ROAD TO EVEREST
BEST SEASON: February to June. September to November.
DURATION: 5 Days
MIN PAX: 2 riders.
RIDING CONDITIONS: Easy
TOUR COST: Please inquire
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 amazing riding experience thru beautiful Nepali and Sherpa villages and meet the friendly people living in the lower Solu Khumbu area. This 5 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 amazing blend of two religions 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.
Imagine sipping your early morning coffee while enjoying the view of Mt. Everest. THIS IS IT!
DETAIL TRIP ITINERARY
DAY 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. Meet, greet and transfer to our hotel.
Receive you at the airport. Transfer you to our hotel in Thamel. Rooms and Breakfast only. Bikes will be at the hotel the same evening.
DAY 2: Kathmandu to Okhaldunga and to Patale. 240km.
Breakfast & tour briefing. Ride to Dhulikhel and to Mulkot. Lunch break. Continue to Harkapur from where our ascend starts thru beautiful scenic road guarded by beautiful rhododendron forests. Arrive at Patale, a small Sherpa and Magar village located at 3000m. Enjoy the first view of Mt. Everest and other smaller mountains like Number. Check into a small cottage resort.
DAY 3: 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.
DAY 4: Ride to Maratika Monastery and Halesi Cave. 130km.
Leave Patale after breakfast and ride down to Okhaldunga. Enjoy a tea break and continue our ride towards Halesi Maratika. Part of this ride follows the beautiful Dudh Kosi river (milky river) on a 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. We check into one of the hotels in Maratika. Late afternoon we take a leisurely walk and visit the massive Maratika cave before we return back to our hotel and enjoy dinner and share stories.
DAY 5: Ride back to Kathmandu via Khurkot and Dhulikhel. 224km.
Breakfast. Ride back to Kathmandu. Dudh kosi river (Milky river), Sun Kosi (River of gold), beautiful Dhulikhel-Khurkot road. etc. Check into our hotel and enjoy celebration dinner.
INCLUDES: 500CC Royal Enfield bike or 411CC Himalayan with fuel for the entire trip. Tour guide, mechanic, spare parts. Support vehicle on reqeust. Airport pickup and drop. Hotel/Homestay on twin share basis with breakfast and dinner. A cool tour t-shirt.
EXCLUDES: International air tickets, Nepal visa fee, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, lunch during the tour. Bar bills and laundry. Tips and gratitude. Emergency rescue and Insurance.
OUR BIKES: We have 500CC Royal Enfield Classic or 411CC Himalayan 5 speed manual with electric start.
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. Nepal visa can be obtained upon arrival at the airport.
TOUR CONFIRMATION: We will require 50% down payment to confirm the tour. Payment has to be made to our company bank account. Remaining balance can be paid in cash upon arrival or can be wired to our account 7 days before your arrival.