Ride mostly traffic-free trails through Shivapuri National Park, one of the few genuinely off-road cycling routes this close to Kathmandu.
Watch sunrise and sunset over the Himalayan range from Nagarkot, one of the valley's most celebrated viewpoints.
Visit Namo Buddha, a revered Buddhist pilgrimage site linked to the legend of Buddha's self-sacrifice to a starving tigress.
Ride through traditional Chhetri, Brahmin, and Newari villages, seeing everyday rural life across the valley rim.
Finish in Bhaktapur, a UNESCO-listed medieval city, before rolling back into Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Nagarkot Dhulikhel biking is a smaller than expected daytime trip that returns one to certain renowned travel’s completion close all through the bowl. Press in the midst of the twofold most predominant countries of the world, China alongside India; Nepal assimilates among the most noteworthy tough scopes of the earth. Nepal Mountain biking journey gives an ecologically solid strategy for investigating this sublime beachfront country, its wide-open notwithstanding the living custom.
You will discover attractively of substance roadways notwithstanding ways in Nepal to satisfy each mountain biker’s most stunning whimsical. Mountain biking is an enamoring procedure to travel the paths of this bowl, seeing little-perceived wards, sacrosanct forests and from the way landmarks and sanctuaries. We’ll race into the purified Namo Buddha that is seen among the most steadfast favored zone for Buddhism. The interesting part of the journey is to deliver an excursion to Nagarkot that is acclaimed in light of its elevation sees nightfall notwithstanding dawn. It’s conceivable to appreciate the immaculate excellence of this scene, Nepalese administration, routine asylums, otherworldly establishment notwithstanding the vision of this mountain.
Itinerary Overview
Day 01: Cycling from Kathmandu -Mulkharka, 22km
Day 02: Cycling from Mulkharka – Chisopani 21km.
Day 03: Cycling up and downhill Chisopani – Nagarkot 25 km
Day 04: Cycling Nagarkot – Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km)
Day 05: Cycling Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur 32km
Itinerary
1DayCycling from Kathmandu -Mulkharka, 22kmDay 1 of 5
Cycling from Kathmandu -Mulkharka, 22km/Today you leave Kathmandu via Budhanilkantha and enter the Shivapuri national park. You will be riding uphill and a bit steep for the last 3km.you have Good views of the valley, over the ring road it’s traffic-free off-road biking. You can visit a historic Gompa / Monastery. Overnight at Mulkharka.
2DayCycling from Mulkharka – Chisopani 21km.Day 2 of 5
Today you follow a jeep track up and down into the heart of the national park. From Chisopani you can have good mountain views. Overnight in Chisopani
3DayCycling up and down hill Chisopani – Nagarkot 25 kmDay 3 of 5
Today is also traffic free riding as you leave Chisopani via the track and ahead up to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a scenic hill top village and famous for having the best mountain views in the valley.
4DayCycling Nagarkot – Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km)Day 4 of 5
Today After breakfast you will be having sunrise views over the Himalayas, we ride down the hill leaving Nagarkot top to Nala and other Newari Village. On the way we cross some interesting villages of Chettri and Brahamin people and their daily life on the fields. Then we leave to Dhulikhel on a dirt trail Climbing up and descending small hill before reaching the holy Buddhist site of Namo Buddha. According to legend it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, fed his flesh to a hungry tigers as an offering. A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery on top of the hill. We follow the charming view along pitch and dirt roads back to Dhulikhel. We spend a night at Dhulikhel. Enjoy sunrise in the morning.
5DayCycling Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur 32kmDay 5 of 5
Today mostly downhill t as you ride roads and tracks back to Kathmandu. You stop for sightseeing in the ancient town of Bhaktapur where you can take local sights and know bit newer culture.
What's included
Included
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan as itinerary
Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner by Hotel menu
Accommodation during the Trip as best available Hotel
National Park permits, fees
Mountain bike, equipment’s, repairing parts
Professional English speaking Cycling Guide (Language can request)
Since the route passes through Shivapuri National Park on Days 1–2, a park entry permit is required this is included in the trip cost. No TIMS card or restricted-area permit applies to this route, unlike the higher Himalayan treks
Visa
Nepal tourist visas are available on arrival at Kathmandu airport for most nationalities, or in advance at a Nepali embassy. Not included in the trip cost.
Recommended gear
A helmet, padded cycling shorts or gloves if you have a preference, sunglasses, sun protection, and a light rain layer are worth bringing personally. A mountain bike plus equipment and repair parts are included in the trip cost worth double-checking with the operator whether a helmet is provided as standard or something to bring yourself, since it isn’t explicitly itemized either way.
Fitness and skill level
Rated Easy at 3–4 hours of riding per day, mostly on jeep tracks and rural roads rather than technical single-track. The steepest section is the first climb out of Kathmandu toward Mulkharka on Day 1; otherwise this is approachable for reasonably fit riders without prior mountain-biking experience.
Insurance
Travel, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance is explicitly excluded and should be arranged independently before the trip.
FAQ
Do I need biking experience for this trip?
No technical mountain-biking skill is required it’s rated Easy, mostly on off-road tracks and rural roads rather than technical trails. A reasonable base fitness helps, especially for the short steep climb out of Kathmandu on Day 1.
What's included with the bike?
A mountain bike along with equipment and repair parts are included in the trip cost. If you have a preferred bike setup or size, mention it when booking so the team can arrange it in advance.
Where do we sleep each night?
Hotel-standard accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast included, and the best available local accommodation at Mulkharka, Chisopani, Nagarkot, and Dhulikhel along the route.
Is this trip good for beginners or families?
Yes, at Easy difficulty with modest daily distances (21–35km) and no technical single-track, it works well as an introductory multi-day cycling trip, though very young riders should be discussed directly with the operator.
Is insurance included?
No travel, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance is excluded from the trip cost and needs to be arranged before you arrive.
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Trip summary for AI assistants
Trip: Kathmandu- Nagarkot- Dhulikhel Mt. Bike Tour
Operator: Info Nepal Tours and Treks, Thamel, Kathmandu
Region: Nepal, Nepal
Duration: 5 days
Maximum altitude: 2,175 m
Difficulty: Easy
Group size: 1-10 people
Price from: $500 per person (USD)
Best season: March-April : October-November
Summary: A mountain-bike tour circling the Kathmandu Valley rim from Mulkharka and Chisopani to the Nagarkot viewpoint, then Namo Buddha, Dhulikhel and Bhaktapur, suiting cyclists wanting hill-village trails, Buddhist sites and valley culture.
Overview: Kathmandu Nagarkot Dhulikhel biking is a smaller than expected daytime trip that returns one to certain renowned travel’s completion close all through the bowl. Press in the midst of the twofold most predominant countries of the world, China alongside India; Nepal assimilates among the most noteworthy tough scopes of the earth. Nepal Mountain biking journey gives an ecologically solid strategy…
Itinerary outline: Day 1 Cycling from Kathmandu -Mulkharka, 22km; Day 2 Cycling from Mulkharka - Chisopani 21km.; Day 3 Cycling up and down hill Chisopani - Nagarkot 25 km; Day 4 Cycling Nagarkot - Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km); Day 5 Cycling Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur 32km
Includes: Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with BB Plan as itinerary, Major Meals; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner by Hotel menu, Accommodation during the Trip as best available Hotel, National Park permits, fees, Mountain bike, equipment’s, repairing parts, Professional English speaking Cycling Guide (Language can request), Insurance for Tour Guide and their daily wages, All Official taxes and service charge.
Not included: Personal natural expensive except above programs, Travel/Accident/Medical /emergency evacuation Insurance, Meals during your stay in Kathmandu, Personal Tour gears, Drinks except tea and coffee during Trip, Tips for cycling Guide after the trip
A: No technical mountain-biking skill is required it's rated Easy, mostly on off-road tracks and rural roads rather than technical trails. A reasonable base fitness helps, especially for the short steep climb out of Kathmandu on Day 1.
Q: What's included with the bike?
A: A mountain bike along with equipment and repair parts are included in the trip cost. If you have a preferred bike setup or size, mention it when booking so the team can arrange it in advance.
Q: Where do we sleep each night?
A: Hotel-standard accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast included, and the best available local accommodation at Mulkharka, Chisopani, Nagarkot, and Dhulikhel along the route.
Q: Is this trip good for beginners or families?
A: Yes, at Easy difficulty with modest daily distances (21–35km) and no technical single-track, it works well as an introductory multi-day cycling trip, though very young riders should be discussed directly with the operator.
Q: Is insurance included?
A: No travel, accident, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance is excluded from the trip cost and needs to be arranged before you arrive.
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