The Kathmandu Valley envelops three glorious cities – Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur, which were once independent states ruled by the Malla kings, who ruled the cities from the 12th to the 18th centuries and decorated their individual kingdom with exotic craftsmanship and palaces. Back then, the mighty Mongol rulers would import craftsmen from the Kathmandu Valley to decorate their empire.
That is to say, the famous Pagoda architecture is a gift from the Kathmandu Valley to the China. Now the Kathmandu Valley is home to seven sites which make the valley a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, and also home to hundreds of other exquisite monuments, sculptures, artistic temples and magnificent art – reminders of the golden era in Nepal’s architecture.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu international airport (1300 m) & transfer to hotel
Upon your arrival in the Kathmandu airport meet representative and transfer to hotel. In the evening, there will be a pre-trip discussion, introducing with your Tour guide. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions related to the tour program. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu – Kakani (31 km)
After breakfast we leave for the cycling tours through the back streets of Thamel. Your efforts are rewarded by spectacular mountain views. We amazing mountain views with typical Tamang village and back upwards for the seriously fit ride up to Kakani. We camp in a reserve at 2,000 m to enjoy the stunning views of Ganesh Himal and Langtang, Lirung and the valley view of Likhu Khola 1,000 m below.
Day 3: Kakani to Nagi Gumba (31 km)
Today we head off along one of the best single tracks in the valley down towards Budhanilkantha, a holy site for Hindus where lies the famous sleeping statue of Lord Vishnu. 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 monastery. We camp close by the monastery premises spend enough time to absorbing the Tibetan culture here and observe the evening Puja.
Day 4: Nagai Gumba to Nagarkot (34 km)
It’s 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 ride on single and jeep track to wind our way to Nagarkot. A short steep climb up to Nagarkot will be rewarded by the comfort and peaceful surrounding of the hotel where we spend our night.
Day 5: Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur
After an early morning breakfast we have two options to ride downhill. One is to ride downhill on paved road or we take the more interesting bike trails, both leading to the famous town of Bhaktapur. We have lunch at Bhatapur and our ride ends here. We then drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 6: Depature
Cost Included
All airport/hotel transfers
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
Cycling Tours as per itinerary
Cycle Guide as per itinerary
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes
Cost Excluded
Nepal entry Visa fee
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
All monuments entrance permits
Travel and Medical insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower etc)
Tips for guides .