The Trails of Two Cities
|
Country: Nepal |
Description |
This
traverse
of
Nepal's
two
sister
cities
takes
us
on
a
fantastic
off-road
route
linking
-
Pokhara
and
Kathmandu.
You
travel
ancient
village
and
trade
routes
passing
through
regions
where
the
last
500
years
have
almost
untouched
the
culture
and
landscapes.
This
tour
is
made
for
the
off-road
enthusiast.
Following
your
arrival
in
Katmandu,
we
limber
up
for
our
journey
by
taking
a
short
tour
of
the
ancient
city
of
Katmandu
before
flying
out
to
Pokhra.
Situated
beside
the
beautiful
Phewa
Tel
Lake,
Pokhra
affords
some
of
the
most
stunning
views
of
the
Annapurnas
and
Machhapuchhare
("Fish
Tail"
peak).
An
additional
day
trip
around
the
area
will
ensure
that
everything
is
in
order
before
we
start
our
journey,
along
the
"trails
of
two
cities",
back
to
Katmandu.
Our
knobby
tires
touch
only
an
unnoticeable
fraction
of
sealed
the
road
on
this
trip.
So
prepare
yourself
for
what
has
been
described
as
"off
road
Himalayan
mountain
biking
at
it's
best."
Tracing
an
assortment
of
walking
trails,
old
jeep
trails
and
some
technical
single
tracks,
we
make
our
way
across
remote
territory
that's
seldom
visited
by
westerners.
Challenging
ascents
as
well
as
some
incredible
descents
combine
to
make
this
off-road
biking
a
great
mountain
bikers
dream. |
Itinerary |
Day
1
-
Katmandu
You
arrive
in
Katmandu
and
are
met
at
the
airport.
The
transfer
to
your
hotel
is
arranged.
Overnight
at
a
hotel.
Day
2
-
Katmandu
You
set
off
on
a
biking
tour
of
Kathmandu.
Overnight
at
a
hotel.
Day
3
-
Katmandu-
Pokhara
A
short,
30
minutes
flight
takes
you
from
Katmandu
to
Pokhra.
You
then
set
off
on
a
biking
tour
of
Pokhra.
Overnight
at
a
hotel.
Day
4
-
Pokhra-
Sarangkot-
Pokhra
You are off on a circular day tour to Sarangkot. Overnight
at hotel in Pokhara.
Day 5 - Pokhra- Begnas Tal
An exhilarating day of biking. You reach Begnas Tal
where you spend the night at a camp.
Day 6 - Begnas Tal-Kalasti
Start off from Begnas Tal. Take in the spectacular scenery.
Pass through villages where time has stood still. Overnight
at camp in Kalasti. |
|
Included |
| Guide/mechanic;
Driver
&
support
vehicle
–
mini
van;
All
meals
(Breakfast
&
Lunch
with
spending
limits);
Hotel
transfers;
English,
Nepali,
speaking
Guides/mechanic;
Bike
tools
for
general
servicing
(not
spare
parts
for
personal
bikes
);
Bikes
transferred
ahead
of
group
as
required;
All
permits
&
approvals;
Bikes/
helmets/
water
bottles;
Off-Road
option
for
experienced
mountain
bikers. |
Departure Dates |
|
Oct.
-
Dec.
and
Jan.
-
May
|
|
Day 7 - Kalasti-Dumre
An
eventful
day
of
biking
-
with
some
challenging
ascents
and
descents.
The
day's
trail
ends
at
Dumre
where
you
camp
for
the
night.
Day
8
-
Dumre-Gorkha
You
bike
out
of
Dumre.
The
route
challenges
your
skill
and
stamina.
The
ride
ends
at
Gorkha.
Overnight
at
a
hotel.
Day
9
-
Gorkha
Rest
day
in
Gorkha.
Rest,
unwind
or
opt
for
a
sightseeing
tour.
Overnight
at
a
hotel.
Day
10
-
Gorkha-down
the
Buri
Gandaki
Valley
Starting
out
from
Gorkha,
you
pedal
down
the
Buri
Gandaki
Valley.
Overnight
at
a
camp.
Day
11
-
Kakani
From
your
camp
at
the
base
of
the
Buri
Gandaki
Valley,
you
head
for
Kakani.
The
trip
takes
you
to
the
edge
of
the
Katmandu
Valley.
Overnight
at
a
lodge.
Day
12
-
Kakani-Katmandu
via
Budhanilkantha
Temple
The
bike
ride
to
Katmandu
takes
you
past
the
famous
Budhanilkantha
Temple.
You
spend
the
night
at
a
hotel.
Day
13
-
Katmandu
Rest
day
in
Katmandu.
You
have
the
option
of
going
sightseeing.
Overnight
at
a
hotel.
Day
14
-
Katmandu
It's
the
end
of
a
tough,
satisfying
adventure.
You
are
transferred
to
the
airport
in
time
for
the
flight
out. |
Departure |
| Kathmandu,
Nepal
|
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Price: $ 1105
Single supplement: $200
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