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At a Glance
Trip Overview
Kathmandu cycling tour offers a full day of exploring serene ridge-top trails and peaceful dirt roads, taking you through charming mountain villages, past quaint temples, and deep into Nepal’s natural beauty.
The Kathmandu cycling tour is an excellent way to explore the valley. This full-day tour takes you along ridge-top trails and serene dirt roads, away from the city’s hustle. It’s an adventure that leads you through mountain villages, past quaint temples, and into the heart of Nepal’s natural beauty.
The tour accommodates various cycling experience levels and fitness. Whether you prefer an easier ride of about 19 miles (32 kilometers) or a more challenging 37-mile (62-kilometer) trek, there’s a route suited to your preference. Regardless of the option you choose, the tour promises spectacular views of the Nepalese Himalayas, providing a stunning backdrop for your day.
Your adventure starts in the vibrant city of Kathmandu. As you pedal away from the city, the noise fades, replaced by the tranquil sounds of nature. The initial climb can be tough, but it’s rewarding. As you ascend, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the valley and the towering Himalayan peaks, with cooler, fresher air and vistas of the Makalu and Annapurna ranges.
Cycling along the ridge-top trails, you’ll be surrounded by wooded slopes and charming mountain villages. These villages, seemingly untouched by modern life, offer a glimpse into traditional Nepali culture. Friendly locals greet you with warm smiles, and you might see farmers in terraced fields or children playing, their laughter mixing with the crisp mountain air.
Along the trail, you’ll discover hidden temples and shrines nestled in the greenery. These sacred spots, decorated with detailed carvings and colorful prayer flags, create a peaceful, spiritual atmosphere. Taking a break here to soak in the tranquility and reflect is a deeply rewarding experience, connecting you with the region’s rich cultural heritage.
The terrain varies, featuring a mix of smooth paths and more challenging, rocky sections. This variety keeps the ride exciting and enjoyable. The technical parts add an adventurous edge, testing your skills and providing a sense of accomplishment as you navigate them.
Throughout the day, the majestic Himalayas are your constant companions, their snow-capped peaks standing proudly against the sky. These breathtaking views make the physical effort worthwhile. Cycling through these beautiful landscapes offers a profound sense of freedom and connection with nature.
As the tour concludes and you descend back into the valley, you’ll have time to reflect on your day. The satisfaction of completing the trails, combined with the memorable sights and sounds, leaves a lasting impression. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist seeking a new challenge or a nature lover in search of a serene escape, this full-day Kathmandu cycling tour is an unforgettable journey through one of Nepal’s most stunning regions. Check our Other biking trips.
Note: Departure everyday, all year around.
Trip Highlights
- Ride the jeep tracks and trails of the Kathmandu Valley by bike
- Enjoy technical challenges along jungle roads
- Get panoramic views of the giants of the Nepalese Himalayas
- Choose a route to suit your techical ability
- Meet the villagers of the Newar and Tamang people
At a Glance
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Cost Include
- Lunch
- Experienced cycling guide
- Mechanical facilities
- Mountain bike, repair kit, helmet and gloves
- All necessary paper work, service charge, and government taxes
Cost Exclude
- Emergency rescue evacuation if required
- Personal accident insurance
- All drinks and Bar Bill
- Tips and personal expenses
Trip Reviews
I did a half day trip with Trekking Team Group in Kathmandu Valley. My guide was Kishwor. He’s a great professional guide who speaks English well. The trip I did was 37 km, starting point Thamel in Kathmandu. It’s great that you can escape the hectic of Kathmandu so easily by bike and be in the quite environment of Kathmandu valley with fascinating houses, children who are waving at you and some nice landscape views of the valley. Kishwor took good care of me and made sure we had some stops to have a nice chai. If you like mountain biking, even just a little bit, I would definitely recommend you to get in contact with this company. They can arrange trips from a half day to more days. Just go for it and enjoy!!
As a family with the youngest being 13 years old the traffic in Kathmandu was not to much of a problem as long as you are confident and literally go with the flow. Kishwor our guide was great and we got to see the city away from the normal tourist areas. We rode up to Changnarayan, through paddy fields, past farms stopping for lunch. We had good quality disk brake Giant bikes. A brilliant day. 10/10 can’t wait to do it again
Did the Marijuana loop. Haven’t rode a bike for a good 5 years, let alone a mountain bike ever! But our guide Kishwor was really helpful, talented and patient! Hard work but if you have a base level of fitness it is doable and if you can’t make it on the hills riding then its totally ok to get off and push. Such a good way to spend a day out of the busy city, fresh air, beautiful rice paddies views and riding through some little villages. I have a sore butt but its well worth it!
How these top guide books have described us?
"Ein Absolut verlässlicher, superfreundlisher veranstalter mit erstlkassigem Service.”
“Long-established trekking company with a breadth of experience and an easy-to-find location."
"A very reliable, super friendly agency offering top-notch service.”
“une agence engagée avec une belle expertise du terrain.”
Additional Information
This is ADVENTURE travel, and many of the destinations on this site are in remote, underdeveloped areas where unpredictability is the norm. Despite careful planning and organization, our adventure trips can’t be taken for granted like regular trips. Many of the places we visit lack the emergency health and safety services you’re used to in the developed world. Internal flights can be canceled, road transport is often uncomfortable and unreliable, and hotel standards may not match those of the West.
If you’re not prepared for this, you shouldn’t travel with us. The unpredictability also means that our itineraries are statements of intent, not contractual obligations. Factors such as weather, transport difficulties, and political instability might require us to change any itinerary. The trip leader will make any necessary changes after consulting with the group. Such changes are rarely significant, and we always do our best to minimize their impact. However, we cannot be held responsible for changes or delays, regardless of their cause.
What makes this trip different ?
Trekking Team Groups is one of the main supporters of Ambe Foundation, a non-political and non-profit social organization. We contribute our support to the remote village of Nuwakot and different schools like Gramin Devi, Khumbeshwori through donation, sponsorship and partnership in various projects. For details click here what we do and why we do?
Donation
Trekking Team Group donates a percentage of business profits to the foundation on a yearly basis, which supports the ongoing maintenance cost required for Gramin Devi and Khumbeshwori school, a community-based school in Nuwakot.
Sponsorship
One of the major activities of Ambe foundation is the children sponsorship program, which is conducted with full collaboration with Trekking Team Group.
Partnership (Volunteering Program)
The Ambe Volunteer Program, organised by Ambe Foundation and Trekking Team Group, aims to mobilize teams of experts and interested individuals as an effective and economic measure in providing the human capital for education, health and community development in Nuwakot District.