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Ravens 9 Days Cycling Trip
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09 day(s) |
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Nepal |
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09 Days
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Bicycle Touring |
February till
May and September till January. |
We're extremely proud of this cycle tour, which cuts through
the heart of the wonderland that is the Nepalese Himalayas.
Even though this is open to anyone who can ride a bike with
a basic level of fitness, please be warned: you will be left
breathless by what are arguably the best scenic views in the
world.
You'll cycle through an exciting cross section of Nepal, taking
in rustic villages, ancient cities and magnificent temples.
You won't have to off-road too much, but you will get to go
off the beaten track to see hidden settlements and outposts
stuck in a time all of their own.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1 - Pokhara/ Sarankot: Fly to Pokhara with an early
morning flight. On arrival we will be transferred you by boat
to our Country house "The Retreat", nestled on the
other side of Phewa Lake. This beautifully built residence made
of hand cut stone on a hill top with 180 degree views of the
Annapurna Himalayas and the whole lake and set amongst a landscaped
garden will make for a delightful stay. A home cooked traditional
Nepalese meal will be tonight's dinner. We'll first catch up
on a little breakfast and make a return crossing of the lake
and start riding to Bindhbasani Temple.
It's all on road as we depart Pokhara Township before we start
a 10 km uphill to Sarangkot hill station. Mountain views are
exceptional from here as we gaze directly upon the Annapurna
Ranges but seem to be within arms reach of the most popular
"Fishtail" (Machhapuchhre) Himal. After lunch we ride
downhill to Thulakhet then to Pame and transferred to our resort
for the rest of the day. Today's ride is warm-up ride leading
into our next 5 days heading back towards Kathmandu and the
town of Arughat. Today Total: Distance: 45 km. Includes:
Day 2 - Pokhara-Kalikasthan-Begnas Tal: Breakfast on
the front lawn overlooking the lake then we boat it to Lakeside
to start our riding on a flat paved road till Bijayapur Khola,
a journey of approx. 12km. After crossing the bridge we peddle
left from the Army camp and ride alongside the river to Lapsidada
and onwards to the beautiful village named Kalikasthan (this
name comes from goddess Kali temple. The total uphill ride is
9km till Kalikasthan.
Again we will have fantastic view of Annapurna, Manaslu and
Daulagiri peaks from here. We take a lunch break here and cool
off after the uphill from Bijayapur Khola. A touch of the local
flavors and menu will be on offer as we lunch at the local store
before we bike it about 6km downhill to Talchok. The terrain
flattens out and then leaves a small uphill into our small island
resort situated in between Begnas and Rupa Lake. Total Distance:
42km.
Day 3 - Begnas-Rambazar-Bhorletar-Sisaghat: Today's ride
is mostly downhill over the 35kms that takes us further east
and after just 4km of flat and a small climb we reach to Urchale
Bhanjyang (Bhanjyang meaning small pass). Now, we have 12km
downhill to Karputar and then we cross the Modi River and reach
Bhorletar. It's a small town with just a few shops to service
the local settlements. We will take a break here and grab a
snack from these local shops, giving a few insights to local
culture and their way of life.
After lunch, again it' an easy ride that is mostly down to Sisaghat
where we will stay in the local guesthouse. A basic overnight
stay void of the normal western luxuries. Along the way, each
and every place we visit on this route offers variations on
food, culture and traditions. The road we travel was an old
walking route from Kathmandu to Pokhara via Gorkha, before there
was any road network connected. Total Distance: 35km. Includes:
Day 4 - Sisaghat-Kunchha-Paudi-Tarpughat-Palungtar: Today,
is a longer day on the trails with the first 25km mostly uphill
till Kunchha. With it comes a beautiful ride via Soti Pasal
and the many small shops where we will make our lunch stop and
have a good chance to mingle with the locals where they are
few and very friendly. After Kunchha, and having completed our
uphill prior to lunch we now have earn't a rewarding downhill
except for the 1km uphill after crossing mighty Marsyangdi River.
We pass through the town of Paudi and then ride alongside of
Marsyangdi River via Tarphutar and onto Tarpughat. Our final
destination for the day is a short ride beyond at Palungtar
where we'll find our Guest House. We might get to view some
local celebrations and festivities if it you're here in the
festive season of October /November. Total Distance: 55km.
Day 5 - Palungtar- Laxmi Bazar - Gorkha: Leaving Palungtar
after a leisurely breakfast, we ride 5km beyond, uphill to Luitel
Gaon and then to Satdobato (Satdobato: meaning seven trails
meeting points), so its fairly obvious that many village trails
meet at this point. We will enjoy fresh brewed Nepali tea and
oranges (orange farming in this area is quite popular, every
house having at least over 20 trees) whilst taking a break then
leave the main trail and use a shortcut route to Chhepetar,
which may require a short carry of our trusty bikes for just
for 5 minutes once we have crossed the bridge at the Daraundi
River.
Daraundi will be our lunch spot, with some well stocked local
goods and once recharged then we'll tackle the mostly uphill
but gradual climb to the historic City of Gorkha via Laxmi Bazar.
Beautiful terraced farm land where whole hillsides bloom yellow
from the flowering mustard plants during the months October
to February make for a memorable sight. Gorkha is the ancient
kingdom and old capital of the ex-Shah dynasty, who ruled until
recently for 237 years in Nepal. Gorkha Dubar is on top of the
hill just beyond the main town and we'll visit in here in the
evening.
Overnight in Guesthouse. Total Distance: 37km.
Day 6 - Gorkha - Kathmandu valley: From the ridge-top
at Gorkha beautiful sunshine and spectacular views of Manaslu
and Annapurna are the feature from your breakfast table. With
Kathmandu our destination today we'll make a warm up ride of
1km uphill then cruise into Phinam village on a flat dirt jeep
tail before finding Taple to complete a lovely morning's ride.
It will be the beautiful villages on the way to Khanchok where
we will have lunch; one of the last on trail lunches of our
7-day long tour.
Another short climb to welcome after lunch as you bike into
Ghyamsal. A big downhill awaits us just out of town and all
the way into Arughat. Arughat was important place in the ancient
time for the local trade. After a tea break, we pack our bikes
on our bus and drive into the Kathmandu Valley over the next
4 hour. Tonight, we stay in Thamel, and you have enough time
to chill out in the many good restaurants and bars around town.
Overnight in Kathmandu. Total Distance: 42km.
Day 7 - Nagarkot: Today we take a single track route
into the north-east corner of the Kathmandu Valley, then it
is time to ride a mix of single and jeep tracks to wind our
way upwards to Nagarkot. Our actual route will depend on the
condition of the trails. A short steep climb into the hill station
of Nagarkot will reward you with glorious mountain vistas from
where 8 of the world's top 10 peaks can be seen from our comfortable
hotel located on the valley rim. Enjoy the spectacular view
of the Himalayas which stretch all way to Mt. Everest made ever
more enjoyable by sunset drinks from the hotel terrace. 25km
or 35km.
Overnight in Nagarkot. Distance: 35km.
Day 8- Nagarkot - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu: We start our
last day's riding with a downhill dream ride descending more
than 2800ft, starting from 7100ft (2164m). But first there is
breakfast on the terrace with a last peak over many 7000-m white
mountain tops stretching through to Tibet before we commence
the smooth paved switchback descent down into the valley that
runs to the entrance of Bhaktapur City. From here we ride to
the medieval town and earlier Kingdom of Bhaktapur, a world
Heritage site, restored by UNESCO to its former glory. The narrow
streets, squares and temples are great fun to explore by bike
and the town is closed off to vehicle traffic.
The inhabitants of Bhaktapur are Newari's whose excellent craftsmanship
can be seen in the many shops selling silverware and religious
items. We'll take lunch in the rich cultural atmosphere of Taumadi
Square surrounded by temples and devotees making offerings.
It's also possible to visit Changu Narayan, a must for those
interested in culture - the ancient temple complex here, which
includes the oldest Hindu temple in the valley dating from the
sixth century. In the evening we transfer back to our accommodation
in Kathmandu for a last night and celebration of our achievements
over dinner!
Overnight in Kathmandu. Total Distance: 35km.
Day 9 - Depart Kathmandu: Our representative will drive
you to the airport and bid you farewell..
Note: All distances are approximate and the actual route taken
on the day may vary according to the leader's discretion taking
into account local conditions and the abilities of your group.
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