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Central Nepal

Ride Remote Roads, Jungle Trails And Himalayan Passes

13 Days · March / April / May - September / October / November · Rider Price: £2,500 · Pillion Price: To be confirmed

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We ride to hidden mountain lakes, past pioneering hydro-projects, communing with locals living 14th century village lifestyles. We stay in a Terai jungle resort beside Chitwan’s National Park, tracking Nepal’s unique miniature rhinoceros and garial croc’s on elephant back. We ride an old Rana regime road – steep and challenging, from the east-west highway into the hills.

Rest-up at Pokhara’s Lakeside chill-outs or row the lake and climb to the Peace Stupa. Paraglide with eagles or ride the world’s highest most thrilling ‘Zip-Wire’. We stay in old Tibet trail trading towns, beautifully preserved with stunning views from your bedroom.

Circling the Kathmandu Valley we ride hidden mountain roads, down through green jungle. We ride to quiet hill stations with stunning mountain vistas. From star rated hotels to village Home Stays we’ve designed the perfect tour of Nepal leaving you with lasting memories of this beautiful Himalayan nation.

Scenery: Twisting Roads | Himalayan Panoramas | Deep River Gorges | Raging Rivers | Jungle Wetlands route map central nepal
Night Stays: Boutique Hotels | Hillside Resorts | Village Homestays | Family Guest Houses
Culture & Custom: Newari Towns | Buddhist Monasteries | Gurung Villages | Gorkha History
Riding Conditions: Mountain Roads | Dirt Tracks | River Crossings | Remote Hill Climbs | Adventure Riding
Location: Central Nepal
Riding Days: 8/9
Tour Duration: 13 Days
Distance: ~1000 km
Rider Price: £2,500
Pillion Price: TBA
Min Group Size: 8
Single Supplement: £200
Tour Months: Mar to Apr, Sep to Nov
Included: Motorcycle, Fuel, Accommodation, Support, Road Transfers, Adventure, Breakfast, Some Dinners
(*See Itinerary)
Excluded: International & Domestic Air Tickets, Visa, Bar / Phone Bills, Insurance, Museum Fees, Lunches (*See Itinerary)
Note: Tours start and finish at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
Toughness Rating: 6/7.
Description: Some long days. Broken potholed roads. Heat and dust.
Key: 1 - Relaxed Ride. 10 - Tough Technical Ride.

Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu Arrive in Kathmandu where we’ll transfer you to our hotel in the heart of Thamel. After time to settle in and explore the bustling streets, we gather for a pre-ride briefing and traditional Nepali welcome dinner.

Day 2 – Kathmandu to Bandipur After breakfast we leave Kathmandu and collect the motorcycles beside the Trisuli River. A relaxed first ride takes us west to historic Gorkha before continuing to the beautifully preserved Newari hill town of Bandipur for our overnight homestay.

Day 3 – Bandipur to Beni Descending through orange groves to the highway, we ride west into the Annapurna region. The road winds through jungle valleys and mountain settlements before reaching Beni beside the mighty Kali Gandaki Gorge.

Day 4 – Beni to Dhampus A shorter riding day allows time to explore Beni before climbing steep mountain roads to the Gurung village of Dhampus. Spectacular sunset views stretch across Annapurna, Machapuchhre and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

Day 5 – Dhampus to Pokhara We descend towards Pokhara, visiting Tibetan and Gurung Buddhist monasteries along the way. Arriving at Lakeside Pokhara there is time to relax beside Phewa Lake, browse shops, boat across the water or enjoy optional paragliding.

Day 6 – Pokhara to Tansen Today’s ride follows the spectacular Siddhartha Highway, one of Nepal’s great mountain roads. Endless bends, deep river gorges and dramatic scenery lead us to the historic hill town of Tansen.

Day 7 – Tansen to Chitwan Descending from the mountains we join the East-West Highway across Nepal’s fertile Terai plains. By evening we arrive at our jungle resort near Chitwan National Park.

Day 8 – Chitwan National Park A well-earned rest day exploring Chitwan National Park by elephant and canoe. Search for rhino, crocodiles, deer and exotic birdlife before riverside drinks beside the Rapti River. *Choose a restaurent of your choice.

Day 9 – Chitwan to Bajrabarahi Riding east across the Terai we eventually turn north and climb steep mountain roads towards the cooler hill regions. Tonight features camping and village hospitality in the hidden valley settlement of Bajrabarahi.

Day 10 – Bajrabarahi to Nagarkot We re-enter the Kathmandu Valley before climbing again to Nagarkot, a historic hill station famous for its sweeping Himalayan panoramas and sunrise views.

Day 11 – Nagarkot to Kathmandu A relaxed final ride passes through traditional Newari villages and farmland before returning to Kathmandu where we farewell the motorcycles and enjoy our final evening in Thamel.

Day 12 – Kathmandu Exploration Day A free day to explore Kathmandu’s temples, markets and ancient city squares. Wander the busy lanes of Ason and Basantapur before our farewell dinner together.

Day 13 – Departure After breakfast we transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight home.

* Lunches are taken en-route at local eateries. Some Dinners are for guests to choose where to eat and share the bill.

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