7 hours

Mountain Biking

Tokha Trail

Overview

ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE

  • Distance: ∼35 km loop

  • Duration: 6-7 hours riding + breaks

  • Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – gentle climbs, village off-road, some paved

  • Start/End: Freewheel Adventure Nepal, Thamel

  • Highlights: Shivapuri foothills, Mountain views, Mudkhu village, Sapantirtha Temple, Chandeswori Temple, buffalo/cows, Greenery

Kathmandu Valley Rim Ride: Villages, Views & Newari Culture

Freewheel Adventure Nepal – 1 Day MTB Tour Itinerary

ITINERARY
STEP BY STEP
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1
8:30 AM
Meet at Freewheel Adventure Nepal
Welcome tea/coffee.
Short briefing: route, safety, bike check.
Hardtail bike + helmet fitting. Water bottle provided.
2
9:00 AM
Roll Out via Balaju
Gentle warm-up through city traffic, then we hit quiet backroads.
Distance: 6 km | Terrain: Paved
3
9:45 AM
Mudkhu Climb & Tea Break
Start the first gentle climb toward Mudkhu village. Terraced fields appear.
Stop at local tea shop for masala chiya + biscuits. Meet villagers.
Distance: +5 km | Total: 11 km | Elevation gain: ∼250m
4
10:30 AM
Off-Road to Tinpiple
From Mudkhu, leave the road. Fun village singletrack and jeep track through pine forest.
Buffalo, cows, local farmers on the trail.
Distance: +4 km | Total: 15 km | Terrain: Off-road
5
11:15 AM
Climb to Pachamane Bhanjyang
Gentle steady climb to the ridge at Pachamane.
View Stop: See whole Kathmandu Valley below. On clear days: Manaslu 8163m + Ganesh Himal range. Photo time.
Distance: +4 km | Total: 19 km | Elevation: ∼1800m
6
12:00 PM
Descent to Sapantirtha Temple, Tokha
Flowy downhill + flat sections to Tokha.
Visit Sapantirtha: Ancient Newari water temple. Learn about Newar culture, architecture, and holy ponds.
Distance: +7 km | Total: 26 km
7
1:00 PM
Tokha to Chandeswori Temple
Ride through old Tokha town alleys. Quick visit to Chandeswori Temple – important Newar goddess shrine.
Optional: Lunch break in Tokha – local Newari set available on request.
Distance: +3 km | Total: 29 km
8
2:00 PM
Return to Freewheel via Shivapuri Foothills
Easy downhill + flat ride back toward Thamel. Pass greenery, small villages, edge of Shivapuri National Park.
Distance: +6 km | Total: 35 km
9
3:00 PM
Arrive Back at Freewheel Adventure Nepal
Return bikes, group photo, share stories over cold drink.
Tour ends. Namaste!

What you get

What's included

Gear: Quality trail MTB + Helmet

Support: First-aid kit, Basic tools, Backup if needed

Guide: Govt licensed local MTB guide

Extras: Tea break, Temple entrance, Drinking water, Photos from guide

before you go

instructions & requirement

Need Prior Cycling Experience

Wear comfortable sportswear, and sports or cycling shoes

Closed-toe shoes required (no flip-flops)

Wear sunglasses and sunscreen

Bring a lightweight jacket, and rain jacket during the monsoon

A small backpack with change of clothes is preferred

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