Mountain Bike: Budhanilkantha and Shivapuri Trails
From the sleeping Vishnu of Budhanilkantha onto the forest tracks along Shivapuri, on the northern edge of the Kathmandu Valley.
- Duration
- 4 to 5 hours
- Start
- 8:00 AM from your hotel
- Group
- Private, up to 8
- Grade
- Moderate
Budhanilkantha's great stone Vishnu, lying on a bed of serpents in a pool, is one of the most striking sights in Nepal, and it's where this ride begins. From there you'll head onto the dirt roads and forest trails along the edge of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, with prayer flags strung between the pines and views back over the valley.
Not sure how technical you'd like it? Don't worry: the route can be made shorter or more challenging on the day, depending on your group.
Highlights
- The reclining Vishnu at Budhanilkantha
- Forest tracks along Shivapuri
- A route that suits your level
How the day runs
Budhanilkantha and Shivapuri
- 8:00 AM pickup by jeep to Budhanilkantha. Visit the temple.
- Ride the forest trails along Shivapuri, with lunch on the way.
- Descend to Tokha or Budhanilkantha and take the jeep back.
Tour facts
- Riding time
- 4 to 5 hours
- Grade
- Moderate, with technical options
- Start
- 8:00 AM from your hotel
What the price includes
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur
- Support jeep to the start and back
- A well-maintained hardtail or full-suspension mountain bike, helmet and gloves
- A licensed bike guide who rides with you
- Lunch on the route
- Government taxes and our service charge
Not included
- Shivapuri national park fee, if the route enters the park
- Drinks
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Good to know
- Meeting point
- Your hotel lobby in Kathmandu
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. If you cancel later or don't show up, the tour price is not refunded.
- Tour code
- KCT-MTB-03
Questions about this tour
Do I need mountain biking experience?
You should be comfortable riding on dirt roads. You can always walk the steeper sections, and the jeep can pick you up if you've had enough.
Can I bring my own bike, pedals or saddle?
Yes, of course. Just tell us in the booking notes and we'll fit them before you set off.
Want to change something?
Every tour is private, so we can easily change the start time, add a stop or even join two tours into one day. Just tell us what you have in mind!
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