Activity
Mountain Biking
Duration
1 Day
Difficulty
Challenging/Demanding
Arrival City
Kathmandu
Departure City
Kathmandu
Max Altitude
4065 m
Best Season
March, April, May, September, October, November
9-Day Enduro MTB Expedition through Nepal's Solu region, near the Everest foothills
Maximum altitude of 4,065 m at Pikey Peak with dramatic Himalayan panoramas
Diverse terrain including technical singletrack, jeep roads, alpine descents, and forest trails
Cultural encounters with Sherpa villages and local highland communities
Full support, including guide, vehicle backup, domestic flights, accommodation, and meals
The Everest Mountain Biking is a perfect escape into the Himalayas, designed for intermediate to advanced riders seeking technical terrain and high-altitude thrills. This guided Everest Pikey Peak Enduro runs down the beautiful trail in the stunning Everest region. On your two wheels, you can witness the panorama of mountains, including Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu, and Gaurishankar.
You will embark on this 9-day guided mountain biking adventure with a warm-up ride, such as Nagarkot mountain biking or Fulchowki cycling near the Kathmandu Valley. Then your journey moves deep into the Himalayas after a scenic drive to Phaplu. Peddling your bike to the summit of Pikey Peak (4,065 m), you will take an exhilarating descent. Exploring the remote Sherpa villages, rhododendron forests, and breathtaking mountain viewpoints, this Everest off-road cycling will promise you a mix of cultural immersion, physical challenge, and natural beauty.
Moreover, the challenging singletracks, alpine descents, and forest trails will challenge you, humble you, and stick with you long after you’ve left. So, are you ready for this thrilling adventure and discovery of mountain biking in Nepal in one of the most scenic regions
As soon as your plane dips into the Kathmandu valley, the allure of the Himalayas welcomes you in Nepal. You may feel a different air filled with anticipation and excitement. After completing all the procedures and collecting your luggage, you will meet our company representative waiting with a warm welcome at the airport terminal. Then, you will be transferred to the hotels in the heart of Kathmandu, Thamel.
Checking into your hotel rooms, you can take a short break and relax for some time. We will arrange a pre-tour briefing session where you will get to meet with your guide and fellow riders. After the briefing session, you will have free time on your hands. So, use your time wisely exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Sites or other vibrant streets of the capital city.
All Airport Transfers
Fully Qualified Mountain Bike Guide
Full Vehicle Support
All meals as per the Itinerary
All accommodation as per the Itinerary
All permits and Entry Fees
All Domestic Flights as mentioned in the itinerary
Duffel bags, T-shirt (Yours to keep)
International Airfare and taxes
Travel Insurance with rescue and emergency evacuation
Nepal Entry visa (Visa is obtained in Nepal Airport immigration on arrival. USD 25 per visa for 15 days, USD 40 per visa for 30 days, and USD 100 per visa for 90 days. All the visas are multiple-entry visas. Please carry passport-sized photographs
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
All items of a personal nature, like telephone bills, laundry, drinks, etc.
Items such as hot water for shower/drinking, Mobile phone and camera charging, etc, will be extra during the trek, which can be paid to the tea house/lodge owner directly.
Tipping for the guide, porter, and driver
Gear and equipment can play a vital role in making your journey convenient and comfortable. So, make sure to pack all the essentials.
When it comes to the difficulty level of this mountain biking, you can consider it to be an intermediate to advanced tour, like Lower Mustang mountain biking. You will have to ride your two wheels on the diverse terrain. Some of the trails can be a mix of single tracks, jeep roads, and forested trails. Moreover, you will face some of the trail sections where you have to get off the bike and hike to a certain point, like during Pikey Peak. During the descent from the summit, you have to make alpine descents, which can be challenging and tiring. On top of that, the risk of high altitude sickness above 3500 m adds more difficulty to the journey.
To successfully complete this intermediate-advanced level tour, you should have a good level of physical fitness and mental endurance. To cope with the varied terrain and technical sections, a strong build with mental endurance can be really helpful. Moreover, you should have the confident handling skills to tackle the technical and challenging sections. It is not necessary to be professional, but those comfortable with moderate-to-advanced MTB terrain can easily complete this tour. If you have any high-altitude biking experience, then it can be a plus point in the adventure.
Spring(March to May) and Autumn(September to November) will offer the most out of your 9-day Everest mountain biking tour. During these seasons, the skies will be clear with great visibility. So, you can enjoy the panoramic views of snow-capped mountains to the fullest. Moreover, the pleasant climate and comfortable temperature offer an ideal atmosphere to enjoy the scenic landscapes. On top of that, trails will be dry, allowing you a smoother and more convenient ride, especially on the technical and challenging terrains.
You will be staying at comfortable hotels on a twin-sharing basis in Kathmandu. However, during the tour, you will stay in cozy teahouses and lodges. The amenities and facilities may not be good in comparison with your stay in Kathmandu. However, you will get twin-sharing rooms with fully equipped beds. You have to pay an extra amount if you are opting for extra services like hot water, charging electronics, WiFi, etc.
It is essential to have all three meals(breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the adventure. It takes a lot of energy to ride the diverse terrain for several hours. So, teahouses have a wide range of menus to accommodate your taste palate. You can expect light food like porridge, bread butter, muesli, congee, omelet, sel roti, puri tarkari, etc, for breakfast. For lunch and dinner, you can expect a fulfilling type of food, including Daal Bhaat Tarkari, momo, chowmin, thukpa, rildok, dindo, etc.
