Action Asia - HMB Race Series 2001

Introduction:
Four pre & post race mountain biking trips will be available, providing you with a complete Nepal biking experience. Tours are 5 days in length and designed to give you a great introduction to the biking trails in and around Kathmandu Valley & to the Tibet border and have you back to Kathmandu in ample time to relax and prepare for your race(s) whilst providing a good daily warm-up & workout. All tours offer a different course & will take you out of the city with overnight accommodation provided. Tours should be pre-booked using the attached booking form.

Tour 1: Kathmandu Valley – Northern Rim Itinerary
Sunday 4^th Nov to Thursday 8^th Nov.		Duration 5days Tour Fee: $245
Day01	Depart Kathmandu 0900 Ride over the race-course in detail with your guide who will point out all aspects of the full course Continue onto Kakani on the northern rim of the valley providing excellent Himalayan views.		Overnight accommodation. Basic lodge facilities. (B)	Approx 45kms
Day02	Shivapuri Forest ride over a challenging mixed terrain. (Single Supp is tented facility otherwise shared rooms)		Overnight in private lodge facilities at Shivapuri Heights (B/D)	Approx 40kms.
Day03	Shivapuri Heights returning into Shivapuri and traversing the northern valley rim and onto hill-station of Nagarkot again with glorious Himalayan views as far as Everest and beyond		Good lodge facilities (B/D)	Approx 55kms
Day04	Nagarkot trails rides for the day		Same lodge (B/D)	Approx 35kms
Day05	Downhill from Nagarkot into the valley and return to you’re hotel via a network of off-road trails.		Your KTM Hotel (B)	Approx 35-40km
Leaves Friday 9^th for all your race preparations. Pre race dinner at Northfield Café What’s included: * Guide bag drops days 1/2/3 & 5 breakfast & dinner as detailed *1^st four nights accommodation on a twin share basis (Single Supp. $30)

Tour 2 : Himalayan Rim Itinerary
Sunday 11^th Nov to Thursday 15^th Nov.		Duration 5days – Tour Fee $245
Day01	Depart Kathmandu 0900 Ride over the race-course in detail with your guide who will point out all aspects of the full course Ride to include Tokha and Raniban Forest then continue onto Kakani on the northern rim of the valley providing excellent Himalayan views.		Overnight Kakani accommodation. Basic lodge facilities. (L/D)	Approx 55-60km
Day02	Shivapuri Forest ride over a challenging mixed terrain staying high above the valley and overnight in Mulkarka		Basic lodge facilities (B/D)	Approx 40kms.
Day03	Mulkarka inside Shivapuri onto Chisopani via trekking & jeep trails north of the valley. Again a showcase of Himalayan views await you		Lodge facilities (B/D)	Approx 40kms
Day04	Chisopani to Nagarkot via village mountain trails		Good lodge (B/D)	Approx 35kms
Day05	Downhill from Nagarkot into the valley and return to you’re hotel via a choice of off-road trails.		Your KTM Hotel (B)	Approx 35-40km
Leaves Friday 16^th for all your race preparations. Pre race dinner at Northfield Café What’s included: * guide bag drops days 1/4 & 5 breakfasts / lunch & dinners as detailed *1^st four nights accommodation on a twin share basis (Single Supp. $30)

Tour 3 : Kathmandu Southern Valley Itinerary
Sunday 18^th Nov to Thursday 22^nd Nov.		Duration 5days – Tour Fee $245
Day01	Depart Kathmandu 0900 Ride over the racecourse in detail with your guide who will point out all aspects of the full course. We finish the day riding the various village trails in the northern extreme of the valley before relaxing into our private lodge facilities.		Overnight in private lodge facilities at (D)	Approx 40km
Day02	Shivapuri Heights with a ride into the great Stupa of Bodananth and onto the cultural centers of Changu Narayan and the City Kingdom of Bhaktapur.		Bhaktapur Guest House (B/D)	Approx 40kms.
Day03	Bhaktapur to Nagarkot & then a huge downhill off-road trail into Banepa and Dhulikel on the southeastern rim of the Valley. Again a showcase of Himalayan views await you		Good Lodge facilities (B/D)	Approx 50kms
Day04	Dhulikel to Nammo Buddha , Panauti and return		Same lodge (B/D)	Approx 35kms
Day05	Dhulikel , returning to KTM via the southern rim of the valley and a 2000-m pass then downhill over a range of excellent trails meandering towards to city until making a final crossing through the old town centre to your hotel.		Your KTM Hotel (B)	Approx 35-40km
Leaves Friday 23^rd for all your race preparations. Pre race dinner at Northfield Café What’s included: * guide bag drops days 1/2/3 & 5 breakfast & dinner as detailed *1^st four nights accommodation on a twin share basis (Single Supp. $30)

Race 3 (Final) Saturday 24^th

Series awards ceremony Radisson Hotel evening of 24^th November

Tour 4 : Tibet Border Tour Itinerary
Monday 26^th Nov to Friday 30^th Nov.		Duration 5days – Tour Fee $350
Day01	Depart Kathmandu 0900 Off road trails to the north of Kathmandu to Sanku and Nagarkot		Overnight lodge facilities (D)	Approx 40km
Day02	Nagarkot, exploring the northern trails outside the valley until we hit the hwy near Panchkhal. On a sealed road we travel onto Borderlands River Resort with vehicle support.		Borderlands River Resort (B/D)	Approx 80kms.
Day03	Borderlands uphill to the Tibet Border and Friendship Bridge. Take time to explore the adjoining areas and visit a hilltop monastery.		Good Lodge facilities. Tatopani (B/L/D)	Approx 22kms
Day04	Tatopani return to Borderlands with an easy day downhill and chill out in the comfort of the lodge facilities.		Deluxe safari tents (B/L/D)	Approx 20kms
Day05	Borderlands, we transfer through to Dhulikel , returning to KTM via network of trails in the southern rim of KTM valley meandering towards to city until making a final crossing through the old town centre to your hotel.		KTM Hotel Included (B)	Approx 35-40km
The final tour is completed on Friday evening 30^th November What’s included: * guide vehicle with bag drop from day 2 and vehicle support from mid-day 02 to Borderlands, Vehicle support day 05 to Kathmandu breakfast/ lunch & dinners as detailed *1^st four nights accommodation on a twin share basis (Single Supp. $50)

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