NAGARKOT - DHULIKHEL - NAMO BUDDHA - KATHMANDU

Itinerary:

Day 01: Kathmandu - Nagarkot

After an early breakfast in Kathmandu, we ride due east to the medieval town of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient city, rich in culture and architectures. There are many temples and squares here to explore. From here we head north-east to Nagarkot on tarmac road. We gradually climb 20km to Nagarkot, on the valley rim, passing steeply terraced farmland and houses that seem to be clinging to the hillside. When we reach the summit, we will be able to see the Himalayan range and if weather favors then we can see Mount Everest too. We stay in a hotel on the ridge. O/N HotelSH (L/D)

Distance:38 Km

Altitude:2000m

Day 2: Nagarkot - Dhulikhel

The ‘Retread’ Trails. This is a jeep 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 1000m of downhill a jeep road leads us to the Freedom Highway, the main road to Tibet. We have lunch by the river before the dusty uphill climb back up to the valley rim. For most this is best done in the support vehicle. O/N Resort SH (B/L/D)

Distance: 50km

Altitude: 1800m

Day 3: Dhulikhel - Balthali via Namo-Buddha.

We leave Dhulikhel on a dirt trail climbing and descending two hills before reaching the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha. According to legend it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, offered his flesh to a hungry tigress. A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery closed by. We follow the picturesque view along rich; you can enjoy fantastic view of the valley and Mountain View in clear day.  O/N HotelCH (B/L/D)

Distance: Approx 27km

Altitude: 1800m

Day 4: Balthali –Kathmandu via Lubhu Sisneri

Start with a jeep track down to the ancient city of Panauti, where Lord Buddha lived as a prince prior his offering to the tigress. This special village-truly lost in time-is rarely visited by tourists. Indresara Mahadev Temple is the oldest surviving dated temple in Nepal, believed that it was constructed in 1294. Climbing west, we follow a jeep track along the meandering Roshi River. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb single trail to reach the summit of Kathmandu valley’s eastern rim known as the Lakhuri Bhanjyang (1930m). This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu valley, connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti. Views of the Himalayas are more than compensated. From the saddle, the descent is on switch-backed jeep track. After an hour and a 500m descent, we come upon Sisneri, a quiet valley village. The ethnicity of the people change as we descend from Tamangs, Thakuries and Chhetris to lowland Newari farmers. A short distance beyond Sisneri is our pickup point for the drive back to Kathmandu. (B/L)

Distance: 40Km.

Altitude: 1340

GROUP SIZE:Minimum 2 people

GRADE:B

Altitude range:1300m to 2100m

Average daily distance:40km (with optional ads on)

Grade:D (Tough)

Off-road:- 70%

Group Size:Minimum 2 people

COST PER PERSON

Price Includes:

Mountain Bike with Helmet

Guide with First Aid Kit and Mechanical Backup

Three night’s accommodation with all meals

Mineral water

All Temple and Monastery Entry fee

Price Exclude:

Soft and hard drinks

Support Vehicle

Emergency evacuation fee

Insurance and other personal interest items