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In the Shadow of the Himalayas
Duration
13 days
Site savings
$51
From
$2,499 USD
This tour explores the gorgeous surrounds of Nepal, radiating out from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Jomsom to Shivapuri National Park, the extraordinary Kali Gandaki Valley, and the Mustang mountains. You'll ride singletrack high above Kathmandu, sleep in family-run teahouses, follow a riverside trail between the mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, relax in the hot springs of tiny, hospitable Tatopani, climb and descend within sight of snow-capped peaks among the tallest in the world, spend a day in the cosmopolitan city of Pokhara, and reach the top of Lubra Pass. There is no better week in Nepal.
- CategoryMountain Biking
- TypeFully Guided
- Duration13 days
- Culture LevelOut There
- Skill Level3 - Intermediate
- Activity Level3 - Active
- Elevation4 - Challenging
- TerrainMountainous
- Distance116.8 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance14.9 miles
Quick Stats
- Duration13 days
- Main DestinationNepal
- Distance116.8 miles
- Avg. Daily Distance14.9 miles
- Elevation4 - Challenging
- TerrainMountainous
Route Map (click to view larger image)
Itinerary Details
- Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu airport and transfer to Hotel
On the first day of your travel in Nepal you'll be welcomed by your guide at Kathmandu airport and then transferred to your accommodation at Hotel Manaslu, a traditionally designed heritage hotel in the centre of Kathmandu in Lazimpat.
Here, you will be briefed on the bike adventure ahead, and introduced to the support crew. A welcome dinner is also arranged for the night.
- Hotel Manaslu or similar
- Dinner
- Day 2Kakani to Shivapuri Retreat via Shivapuri National Park
- Day 3Shivapuri to Boudanath via Tarebhir & Kapan Monastery
With breakfast done, ride through some part of hustling city life of Kathmandu towards the peacefulness of Kapan monastery. You will spend some calm and relaxing time in the monastery and get to know its teachings, practices and observe Tibetan Buddhism architecture.
Moving on, ride to Boudhanath, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site which is one of the largest stupas in South Asia. You can take a stroll around the pavements of inspiring white dome buzzing with energy, observe devout passersby, light a butter lamp and send a prayer where you wish, look around for souvenirs, or observe the whole scene from a nearby rooftop restaurant with coffee in hand.
Your day will end with the ride back to the Hotel in Lazimpat.
- 13.7 miles
- Hotel Manaslu or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 4Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (Tours to UNESCO World Heritage Site)
The day will start with a breakfast which is soon followed by a casual stroll to Kathmandu Durbar Square. The walk will take around 30 mins but it will show you hustling streets, the local lifestyle and some amazing sights of temples. Once in Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will observe the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu’s most spectacular legacy of traditional architecture. You can stroll around the area to witness cultural and historical heritage and monuments.
After the tour at Kathmandu Durbar Square, you will head towards Patan Durbar Square which is around 20 minutes away by car (travel time depends on traffic situation). Patan Durbar Square is best known for its artistic heritage as it is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments with bronze gateways, guardian deities and wonderful carvings. You will witness artistic and religious attractions such as Patan Museum, Golden Temple, Krishna Temple, Mahabouddha Temple and plenty of courtyards and shrines. In between the tour, lunch will be in one of the famous roof top restaurants where you can observe the beauty of Patan with a view like from an eagle’s eye.
The final destination will be Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest places for people following Hindu religion. It is a combination of religion, art, and culture and the place offers peace and devotion. The temple is spread across 246 hectares of land abounds in temples and monuments whereby hundreds of rituals are performed every day. The temple premises is an open museum. This national treasure was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1979.
After a day of wandering, you will travel back to the hotel in Lazimpat and get ready for the adventure that lies ahead.- 11.8 miles
- Hotel Manaslu or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 5Flight to Pokhara
- Day 6Morning flight to Jomsom and ride to Kagbeni
- Day 7Trip to Muktinath and back to Kagbeni
- Day 8Kagbeni to Jharkot to Marpha
- Day 9Marpha to Tatopani
- Day 10Tatopani to Beni and transfer to Pokhara
Riding on dirt trails today, these are your last few hours on the bike in the Mustang region of Nepal. It may be a dirt road, but you are mountain biking in Nepal, a place where dirt roads are fun! On reaching the town of Beni the group packs into the van and transfers to Pokhara. Once checked into the hotel, you have a free afternoon to pick up all the last minute presents, and sample and enjoy the renowned night life in Pokhara. Your accommodation tonight will be the lovely hotel you stayed in previously in Pokhara.
- 13 miles
- -1,066.3 ft
131.2 ft
1,197.5 ft - Temple Tree or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 11Fly back to Kathmandu
Today it's goodbye to Pokhara and the glorious Mustang mountains. Catch an early flight back to Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel, pack bikes and bags, and hit the town for a final farewell dinner and drinks, before retiring for the night.
- Hotel Manaslu or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 12Relax in Kathmandu
Relax at the hotel or explore Kathmandu valley on your own.
- Hotel Manaslu or similar
- Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner
- Day 13Final Departure