| Day 01: Kathmandu Valley
Exploration of Kathmandu Valley. Pashupatinath Temple,
Bodhnath Stupa, Budhanilkantha and Swayambhunath Stupa.
Overnight hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu-Nakhu-Bungmati-Chobhar-Champagaon-Kathmandu
Ride to Patan and visit of the zoo and Tibetan Refugee
Center. Continuing on to the ring road and crossing
it to head south on a dirt road, we enter the village
Nakhu with good vantage spots for scenic views. We follow
the road towards Bungmati going down a steep rocky section.
We continue straight for an off-road adventure, down
across the Bagmati River and up the other site to return
via Chobhar Gorge where we visit Jal Vinayak Temple.
From here, we follow a forested climb to the village
Champi. A combination of downhill push and uphill carry
brings us to Chapagaon and Lele from where we ride back
to Kathmandu through numerous Newari villages.
Day 03: Kathmandu-Lubhu-Lakurebhanjyang-Panauti-Dhulikhel
We ride away from the chaos of Kathmandu Valley and
head to Lubhu, a Newari town famous for its hand-woven
cloths. We climb from 1350 till 2140m to Lakure Bhanjyang
where we can enjoy a nice view of Kathmandu Valley.
We bike down along the river to Panauti (1447m), another
historic Newari town. From here we descend on the paved
road until Dhulikhel (1453m). Overnight stay on a superb
panoramic place.
Day 04: Dhulikhel-Namobuddha-Dhulikhel
Today we bike off road passing by the village Phoolbari
and hiking to Namobuddha, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage
site. Afterwards back to Dhulikel for an overnight stay.
Day 06: Dhulikhel-Bhakatapur-Nagarkot
Today we follow the paved road to Bhakatapur, one of
the three Malla principalities of the medieval Kathmandu
Valley. After visiting Bhaktapur, we head northeast
to Nagarkot (2200m), biking along the narrow and paved
road carved out of the hills. Overnight in Nagarkot.
Day 07: Nagarkot-Sankhu-Kathmandu
The morning rewards us with a beautiful sunrise view
over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we paddle down
to the river and then up to Kattiki. We continue onwards
with a heavy workout on hands and brakes. As we enter
Sankhu Village, we leave our bikes down and climb upstairs
to visit the shrine of the tantric goddess Vajrajogini.
From Sankhu, we pass Gokarna Safari Park and via Bodhnath
back to Kathmandu.
Day 08: Kathmandu-Daman (80 km)
The thrills of biking begin today. After leaving Kathmandu
Valley, the road descends 27 km down to Naubise, a roadside
bazaar. From here we take Trihuwan Highway (less crowded
and offering splendid views of the Himalayas at Daman).
From Naubise starts a 35-km climb to Tistung (2100m)
through terraced fields carved out into the steep hillsides.
Across the pass, after a 7 km descent appears the beautiful
Palung Valley. Overnight stay in lodges or fixed tents
in Daman (2300m).
Day 09: Daman-Chitwan
This morning, if you are lucky, the weather will be
very clear to offer you the sparking view of a wide
range of the Himalayas from Dhaulagiri to Mt. Everest.
After breakfast, you will descend 60 km down along the
oak and rhododendron bush until you reach Hetauda, one
of the industrial cities of Nepal. From here, you will
head towards west along the broad Mahendra Highway.
You will come across different inhabitation and subtropical
scenery to Tandi Bazaar. Here you will be picked up
and transferred to jungle camp of the Royal Chitwan
National Park. Dinner and overnight stay in camp/ bungalow.
Day 10: Jungle Safari Activities
Today, you will be quite busy with jungle safari activities.
In the morning after breakfast, you will go for a river
tour in a traditional dug out canoe in order to explore
the aquatic life. Besides focusing kingfishers, lapwings,
storks and goose with your binoculars, you may also
have chance to discover the Gharial crocodile sunbathing
on a sandbank. After the canoe trip, you can explore
on foot the flora and fauna of the park. In the afternoon,
you will again go in the park on the back of an elephant
in search of rhinos, leopards, sloth bears, monkeys
and of course the elusive royal Bengal tiger. In the
evening a cultural program performed by the Tharu tribal
people. Overnight in camp/bungalow.
Day 11: Chitwan-Bhairahawa (90km)
The distance is very long following the Mahendra Highway.
Day 12: Bhairahawa-Lumbini-Bhairahawa
Today pilgrimage tour to Lumbini, the birthplace of
Buddha. Ride back to Bhairahawa for overnight stay.
Day 13: Bhairahawa-Tansen
Ride along the Siddarth Highway. A gradual climb of
41 kilometer brings us to Tansen (1343m), one of the
most beautiful places in Nepal.
Day 14: Tansen-Pokhara (117 km)
We continue our ride on the Siddarth Highway along the
river. If you feel to exhausted you can catch a bus
or a supporting vehicle will pick you up and bring you
to Pokhara.
Day 15: Biking Tour in Pokhara
The surrounding area of Pokhara, calm and pollution
free, provides an excellent opportunity for trail riding.
Biking destinations are Mahendra Cave, Devis falls,
Chhorepatan and the Tibetan villages. It is very nice
riding along the banks of Phewa Lake. Overnight stay.
Day 16: Pokhara-Naudanda
First ride along lakeside and you will continue until
the trail heading up an extremely steep spiral to Sarangkot.
Afterwards further to Naudanda (1600m). Overnight stay.
Day 17: Naudanda-Nayapul
Today you bike downhill along the tranquil but snaking
Pokhara-Baglung Highway with spectacular views of the
Himalayan panorama and steep down slopes ending in the
river. You reach Nayapul in the afternoon; after lunch
ride back to Pokhara.
Day 18: Pokhara-Mugling (90km)
We leave Pokhara and bike down through roadside bazaars
like Dumber and Dermal to Mugling. Overnight in lodge.
Day 19: Mugling-Kathmandu (110km)
We continue our ride along the emerald green Trisuli
River till Simapni. At Naubise we will climb with spectacular
views on the Ganesh Himal. From Nagdhungha, we paddle
down to the Kathmandu Valley.
Day 20: Transfer to airport for departure
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