Day 1: Kathmandu, arrival transfer, included dinner,
overnight at Thamel Eco Resort (D)
Day 2: Nagarkot, cycle to Nagarkot, overnight hotel (B-L)
After breakfast, transfer by road to Bhaktapur to avoid traffic,
then cycle to Nagarkot on nice backroads and through pine forest. As
we pedal along the rim of the valley we pass terraced farmland and
houses that seem to cling to the hillside. When we reach the top of
the hill we are rewarded with the our first glimpses of the snowy
peaks of the Himalayas.
Day 3 Cycle and visit Bhaktapur, overnight at Thamel ER (B-L)
After an early morning breakfast we ride west to the medieval town
of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient city, with beautiful Newari
art and a wonderful cultural heritage. There are many lovely temples
and palace squares to explore.
Day 4: Drive to Pokhara, (including bikes), overnight in Four
Seasons Hotel (B)
Free morning in Kathmandu. In the early afternoon we drive to Pokara. On a
clear day the views from here over the lake are breathtaking. There
is plenty of time to enjoy this city and make some last minute
preparations for our ride up in the Himalayas.
Day 5: Fly to Jomsom, ride to Kagbeni, overnight guesthouse
(B-L-D)
A spectacular morning flight will bring us to Jomsom, a lovely
village nestled in the Annapurna mountain range at 2800m. We then
cycle to Kagbeni, only two hours away. This is perfect way to get
acclimatised to the higher altitudes. In the afternoon we will go
out on foot and explore the valley. This was one of the major
trading routes between Tibet and India. The traders brought salt
from Tibet and barley, spices and cloth from India. We stay
overnight in Kagbeni.
Day 6: Cycle to Muktinath (B-L-D), guesthouse
We set off early for a strenuous ride uphill to the spiritual hub of
Muktinath. A jeep can be used for those who can't make the strenuous
uphill.
Day 7-8: Cycle Annapurna circuit (B-L-D), guesthouse
From today our ride is mostly downhill until we get back towards
Pokara. Don't be deceived though, the adventure is far from downhill
with the legendary mountain views! We cycle along the parts of the
Annapurna Circuit and we stop overnight in lovely authentic local
villages.
Day 9: Cycle Annapurna Circuit (B-L-D), transfer to Pokara,
overnight Four Seasons Hotel
The last day of cycling is just few hours, finishing at Beni. Our
bus will be waiting for us. We load up the gear and prepare for the
bus journey back to Pokhara.
Day 10: Free day Pokara, optional ride to Sarangkot, overnight
Four Seasons Hotel
Day 11: Fly to Kathmandu, afternoon city tour, overnight Thamel
Eco Resort
Day 12: Departure day, airport departure transfer
