Highlights
Explore the sleeping statue of the Hindu secret god Bishnu at Budhanilkantha
See a Buddhist monastery specially for female priests at Nagi Gumpa
Typical Tamang ethnic group village at Mulkharka
Enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Langtang Himal range from Chisapani
Itinerary
Short on time but big on adventure? The "Kathmandu Rim Bike Tour" is crafted for young adults ready to squeeze maximum thrills from a brief escape. This mountain biking trip circles the Kathmandu Valley, revealing both sweeping landscapes and rich cultural highlights. Ride through the graveled tracks of Shivapuri National Park, traverse hills dotted with ethnic villages like Chisapani, and greet the Himalayan sunrise from renowned Nagarkot. Between single-track rides and visits to wildlife habitats, you’ll experience Nepal’s natural beauty up close. The journey concludes at the ancient Chyangu Narayan temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This affordable, high-value tour is perfect for adventurers seeking a dynamic mix of nature, culture, and cycling excitement—without breaking the bank.
day 1 - Kathmandu – Chisapani (2300m)
We will start riding for the Kathmandu rim bike tour at 7 am in the morning after breakfast at the hotel. It takes about 30 mins to reach Budhanilkantha, where we will stop for sightseeing of the Sleeping Hindu god (Bishnu). After that, we continue to ride approx 5 km gradually uphill till the Nagi Gumpa. The ride becomes easier as the single track and flattening down till Mulkharka. We stop for the lunch and continue to ride to Chisapni through the jungle.
ChisaPani is mostly famous for sunrise/sunset views, where we can capture many Himalayan peaks including Annapuprna, Dhaulagiri, Langtang and many more.
day 2 - Chisapani – Nagarkot (2195m)
We will ride after breakfast having a sunrise view from Chisapani to Nagarkot through green forest and on a single track. The ride will be very interesting because of the chirping of birds, superb views of the Himalayas around the villages and rice-paddy terrace fields. We will stop for our lunch at a place called Jule. We will stay at overnight in Nagarkot .
day 3 - Nagarkot – Kathmandu
Early in the morning, we will have a sunrise view from Nagarkot either from Nagarkot Hotel or Viewtower for the best view. Then after breakfast, we will start riding towards the Chyangunarayan Temple which is a Hindu temple. Lunch at Chyangunarayan and back to Kathmandu, where the tour ends.
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