Mountain biking in the Himalaya guaranties 100% pure adrenaline.
Thrilling mountain sceneries, awesome descents and endless
single-tracks are characteristic to mountain biking in
the Himalaya. You will ride on these wild and challenging
trails through some of the most stunning scenic and cultural
landscapes in the world. With the stunning backdrop of
the Himalayan ranges, the extreme valleys and old forests
of the rugged middle hills, the charming terraced fields
and bright smiles in the timeless villages, you will remember
this journey for its unique beauty as well as its challenging
mountain biking terrain!
Eco Trek International is a pioneer
agency to introduce eco mountain biking trails in the
Himalaya. You outfit your mountain biking trips to Nepal,
Tibet India and Bhutan. Selection of unsullied and scenic
camps, up-to-date equipments, experienced supporting teams
and exotic hot meals served by always smiling staffs make
your trip extra special.
Mountain Biking Packages we offer:
Mountain Biking around Kathmandu
Valley (5 Days)
Day 01: Kathmandu to Nagarkot (38
km)
Ride starts early after breakfast from Kathmandu, we pass
medieval town of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient city
present full of Newari culture, many temples and squares.
After exploring Bhaktapur we head northeast to Nagarkot
on pitch road. We slowely climb 20km to Nagarkot passing
steeply terraced rice fields and houses. When we reach
on the top, if weather permit, we will be able to see
the Himalayan range of Langtang and Khumbu region. Overnight
on the guest Hotel/guest house.
Day 02: Nagarkot - Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel
(35 km)
We eat breakfast with sunrise views over the Himalayas.
After we ride downhill leaving Nagarkot top to Nala other
Newari Village. On the way we pass some interesting villages
of Chetri and Bharamans people and 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 of Namo Buddha. According to legend
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 hil. We follow the picturesque view along tarmac
and dirt roads back to Dhulikhel. We spend a night at
Dhulikhel. Enjoy sunrise in the morning.
Day 03: Namo Buddha to Pauwa - Timal
Danda (36 km)
After breakfast trip begin to famous Timal Danda, where
lives majority of Tamang people. First part of the riding
up to Bhakunde Besi is fine pitched road. From there start
up hill with full of dust road up to Timalcot. From top
of the TimalDanda you will see fantastic views of Himalyan
range and Sun koshi river valley to north and south to
Mahabharat range. Once you are on top the trip follows
will small up and downs and passes many Tamang village
up to Pawa.
Day 04: Pauwa to Dhulikhel (37 km)
Ride starts after breakfast with Himalayan views on the
north side. Return same trial up to Timalkot. From Timalcot
will take a fantastic downhill dust road to Panchal valley.
We cross small river call Ghue Khola and follow the small
track of Valley up to Tinpiple of Tamaghat. From here
up to Dhulikhel friendly up hill with pitched road.
Day 05: Dhulukhel to Kathmandu via
Lubhu Sisneri (33 km)
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 superb trail to reach the summit
of Lakhuri Bhanjyang. This is probably the oldest route
east out of Kathmandu Valley, connecting the ancient cities
of the valley with Panauti. The ethnicity of the people
change as we descend from Tamangs, Thakuries and Chhetris
to lowland Newari farmers. We then cycle the last part
of our journey from Sisneri to Kathmandu city with short
visit to Patan Durbar Square.
