3 nights 4 days mountain biking around Kathmandu
(Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Dhulikhel – Bhaktapur - Kathmandu)
3 Nights 4 Days mountain biking around Kathmandu valley is an independent exploring cycling route with multiple choices of quality accommodation. UNESCO world heritages sites, paved roads, down country trail bench marks, views of Himalayan ranges add both fun and tears of happy joy in this ride visit.
Multi Day Mountain biking in Kathmandu
Multiday Mountain biking in Kathmandu valley is reclamation of biking spirit on the destined route pin plan schedule from us. This ride offers cross-country and trail type build throughout the route. You not only unveil the other side of Kathmandu but also encounter immaculate cultural diversity within few radius of density of community like the Newars, Brahmins, Chhetrias, Tamangs, Kiratis and Madhesis.
In other essence of this biking trip, as per your time of stay here inside Kathmandu, either we can extend it or, shorten biking days number, too. It’s a flexible biking trip with eco-friendly awareness attraction with no any gasoline expenses required. On this eco-friend biking trip, we find more accommodation options, benchmarks, ATMs, quality resting and well serving eating places as well. On this trip, we can redirect and go beyond conception for visiting the UNESCO world heritage sites like ‘the Boudhanath Stupa’, ‘the Changunarayan Temple’ and ‘the Bhakatpur Durbar Square’ or any other UNESCO world heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley.
Meanwhile, Kathmandu Valley to Nagarkot [32 km] riding is almost flat paved road, the only exception is there where it becomes a bit huff & buff cross-country elite uphill [somewhat grim] climb for about 12 Km. Certainly, the better cardio health is the unclaimed reward you may get by default. Why to pedal slight uphill section for hours? It’s because in the morning and at dusk, this Nagarkot has a beautiful scenic panoramic view of Himalayas like the Mt.Everest on the east, Mt.Langtang, Mt.Jugal, Mt.Gaurishankar, Mt.Manaslu, Mt.Annapurna range onward the west.
We can say in our multi experience years that this ride is worth all your effort. Better to ride than to whisper: ‘if only we had tried.’ Hence, this ride could be once in a lifetime to experience almost everything of the true essence of mountain biking spirit in a short budget window. Beholding gigantic Himalayan ranges, posing a picture on the Nagarkot Hills top, feeling ever chilling breeze from the Himalayas’ cliff, Gold lust dawn and dusk Sun rays on the gigantic peaks, and top notch world class food cuisines on your plate with a mug of quality beer or coffee from the best resorts and hotels’ roof tops, no any weirdness nor loneliness but enough reasons to keep on holding this life for good etc,. are such and more of all positive rewarding vibes in this biking programme from us.
Dhulikhel is another allied pin destination of this trip. This place offers ‘Devisthan Hills’ known to as thousand steps Kali Temple, ‘Namo Buddha and Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery’, and ‘Kailasnath Mahadev Statue’ in Sanga. On clear weather day, we can see views of Himalayas, too.
Bhaktapur is another nearby ancient city with century old built king palace, also called Durbar Square. It is a UNESCO world heritage site. You will not only observe traditional architecture ethnic houses of the Newars but also get opportunity to witness lots of wood carvings, numerous pagoda style temples world widely known as ‘Shikahra’ style [mean arrow head triangle shape topped] temples, too. We will both study and see the oldest profession of Pottery of this Kathmandu valley being kept as it was century ago which lives to its name as ‘The Pottery Square’. Our team can request your curiosity to pottery masters, so that you can try with our own soft hand palms if you want.
On religious occasions, this durbar square has many outstanding recites and rituals on theirs display ground with big local musical instruments from fascinating ethnic dressed local community members. If we are lucky, we will be witnessing one of the best cultural phenomenons from the ethnic community living here. Newari Khaza sets, Ju Ju Dhau [elite yoghurt], ancient brick tiled roads, holy ponds, attractive art galleries and colour paint works, thanga and mandala shop displays, etc., are other attractions of this durbar surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
How difficult is 3 nights 4 days mountain biking tour?
3 nights 4 days biking tour can be done by any medium pace riders and is easy for all professional mountain bikers. As we have support vehicle on the hard section, we can also shuttle the difficult uphill section of this route plan via vehicle.
How long does the trip take?
We can either lengthen or shorten the time period plan of this trip which all depends as per your time flexibility and further interest. From day one to a week time window, we can push this cycling plan around Kathmandu valley
What kind of terrain will I ride on?
The trial of our mountain bike is mostly paved. There are ups and down off course there are flat sections, too. We meet forest and greenery. We come across farms and farmland. We also greet and meet different ethnic group all along the way.
When is the best time of year to go?
Spring (February to May) and Autumn (September to December) is best time to do mountain biking. In this very time you get to see Himalayas from Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Bhaktapur. But this trip can be done throughout the year. Only during rainy season, the rain falls late afternoon by that time we stop at Hotel. But we need to carry good rain coat and also warm gears in winter season ride visit.
Can I take a shuttle instead of riding uphill?
The support vehicle has to be arranged in advance. In difficult scenario, we can use it when we are tired and not able to ride. Otherwise in the difficult section, we can push our mountain bikes as per your convenience OR even sharing laughter while evolving into true mountain biking spirit here in Nepal. We do promise a true adventure for our all precious sojourners.
