DOWN HILL THRILL (5 options)
Forget the uphills, Dawn till Dusk takes you on a downhill dream ride. Unlimited variety of trails to all corners of the Kathmandu Valley for intermediate as well as advanced riders.This downhill epic will give you an extended tour of the Kathmandu Valley, weaving your way through local villages, all bountiful in colour,culture,history and religious content.
OPTION: 1
NAGARKOT TO BHAKTAPUR via TOWER and NALA
Early morning you will be transferred to Nagarkot, where we enjoy a hearty breakfast with the beautiful panorama of Himalayas then we head off along the valley rim. The descent begins in earnest. We visit Nala and then to Bhaktapur for the lunch. You will be transfer to Kathmandu.
Distance: Approx25km
Maximum Altitude: 2100m.
DRIVE: 3 hours both ways
Trip Grade: D
Group Size: Minimum 2 people
Cost per person:
|
No. of People |
2 - 5 |
6- 8 |
9 - 12 |
13 - 16 |
|
US$ per person |
155 |
150 |
140 |
135 |
OPTION: 2
NAGARKOT TO INDRAWATI RIVER
The ‘Retread’ trail is an epic track descent through terraced paddy fields and small villages that lead us to the Indrawati River. We will stop to take photos as the Himalayas are right behind us all the way down. After 1000mts of downhill a jeep road leads us to the FriendshipHighway, the main road to Tibet boarder. We have lunch at 0km. (Daal Bhat) and drive back to Kathmandu.
Distance: 27km
Maximum Altitude: 2000m.
Drive: 4hrs both ways
Trip grade: C
Group Size: Minimum 2 people
Cost per person:
|
No. of People |
2 - 5 |
6- 8 |
9 - 12 |
13 - 16 |
|
US$ per person |
170 |
160 |
155 |
145 |
OPTION: 3
JAMACHO TO BALAJU WATER GARDEN
After breakfast we drive top of the Jamacho (top of the Queen forest) and then ride downhill towards Balaju Botanical Garden, where you get packed lunch. After taking break there with flora and fauna, we will ride or take a van back to Thamel.
Distance: 22km
Maximum altitude: 2050m.
Drive: 3 hrs
Trip grade: D
Group Size: Minimum 2 people
Cost per person:
|
No. of People |
2 - 5 |
6- 8 |
9 - 12 |
13 - 16 |
|
US$ per person |
170 |
165 |
155 |
145 |
OPTION: 4
PHULCHOKI HEIGHT TO GODAVARI BOTANICAL GARDEN
Early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the top of Pulchoki height, highest point in the valley and then we head down to the Godavari Botanical Garden, we will have lunch there and beautiful garden, enjoy in the garden for a time being and we drive back to Kathmandu.
DISTANCE: 27km.
Maximum Altitude: 2750m.
Drive: 4hrs.
Trip grade:D
Group Size: Minimum 2 people
Cost per person:
|
No. of People |
2 - 5 |
6- 8 |
9 - 12 |
13 - 16 |
|
US$ per person |
175 |
165 |
155 |
150 |
OPTION: 5
NAGI GOMPA SHIVAPURI NATIONAL AN ARBOUR TO KOPAN MONASTERY
We drive from here to park village resort Budhanil Kantha (Sleeping Vishnu). Have break in the nice peace full garden. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Nagi Gompa.
Drive upward (approx 7 km) on paved and off road through the Shivapuri Reserve. Part of the route is on the famous Helambu trekking trail. From here riding on a single and jeep track through beautiful local villages and forest down to Kopan.
Distance: 18Km.
Altitude: 1875m.
DRIVE: 2 hrs
Trip grade: D
Group Size: Minimum 2 people
Cost per person:
|
No. of People |
2 - 5 |
6- 8 |
9 - 12 |
13 - 16 |
|
US$ per person |
165 |
155 |
145 |
140 |
All Cost Includes:
Transportation
Breakfast or Lunch
Bicycle with helmet
Guide with mechanical backup
All Entrance Fee
All Cost Excludes:
All Soft and hard drinks
Insurance and items of Personal Nature.
Emergency evacuation fees
DEPARTURE DATE: EVERY DAY
Riders Testimonials
"Down till Dusk tour was everything I wanted. Scenic views right into the heart of Nepal... Through villages... in the midst of the stunning Himalayas my first taste of real mountains (ugh)…. First call of saddle soreness (ouch)... nice single track routes with absolutely fun. fun. fun! "
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