The best way to explore the Kathmandu Valley is on a mountain bike. Nepal's diverse terrain is a mountain biker's dream adventure comes true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally sound way of exploring this magnificent country, its landscape and living heritage. There are plenty of dirt roads fan trails in Nepal to meet every mountain biker's wildest fantasy. Mountain biking is specially recommended if you wish to explore urban centers of Nepal such as Pokhara and Kathmandu as well as the countryside. Adventurous souls may plan extended trips to such exotic locales as Namche Bazaar, and western Nepal. You could even do the entire length of Nepal across the plans. Mountain bikes are available for rent by the day or longer in many of the bicycle rental outlets in and around the city.

A pleasant scenic ride takes us through the hidden roads of the old city of Kathmandu, from here we head towards the villages of Khokna and Bungmati, which date back to the 14th century.Our journey continues through the hills on a jeep track through the village of Champa Devi to reach Chapagaon village situated on the southern tip of the Kathmandu Valley. The fascinating ride offers you the opportunity to see rural pockets of the Kathmandu Valley which are seldom visited by the outside world. We pass through scenic farm-fields, as we take in the superb panoramic view of snow capped peaks to the north. The foothill around the Valley like Nagarjung, Shivapuri, Nagarkot, Kakani, Changunarayan, Chisapani, Tokha, Shakhu are ideal places for biking which provide magnificent view of High Himalaya.Getting around these places is as much fun as mini-adventure. The valley also offers plenty of opportunities to get off the beaten track, with cycling to and from the resort villages of Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, wallowing in Tatopani's hot springs, exploring cloud forests in Pulchowki, and mountain biking in the regions of Chapagaon and Bungamati.

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Soon after breakfast we leave from our office in Thamel through the bustling back streets of Thamel and on to good wide undulating jeep tracks into jungle. Your efforts are rewarded by spectacular mountain views. We go to visit the Ranipauwa for good mountain views including manaslu (8163m) and visit the typical Tamang village and back Upwards for the seriously fit ride up to Kakani. We camp in a reserve at 2,000m to enjoy the stunning views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung and the valley view of Likhu Khola 1,000m below.

Today we head off along one of the best single tracks in the valley down towards Budhanilkantha, a holy site for Hindus where Lord Vishnu is sleeping on the bed of snakes. Following the valley rim we then push our way on single-track uphill through thick forest of Shivapuri Reserve towards Nagi Gompa, a Buddhist nun's monastery. We camp close by the monastery premises spend enough time to absorbing the Tibetan culture here and observe the evening Puja

This is a challenging day! We pedal through the dense jungle of Shivapuri National Park and the route to the Helambu trekking trail. We then ride down into the north-east corner of the valley, then we head on to a mix of single and jeep track to wind our way to Nagarkot. However, our route will depend on the condition of the trails. A short steep climb up to Nagarkot will be rewarded by the comfort and peaceful surrounding of the hotel where we spent our night. This is were part of the biking movie 'Retread' was filmed.

After an early morning breakfast we have two options to ride downhill. One is to ride downhill on paved road to Bhaktapur and then to Nala or two, ride uphill to Nagarkot viewing Tower and then follow a technically steep downhill to Nala and towards Dhulikhel. Overnight in hotel.

We ride on jeep track to the ancient city of Panauti, where Lord Buddha once lived as a prince. This special village-truly lost in time-is 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 a jeep track along the meandering Roshi river. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb trail to reach the summit of Kathmandu Valley's eastern rim known as Lakhuri Bhanjyang. This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu Valley, connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti. What a grunt! But the views of the Himalayas are more than compensate. From the saddle, the descent is on switch-backed jeep track. After an hour and a 500m descent, we come to Sisneri, a quiet valley village. 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 making a quick round-about through Patan Durbar Square.

After Breakfast we start ride from thamel all the way to budhanilkantha the sleeping vishnu about 11km. Then we enter the Shivapuri National park about 8 km uphhill good road then start the grabel geep track where is no traffecking From there we cna see the beautyfull kathmandu valley . We go to Gurga Bhanjyang Where we can see the very clear ganesh manasly and langtang himal views . THis is the old traditional way between kerung tibetan border , gorkha and nuwakot to connect the kathmandu. And start the down hills about 15km to thapagoan Satdobata . In there we make camp and overnight stay in there.

After breakfast we countinue 3km down hills then reach in chara bazar and to go to dhikure bazar via normal gravel road and cross the suspen bridge in Tadi Khola and go to 6 km uphill to nuwakot and drive back to kathmandu .

• Drive to Nagarkot and come down via Bhaktapur to Kathmandu.

• Drive to Nagarkot and down to Indrabati river and drive to Kathmandu.

• Drivew to Shivapuri and go to Trishuli Bazar drive to Kathmandu.

RECOMMENDED BIKING PROGRAM AROUND POKHARA VALLEY

Drive or Fly to pokhara .And few hour test reide around pokhara ready for next days biking .Stay in pokhara.
 

Bike up to Sarangkot which is about 15 km from the lakeside, mostly on paved road and about 10 km off-road towards Naudanda and hit again off road with many dusty mostly downhill to fewa lake. Bike back to the Hotel
 

On this day we bike through the main town Mahendrapul and turn right on off-road after crossing the British Gorkha's Camp, which is mostly mixed trail with unless 2 or 3 short carry up and down about 10min. in between Ghachok and Lhachok after crossing Bhurjung Khola and back again on Tarmac road to Hemja (Tibetan Refugee Camp). Awesome mountain views on this trail as Annapurna South and Fishtail.
 

Today's almost 10% off-road biking through Davis Fall and cross the river. About 7km Jeep track up towards Kristi Danda. Enjoy the spectacular mountain views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna and the majestic Fishtail mountain. We turn towards Nirmal Pokhari on fantastic off-road with single trail down to the Seti River and slowly head back to hotel.
 

From the hotel we bike along the highway to Tansen and Butwal. We cross right to the off-road climbing approx. 3 km on Jeep track that goes as far as 12km from the main road and nice single trail will began with technical down and ups through Biswa Shanti Stupa (World Peace Pagoda) to the dam side.
 

Today we bike 14km to the Pokhara - Kathmandu Highway and then turn left to Begnas Lake. After lunch steep climbing about 6km off-road up to Kalikasthan (15-20minute carry up) then 7 km wide Jeep track down to Bijayapur Khola and continue on biking on highway and back to the hotel.

Jomsom, a modern town is the 'Thakali' homeland. Thakali people are of Tibetan origin but have their own language and customs. We fly to Jomsom from Kathmandu and initially we ride through a popular trekking trial which leads us to many different wonderful villages rich in cultural and architectural point of view. The rocky wide and small track slowly descends to meet a paved road which takes to the beautiful Pokhara city on the day 5.

Fly to Jomsom, build bike and test ride around Jomsom. There are numerous flights that service the Jomsom airstrip early each day before the Kali Gandaki winds pick up by mid morning
 

Jomsom to Kalopani via Marpha, Tukuche Kobang Larjong and Kokhethanti The Thakalis have established the tradition of hospitality to passing traders for centuries along Thak Khola stretch of the Kali Gandaki between Jomson and Tatopani. The overwhelmed and flagstone-lined village of Marpha is popular for apple farming. Tukuche at 2590m was once a meeting place for traders from Tibet. Mostly ride through wide track.
 

Kalopani -Tatopani via Ghasa Kophapani Rupse Chara and Dhana. Thee trial follows the Kali Gandaki valley. The river cuts a channel between the peaks of Annapurna 1 and Dhaulagiri , thus qualifying the kali Gandaki valley for the title of the world's deepest gorge. We ride through Gasa at 2080m and one stage takes a precarious ro route through a very steep and narrow section of the gorge to take the way to Dana at 1400m. This is where the difficult track branches off to Maurice Herzog's base camp, used for his historic ascent of Annapurna in 1950. Push and carry in some sections. Ride mostly on newly made wide track/trekker's track.
 

Tatopani - Beni .Tato means 'hot' and Pani means 'water', a name earned courtesy of the hot springs by the river. Tatopani is a popular destination for a shorter trek out of Pokhara. From Tato Pani, we cross the bridge to the eastern side of the kali Gandaki (a major river) and shortly afterwards, the bridge over the Ghara khola (river). Passing the trail up to Ghorepani, continue south along the Kali Gandaki the trial rises and falls through small villages. Under an hour's ride from quieter and far more attractive riverside village, Tiplyang(1040m) the trial takes to the bustling market town, Beni . Buses run along the east bank road to Baglung and on to Pokhara. Ride mostly on newly made wide track/trekker's track
 

Beni to Sarangkot - After breakfast we will follow Kali Gandaki river and reach the Baglung highway which will lead us to Naudanda where we will have lunch. We follow the dirt road to the Sarangkot which is the number one view point in the Pokhara to enjoy the view of Mountains, Himalayas, sun rise , sun set and the Lake.