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Glimpse of Mountain biking
tour in Nepal |
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Nepal is the world's number one adventure
playground for mountain bikers. Through mountain
biking trip is one of the most amazing
activities for travelers in Nepal which is
possibility ranges from a low land of just few
hundred feet above the sea level to the highest
point on earth and one to several days tours are
available to suit your fitness level and
personal preference. The Kathmandu biking tour
offer, best wildlife spotting, best cultural
experience, best local cuisine and best overall
experience for both technical and non-technical
riders. Circumnavigating the rim of Kathmandu
Valley, we’ll ride to remote villages, scenic
hillside towns and important world heritage
sites. The trails range from superb dirt trails
to not-so-technical single-track with undulating
hills — challenging for the intermediate
cyclist; fun for advanced bikers and an
unforgettable experience for all! You can have
an option, a 2-day of Cannoning or bungee
jumping or rafting at the end of your bike trip.
Glimpse
of Mountain biking tour -14 Days
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Trip Code |
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NAP-MBT -002 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 730 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude (2194m) Nagarkot, 4/5-hrs
average biking per day in easy trail. |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
Highlights of Glimpse of Mountain biking tour
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Culture, historical, heritage sites &
ancient temple of city in Kathmandu
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Unique biking adventure in Kathmandu valley
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Panoramic view point of Shivapuri Hill,
Nagarkot Hill, Dhulikhel and Daman Hill
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Ancient town of Shanku
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Visit Buddhist Monastery of Namo Buddha
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Lake Valley of Pokhara
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Day rafting adventure in Trisuli River
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Wildlife activities in natural heritage
sites of Chitwan National Park
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Outlined Itinerary |
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Days |
Particulars |
Altitude/Time |
Highlights |
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01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
1317m |
Welcomed you by our representative,
transfer to hotel, evening group
meeting. |
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02 |
Excursion day in Kathmandu |
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Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square,
Swoyambunath and Patan Durbar square |
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03 |
Kathmandu bike to Shivapuri village via
Kakani (2075m) |
2345m |
Visit Kakani and Shivapuri hill, variety
of natural forest and wildlife
activities |
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04 |
Shivapuri village bike to Nagarkot |
2194m |
Panoramic view point of Nagarkot hill
including Sun rise and sun set view |
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05 |
Nagakot bike to Dhulikhel via Sankhu |
2140m |
Ancient town of Sankhu and another vista
point of Dhulikhel |
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06 |
Biking to Namo Buddha ride back to
Dhulikhel |
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Hike to Namo Bouddha and visit Buddhist
Monastery |
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07 |
Dhulikhel bike to Kathmandu |
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Visit historical town of Panauti and
Lubu |
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08 |
Kathmandu Bike to Daman Hill |
2300m |
180 degrees view of the mighty western,
central and eastern Himalayan |
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09 |
Daman bike ride down to Naubise then
drive to Pokhara |
820m |
Scenic drive through the bank of
Trishuli & Marshyangdi River drive to
Pokhara valley |
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10 |
Biking to Sarangkot (1725m)around
Pokhara Valley |
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Hike to Sarangkot hill to catch the
sunrise view and visit Phewa Lake,
Barahi temple, Devi's fall, Mahendra
cave etc. |
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11 |
Drive to Chitwan National Park via
Rafting at Trisuli |
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Day raft adventure and drive to Chitwan
national Park |
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12 |
Full day wildlife activities at Chitwan |
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Enjoy to visiting Wildlife and natural
activities |
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13 |
Drive to to Kathmandu |
1317m |
Free day for shopping |
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14 |
Departure day |
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Flight onward destination |
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Cost Includes
Fee: National Park
entrance permit
Activities: Sightseeing,
biking trek, day rafting and
Chitwan National park trip as
per itinerary.
Accommodation: 4 night’s
hotel in Kathmandu, 1/1 night
hotel in Chisapani/Nagarkot, 2
night hotel in Dhulikhel, 1
night hotel in Daman Hill, 2
night hotel in Pokhara and 2
night hotel at Chitwan national
park on twin sharing bedroom.
Food: 13 breakfast and
full board at Chitwan (BLD)
Staffs: One export biking
Guide, assistance guide, river
guide and naturalist guide at
Chitwan
Transportation:
Arrival/Departure transfer and
surface road-head
transportation.
Company & Government’s
service charge: All
applicable Government taxes &
official service charges. And
Crew’s, daily wages/salary,
food, equipment, air and
road-head transportation
Cost Excludes
- International flight,
departure taxes
- Travel insurance covering with
emergency Helicopter rescue
- Mountain bikes
- Personal bike and biking
equipments
- Lunch & Dinner
- Bar bills & Beverages
- Sherpa Porter or pack animal,
if necessary to hire for
carrying baggage
- Tips/Gratuities for trekking
crews
- Temple and Monastery entrance
fee while sightseeing in city
- Optional activities
- And unforeseen expenses which
are out of control by Nepal
Adventure Point
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Detail Itinerary
DAY 01: Upon arrival at
Tribhuwan international airport,
welcomed by our representative
and transfer to hotel. The
remainder of the afternoon is at
leisure. A pre-trek briefing
will be given in the evening at
hotel about the daily program
activities by your Group
Leader/Guide.
DAY 02: After breakfast
the day will start with a guided
tour of Kathmandu's historical
and spiritual key attractions;
including the historic Kathmndu
Durbar Square, the famous
'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath)
and then finally visit to Patan
Durbar square which is situated
the heart of the city
constitutes the focus of
visitor's attraction. In the
evening there will be pre-trip
discussion where you can meet
your group leader/guide then you
can ask any questions you may
have.
DAY 03: This day after
breakfast being early in the
morning before 7:00 AM. This
morning you will be drive to
Pokhara (200km), departure at
7:00 AM in the morning,
approximately 6/7 hrs away by
tourist bus. You will be
arriving late afternoon at
Pokhara approximately 2:00
O’clock. From the Pokhara valley
you can see one of the most
beautiful Himalayan panoramas in
the world. The Annapurna and
famous "Fishtail" mountain peak
of Machhapuchhare tower over the
tropical setting of Pokhara and
you spend there will be the
scenic highlight of your trip.
You're free in Pokhara valley
also called "Magic Land" or
Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore
the various interesting place as
your own like boating in Fewa
lake over looking the region of
Annapurna range of Himalayas.
DAY 04: After breakfast
from Pokhara we drive to Nayapul
(1050m) which is take one and
half hours drive then your trek
begin following the path of Modi
Khola passing Birethanti
(1115m), a large and prosperous
town. From there you will reach
Tirkhedhunga (1577m.) which
takes about four hours.
DAY 05: After breakfast
your trek begins from
Tirkhedhunga. The trail crosses
Tikhedhunga you could ascend
continuing steeply to the large
Magar village of Ulleri (2080m)
and climbs to Banthanti (2250m).
On the way, you could see good
view of Machhapuchhre or Fish
Tail (6997m.), Huinchuli
(6441m.), and Annapurna South
((7219m). Now your trail easier
passing through rhododendron
forest gently climb to
Nanggethanti (2460m) and walking
an hour uphill you will reach
Ghorepani. On the way to
Ghorepani you could see some of
the wild life such as monkey and
various species of birds.
DAY 06: Early morning
hike to Poon Hill (3200m). This
day you can enjoy the sunrise
view over Mt. Dhaulagiri
(8167m.), Tukuche Peak (6920m.),
Nilgiri (6940m.), Varaha Shikhar
(7847m.), Mt. Annapurna I
(8091m.), Annapurna South
(7219m.), Annapurna III
(7855m.), Machhapuchhre
(6993m.), Annapurna IV (7525m.),
Annapurna II (7937m.), Lamjung
Himal (6931m.) and other
numerous snowcapped mountain
peaks. After breakfast trek from
Ghorepani we crossing Chitre
(2420m)) the trail descends
towards Phalate (2390m) and down
to Shikha, you will meet another
large Magar village. The trail
makes a gentle descent to
Tatopani (1183m). There you will
be able to enjoy the natural hot
spring at Tatopani (1189m.) It
is believed that one who takes
bath get rids of skin diseases.
DAY 07: From this day we
start to riding the horse to
Muktinath. The followed route
ascends gently up the Kali
Gandaki Gorge, the deepest gorge
in the world, towards the
village of Dana, which is
surrounded by orange groves.
From autumn to winter, baskets
of these oranges are offered for
sale to passing travelers. Just
beyond the small hamlet of Rupse
Chhahara, the place famous for
its beautiful waterfall. From
here, the trail enters the
steepest and narrowest section
of the gorge, but the layered
stone path is well-constructed
and wide. When the rock cliffs
end, we descend to the river
before making the short climb
back up to Ghasa (2010m). This
is the first Thakali village we
come across and the houses here
are all built in the flat-roofed
Tibetan style
DAY 08: The trail goes
gentle uphill until you reach
Lete (2480m.) crossing
suspension bridge over Lete and
then you will enter Kalopani
(2560m).The trail goes to
Larjung (2560m). The trail goes
towards Khobang (2580m) and
enters the large village of
Tukuche (2580m) which is a large
Thakali village. There are apple
distillery, apple orchard,
Chortens, prayer flags, Mani
walls and farming terraces.
DAY 09: The trails move
through flat land till Jomsom.
Jomsom is the Headquarter of
Mustang and it is split into two
towns and between these two
towns passes through Kali
Gandaki River. There is access
of internet and banking
facilities. From Jomsom, you can
enjoy the magnificent views of
Nilgiri. En-route you find
farming terraces, apple orchard,
monasteries, Chortens, Mani
walls and prayer flags. You can
enjoy the spectacular views of
Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche
peak and many other unnamed
peaks and mountains. Now your
trail again passes through the
bank of Kali Gandaki passing
through the Eklebhatti. The
trail is windy after late
morning. The river flows through
broader course. Finally you
reach Kagbeni following flat
path. This is a small village
mainly inhabited by Gurung. Here
you find monastery, apple
orchard, Chortens, Mani walls,
prayer flags and farming
terraces. From here Upper
Mustang begins and it is known
as restricted area for trekking.
The trekkers need to receive
special permit to trek in this
area.
DAY 10: It is about 4hrs
gradual climb to Muktinath, an
important pilgrimage spot for
both the Hindus and Buddhist -
with a Buddhist Gompa and pagoda
style temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu. The most interesting
aspect of the area however is
the spot where natural burning
gas issued from a rock situated
at the same place as a small
spring. The holy water flows
from the 108 carved spouts
surrounding the Bishnu Temple in
a grove of secret poplars.
DAY 11: Trek from
Muktinath to Jomsom and it takes
about five hours. Easy day,
trail gradually ascends to
Eklebhati at Kali Gandaki River
valley, walk another two hours
along the wide sandy and windy
valley. Arrive to Jomsom,
celebrate the last day of the
trek will in Jomsom with all the
trekking staffs.
DAY 12: Fly from Jomsom
to Pokhara which takes about 35
minutes. The flights are
available during the morning
time. The strong breeze blows
during the after and frequent
change of the weather prevent
the flight being landed and
taken off in the afternoon.
During the flights in morning,
the sky looks very clear which
makes you able to enjoy the
splendid views of different
mountain peaks.
DAY 13: After breakfast,
drive to Kathmandu by tourist
bus. Along the way you can enjoy
with good scenery views. You'll
be arriving at Kathmandu late
afternoon then you have free
afternoon to be fresh up;
evening we comment about the
trip and celebrate farewell
dinner together at Nepalese
Typical Restaurant you have free
time for shopping.
DAY 14: After breakfast
you will have some free time
until the time to leave the
international airport for your
final departure. |
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