Nepal · CYCLING TOURS
The good cycling tours fill up in October and again in April. Below: the 6 to book ahead, what each includes, and how they differ once you read past the title.
Full-day mountain biking around Kathmandu on ridge dirt roads, with routes for beginners to hardcore riders, plus temple stops and big Himalaya views.
“Trip was amazing, our guide catered everything to our skill level and we got some amazing views.”
Cycle from Thamel to Chobhar Gorge and Adinath Temple, lunch included. Modern mountain bikes, permits covered, English guide.
1-day Kathmandu Bike Tour to Patan, UNESCO Durbar Square, and Newari food tasting on a private motorbike outing with an English guide.
“This activity was very interesting. I went around Durban Square in Patan, in Golden Temple and then had a delicious meal in a small but very nice place. It was worth the experience with the motorbike. The guide was also very friendly.”
Extreme mountain biking from Kathmandu to Nagarkot via Sankhu and Bhaktapur. Private ride with pro guide, suspension bikes, and epic views.
“The tour was amazing. The guide is a professional with much knowledge and experience in adventurous tours. The bikes were in good condition. The views were amazing and totally worth it. Thanks. Recommended.”
Kathmandu mountain bike day trip to Budhanilkantha and Shivapuri, with village stops, lunch, and jeep-track riding.
“Cycled up what the Nepalese call a hill.. hard work but worth it. Views were awesome. Stopped for lunch and then the fun part, down. 🙂 Then came another test.... Riding back through Kathmandu to my hotel. Great guide and very enjoyable experience. Thank you”
Early Sarangkot sunrise, guided mountain biking to Naudanda and Ghatichhina, dal bhat lunch, and hotel drop-off in Pokhara.
“Excellent. I went around the lake with Jamuna and up to the peace pagoda on the other side, then back around to lakeside past Devi falls. Brilliant experience. About 3 hours with excellent views over pokhara and the surrounding countryside. Some very good mountain bikes available to hire. Excellent value all round”
Pick the altitude, pick the city, pick the kitchen.
