Mountain Bike: Chovar, Bungamati and Chapagaon
Ride the southern Kathmandu Valley through the Chovar gorge and the woodcarving village of Bungamati to Chapagaon.
- Duration
- 4 to 5 hours
- Start
- 8:00 AM from your hotel
- Group
- Private, up to 8
- Grade
- Moderate
This is the valley's farmland ride, and it's a lovely one. Legend has it that the bodhisattva Manjushri cut the Chovar gorge with his sword to drain the lake that once filled the valley. From there, you'll follow dirt roads and field paths south to Bungamati, a Newar village famous for its woodcarvers and the temple of Rato Machhindranath.
The route then carries on through Khokana and the fields to Chapagaon and the forest shrine of Bajra Barahi, with gentle climbs and plenty of stops along the way.
Highlights
- The Chovar gorge
- The woodcarvers of Bungamati
- Rice fields and the Bajra Barahi forest shrine
How the day runs
Chovar to Chapagaon
- 8:00 AM pickup by jeep to Chovar. Fit check and briefing.
- Ride to Bungamati and Khokana. Lunch in the village.
- Continue through the fields to Chapagaon and Bajra Barahi.
- Jeep back to your hotel, arriving at about 3:30 PM.
Tour facts
- Riding time
- 4 to 5 hours
- Grade
- Moderate: dirt roads with short climbs
- 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
- 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-02
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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