Mountain Bike: Bhaktapur, Nagarkot and Sankhu
A 34 km mountain bike ride from Bhaktapur up to the Nagarkot ridge and down rough trails to the old Newar town of Sankhu.
- Duration
- 5 to 6 hours
- Start
- 7:30 AM from your hotel
- Group
- Private, up to 8
- Grade
- Challenging
This one's for riders who like a challenge. The jeep takes you and the bikes to Bhaktapur, and from there it's a long climb on back roads and village tracks up to the Nagarkot ridge, with the Himalaya ahead of you on clear days. The reward? The descent: a thrilling mix of farm tracks and singletrack dropping north to Sankhu, an old Newar town on the ancient trade route to Tibet.
Your guide rides with you, and the jeep follows on the road sections with water, spares and a seat for anyone who's had enough.
Highlights
- 34 km with a big climb and a long descent
- Views from the Nagarkot ridge
- Singletrack down to Sankhu
- A support jeep
How the day runs
Bhaktapur to Sankhu
- 7:30 AM pickup by jeep with the bikes. Fit check in Bhaktapur.
- Climb on village roads and tracks to the Nagarkot ridge. Lunch with a view.
- Descend on trails to Sankhu and look around the old town.
- Jeep back to Kathmandu, arriving at about 5 PM.
Tour facts
- Distance
- About 34 km
- Riding time
- 5 to 6 hours
- Grade
- Challenging: long climbs and rough descents
- Start
- 7:30 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-01
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!
Ask about this tourfrom $155 per person
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