ROAD TO EVEREST
BEST SEASON: February to June. September to November.
DURATION: 4 Days
MIN PAX: 2 riders.
RIDING CONDITIONS: Easy
TOUR COST: US$1250 per person
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the highest mountain on earth from the saddle of your bike along with many other beautiful mountain range.
This tour also offers awesome riding experience thru beautiful Nepali and Sherpa villages and meet the friendly Sherpa and Magar people living in the lower Solu Khumbu area. This 4 day tour takes you to the beautiful village of Okhaldunga, Patale, Phaplu and Taksindu villages with some awesome off-road experience. We round it up with a ride to one of Nepal’s sacred destinations called Halesi Maratika and witness the spectacular blend of Hinduism and Buddhism co-existing together inside a massive cave. Not to forget, the first and the last day ride follows Nepal’s two most beautiful rivers Sunkosi and Dudhkosi.
TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: Kathmandu to Patale, Solu Khumbu. 240km.
Breakfast & tour briefing. Ride to Dhulikhel and to Mulkot. Lunch break. Continue to Harkapur and towards Okhaldunga. Arrive at Patale, a beautiful Sherpa and Magar village settlement located at 3000m. Enjoy the first view of Mt. Everest and other smaller mountains such as Numbur Himal range. Check into Himali Homestay Hotel. BLD.
DAY 2: Ride to Taksindu (off-road) and back to Patale before sunset. Approx. 90km.
Breakfast. Ride to Taksindu on an exciting dirt trail. Beautiful Sherpa villages, terrace potato fields, spectacular mountain views are the highlights. Before dark we are back in Patale. BLD.
DAY 3: Ride to Maratika Monastery and Halesi Cave. 100km.
Usually in the morning the mountains are clear. Patale Village after breakfast and after enjoying the views of the Everest. Ride back to Okhaldunga and to Harkapur. Lunch stop. Continue riding towards Halesi Maratika on a beautiful blacktopped but low traffic road. Maratika Monastery and Halesi cave are well known among Hindu and Buddhist pilgrims who come here to offer prayers and perform deep meditation. Overnight at Maratika Norling Hotel. Early evening we take a walk and visit the massive Maratika cave and the monastery.
DAY 4: Ride back to Kathmandu via Khurkot and Dhulikhel. 224km.
Early morning take part in the prayer session with the monks of Maratika Monastery. Back to hotel for breakfast. Ride back to Kathmandu following the beautiful BP Highway built by Japanese engineers. Lunch stop at Mulkot's Quality Resort. Return back to Kathmandu. Check into your hotel. Celebration dinner.
INCLUDES: 500CC Royal Enfield bike or 411CC Himalayan with fuel for the entire trip. Tour guide, mechanic, spare parts. Support vehicle on request (extra charge). Hotel accommodation on twin share basis with all three meals.
EXCLUDES: International air tickets, Nepal visa fee, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. Bar bills, soft drinks and laundry. Tips and gratitude. Emergency rescue. Personal Travel and Medical Insurance.
OUR BIKES: We have 500CC Royal Enfield Classic or 411CC Himalayan.
NOTE: No need of international driving license as long as you have a valid driving license from your country. Riders must bring proper riding gears. Please obtain your travel and medical insurance from your own country that covers motorcycle ride.