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Himalayan Mountain Bike's think you'll agree... "There's nothing like the wonders of Nepal seen & experienced by mountain biking."

Introduction to one of the most popular destinations:
The Kathmandu Valley offers Nepal's best mountain biking experience; it's small enough to become familiar with, yet large enough to get lost in, making it an ideal mountain biking adventure playground.

The foothills of the Himalayas and the valley rim are of the perfect size and height for challenging rides whilst not being impossibly hard work and, to the surprise of many there are trails that can thrill even the casual cyclist.

What's more, with 7 days available you can stay at 5 of the 6 best lookouts for viewing the mighty Himalayas; from Dhauligiri in the west to Everest in the east, so you wont be missing what is arguably the world's finest mountain scenery. Such a tour by foot would take 3-weeks! On mountain bike a  combination of superb dirt trails and single track connect the abundance of temples, monasteries and palaces making it a fascinating place to cycle in. This is fun biking that can also be challenging depending on the style of trip you are after.

Our focus is on off-road trails as once you've seen Kathmandu roads you'll understand why. Most of our tours are 90% or more off-road. 

Take a look at a few sample tours.

1. Himalayan Downhill Dream 1 day tour

A one-day Himalayan Downhill Dream 2800ft descent, so forget the uphills! HMB will shuttle you to Nagarkot, starting at 7100 ft (2164 m) for an early breakfast and a pick of the peaks, viewing 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks. A clear day will give you views from Everest all the way into Tibet.

You'll bike on winding sealed downhill roads through terraced hills, fields and villages still lost in time as we travel onto the 16th Century Kingdom of Bhaktapur for lunch before being returned to Kathmandu.

Daily departures.
Return home with more than memories as you become a certified "I biked the Nepal Himalayas" HMB member.

An off-road option is also available for intermediate & above riders.

2. Bhote Kosi RRR - Ride, Rope(Canyoning), Raft 6 day tour

Ride, rope and raft for 5 nights/6 days The optimum challenge with six days of adventure and sweat. Bike to The Last Resort along the old trade route, through some of Nepal's oldest cities, Bhaktapur, Nala and Dhulikhel. Follow the Arniko Highway which runs alongside the Bhote Kosi river as the road twists and turns, giving you gorgeous views of the countryside. 

After making your final descent into The Last Resort, prepare yourself for the exciting days of rafting and cannoning to come. The Bhote Kosi is one of Nepal premier adrenaline rivers with more vertical drop and white water than any other in the Kingdom. Then explore the new adventure activity of Cannoning as you explore water laden canyons and waterfalls amongst previously unknown gorges and canyons with rock pools in a safe environment on fixed ropes and highly trained guides.

3. Dhal Bhat Tour 7 day tour

With a play on words, "Dhal Bhat" is the national meal whilst we all know what you end up with after to many hours in the saddle…….

Run within Kathmandu Valley you can see it all whilst visiting the high points and power centres of the valley, you'll have unparalleled 360 degree views from hilltops that capture the greatest Himalayan peaks, ride through pine forests and enjoy daily sunrise/sunset panoramas amidst flapping prayer flag bestowing abundant blessings.

Hotels and lodges are plentiful ensuring comfortable accommodation, good food a cold beer plus a hot shower at the days end.

To ease your rear end, a 2-day (or more) option of canyoning plus bungy jumping is available to complete your adrenaline experience of Nepal.

4. Mountain Trials and Tiger Tales 7 day tour)

This tour is designed to give you a complete experience of Nepal's diverse landscape and culture as you ride from the foothills of the Himalayas to the lush terai plains bordering India. 

You will bike from Kathmandu to a lofty 2450-m (8038ft) altitude via an ancient trade route, taking advantage of the 270 degree views clear across to Tibet. Explore the area the following day and visit a nearby Bhutanese monastery. Then the rewards for your climb is a 2250-m (7380ft) plunge  to the tropical, lowland plains of the Terai, home of Asia's most famous tiger and wildlife preserve, Royal Chitwan National Park. HMB's support van follows you all the way.

You'll spend two full days viewing wildlife and tour local Tharu Villages to experience the agrarian lifestyle of local Nepali & Tharu people with century old tribal dances.

 

5. Himalayan Rim Tour 10 day tour
These selection of tours take place on and around the rim of Kathmandu Valley and even beyond for our more advanced bikers! The Kathmandu region, as Nepal's Capital, holds the greatest historic features that's teeming with culture, God's, exotic and erotic architecture, holy-men, temples sights-smells & textures unique to Nepal and beyond imagination, if this is a first time tour. It's therefore not surprising that we have clients returning on 5 or more occasions for another dose of Nepal.

 

6. Kingdom of the God's 15 day tour

This mountain biking epic will give you an extended tour of the Kathmandu Valley and beyond. We traverse the northern rim of the valley visiting all the high points and power centres of the ancient Nepal Kingdom then emerges from the mountains on the road linking Nepal with Tibet, and cross the Friendship Bridge onto Tibetan soil.

Returning to our river camp it's the start of a 2-day white water raft on the adrenaline rich Bhoti Kosi River. Back in the saddle we complete our circuit of the Valley via the southern hillsides overflowing in historic pilgrimage sites and a web of single trails returning us back to the Capital. 

75% of the trip is off road, altitude ranges from 700-m (2300ft) to 2,700-m (8860 ft) and daily riding averages about 30-40 miles or 5 hours biking daily. 

This trip is ideal during October to April.

An added option, to polish off the tour is a hot air balloon ride floating at 11,000ft over the valley and high above the trails you've just ridden, for a first class bird's eye view of the mighty Himalayas.

7. Mountain Tops to Tigertops (Western Nepal Saphar) 17 day tour

"Saphar" means journey in Nepali and this is a special one. Nepal's Wild West is known for it's rustic villages, rugged mountain scenery, exotic culture and abundant wildlife.

From Kathmandu the tour begins in the lakeside resort of Pokhara and heads southwest on lightly trafficked roads visiting such historic townships as Tansen and camping amongst the Tharu villages of the Dang Valley. Your biking ends in the Royal Bardia Wildlife Reserve. There, you'll swap your bike for an elephant and stalk the Royal Bengal Tiger, one horned Rhinoceros, and other rare animals and birds.

To cap the tour we finish with a mountain flight from western Nepal to Kathmandu for a day to explore the Capital.

Novice riders welcome. This is a fully catered for tour and a support vehicle is provided.

 

Clear days on this trip will give you glimpses of 8 of the world's 10
highest mountains. How's all that for diversity

See our calendar for Tour Dates

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