NANGLO RIDE (MINI VALLEY RIM)

GLIMPSES

RIDE ROUTE: GHZ office –Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Lalitpur
PLACES VISITED: Nagarkot, Namobuddha, Balthali, Lakuribhanjyang, Godavari
HIGHEST POINTS: 2100 m / Nagarkot View Tower
TRIP GRADE  Cross Country/All mountain Ride
RIDING TRAILS Jeep track, single track, downhill, uphill.

ITINERARY

DAY 01  Ride from GHZ office to Nagarkot Via Changunarayan  O/N at the Hotel.

DAY 02  Ride from Nagarkot to Balthali via Panauti  O/N at the Resort.

DAY 03  Ride Balthali to Lakuribhanjyang via Panauti  O/N at the Lodge.

DAY 04  Ride Lakuribhanjyang to Godavari via Bishankunarayan  O/N at the Resort.

DAY 05  Ride Godavari to GHZ office via Raj Khulo.

Our Typical Riding Day:
Breakfast is ready at 07:00, where we have a communal breakfast and discuss the day’s plan. Normally, our daily riding begins at around 09:00-09:30hrs, after breakfast and packing is over.  However, it may slightly be adjusted given consideration to the terrain, climatic and riding conditions of the day.  We plan to have clients at the next accommodation by 15:00-16:00hrs. This allows time for bike maintenance, a little extra exploration of the locale on your own, settling into the hotel and relax before dinner. During the day our lunch break is approx. one hour at a scenic spot available along the route.

Detailed Itinerary:

DAY 1: Ride from GHZ office to Nagarkot Via Changunarayan)

We will start our trip at 9:00 am from Golden Himalayan Zone Treks(GHZ) to Changunarayan, riding through Balkot -Thimi – Bhaktapur (Apprx. 22 km). We briefly visit Changunarayan temple and its surrounding, which is situated on a beautiful hillock overlooking lush green fields and mountain Panorama.  Changunarayan is the oldest monument in the documented history of Nepal.  We shall have a packed lunch on the way to Telkot.  After a brief rest, with recharged energy, we start riding towards magnificent Nagarkot through Telkot Forest Reserve. Upon arrival we shall check-in at the hotel. If you desire, you can browse around the surrounding area indulging yourself to a magnificent mountain vista on a clear day. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: Ride from Nagarkot to Balthali via Panauti

Today our day starts with 3kms of paved black topped uphill ride till the Nagarkot view tower to gaze the beauty of Kathmandu Valley provided the sky is clear and then we head downhill towards Nala. We choose our trail depending upon the skill of the rider as it can jeep track ride or technical route. From Nala we ride towards sleepy settlement of Balthali village via Banepa, Panauti & Khopasi for almost 25 kms; which rests at the junction of Roshi and LadkuKhola rivers.  Situated on a hamlet, Balthali (1650 m) is an outstanding place of isolation and relaxation amidst a surrounding of typical Nepali countryside with terraced rice fields and ochre thatched farmhouses. The peaks of Dorjee Lhakpa, Langtang and whole eastGHZ mountain range rests clear and bright on the north horizon and lush green high hill of Mahabharat Range rests in the south. Nature lovers and bird watchers can spend days exploring and discovering some exceptional piece of nature, culture and rural traditions. Overnight at the resort.

DAY 3: Ride Balthali to Lakuribhanjyang via Panauti
After a breakfast at the village resort. Our ride begins at 8:00 am. We ride through a historical town, ‘Panauti’.  Panauti is believed to have been established in the times of epical Mahabharata war, is full of temple and shrines of historical significance. Three hours of uphill ride of approximately 17 kms from Panauti will take us to ‘Lakuribhanjyang’ a perfect destination for awe-inspiring panoramic views of the mountain and sight of the three cities (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur) from the altitude of 1994m. Overnight at the lodge

DAY 4: Ride Lakuribhanjyang to Godavari via Bishankunarayan
Our day starts will perfect 6kms downhill all the way till Lamatar. Then 5kms of uphill ride will take us to the top of the hill named ‘Kotdanda’ and then down to Bishankunarayan temple. And we head towards the resort at Godavari through up and down ride. Overnight at the lodge.
DAY 5: Ride Ride Godavari to GHZ office Kathmandu via Raj Khulo

Final day of our ride will be mainly a relaxed ride via Raj khulo and other ancient typical Newari township of Lalitpur Valley. The riding trail can be as per the riding skills of the rider. The best part of today’s ride will be of having an option of riding through majority of rideable single track ride for those who love such trails. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 06: Kathmandu – Departure (B) (^^ Home Sweet Home)