“an exciting way to immerse amidst spectacular snow-mountains and cultures”
HIGHLIGHTS:
The best ways to explore the hidden corners around Nepal’s traditional villages.
Spectacular views and panorama of the Himalayan snow-capped mountains.
An exciting way to observe the rural farm villages adorned with age-old cultures.
Various boundless opportunities for mountain biking in the shade of Himalayas.
Nepal is a premier adventure sports hub for all types of outdoor activities.
Enjoy and explore biking around cities, towns and villages with striking scenery.”
OVERVIEWS:
Mountain Biking around Nepal Himalayas is an exciting way to enjoy the ride.
The thrill of mountain biking leads you around the main cities, towns and remote
farm villages. One of the best ways to explore Nepal’s country life and its
ancestral traditional cultures.
Mountain Biking around Nepal Himalayas offers boundless scenic destinations
and opportunities of a lifetime experience.
Mountain biking in and around Nepal Himalaya, an exciting and interesting way to
witness in depth of Nepal heritage cultures.
An amazing and unique country blessed with natural beauty of stunning
landscapes and lively colorful cultures.
From the world's 14 th highest mountains, 8 th tallest peaks are in Nepal Himalayas,
including Mt. Everest. Nepal, one of the world's richest countries in terms of bio-
diversity. Due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation, it ranges
from 60 m above sea level. Towards the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at
8,848 m. covering, all within a distance of 150 km.
Which makes dramatic climatic changes from low sub-tropical Terai belt-to cooler
alpine green hills. Extends towards the Arctic zone of ice, snow and glaciers.
Bikers from around the globe can experience various climate changes and
landscapes. From dense tropical jungles, to alpine cool forest and barren
windswept terrains with exciting views of snow-capped peaks.
Mountain Biking is gaining popularity, after trekking, rafting and mountaineering
expeditions in Nepal. Mountain Biking in Nepal Himalaya leads you to ups and
downhill trails with double and single tracks. Various aspects to gain experience
during the ride. The route takes steep uphill and ridges into a beautiful alpine
forest of tall rhododendron and pine trees. The ride leads you through rural farm
villages with interesting Hindu Temples and Buddhist Monasteries.
Bikers can enjoy biking from the busy main road to off-the-beaten trails.
The ride leads you to a mixture of local cultures with scenic views of dramatic
landscapes. Includes grand vista of green hills and majestic snow mountains
amidst cool and refreshing surroundings.
Mountain Biking around Nepal begins from the capital city and commercial hub of
Nepal in Kathmandu. The biking tour takes you around Kathmandu Valley rim,
outskirt of the busy city. A great way to get familiarized and experience the
Nepali’s way of life and local cultures. Nepal with two major religions Hindu and
Buddhist. Every city, town and village is festooned with Hindu temples, shrines
and Buddhist Monasteries with religious sites.
Biking around Nepal Himalayan hills and valleys will be an overwhelming
experience for all types of travelers. In Kathmandu and Pokhara there are dozens
of companies who run and organize the thrills of mountain biking.
One can enjoy a day trip for a few hours to a few days or more than a week of
biking. All companies’ offers boundless exciting destinations, from moderate,
adventurous to challenging biking tours around the Nepal Himalayas.
A DAY OR MORE BIKING TRIP AROUND KATHMANDU VALLEY:
Snow Banks Adventure organizes various boundless trips across Nepal from the
Far East to Western Himalayas. Including around Kathmandu Valley, within both
cities of Patan/Lalitpur and Bhaktapur.
Kathmandu and its adjoining cities of Patan and Bhaktapur provide excellent
biking trips for a day or more. Nepal with Ten World Heritage Sites, 7 Heritage
Sites are located within Kathmandu Valley three cities. Namely Kathmandu,
Patan/Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, a city of charm with ancient Palace and Royal
courtyards. As well as famous landmarks of the country, such as the old
Syambhunath and Bouddhanath Stupas. Includes the famous Hindu
Temple of Pashupatinath with an impressive Royal Courtyard known as Durbar
Square.
Mountain Biking around Kathmandu valley for all seasons of the year.
Bikers can enjoy the hidden corners of Kathmandu Valley rural areas and farm
villages. Where few groups of foreign travelers seldom venture, a great way to
witness in-depth the Nepalese way of life. Including the ancestral cultural
heritages that have remained to this day. An excellent opportunity biking on the
off-trail of great thrills and exciting moments. Bike through the town and villages,
and through lovely forest facing ever-present views of the Himalayan Mountain
range.
Biking around Kathmandu Valley is a great way to escape from bustling city life for
a day or more. It will refresh you amidst the cool mountain air with a scenic
panorama of Himalayan range. As well as the stunning sunrise and sunsets from
the scenic viewpoints of Nagarkot.
The biking takes you around the valley rim exploring the heritage villages and
towns of Bungmati. Enjoying the biking tour around Kathmandu Valley in the
comfort of a nice lodge and mountain resorts.
Biking around and beyond Kathmandu Valley offers great exciting thrills, enjoy the
biking on off-trail. Other places of best biking is to Nagarkot and Dhulikhel takes
you above the valley rim. Biking through serene lovely forest and traditional farm
villages with constant views of the Central Himalayan mountain range.
The bike ride beyond the valley rim covers more than 60 km. The ride leads on off
road trails and riding on smooth tarmac highways. Overnight stops in the best
available tourist standard lodges and mountain resorts.
MOUNTAIN BIKING BEYOND KATHMANDU VALLEY:
For a week or more of Mountain Biking, it is best to start from the scenic Pokhara
Valley. Bike along the off road ups and down with a gradual winding trail to
Kathmandu. On longer biking tours, the company will provide full support of
vehicles and camping where required. Most overnight stops in a local lodge or
tented camping with full camping equipment. Supported by expert guides,
camping staff, cook and kitchen crews.
Pokhara city is located in Mid-West Nepal around the Gandaki Zone of Kaski
district. Pokhara is a renewed tourist city of Nepal, and probably in Asia.
The city is blessed with natural wonders of verdant valley, serene lakes in the
close shadow of the massive Annapurna Himalayas.
Pokhara is famous for all types of adventure sports, from trekking,
mountaineering, and biking. Including Paragliding, Bungee Jump, Zip-Line and
Rafting.
An exciting mountain bike around the natural wonders of the deep Seti River
gorge, around Phewa Lake. As well visiting the cascading waterfalls of Devi’s fall
and then getting ready for the long biking thrills to Kathmandu.
The biking route follows east beyond serene Begnas lake to Lamjung and towards
the famed historical town of Gorkha. The ride leads up and downhill on tarmac
and rough single trail to Dhading and Nuwakott districts. Then on downhill back to
the hustle, bustle city of Kathmandu.
Covering a distance of more than 300 k.m. It is the best way to experience biking
for 5-6 days. Biking around Nepal's mid-hill and observing mosaic of local cultures
and spectacular mountain scenery. On longer off road biking trips, the company
provides supporting vehicles and camping equipment.
ALL NEPAL BIKING TOUR:
For veteran and expert mountain bikers, a great opportunity to experience biking
for a few weeks’ duration. After enjoying the biking tour around scenic and
cultural places in and around Kathmandu Valley three cities.
Enjoy the long distance biking from Far East Nepal towards the country's mid-
west and southern zone of Terai belt. A smooth flight to low warm Gangetic plains
of Terai, takes you to Bhadrapur airport. From here ride towards Ilam Town and
around its vast Tea Gardens with stunning views of Mt. Kanchenjunga.
The ride takes you to cooler mid-hills facing breathtaking scenery of dramatic
landscapes of green hills and snow peaks. Ilam town and its surroundings are
covered with Tea Gardens. Ilam Tea and spices is the country's best and probably
in the world. Ilam Tea Garden biking tour is an exclusive journey of scenic and
cultural combination, as well as educational. Visitors can observe the ancient
heritage of farm life, enriched with age-old culture.
All Nepal biking tour, a journey from the foothills of Mt. Kanchenjunga and
towards Annapurna Himalayas. The hills of Ilam Bazaar, Kanyam, and Mai Pokhari
are the least visited region by outside visitors. Makes this trip more special from
the main flow of tourist destinations.
The biking tour heads down towards the low-warm areas of Terai, heading
towards the mid-west. Reaching at scenic Pokhara city after days of exciting ride,
from Pokhara after visiting places of interest. The ride goes down towards Nepal
Far Mid-West at Tansen Palpa. The old trading town of Nepal and India, a lovely
town steeped with ancient history and cultures. From Tansen a day ride to
Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Buddha. Lumbini is also listed in the UNESCO
World Heritage Sites. Tour of the famous birth site of Lord Buddha and other
places of great cultural and historical interest.
From Lumbini one can take a flight back to Kathmandu from Bhairawa town the
nearest airport. Mountain biking adventure continues heading east towards
Chitwan National Park. The best national park in Asia for wildlife safari and to
observe various exotic species of bird-life. Enjoy the jungle safari on the lookout
for Royal Bengal Tigers and One Horned Rhinoceros and other wild animals.
At Chitwan spending a few overnights, and then continuing the ride back to
Kathmandu. After the most exciting thrills on “All Nepal Biking Tour.”
Besides Biking around Nepal Himalayas, the company offers great biking
adventures. Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu covering a distance of more than 1000 km
taking more than two weeks. Includes visit to Mt. Everest North Base Camp with
famous Tibet famous cities Lhasa, and Shigatse.
BEST SEASONS FOR MOUNTAIN BIKING:
The best season is spring from March to May. Including autumn/fall begins from
September to November. Interested people can enjoy biking tours nearly all year
round, except for the summer/monsoon time of mid-June to August.
Springtime is the best with bright and beautiful sunny days, and can get cloudy
afternoons sometimes. Cold in the late afternoon, and night till morning and the
right time, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom.
The next best season is autumn/fall, most days are clear with sunshine for views
and walks. But shorter days due to limited sunlight hours, cold morning and night
time. Winter times of December to February with clear sunny days, but cold
mornings, late afternoon, and night time. But an enjoyable day for pleasant and
adventurous biking tours. Crystal clear views of the majestic snow mountain
range.
CULTURE AND RELIGION AROUND NEPAL:
Nepal is a country of great diversity of landscape and people steeped with
age-old religions, and heritage cultures. The mid-hill people around the Himalayas
from Far East to West of Nepal. Populated by mixed tribes with more Hindu
people of Brahmin, Chettries and Dalits. Includes Kirat Rai, Limbu, Tamang, Magar
and some Sherpa practices both Hindu and Buddhist religions and cultures.
Nepal with the majority of Hindu religion of nearly 60% with Buddhist 35%.
The rest are a minority of Islam, Jain and Christian religions.
On Biking Tours, visitors will witness both religions, the only country in the world.
Where Hindu and Buddhist religions blend in peaceful harmony with temples and
monasteries, close to each other.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT AND INSURANCE:
For Biking around Nepal, although an easy, leisure and moderate trip for a few
days of biking. All Bikers should be physically and medically fit, as well in sound
health to enjoy the biking tours. All can join and enjoy the biking tour in Nepal, it
offers a wide range of scenic views, along with local cultures. As well as visiting
religious sites of both Hindu and Buddhist religions. For a longer biking tour on off
trail of a week duration. Bikers should be fit and able to cope with long distances
of steep up and downhill ride. To be on the safe side in case of unfortunate health
problems and accidents. One needs to break the trip halfway, in this case it is best
to have medical and travel insurance. For all extra expenses incurred can be
claimed through your insurance companies.
Enjoy Mountain Biking around Nepal Himalayas, bike or bicycle is best for
physical fitness and an eco-friendly vehicle.