The Pokhara to Kathmandu Trail

The ultimate two-week Nepal biking adventure through the traditional villages of the incredibly scenic middle hills'and valleys of Nepal, from serene Pokhara to the exotic, bustling and timeless Kathmandu valley ...

Join us for this epic mountain biking journey on remote off-road trails that link the two major cities of Nepal, Pokhara and Kathmandu. After a day of biking in the wonderful Kathmandu valley, we head to Pokhara where we  treated to breath-taking Himalayan panoramas.  Pokhara is a tranquil city, the jumping off point for many treks with a stunning backdrop - the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges and Maccapuchare - and well-known for its lake, boat trips and laid-back atmosphere. We spend a day biking around the lake and up to stunning Sarankot, a village perched way up on a hillside with great mountain views.

Our biking adventure begins from this beautiful spot. Less than thirty miles of this ride is on the main highway; the rest of the journey follows a variety of wide foot paths and old jeep trails  with just a bit of technical single track thrown in. We journey across remote regions of Nepal seldom visited by westerners. Once at Gorkha, the old capital of Nepal with a fantastic fort and palace, we follow the traditional route that joins Kathmandu to other part of mid-western Nepal.

We'll have a few challenging ascents as well as some incredible descents, which combine with the remote trails to makes this on of the best bike journeys in Asia!

Join us!

Trekker's Comments & Kamzang Style

Detailed Itinerary
Although we try to follow the itinerary below, it is ONLY a guideline based on years of experience trekking in the Himalaya. At times local trail, river or weather conditions may make a deviation necessary; rivers may be impassible, snow blocks passes, and landslides wipe out trails. The trekking itinerary and campsites may also vary slightly depending on the group's acclimatization rate or sickness.

The Himalaya are our passion, and we take trekking seriously. Although everyone is here on vacation, please come with a dollop of patience and compassion added to your sense of adventure ...

Early Arrival
Providing you have sent us your arrival details, you will be met at the airport by a representative from the Kathmandu Guest House (look for their sign - they will be looking for you) and escorted to the guest house. Kim will book the extra nights for you, so your room will be ready.

Day 1 - Arrive Kathmandu 1340m
You'll be met at the airport by a representative from the Kathmandu Guest House, so look out for a Kathmandu guest house sign when you leave the airport. They will bring you back to the Kathmandu Guest House, where your rooms are booked.

Kim will meet you at the guest house and introduce you to Thamel, the main tourist area of Kathmandu. Thamel is a myriad of banners, signs, music shops, bakeries, internet cafes, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops of all imaginable varieties and eccentrically clad backpackers. Over dinner we check your insurance details (please have a copy of your travel medical insurance policy with you), go over gear and get to know each other over a beer at New Orleans cafe ...

Day 2 - Ride in the Kathmandu Valley
Get your bikes ready for a fantastic ride around the Kathmandu Valley, some of the best biking in all of Asia and right outside our doorways ... Excursion to be decided, lots of options such a a back-roads ride to Nagarkot.

Day 3 - Drive Pokhara 800m
We leave the Kathmandu Valley in a private vehicle, early to avoid traffic, and drive six hours along the river through scenic, terraced villages and green hills to balmy Pokhara, where we check into the lovely Sacred Valley Inn for the night. We have the afternoon to wander to the lake, do some shopping, or sit and relax in a cafe with a book. We'll head for Moondance Cafe for dinner and drinks in the evening, a great spot.

Day 4 - Pokhara. Ride to Sarankot
It's a gentle ride along the lake and then a steep off-road uphill or more gentle on-road climb to reach the idyllic village of Sarankot, where we are treated to an amazing Himalayan panorama if the weather is clear. We'll pass through several traditional Nepali middle-hills village en route.

Day 5 - Bike to Begnas Tal
Biking details to come ...

Day 6 - Bike to Kalasti

Day 7 - Bike to Marsyangdi Valley

Day 8 -Bike to Gorkha

Day 9 - Gorkha Sightseeing
 

Day 10 - Bike to Maleku

Day 11 - Bike to Kakani

Day 12 - Bike to Kathmandu

Day 13 - Kathmandu
A free day to explore the Kathmandu valley a bit with Kim. Options: Climb the many steps to Swayambhunath (the monkey temple), with its commanding views of Kathmandu (at 1420 m), its whitewashed stupas and its unique synthesis of Buddhism and Hinduism. The striking Buddha eyes of Boudhanath Stupa watch over a lively and colorful Tibetan community and attract pilgrims from all over the Himalayan Buddhist realm. In the midst of traditional gompas, and hung with long strings of multi-colored prayer flags, Boudhanath attracts Sherpas, Tibetans and tourists alike for daily circumambulations (koras) of the stupa. Durbar Square, one of the old capitals of the Kathmandu valley, is a synthesis of Hindu and Buddhist temples, stupas and statues, and is often the site of festivals, marriages and other ceremonies. Hindu Pashupatinath and its sacred temple complex on the banks of the holy Bagmati river. Here, monkeys run up and down the steps of the burning ghats, and trident-bearing saddhus draped in burnt-orange and saffron sit serenely meditating - when they’re not posing for photos-for-rupees.

Day 14 - Depart
We drop you at the airport for your international flight. Thanks for joining us for this epic bike journey ...

Extra Days in Kathmandu
If you wish to stay longer, we can offer plenty of suggestions: mountain biking or rafting in the Kathmandu valley, an Everest sightseeing flight, trips to Bhaktapur or Patan (Kathmandu Valley's other historic capital cities), a night at the Fort Hotel in Nagarkot for a bit of luxury and expansive sunrise/sunset mountain panoramas, visits to interesting temple villages such as Changu Narayan, a few days at Barahi Hotel in Pokhara or a relaxing excursion to Chitwan National Park (staying at Maruni Sanctuary Lodge) or Bardia National Park. Kim can help to arrange any of these excursions for you.

Namaste & Tashi Delek!