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7-Day Cycling Kathmandu Valley

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Overview

Cycling around the best places to visit in Kathmandu Valley is an easy way to discover the antiquity of the small communities over one week!

You'll bike through several villages, cities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites before you retire at a selection of the most authentic and best-suited hotels along the route. The countryside around Kathmandu offers serene forested hills, terraced fields and peaceful rustic life.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu, Half-Day Sightseeing Tour & Dinner Show

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Welcome to Kathmandu, Half-Day Sightseeing Tour & Dinner Show

Upon arrival, you'll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. After settling in, you'll head out on a half-day sightseeing tour of the key places to visit in Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your guide.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Manaslu Lazimpat2 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Kathmandu

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    Restaurants

    Bhojan Griha Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Pashupati Sightseeing & Bike Ride to Bhaktapur

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Pashupati Sightseeing & Bike Ride to Bhaktapur

Today you'll explore more aspects of Nepalese culture nurtured under the patronage of Hinduism and Buddhism. At Pashupatinath, the holiest Hindu temple, you'll witness the unique Hindu cremation ritual live on the bank of Bagmati river. At the same time, you'll feel the tranquillity of mind being in the sacred and serene Buddhist Stupa at Bouddhanath temple. You'll meet a Buddhist monk and get a blessing before embarking on your bike ride to Bhaktapur for the night.

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    Accommodation

    Bhadgaon Guest House3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pashupatinath

    Bike Ride to Bhaktapur

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    Transportations

    Bicycle from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Nepal

    Bhaktapur

Day 3

Cycling to Nagarkot View Tower via Changu Narrayan Temple

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Cycling to Nagarkot View Tower via Changu Narrayan Temple

Today, you'll cycle to Changu Narrayan and visit the oldest Hindu temple (5th century) and a small village. You'll follow one of the most scenic trails to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is a hill station offering spectacular sunrise views over the mountain region. Upon arrival, you'll check-in and have lunch at your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Country Villa3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycling to Nagarkot View Tower via Changu Narrayan Temple

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Bhaktapur

    Nepal

    Central Development Region

Day 4

Cycle to Dhulikhel

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Cycle to Dhulikhel

This is another special day. You'll cycle through small forests to reach small villages. As you peddle up and down, you'll stop at several places to capture the beautiful landscape with the canopy of snow-capped mountains. You'll bike downhill all the way to Nala Newari city. From there, you'll ride for four kilometres on a dirt road to Dhulikhel.

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    Accommodation

    The Himalayan Horizon3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycling to Dhulikhel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Central Development Region

    Dhulikhel

Day 5

Cycle to Nama Buddha & Bhaktapur

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Cycle to Nama Buddha & Bhaktapur

Today you'll cycle to Nama Buddha, a historical place with one of the four holiest Buddhist shrines. You will explore the area that includes a legendary Buddhist stupa, Phenomenal Buddhist Monastery and more. After exploring Nama Buddha, you'll ride to Bhaktapur for your overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Namo Buddha Resort3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycle to Nama Buddha

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dhulikhel

    Simalchaur Syampati

Day 6

Cycle to Bhakunde via Dapcha

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Cycle to Bhakunde via Dapcha

Today's first two kilometres are slightly uphill and then it is downhill all the way to Bhakunde. You'll make a stop in Dapcha, an interesting village occupied mostly by Newars and Tamangs, with an interesting market. At Bhakunde, you'll drive to Bhaktapur for your final overnight stay.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Heritage3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cycle to Bhakunde via Dapcha

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bhakunde to Bhaktapur

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Simalchaur Syampati

    Kashikhanda

    Bhaktapur

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today is the last day of your tour. Your guide will bid you farewell and your driver will take you to the airport for your departing flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bhaktapur to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Bhaktapur

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Also included:
- 27-geared mountain bicycle
- Bicycle guide and mechanic while on tour
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