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Classic Sites on Classic Bikes

This is the sightseeing day to beat them all! You will visit the some of the most important sights in the Kathmandu valley in style, as a pillion rider on a classic Royal Enfield. Getting away from the main roads and taking backroads around Kathmandu we avoid most of the traffic and the day become as much about the journey as the sights.

  • Starts In: Kathmandu
  • Duration: 1 Days
  • Difficulty Grade: Easy

Highlights

  • See Kathmandu in Royal Enfield Style
  • Avoid traffic and get behind the scenes
  • Visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley

Itinerary

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Day 1: Explore Patan, Pashupatinath and Swoyambunath [can be customised with other sites as well]

We’ll take small back streets and alleys as well as some larger roads for a full immersion in Kathmandu’s life on the street! This is much more exciting than being stuck in traffic in a van and you are much closer to the real-life of this vibrant city. First, we head to the hilltop shrine of Swoyambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple. This Buddhist Stupa is said to be 2000 years old and is one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist sanctuaries. The oldest inscription discovered dates back to the 5th century and refers to the founding of a monastery. The Stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four-sided base of the spire are the all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. The whole hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas (memorials) and temples and it is one of the only places that you can see the Stupa, Pagoda, and Shikar style of temple. It is a sacred Buddhist place of worship, but it is also holy to Hindus and you can also find Hindu shrines here – a fine illustration of the religious tolerance found in Nepal.

We head across the Bagmati River to Patan for lunch inside the ancient Royal Palace before exploring the palace, temples, and bazaars of this stunningly preserved complex. Patan is also known as Lalitpur, the city of fine arts. According to legend the founding of Patan dates back to Pre-Christian times. As opposed to the Malla cities of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur that were mainly influenced by the Hindu religion, Patan was for many years a major Buddhist city. It is believed that it was founded in the third century B.C. by the famous Buddhist emperor, Ashoka, who visited the town while on a pilgrimage from Northern India and built four stupas that enclosed the center of the old town. This would make it the oldest continuing Buddhist town in the world.

We finish the day by heading out on our bikes to Shiva’s birthplace, Pashupatinath. This is such a holy site for Hindus that it is said every Hindu should make a pilgrimage here once in their lifetime and is also the main cremation site for Hindus of the Kathmandu Valley. Situated 5 km east of Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath temple is one of the holiest temples in the Hindu religion and was first mentioned in 365AD. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the three main gods in Hinduism, as his birthplace. Situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River, the main temple is built in pagoda style with a gilt roof and richly carved silver doors. Non-Hindu visitors are only permitted to view the temple from the east bank of the Bagmati River, as entrance into the temple is strictly forbidden to all non-Hindus. Pashupatinath is the main cremation site for Hindus in the Kathmandu Valley, with cremation ghats lining the Bagmati River below the temple. It is such an important pilgrimage site that any Hindu should visit it once in their life and there is a constant stream of sadhus coming and going from Nepal and India.

Accommodation: None

Boy at Golden Temple © Mads Guldager
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Included In Price

  • Your English speaking Nepali city guide for both days
  • Entrance fees into the sights mentioned
  • Hire of the motorbikes with riders, petrol, and helmets

Not Included In Price

  • Services and activities not mentioned in the detailed itinerary
  • Any gear or equipment that you may need to rent/buy – please ask us if you would like any advice about gear to bring/buy/rent
  • International flights to and from Kathmandu
  • Nepal visa fees and international airport taxes
  • Any excess baggage charges
  • Comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation and rescue evacuation should this be required for any reason (we require this as the minimum insurance cover)
  • Additional nights, optional trips and sightseeing tours outside the detailed itineraries above
  • Single supplement
  • Personal expenses (eg mineral water/soft drinks/bar bills, entrance/photography fees at monasteries, laundry, telephone calls, postage, donations, extra snacks, etc)
  • Any extra charge that tea house owners may levy for single rooms, attached bathrooms, or hot showers (if these facilities are available) and charging of batteries
  • Tips for your trekking crew, city guide, drivers, hotels, restaurants, etc (please ask if you would like guidance about appropriate tips)
  • Costs incurred due to changes in programs and reservations due to unforeseen events (eg landslides, strikes, fuel shortages, etc)
Adventure travel: Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in the mountains, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy- going nature will be an asset!
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We travelled on an itinerary organised by Mads, Raj and Co in Nov/Dec 19. Our brief was a short trek and lots of culture. And culture we got! Our pickup was from Chitwan , and stayed a night in Bandipur. This was our introduction to the wonderful "hobbit houses" of Nepal, with its amazing woodwork. Then to a trek spread over 4 days , walking village to village, enjoying the terrace of a thousand of agriculture and the hospitality of locals. Then Lumbini, visiting Buddha's birthplace, Bandia to see hippos and tiger, and then to the personalised tour of the world heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley.
Every facet of the trip worked seamlessly, with drivers always ready, the guides expert, and the sites amazing. The standard of accommodation was always comfortable. In Kathmandu, the fabulous Hotel Manuslu, and a jazz club located around the corner. The hot shower at Sikles village, and the bottle of Gurka, after a 1600m ascent, was so welcome.
I recommend these guys to all.
And we are going back, ready for a trek through the flowering rhododendron forests and into the alpine areas

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Peter Brookhouse Avatar Peter Brookhouse
01.06.2020

Kripa and her team at Himalayan Trails Treks & Expedition organized our trek of the Manaslu circuit down to the last detail. Everything from the airport pickup to our guide and porters was perfect. Our guide, Gelu, was in contact with Kripa almost every day, keeping her up to date on our progress. We would highly recommend Himalayan Trails and Kripa if you are planning a trek in the Himalayas.

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Rick and Ami Bergstrom Avatar Rick and Ami Bergstrom
01.05.2022

Highly recommended! Hiked to BC, followed by an epic 3-High-Passes trek. This was the third time I travelled with the Himalayan Trails team. Mads, the backoffice team, guides (Tendu) and porters always go above and beyond to make this it memorable experience! This time - despite adverse weather conditions - (we've lost 4 days at the beginning of the trip) they somehow managed to get us to the end without missing out on anything. I will be back, for sure!

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Felix Haslimeier Avatar Felix Haslimeier
07.02.2020
📍 Thorong La Pass 🏔️ Guest Matthew succes 📍 Thorong La Pass 🏔️

Guest Matthew successfully completed the Thorong La pass with guide Dawa Tamang. They previously achieved Kang La pass and Larkye La pass as well. 

Thorong La pass trekking is one of the highest mountain pass with an elevation of 5,416 meters in the Damodar Himal, also popularly known as Annapurna circuit trek.
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📍 Larkye La pass 🏔️ 5,106 meters Larkye 📍 Larkye La pass 🏔️ 5,106 meters 

Larkye La pass is the highest point in the Manaslu Circuit Trek and is one of the longest passes in the Himalaya of Nepal. 🇳🇵 

Our guest Mr. Konrad successfully completed the Larkye La pass along with guide Chhepal.
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Pictures from our recent Larkya Peak Summit with guest Matthew. Matthew is doing a long trek along with our climbing guide Pema Chhiri and trek guide Dawa Tamang. 

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Magnificent view of Mount Gaurishanker, Rolwalin H Magnificent view of Mount Gaurishanker, Rolwalin Himal, Mount Melungtse and many more as seen from Charikot, Panorama Resort. 

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Good morning from Kingurding Monastery, Demba Dand Good morning from Kingurding Monastery, Demba Danda ⛰️

Demba danda is situated at an elevation of 3,360 meters above sea level. Blessed by nature, Demba danda is famous for having stunning views of the Himalayas and is rich in Sherpa Culture and its Monasteries and Gompas. 

Witness the spectacular panoramic view of the Himalayan Range including Mount Gaurishanker, Numbur Himal and beyond the scenic vistas from Demba danda. 

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✨Sunsets in Sauraha, Chitwan✨ Soak up in the ✨Sunsets in Sauraha, Chitwan✨ 

Soak up in the peacefulness of the jungle. Greenery all around you, sounds of insects and birds chirping with this breathtaking sunset view right by the Rapti river.

This is the best time to visit Chitwan, foggy in the morning and evening and still summer hot during day time. 

Check out our ‘Best of Chitwan’ and ‘Chitwan National Park’ tours in our website www.himalayan-trails.com
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✨ Mohare Danda Trek ✨ Trekking in the beautif ✨ Mohare Danda Trek ✨

Trekking in the beautiful hill and a newly discovered trekking route in the Annapurna region also a Eco trek in Nepal offering stunning views Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre(Fishtail), Manaslu and many other Himalayan Mountains. 🏔️🏔️🏔️

Elevation: 3,300 meters
Duration: 4-5 days
Starting point: Goleshwor
End point: Nayapul
Best season: Spring and Fall 

Website: www.himalayan-trails.com
DM/📧: info@himalayan-trails.com

🎥: Guide Meghsha Karki 

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🏔️ Mohare Danda 🏔️ 🤩 Beautiful sunri 🏔️ Mohare Danda 🏔️ 🤩

Beautiful sunrise view as seen from Mohare danda view point with the mighty Himalayas on the north and the Mahabharat range on the right with guests Mr. Philip Hurt and Mr. Bryan Verster. 

Mohare danda is a famous destination amongst the trekkers tourist for its magnificent closest view of massive Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. 

It is a beginner friendly trek, located at an eleven of 3,300 meters above sea level which is also near by the Ghorepani Poonhill trek. 
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💥 Mountain Biking Adventure Tours💥 Imagine 💥 Mountain Biking Adventure Tours💥

Imagine riding around the Himalaya heights 🇳🇵

On day 6 of our MTB adventure tour, we’ll have a look around the famous mountainside Muktinath temple and then jump on the bikes for a traverse and climb to a pass over to the Lupra valley with stunning views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Nilgiri and the Upper Mustang. Then the fun begins as we drop into a swooping singletrack to the valley far below. 
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📸: Guide Prayas Tamang
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Mesmerizing sunrise🌄 view and 🏔️Mount Fish Mesmerizing sunrise🌄 view and 🏔️Mount Fishtail from Muldai View Point yesterday 🤩 (Nov 7, 2023)

Our guest Mr. Philip Hurt and Mr. Bryan Verster along with guide Meghsa Karki are doing the Muldai and Ghorepani Poonhill Trek. 

This trek is a beginner-friendly trek and the trek is all about the views, we take you to two of the best viewpoints south of the Annapurna range: Poonhill and Muldai view point. 

🔹Starts/ends: Pokhara 
🔹 Duration: 5 days
🔹 Difficulty grade: Moderate
🔹 Best season: Autumn/Spring
🔹 Highest Point: 3,637 meters (Muldai Viewpoint) 

🔶 FIXED DEPARTURE DATES 2023/24 🔶

* 13 November 2023 
* 05 March 2024
* 12 March 2024
* 19 March 2024
* 26 March 2024
* 02 April 2024
* 09 April 2024
* 16 April 2024
* 17 September 2024
* 01 October 2024
* 15 October 2024
* 22 October 2024
* 29 October 2024
* 05 November 2024
* 12 November 2024
* 19 November 2024

DM/📧: info@himalayan-trails.com for any queries. 

📸: Guide Meghsha Karki 
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Mountain biking group, guests from America and Can Mountain biking group, guests from America and Canada along with our guide Prayas Tamang riding around Mustang Valley. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

The ultimate adventure; you’ll start your warm up ride to Bhaktapur then Shivapuri National Park and then straight to the big mountains, the Mustang District. Witness the Himalayas on your mountain bikes. 
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📸: Prayas Tamang

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🏔️ Pikey Peak Trek 🏔️ Pikey Peak trekk 🏔️ Pikey Peak Trek 🏔️ 

Pikey Peak trekking lies in the lower Everest region of Nepal, in Solukhumbu District. The trekking route starts from Dhap, which is only 6-7 hours drive away from Kathmandu. 

This trek is designed to let you experience the traditional Sherpa Culture and Tibetan Monastic life as well as to witness the magnificent views of Mount Everest and other stunning mountains. 

🔹Starts/ends: Kathmandu
🔹Duration: 8 days
🔹Difficulty grade: Moderate
🔹Highest Altitude: 4,092m (Pikey Peak)

As per Edmund Hillary; the view from Pikey Peak is considered the best panoramic viewpoint in all of Nepal. 
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📸: Guide Meghsa Karki 

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