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Biking and Safari Adventure in Nepal
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- Ace the Himalaya
This biking safari adventure takes you, at first, for a thrilling ride around the Kathmandu valley. As you ride up and down the hills and adventurous trails on your mountain bike, the beautiful Himalayas dominate the skyline. And then, the trip takes you to Chitwan National Park. Lonely Planet, the largest travel guide book publisher, says it is “one of the best wildlife-viewing national parks in Asia”.
You begin your biking adventure by paddling from Kathmandu. Enjoy riding in the bustling city and then start a challenging ride to Kakani, a quiet town atop a ridge. The hill station offers mesmerizing views of the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest (weather permitting). Ahead is a 9-km single track, known as “Scar Road”, which runs through Shivapuri National Park. In the trip, you will get lots of opportunities to ride in challenging trails. On Day 3 while biking from Shivapuri village to Chisapani, you will ride on a single biking trail known as “30 Minutes of Heaven”.
From Chisapani, cycle to Nagarkot, which is another popular hill station offering the breathtaking sights of the snow-white peaks. The major attraction of staying overnight at Nagarkot is the sunrise in the morning. Wake up before dawn and go out on the balcony. You will be amazed at the scenery. The sun rays light up the Himalayan mountains and turn them from white to red and gold.
From Nagarkot, ride for 5 km along a ridge at first. You will pass through beautiful towns that have preserved their cultures well and have distinct medieval look. They are Panauti and Dhulikhel, both of which are Newari towns. You will stay at Dhulikhel today. The next morning’s ride will take you from Dhulikhel to Banepa via the sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site, Namobuddha. From Banepa you will be picked up and driven back to Kathmandu. You will pass through a giant statue of Shiva, one of the significant Hindu gods along the way.
When the biking tour ends, the safari adventure begins. Take a drive to Chitwan National Park. At the park, you will do lots of activities such as elephant safari, canoeing, jungle safari, visit to elephant breeding centre and watching wildlife. You will get to watch some of the rare wild birds and animals and plants.
Highlights
- Challenging biking trails like trail to Kakani, Scar Road, 30 Minutes of Heaven and others
- Tasting the delicious trout fish (locally farmed) throughout the route to Kakani
- The magnificent views of the Himalayas from Annapurna to Everest
- Sunrise on the Himalayas seen from Nagarkot
- Riding along the lush paddy fields and traditional plantation and harvesting
- Namo Buddha, a beautiful Buddhist monastery and one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites
- Historically, artistically and culturally rich towns like Panauti and Dhulikhel
- Bhaktapur, one of the oldest cities of the Kathmandu valley
Destinations
- Indian Subcontinent
- Nepal
Tour Types
- Active
- Adventure
- Cycling
- Small Group
- Scenic
- Safaris
- Snow Activities
Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2 – Ride from Kathmandu to Kakani (2,300 m). Distance: 33 km. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 3 – Ride from Kakani to Shivapuri Village (2,000 m). Distance: 33 km. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 4 – Ride from Shivapuri to Chisapani (2,430 m). Distance: 67 km. Overnight at Guesthouse.
Day 5 – Ride from Chisapani to Nagarkot (2,175 m). Distance: 37 km. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 6 – Ride from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1,550 m). Distance: 21.9 km. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 7 – Ride from Dhulikhel to Banepa (1500 m) via Namobuddha. Distance: 28.3 km. Drive back to Kathmandu from Banepa. Distance: 28.2 km. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8 – Drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan National Park (415 m) by Tourist Vehicle. Overnight at Resort.
Day 9 – Full Day Jungle Activities inside the Chitwan National Park. Overnight at Resort.
Day 10 – Early Morning Activities and Drive Back to Kathmandu by Tourist Vehicle. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11 – Transfer to the International Airport for Your Flight Departure.
Price Includes
- Pick up from and drop off at the hotel and the airport on a private tourist vehicle
- Twin sharing accommodation in a two to three-star hotel in Kathmandu, Dhulikhel and Nagarkot including breakfast
- Twin sharing accommodation in a comfortable guesthouse in Kakani, Shivapuri village and Chisapani including breakfast
- Two-night-and-three-day accommodation in Chitwan with full board meal (breakfast, lunch and dinner) as well as all jungle activities in the national park
- Farewell dinner in the evening before the day of departure
- All ground transportation by tourist car / van / minibus depending on the group size
- Entrance fees and permits for all national parks, monasteries, temples and heritage sites
- Ace the Himalaya’s licensed English-speaking mountain biking guide
- Mountain bike for riding (The brands include Trek or Giant full-suspension bikes depending on your choice.)
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff
- Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sunhat (yours to keep)
- All government taxes and official expenses
- USD 750 extra per person is required, if you wish to upgrade the accommodation to a five-star hotel for the entire trip
Price Does not Include
- International airfare and airport departure tax. (See the international flights page)
- Your travel insurance. (See the travel insurance page)
- Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying US $50 and $ 125 respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport size photos).
- Lunch and dinner in all places except in Chitwan (about USD 15 to 20 per person per day)
- All items of personal nature like drink, laundry, etc
- Tips for tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected.)
- Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section
Touring with Ace the Himalaya
Ace the Himalaya is a trekking and adventure travel company based in Kathmandu, Nepal, providing first-class adventures and holidays in the Himalayas.
Since it was founded in 2006, Ace the Himalaya has meticulously created unique outdoor adventures to explore the highlights of four enchanting yet different cultural wonderlands - Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. They specialize in Himalayan adventures - trekking, hiking mountaineering, wildlife safari, mountain biking, plus cultural and heritage tours. They are a highly rated company on Trip Advisor and have been awarded with Certificate of Excellence every year since 2012.
The upmost care is given to their clients’ needs for a spectacular trip, their safety and health, the impact on environment and the benefits of locals. With more than 110 experienced and enthusiastic staff members, they have already served more than 20,000 trekking groups.
Ace the Himalaya is ready to make your dream of travelling in the Himalayas come true, are you...
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