Overviews
Nepal Mountain Bike Tours is probably the most operated tour operators that exist; whether it is a domestic tour company or any international mountain bike tour companies. We share the same trails every time. On our tails spend time in the ancient trading communities too. We are free to ride and explore the lower Mustang Valley. Our highest priorities are safety, quality and enjoyment of bikers with professional services in personal touch.
Talking in general this trip has it all. This trip is designed to ride through the best of the both worlds but in a pretty relaxed way and is divided into two segments. Firstly, we ride through some of the best trails around the hills of Kathmandu Valley. And lastly, the Lower Mustang Region, where you can shred the dirt of big mountain trails. A valley isolated from rest of the world with own distinctive culture and tradition. The dry and arid land which has been in the rain shadow gives you the immense pleasure. The starkly beautiful high altitude desert, bordered to the south by some of the Himalaya’s highest mountains will blow your mind.
Experience a fascinating land and home of an eight of the ten highest mountains in the world through mountain biking. Mountain bikers can bring smile to their face with less dramatic single trails that will appeal to all Mountain. Shortly, the trip to Lower Mustang will be adventurous, challenging, exciting and rewarding trip through mountain biking. With 100% love, effort and attention this trip will always be wonderful.
FAQ
Altitude and Acclimatize
On this trip, we will ride from 1300m to 2300m in the Kathmandu valley and 2700m to the highest point Lubra Pass 3860m in the Lower Mustang region. This Itinerary is designed to adapt for easy acclimatization, so our clients won’t have issues to deal with AMS (Acute mountain sickness) on this tour.
What bike should I bring for this trip, if I cannot bring my own bike, is it possible for rental?
An All Mountain or Enduro full suspension bike, fork travel from 120-140-150/160 would be ideal and lots of fun to play, but a good Hard-tail even with a 100mm fork can always do a job.
If you are planning not to bring along your own bike on this trip, we can arrange you a suitable bike for rental. The price may vary upon the quality and nature of a bike; please write to us for price and details. However, we always encourage you to bring your own bike.
What kind of accommodation would it be during the trip? Wi-fi?
Comfortable hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and well-located comfortable guest houses/lodges on trails in the mountains, with hot shower and private bathroom. All the hotels and guest house/lodges have Wi-fi, even in the mountains. Wi-fi is often free for hotel guests in most of the places.
Dietary Gluten/Allergy issues
International food/cuisine will be served along with local delicacies in various restaurants & bars in Kathmandu and Pokhara, perhaps just a little less choices in the mountains. Please, let us know that if you have any kind of diet request or you are allergic to certain things. We will try our best to facilitate such kind of requests.
Things to put on your backpack for daily rides
10lt, 12lt or even 16lt backpack is suitable for this trip.
Wind/water proof Jacket
One extra cycle jersey or sweatshirt
Sunscreen lotion
Some power bars and energy drink
Sun glass and buff
Camel Bag or water bottle for hydration?
Knee pad is recommended
full face helmet is optional
Mobile phone/camera and some cash…
Safety Insurance
Mountain biking is an adventure sport where risk and hazard may happens in no time. We carry the first aid kit with us and do the basic first aid.
A sufficient medical travel insurance is mandatory and must arrange prior the trip from the country of origin. Your insurance should be able to cover all the medical expenses, including Emergency Helicopter Evacuation, if unwanted incidents occurs.
You are on your holiday and so we’d like you to have fun as much as possible and in the same time we would like you to spend a trouble free holiday while mountain biking in Nepal.
Alcohols are not permitted to consume during the ride. Beers? After ride…
Be responsible and enjoy the ride…
Trip Overview
Ride: All mountain, Enduro,
Group Size: Any
Trip grade: Easy
Duration: 10- 12 days
Altitude: Around the Kathmandu Valley 1300m-2500m In the Lower Mustang max 3850m to the lowest 850m Beni at the end of the ride.
Accommodation: 2-3 star hotel in the cities and Guest house/lodge on the trail. The trip starts and end in Kathmandu.
Trip Contact: *Please email us for further information about the price and trip details for this Big mountain enduro trip. ridenepal@himalayandirt.com