Kathmandu Valley Bike Tour

Welcome to Kathmandu, Nepal! When you arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport, an airport representative from your tour will meet you. At the hotel, your guide will brief you with more details about your tour. Enjoy a traditional Nepali welcome dinner to celebrate your arrival.

After breakfast and a quick, pre-trip meeting, take a guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu and experience the wonders of this vibrant city. Visit the famous Buddhist temple Stupa Swayambunath, also known as the Monkey Temple. The temple is high on a hill, and you’ll enjoy an inspiring view of the mountains and the surrounding valley. Stupa Swayambhunath is an ancient and mysterious shrine that attracts tourists and Buddhist visitors from all over the world with its distinctive white dome and sparkling gold spire. Next, visit renowned the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and the crematorium beside it. Finally, your tour also takes you to Patan Durbar Square where you can see notable temples and palaces from centuries past, each an intriguing example of traditional Nepalese architecture.

Begin your bike ride today after breakfast. Cycle through a beautiful pine forest then follow the ridgeline where you’ll have a magnificent view of the valley and some monuments in the area. When you reach the beautiful hilltop town of Nagarkot, enjoy a wonderful view and a fantastic sunset.

Today’s cycling route takes you from Nagarkot to Namobuddha. About 60% of the trail will be downhill today, using off-road trails, unused Jeep roads, and some stretches of better highway as you approach Namobuddha. You’ll pass through some native Tamang villages and the historic village of Dhulikhel. When you arrive in Namobuddha, visit the large and beautiful Buddhist monastery where you can interact with monks and learn more about Buddhist culture.

As you leave Namobuddha today, your path takes you through orchards and fields. Cycle along a dirt road where you can experience charming village scenes and terraced fields, always against the backdrop of picturesque mountain panoramas. Stop along the way for a picnic lunch, then enjoy more beautiful views all the way to Balthali, where you’ll stop for the night.

Wake up early today and watch an amazing scenic sunrise before returning to the lodge for breakfast. Today’s ride takes you downhill to the Koshi River, which you will cross via suspension bridge to reach the town of Khopasi. Continue riding through picturesque surroundings until you arrive in the Newari village of Panauti. Spend the night here and learn more about the native Newar people.

Today is your last day of cycling as you return to Kathmandu by bike. Before leaving Panauti, take advantage of the opportunity to interact with the local Newari people to learn more about their culture, daily life, and religion. Conclude your cycling tour with a beautiful stretch of trail through the countryside.

Today is a free day in Kathmandu. You can decide how to spend your time, whether you would like to do some souvenir shopping or continue sightseeing and exploring the city on your own. Your guide can advise you and help you plan your day according to your interests.

Your Kathmandu Valley Rim Biking tour has come to an end. After an exciting and memorable experience, an airport representative will escort you to the airport and bid you a fond farewell. Have a wonderful journey.