Biking and Safari Adventure in Nepal
Biking and Safari Adventure in Nepal
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Biking and Safari Adventure in Nepal
11 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Kakani, Shivapuri, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, Chitwan National Park Sauraha Entry Station
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ATH3332
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Physical rating:
Strenuous
Age range:
18-60
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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From:
$1920
$1866 (USD)
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Tour Overview
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
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Kathmandu International Airport (1,400 M)
Location:
Kathmandu
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
No Meals
Our airport representative will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. He will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Either on this day or the next day, depending upon your arrival time, there will be a pre-biking meeting, where you are requested to bring your passport, 2 passport-sized photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance. Also in this meeting, you must clear all due balance, sign a legally binding trip form and a non-liability disclaimer. And you are also requested to ask any questions. We will provide you Ace the Himalaya duffel bag, and cap at the meeting.
Day 2 : Ride From Kathmandu To Kakani (2,300)
Location:
Kakani
Accommodation:
Lodge
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Ride out of Kathmandu through the bustling back streets of Thamel. Leaving the city behind, ride outside the Queen forest (Raniban) for a while and then bike up to Kakani mostly climbing on paved road.
Day 3 : Ride From Kakani To Shivapuri Village (2,000 M)
Location:
Shivapuri
Accommodation:
Lodge
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Have breakfast and start the day’s biking. At first, there is downhill. Enjoy the thrill of going down a hill in Nepal. Then, there is a bit of uphill track. Once pass through this, it is mostly downhill. The route is called Scar Road, which runs through Shivapuri National Park. After riding in the trail, rest at Shivapuri village. This village affords a magnificent view of the Himalayas.
Day 4 : Ride From Shivapuri To Chisapani (2,430 M)
Location:
Chisapani
Accommodation:
Lodge
Meals Included:
Breakfast
After having a hearty breakfast, ride uphill to reach a flat jeep trail that runs about 7km around the valley rim. Next, pass through single track through the jungle. Further the trail includes a jeep trail uphill, 3 km, up to Nagi Ghompa,then descend 9km down to the rocky road. Then move forward to Mulkharka passing through the scenic jungle.
After taking break for an hour or so, you once again ride through jungle trail (8km) riding past the streams and lake, finally make your last uphill ride, 3 km, to Chisapani. Chispani is a small hill top village that has an excellent view of the himalayas all around the valley.
Day 5 : Ride From Chisapani To Nagarkot (2,175 M)
Location:
Nagarkot
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Early morning after having breakfast, we now move towards Nagarkot riding down the jeep trail 12 km and passing through the jungle and mountains on the North as a backdrop till the next junction where we rest for lunch. Descending down upto a jeep trail onto a smooth path for 7km and start climbing upwards to Nagarkot.
Riding upwards we reach Nagarkot, another hill station with splendid view of the himalayas and sunset on the background.
Day 6 : Ride From Nagarkot To Dhulikhel (1,550 M)
Location:
Dhulikhel
Accommodation:
Lodge
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today we ride pass the narrow roads towards Dhulikhel. Passing through different jungle and riding downhill, along beautiful small villages head off to Nala from where the road leads you to the historical town of Dhulikhel.
Day 7 : Ride From Dhulikhel To Banepa (1500 M) Via Namobuddha And Drive Back To Kathmandu From Banepa
Location:
Namobuddha
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Today, in the morning we ride from Dhulikhel to Banepa. Along the way we ride uphill through Kavre Bhanjyang to reach Namobuddha, a beautiful, quiet and pure place with a very famous Buddhist Monastery. We explore the famous Monastery and relive the Buddhist culture and then after breakfast, ride downhill to reach Banepa a village with old Newari settlement. From Banepa, we will be picked up and driven back to Kathmandu.
After the one-week biking trip be prepared for the luxury safari trip to Chitwan National Park which starts on the next day.
Day 8 : Drive From Kathmandu To Chitwan National Park (415 M) By Tourist Vehicle
Location:
Chitwan National Park, Sauraha Entry Station
Accommodation:
Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having breakfast, head to Chitwan National Park. On reaching resort, you would be briefed by our Guest Relations Officer. After the lunch you would be going for Village tour on a OX cart. Meanwhile the dinner would be ready by the time you return to the resort.
Day 9 : Full Day Jungle Activities Inside The Chitwan National Park
Location:
Chitwan National Park, Sauraha Entry Station
Accommodation:
Resort
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After the Breakfast we will move ahead for morning tour which will provide you one of the best times to see the wildlife at its best with Elephant Safari/Jungle Walk.
Then after the Lunch we would go for canoe ride through the grassland and forest upstream of Narayani River. We will take local boats to watch crocodiles along the banks and also visit the Elephant Breeding Centre. Late afternoon you would be entertained with the Cultural Tharu Program.
Day 10 : Early Morning Activities And Drive Back To Kathmandu By Tourist Vehicle
Location:
Kathmandu
Accommodation:
Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Today, after morning tea we would be going for bird watching as Chitwan is very famous also for the different species of the birds, which is the attracting fact for the visitor. After that we would be back to resort, have breakfast and get ready for heading towards Kathmandu in a tourist vehicle. Our representative will assist you for it.
In the evening, we host farewell dinner for you at a typical Nepali restaurant.
Day 11 : Transfer To The International Airport For Your Flight Departure
Location:
Kathmandu
Meals Included:
Breakfast
The trip concludes. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
What's Included
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Meals
Breakfasts, lunches and dinners in Chitwan
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Accommodation
Twin-share accommodation in a two to three-star hotel in Kathmandu, Dhulikhel and Nagarkot; guesthouse twin-share accommodation in Kakani, Shivapuri and Chisapani; and twin-share accommodation in a three-star resort in Chitwan.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
2 airport transfers during arrival and departure
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees and permits for all national parks, monasteries, temples and heritage sites
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Fully Guided
Ace the Himalaya’s licensed English-speaking mountain biking guide
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Breakfast during the hotel stay in Kathmandu, Dhulikhel, Nagarkot, Kakani, Shivapuri & Chisapani
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All jungle activities (as mentioned in the itinerary) in Chitwan National Park
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Farewell dinner in the evening before the day of departure
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All ground transportation by tourist car / van / minibus depending on the group size
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Train Tickets
What's Not Included
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Lunch and dinner in all places except in Chitwan
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International airfare and airport departure tax
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Your travel insurance
Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section
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You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at 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 Entrie
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Tips for tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected.)
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