks in sight, we begin our descent. On the way, we pass yak herds and experience the centuries-old lifestyle of the local people. We ride through Lupr, a place where black magic and human sacrifices (on dead bodies) are a part of the community rituals. We call it a day in Marpha – a picturesque community known for its apple orchards. The flagstone-lined village of Marpha is popular for apple farming. Don’t forget to try some local apple wine and brandy.
Your host family will make you a simple and healthy breakfast before the biking journey starts.
Lunch pack will be prepared by the villagers. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Overnight at a homestay in a local villager’s house.
With a fantastic downhill ahead of us, we begin our descent towards Tato Pani (hot water), which in the local language means hot water. At the end of the ride, you can pamper yourself in the natural hot spring, which is located beside the Kali Gandaki River, hence giving you the time and space to loosen up your muscles and chill to the natural sound of the wilderness.
Your host family will make you a simple and healthy breakfast before the biking journey starts.
Lunch pack will be prepared by the villagers. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Overnight at a homestay in a local villager’s house.
We carry on descending further down towards Beni following the Kali Gandaki River. We take a drive from Beni to Pokhara in a tourist vehicle, which takes around 5 hours. We can enjoy and explore the beautiful view of Pokhara and its surrounding lakes while on a drive.
Your host family will make you a simple and healthy breakfast before the biking journey starts.
The lunch pack will be prepared by the villagers. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Pokhara.
Today, you have a free day in Pokhara city to rest your tired legs. You can simply stay by the lake, enjoying the views, or go for a brief sightseeing adventure.
The hotel included a buffet-style breakfast.
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Pokhara.
We return to Kathmandu on a tourist bus on a 6-hour drive. A pleasant stroll and a last-minute shopping spree in Thamel and Basantapur in Kathmandu. We host a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali-style restaurant with cultural performances (dancing and singing with costumes) tonight to celebrate our hard work and achievement in the biking trip.
The hotel included a buffet-style breakfast.
Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali-style restaurant with cultural performances
Overnight at a boutique hotel in Kathmandu.
Cost Includes
- Food & drinks
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off service by private tourist vehicle.
- Accommodation in a two to three-star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara; Breakfast included.
- Homestay in a local villager’s house on the mountain, including 3 meals prepared by your host family.
- English-speaking mountain biking guide(s). The number of guides is dictated by the group size.
- Full-suspension mountain bikes, depending on your choice (We recommend bringing your Bike)
- The required number of local staff, porters, and vehicular transportation to carry your luggage.
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, and medicine for all staff.
- Annapurna conservation permit, and all necessary permits
- Down Jacket and sleeping bag (which need to be returned after the ride)
- Surface transfer from and to Kathmandu (Tourist vehicle Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu)
- Duffel bag and sun hat.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu on the night before departure.
- All government taxes, VAT, and official expenses.
Cost Excludes
- Return air ticket to/from Kathmandu.
- Your travel insurance (mandatory for the trip) should cover helicopter rescue charges.
- Lunch or dinner for some days during the trip – around US$ $10 per person per meal.
- All items of a personal nature, like drinks, laundry, etc.
- Biking attire and other personal gear.
- Tips for biking guide.
Notes
- Public transportation nearby
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- We will pick you up from Kathmandu International Airport upon your arrival and transfer you to the hotel. We will meet you for a briefing 1 hour before the biking trip begins.
Know more before you go
Minimum age of participants is: 16
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