Activity
Mountain Biking
Duration
10 Days
Difficulty
Challenging/Demanding
Arrival City
Kathmandu
Departure City
Kathmandu
Max Altitude
4065 m
Meals
9 breakfast, 7 lunch, 8 dinner
Accommodation
3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Guest houses in other areas.
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 Pikey Peak 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 Dhap Bazaar. 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 Pikey Peak 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 create unforgettable memories. 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.
Dinner Included
After an early morning breakfast, you will be ready for a warm-up ride in Kathmandu Valley and its outskirts. You will either pedal the trails of the Fulchowki region or lead your two wheels to the hilltop, Nagarkot. Both these hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley serve as an excellent warm-up ride for your upcoming adventure. The Nagarkot Mountain Biking has many trails, such as the eco trail, ranger trail, etc, that can prepare for technical terrain during Pikey Peak MTB. Likewise, the cycling trials of Fulchowki will give you the first taste of high-altitude rides ahead. So, today you can expect a good 30 km loop where you have to tackle mixed singletrack, jeep roads, and forested trails
Breakfast Included
Getting up early, you will take an overland drive from Kathmandu to Dhap Bazaar. This journey will take around 7 to 9 hours. You may wonder if the drive will be quite monotonous and boring. However, this overland journey will pass through lush forest, charming villages, terraced hillsides, cascading waterfalls, river valleys, etc, that will never bore you.
You will follow the Sun Koshi River until you reach Gurmi. Then your eyes will meet the ever-changing landscapes of the Nepal countryside. You will slowly enter the lower Everest region as you approach Dhap Bazzar. This picturesque small village in the lower Solukhumbu region is known as the starting point of the Pikey Peak Trek. Accompanied by the imposing views, you will stay tonight in this beautiful Dhap before actually hitting your 9-day Pikey Peak Enduro MTB Tour tomorrow.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today, you will finally hit the trails, so you must be really excited. From today onwards, you will be completely on your bikes. The initial leg of the ride will pass through the jeep track. Then you will pass the dotted villages like Sigane to finally reach Japre at the end of the day. Reaching Jhapre, you will be stunned by the first glimpse of Mt Everest and Numbur Himal.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
You will be traversing further into the mountains today. Your destination at the end of the day is Pikey Peak Base Camp. Most of the biking will be a steady ascent through the rhododendron forests, yak pastures, and remote villages. It is not as easy as it seems because you have to tackle the challenging sections. Some of the sections require you to get off the bike and hike. No matter the effort you have to put in to ascend, increasingly dramatic views and a growing sense of remoteness will be totally worth it.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today will be a thrilling day in your Pikey Peak MTB as you will summit Pikey Peak during the first leg of the day. With a lot of anticipation, you will start hiking or pushing your bike towards the Pikey Peak early in the morning. Take it slow and walk at your own pace. Once you reach the top, the Himalayan giants, including Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu, appear before you in their full glory.
After relishing such serene views, you will prepare yourself for an exhilarating descent to Junbesi. The trail will challenge you with dense forest trails, and traditional paths through remote villages like Jase Bhanjyang until you reach the agricultural village, Junbesi.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today will be a relaxing day where you will explore one of the first Tibetan exile monasteries in Nepal. You will be riding your bike towards the north of Junbesi, approaching Thuptenchholing Gompa. Gradually leading your two wheels uphill along the Junbesi Khola, you will finally reach this beautiful Gompa founded in the 1960s. The calming and serene setting of the monastery welcomes every visitor for a religious relish. After taking in great views, you will return to Junbesi peddling your bike on the downhill trail.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today will be your last day on the bike. With a heart full of excitement, you will lead your bike on the dirt trail alongside the Junbesi Khola until you reach the suspension bridge. Then, descending the trail dotted with fields, you will be connected with a jeep track that leads you towards Phaplu.
This picturesque small town of Phaplu in the high Himalayas is known for its airstrip. Many of the treks of the Everest region, like the Everest Base Camp Trek, etc, start from Phaplu, so you can hear the hustle and bustle of trekkers, porters, mules, etc, if you are making your Everest Pikey Peak Enduro during the peak season of spring and autumn.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today, you will be returning to the chaos of Kathmandu, leaving behind the remoteness and serenity of the Everest region. After having breakfast, you will take an overland drive retracing your path back to Kathmandu. Arriving at Kathmandu, you can use your remaining time either by relaxing, exploring the city, or shopping for souvenirs to take home. In the evening, you will gather for a farewell dinner to celebrate an epic Himalayan mountain biking experience.
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today you will have free time until your flight time. Our representative will come to pick you up at the hotel 3 hours prior to your flight time and drop you off at the airport for your flight back home.
Breakfast included
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 Pikey Peak 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.
