Nepal Unlimited- Cycling - 19 Days

Nepal, back roads to Pokhara, the Annapurna region and Chitwan National Park

The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is one of the world’s most beautiful countries. From the highest point on the earth to the jungle lowlands along the Indian border, there is an incredible variety of scenery, including huge glaciers, alpine pastures, thick uninhabited forests and carefully terraced hillsides. Highlights of this trip include:
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 some of 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).

After our days rest in Pokhara we fly to Jomsom to ride closer to the Himalayas and Mukitnath, which is a pilgrimage centre for Buddhists and Hindus. You you will see Tibetan   traders as well as Sadhus from the far south of India. The shrine, in a grove of trees, include a Buddhist monastery and the Vishnu temple of Jiwala Mayi. An old temple nearby shelters a spring and natural gas jets, which provides Muktinath’s famous eternal flame. The earth – water – fire combination and accounts for Mukitnath’s great religious significance.
Spectacular views of the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche peak and several other 8,000 mts peaks are visible from here.

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: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom & cycle to Kagbeni
Day 13: Cycle to Mukinath
Day 14: Cycel to Marpha
Day 15: Cycle to Tatopani
Day16: Cycle to Pokhara
Day 17: Pokhara – rest day
Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu
Day 19: Kathmandu

Trip Details

Trip Code: T4W 148
Grade: Moderate
Group Size: 4 – 12
Accommodation: Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and Teahouses while cycling / trekking
Deposit: NZD$500
A further full payment is due 60 days before departure:
USD $3,190.00 per 4 – 8 pax,
USD $3,090.00 per 9 – 10 pax
USD $2,990.00 per 11 – 12 pax
Price includes flights Pokhara to Jomsom & Pokhara to Kathmandu, sightseeing in Kathmandu, cultural dinner,permits, food while cycling, accommodation, guides
Bike hire USD$190.00
Prices for 2013 season still to be confirmed

Trip Dates

Start: Kathmandu     End: Kathmandu
13.08.12 – 31.08.12
12.09.12 – 30.09.12
26.09.12 –  14.10.12
18.10.12 – 05.11.12
01.03.13 – 19.03.13
19.03.13 – 06.04.13
09.04.13 – 27.04.13
19.08.13 – 06.09.13
16.09.13 – 04.10.13
06.10.13 – 24.10.13
Other dates available on request for private groups

Vote with your feet and come walk with me.