Kathmandu Pokhara Cycling Tour

You will be driven to the old city of Bhaktapur after a quick breakfast at the hotel. Your guide will show you around the city and take you to the important religious squares that are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Upon completing the city tour, lunch will be provided, and a short 2-hour bike ride will follow.

On the trails, which will be hilly, you will see paddy fields and the quiet forest of Phulchowki. You will finish in Godawari which is well known for its botanical gardens, rich wildlife and evergreen forests, giving you a real sense of tranquility.

Due to the heavy traffic in Kathmandu, the beginning of the journey will begin slowly. Your guide will lead the way, so stay on the left side of the road and pay attention to directions. Tokha, a small Newari cultural town, is the initial stop. After climbing for 45 minutes to one hour to reach the summit, 17 kilometers of downhill await. If you are a skilled/experienced rider, you can go off-road, but we advise beginners to stay on the track. Thereafter, there is a brief stretch of level terrain followed by 10 kilometers of undulating terrain until the river crossing. Your meal will be located alongside a river. The last ascent to the summit of Nuwakot takes almost an hour. Nuwakot is a lovely, peaceful area to watch the sunset from. Explore the city if you have the time; there is a palace (Darbar) from where our Great-great King Prithivi Narayan Saha intended to conquer Kathmandu Valley.

The journey begins with a steep descent towards the village of Trisuli. From here, you will ride for around one hour over undulating terrain, and then there is a significant ascent to Samari Bhanjyang. (Bhanjyang translates to 'hilltop' and phedi means 'foothills') Keep snacks in your bag because there is no perfect lunch, so you might have noodle soup for lunch. The ascent and descent to Dhadingbesi continues. Here, you can appreciate the vista of Ganesh Himal (6800m) and Manaslu Himal (8000+m), as well as the children greeting you with namaste or hello along the walk.

Today's journey begins with a 400-meter ascent, and is essentially up and down all the way to Gorkha. To reach Gorkha, you will go via local villages, farms, and forests. Gorkha is a more populous city than Dhadingbesi. Explore the palace and museum of our Great-great King Prithivi Narayan Saha, who was instrumental in the formation of modern-day Nepal.

The route begins with a period of downhill off-road cycling. The remainder of the journey consists of continued ups and downs. 50% of today's route is unpaved and 50% is paved. There is one significant ascent to Bandipur, which will conclude the journey for today. Banipur is a Newari-cultural city renowned for its old-style dwellings, gorgeous environment, sunsets and sunrises, and 300-kilometer panorama of mountain ranges!

The journey begins with a period of downhill terrain before continuing up and down to Pokhara. After Damauli, we must travel a major route; therefore, be cautious, stay on the left side of the road, and listen to your instructions. After Kathmandu, Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. It has a great ambiance and is enjoyable to visit for several days. There is a lake named Fewa lake where boating is permitted. There are also breathtaking views of the Annapurna Alps and Mount Fishtail from all points within the city.

There are many things to do in Pokhara. From a relaxing row across the Phewa Tal lake to an exciting 30-minute paragliding flight from the famous Sarankot view point.

After breakfast, we take a short flight back to Kathmandu. After arrival in Kathmandu, hotel transfer and you'll have time to look for souvenirs or visit some of the city's temples and other interesting places.

Today we will take you to the airport to catch your flight out of Nepal. Alternatively, if you'd like to stay longer, we may make additional travel arrangements to assist you continue your cycling experience.