The Backroad to Chitwan - Cycling -14 Days

Kathmandu – Chitwan National Park & Pokhara

This trip gives you the opportunity to experience Nepal’s diversity in one of the most rewarding ways, by bike. Starting from Kathmandu we head into the Mahabarat mountains where you can experience the best Himalayan views in Nepal, from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest in the in the East. From here, we bike down into the terai, close to the border of India where you will visit small thatched villages and experience the ancient farming traditions. Once in the terai, we visit the Chitwan National Park, one of Asia’s finest wildlife parks, where you can go on elephant safari in search of rhino and tiger, or take to the river in a dugout canoe. Refreshed from the comforts of our lodge we return to the mountains, cycling towards the mighty panorama of the Annapurna range and the sacred peak of Macchapuchhare (Fish Tail).

Arriving in Pokhara, we have some time to relax by the lake or to experience some trekking before biking the ‘Royal Trek’ and returning to Kathmandu by the scenic mountain flight. The Valley is the historic centre of Nepal, the place where kingdoms rose and fell, palaces and temples were built and rebuilt and Nepalese art and culture were developed and refined. The combination of some superb dirt tracks and more relaxing road sections, and the abundance of temples, monasteries and palaces, makes this both an exhilarating and fascinating place to cycle and indeed to end one of the most varied biking trips you could wish for.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kathmandu – sightseeing
Day 2: Cycle to Godavari
Day 3: Cycle  to Dakchhinkali
Day 4: Cycle to Daman
Day 5: Cycle to Hetauda
Day 6: Cycle to Sauraha
Day 7: Sauraha (Chitwan National Park activities)
Day 8: Cycle to Lumbini
Day 9: Cycle to Tansen
Day 10: Cycle to Pokhara
Day11: Pokhara – rest day
Day 12: Trek &  cycle the ‘Royal trek’ & near Pokhara
Day 13: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 14: Kathmandu

Trip Details

Trip Code: T4W 150
Grade: Easy – moderate (this trip is suitable for recreational cyclist & families).
Group Size: 4 – 12
Accommodation: Hotels / guest houses
Deposit: NZD$500

A further full payment is due 60 days before departure:
USD $2,590.00  per 4 – 8 pax,
USD $2,490.00  per 9 – 10 pax
USD $2,390.00  per 11 – 12 pax
Price includes flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu, sightseeing in Kathmandu, cultural dinner,permits, food while cycling, Chitwan Safari, accommodation, guides
Bike Hire: USD$160.00
Prices for 2013 season still to be confirmed

Trip Dates

Start: Kathmandu     End: Kathmandu
13.08.12 – 26.08.12
26.09.12 – 09.10.12
18.10.12 – 031.10.12
01.03.13 – 14.03.13
19.03.13 – 01.04.13
09.04.13 – 22.04.13
23.04.13 – 06.05.13
19.08.13 – 01.09.13
16.09.13 – 29.09.13
06.10.13 – 19.10.13

Other dates available on request for private groups (this trip is also suitable for families)

Vote with your feet and come walk with me.