4 Cycling Tours in Nepal to Build a Day Around

1.Pokhara Valley Mountain Bike Adventure Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $185Our pick

Ride around Fewa Lake with a private guide from Nepal MTB Adventures. Expect village lanes, Raniban forest, Pame and Khapudi, the World Peace Stupa, Devi’s Fall, temples, and mountain views. Guides including Santaram and assistant Samir provide help along the route, with bikes, snacks, water, tea, and transport included.

“it was my first time to biking in the mountain and I like it!! the guide so kind and always helping & taking care of me. and the owner was great!! I love it”

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2.Kathmandu and Surrounding Full-Day Mountain Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $80Best value

Ride from Thamel into Kathmandu Valley countryside with an experienced guide such as Sunil, choosing a 32, 45, 47, or 62-kilometer route. Expect jeep tracks, jungle trails, Newar and Tamang villages, temple stops, packed lunch, bike equipment, and big Himalayan views. City traffic is part of the ride at the beginning and end.

“It was some much fun! I enjoyed every minute and Sunil was a great guide. We rode out of the city itself and into the farmland area. Please be aware that riding through the busy streets with traffic is required to reach the farmland hills - I actually enjoyed being in the hustle and bustle of the city streets in the beginning and end of the tour.”

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3.Cycling Tour in Kathmandu – Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $150

Ride from Thamel through Kathmandu Valley to Chobhar Gorge, about 9 kilometers southwest of the city. Your English-speaking guide leads you through traffic, villages, temples, and local streets before a visit to hilltop Adinath Temple. The private six-hour outing includes a mountain bike, lunch, entrance fees, a map, and hotel pickup.

“We were met at the hotel by our guide Saugat with the bikes, the bikes are modern, comfortable and good for both mountain and city roads. We started our journey through the Katmandu traffic with Saugat who was careful and paid lots Read more”

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4.Mountain Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Start at 7:45 am with breakfast and a mountain bike, then ride from Kathmandu to Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri National Park, and an old ridge town. Expect jeep tracks, single-track sections, temple stops, Newar and Tamang village life, lunch, and a return ride through Kathmandu. Sandesh has guided this route.

“Cycled up what the Nepalese call a hill.. hard work but worth it. Views were awesome. Stopped for lunch and then the fun part, down. 🙂 Then came another test.... Riding back through Kathmandu to my hotel. Great guide and very enjoyable experience. Thank you”

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