10 Days Himalaya Downhill Mountain Biking and Homestay

10 Days Himalaya Downhill Mountain Biking and Homestay

Prior to Himalaya Downhill Mountain Biking, you do a warm up biking in the northern valley of Kathmandu, where you ride through the greenery region via Balaju – Mudkhu – Chaurgoan – Jhor – Tokha – Budhanilkhanta, enjoying the best single track, zigzag trail, a sharp turn, a steep climb, and a sweet downhill with the professional biking guide. As for the accommodation, homestay will give you the real taste of Nepal. Living in the house made up of stones and tiles watching day-to-day activities of local people either cutting grass on the fields or taking cattle for grazing nearby hills, people living a simple life even with eyes full of happiness and pride, is the way how to get to know the true essence of people residing behind the modern development of Nepal. The life you see here is completely away from modernization. People have no further hope of earning a better modern life as they choose to live a life of peace and self-esteem in the village without much struggle and shortages.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrived in Kathmandu

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
You could be already in Kathmandu or you may be arriving on this very day, anyway, we welcome you to Nepal! On this first day we transfer you to your hotel and brief you about the trek if the time permits. You will not do much except observing the ambiance around you and get acquainted with the country.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Pre-trip meeting and Biking in Kathmandu Valley

Stop At: Budhanilkantha/Narayanthan Temple, Golfutar Main Rd, Budhanilkantha 44600, Nepal
At around 8:00 am, we host a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in Kathmandu and introduce your leader/guide. After the pre-trip meeting, your biking trip will start at around 8:45 am. You will have a support vehicle and a professional Biking guide at your disposal. We will then assemble our bikes and head toward the northern side of the valley for our adventurous bike ride. We ride through the lush green valley via Balaju – Mudkhu – Chaurgoan – Jhor – Tokha – Budhanilkhanta (47kms) that will take around 4 to 5 hrs.

This is the best single track in the northern side of the valley. The Zigzag way through the rice paddies and semi-rural local villages and you can test your skill on some fine sections of single track. The ride combines sharp, steep climbs, sweet downhills. There are many variations on this route so you can choose and take assistance from your guide depending on your fitness and skill. Lunch can be done on the way at various restaurants available.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
Our staff will pick you up at the hotel at 6:30 am and escort you to the bus station. The bus to Pokhara leaves at around 7:30 am, and the drive is 6 hours including lunch on the way. A beautiful valley set on the banks of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara is also known for its panoramic views of Annapurna, Machapuchare (shape of fish tail) in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu in the east. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu, hence providing the perfect place to relax in the evening.
Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Pokhara.

Day 4: Fly to Jomsom (2700m) assemble the bikes then ride to Muktinath (3800m) via Kagbeni (2900m)

Pass By: Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Nepal
There are numerous flights that service the Jomsom airstrip early each day before the Kali Gandaki wind picks up by mid-morning. To get used to the altitude and the weather condition, we assemble the bikes as soon as we land in Jomsom and ride the relatively flat river trail to Kagbeni, the border-town of the recently forbidden Kingdom, Mustang.

Stop At: Muktinath Temple, Bhagwanbahal, Thamel, Kathmandu, 00977 Nepal
As we head towards Muktinath. This is the highest point of this trip. The landscape is extremely dry and desert-like. You may come across a handful of trekkers and pilgrims, mainly from India, on their way to the holy temple with the eternal flame in Muktinath that burns from a natural gas source. Reaching the culturally and religiously site with stunning mountain views is quite an achievement.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay in a local villager's house.

Day 5: Ride from Muktinath to Marpha (2670m)

Stop At: Marpha Monastery, Marpha Nepal
With thrilling views of the Dhaulagiri and several other 8,000m peaks on our sight we begin our descent. On the way, we pass yak herds and experience the centuries-old lifestyle of the local people. We ride through Lupra where black magic and human sacrifices (on dead bodies) are a part of the community rituals. We call it a day in Marpha – a picturesque community known for its apple orchards. The flagstone-lined village of Marpha is popular for apple farming. Don’t forget to try some local apple wine and brandy.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will make you a simple and healthy breakfast before the biking journey starts.
• Lunch: Lunch pack will be prepared by the villager. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.
Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay in a local villager's house.


Day 6: Ride form Marpha to Tatopani (1190m)

Stop At: Tatopani Kunda ( Hot Spring ), beni, दरबाङ 33200, Nepal
With a fantastic downhill ahead of us, we begin our descent towards Tato Pani (hot water), which in the local language means hot water. At the end of the ride, you can pamper yourself in the natural hot spring, which is located besides the Kali Gandaki River, hence giving you the time and space to loosen up your muscles and chill to the natural sound of the wilderness.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will make you a simple and healthy breakfast before the biking journey starts.
• Lunch: Lunch pack will be prepared by the villager. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

• Dinner: Traditional Dhal Bhat will be prepared by your host family. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Accommodation included: Overnight at homestay in a local villager's house.

Day 7: Ride from Tatopani to Beni and drive from Beni to Pokhara - approx 5 hours

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
We carry on descending further down towards Beni following the Kali Gandaki River. We take a drive from Beni to Pokhara in a tourist vehicle which takes around 5 hours. We can enjoy and explore the beautiful view of Pokhara and its surrounding lakes while on drive.
Duration: 7 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Your host family will make you a simple and healthy breakfast before the biking journey starts.

• Lunch: Lunch pack will be prepared by the villager. Choice of Vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Pokhara.


Day 8: Free Day at Pokhara

Stop At: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Today you have a free day at Pokhara city for resting your tired legs.You can simply stay by the lake enjoying the views or go for a brief sightseeing adventure.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Pokhara.


Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1345m) - approx 7 hours

Stop At: Basantapur Tower, Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
We return back to Kathmandu on a tourist bus on a 6-hour drive. A pleasant stroll and a last-minute shopping spree in Thamel and Basantapur in Kathmandu. We host a farewell dinner in a typical Nepali-style restaurant with cultural performances (dancing and singing with costumes) tonight to celebrate our hard work and achievement in the biking trip.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.

• Dinner: Farewell dinner in a typical Nepali-style restaurant with cultural performances
Accommodation included: Overnight at boutique hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 10: Final departure

Pass By: Tribhuvan International Airport, Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal
We will offer you vehicle service to the Tribhuwan International Airport for your departure for your home country. We extend our best wishes and warm love to you. We also hope you to see again in Nepal.


Meals included:
• Breakfast: Hotel included buffet style breakfast.

No accommodation included on this day.