Bhim Dhunga (1 Day Mountain Bike Ride).
The Bhim Dhunga day ride (40km) is from Paknajol to Paknajol using a mountain bike. The ride starts from Kathmandu, but we will head to the Dhading district, before returning to Kathmandu. The first and last section of our biking adventure can be busy with traffic, but after we cross the ring road the traffic eases. As soon as we cross Nursery Bhanjyang, we feel we are finally out of the city. From Nursery Bhanjyang, On clear weather days, we’ll see views of the Himalaya.
Gradually we will start to see rural settlements, with farming evident in the field, mostly on terraces. There will be an assortment of vegetables, fruits trees and cereal crops. There are lots of up and down but plenty of fresh air to breath in. Towards the end of our adventure, we will cross Najarjun National Park, which is part of the Shivapuri National Park. We refuel with our lunch, before slowly returning to Paknajol. This adventure will not only give you plenty of physical exercise, but you’ll get to see and become familiar with the rural communities near Kathmandu and the Dhading District.
Day Trip:
Route: Paknajol-Swayambhu; White Gompa; Ramkot; Chattre Deurali; Dhading; Osho Tapoban; and
return to Paknajol. This is known as the Bhim Dhunga day ride.
Highlights:
- It is suitable for intermediate and advanced mountain bike riders. As there are plenty of ups and downs
- along the trail and it is quite long distance.
- On the first and final section we experience the Kathmandu traffic.
- We will get chance to see rural settlement with farms.
- Towards the end of our adventure, we will pass through part of a national park with green forest.
- Packed Lunch or Lunch at Local place or towards the end of our adventure.
- Some sections of our ride will be totally remote, whilst passing through farms, farmland, lots of
- greenery.
The Bhim Dhunga ride by mountain bike is for intermediate to advanced riders. The ride is full of challenge as there are plenty of ups and downs. Off course there will be flat land for cycling where we can enjoy the easy ride. On steeper uphill’s we can push the mountain bike if it is too hard to pedal, it is also a fun and a chance to talk to the other riders. Towards the end of our trip, we will meet National Park which is full of greenery.
We have a choice for lunch. We can either eat Rice, Lentil and Vegetables for lunch or we can carry our own packed lunch, to give the flexibility of eating whenever we are hungry. We also have option of eating at Tapoban Restaurant.
As long as you feel you are physically fit, we strongly recommend you try this Bhim Dhunga mountain biking day ride.
The first and last section of our biking adventure can be busy with traffic, but after we cross the ring and Nursery Bhanjyang the traffic eases and is low until Mudkhu bhangjyang. You will see both civilized and rural settlements on this trip, together with more remote green forest. The only thing you need is a little courage and determination and you’ll complete this adventure. On any steep sections you can push your
mountain bike, rest and enjoy the scenery at walking pace whilst chatting to your fellow cyclists. You will enjoy riding through the farmland, villages and forest.
In the rainy season you will need a good rain jacket and in winter warmer clothes will be required, otherwise for the rest of the year you can bike in your shorts and t-shirt.
