Kathmandu: Kakani to Sundarijal Mountain Bike Tour
ID: GYG1035655-1596918
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Embark on an exciting mountain bike tour from Kakani to Sundarijal. Ride through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, tackling technical climbs, jungle trails, and rocky descents.
Start your day with a scenic drive out of the Kathmandu Valley to Kakani, a peaceful hill station renowned for its crisp mountain air and panoramic Himalayan views on a clear day. From here, gear up and begin your ride by entering the national park.
Begin with a short but intense climb – expect some steep sections that may require pushing or carrying your bike. Once this warm-up is out of the way, be rewarded with one of the best sections of the ride: 9 km of narrow, undulating jungle singletrack that winds through dense forest and brings you out at Gurje Bhanjyang. This section is pure fun, with just the right mix of challenge and flow.
From Gurje, continue with 7 km of mostly flat riding, with a few short climbs sprinkled in. This brings you to one of the ride's highlights: a 6 km long flowing jungle trail, often described as 30 minutes of mountain biking heaven. Surrounded by lush greenery, the trail swoops, dips, and twists through the forest, offering pure, uninterrupted riding joy.
After that exhilarating section, take on a moderate 2.5 km climb on a jeep track to prepare for the final descent – a long, fast, and rocky trail that leads you all the way down to the village of Mulkharka. The adventure wraps up with a fast-paced descent to Sundarijal, where you finish the ride.
From Sundarijal, you have the option to either pedal back to base for an extra challenge or hop in the support vehicle for a well-deserved ride back to town.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of a mountain bike adventure through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
- Enjoy a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Kakani, a peaceful hill station
- Ride through 9 km of narrow, undulating jungle singletrack
- Experience a 6 km flowing jungle trail, surrounded by lush greenery
- Conquer a long, fast, and rocky descent to the village of Mulkharka
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is physically demanding and requires a good level of fitness.
Participants should have prior mountain biking experience.
Weather conditions can affect the trail conditions.
INCLUDED
- Mountain bike rental and saftey gear
- Support vehicle
- Instructor guide
- National park entry fee
- Lunch
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcohol
- Personal insurance
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.