Overview
Gosaikunda Heli Enduro is the perfect destination for those who want to experience enduro biking at a lower altitude. Being close to Kathmandu, this short trip offers adventurers the opportunity to enjoy the vibrant ecosystem of Himalayan. The route will take us through many villages, terraced farms, and forests along the hills with the majestic Himalayan ranges in the backdrop.
Trip facts:
- Maximum altitude: 4380m
- Group size: 1-12 people
- Best season: April-May- June-September-October-November-December
- Tour type: Mountain Biking
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Fitness level: Intermediate
- City Accommodation: 3-star hotels, twin sharing
- Ride Accommodation Type: Tea houses, twin sharing
- Arrival on: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Departure from: Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Guiding method: Mountain Biking guides
- Language: English
- Age group: 15- 60 years
Group Price
- The price per person for group expeditions are fixed based on a group size. However, we have optional arrangements for individual private and tailor-made preferences best suited for you, your family and friends.
- All prices are based on shared accommodation. Please inquire for a 1 guest private room accommodation quote
- Prices listed are not final. Please inquire for your final price quote.
Group Size | Price |
---|---|
2 – 5 | 3000 |
6 – 10 | 2500 |
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation in Kathmandu in a 3 star hotel for 4 nights in B&B plan (twin sharing).
- All necessary ground transportation for airport transfers and shuttle service during the ride
- All necessary helicopter flights.
- All necessary sightseeing permits, tickets and national park entrance fees.
- All meals during riding days (you can order food item of your choice for each meal from menu available at tea houses, tea and coffee is provided with meals only)
- All necessary accommodation in the most authentic and local tea houses during the ride (twin sharing)
- An english speaking, well experienced mountain biking guide with mechanical skills.
- Porter to carry your luggage during the ride.
- All staff salaries and insurances.
- First aid kit carried by our staff.
- All government taxes.
- Welcome and farewell dinner.
- International airfares.
- Nepal visa fee.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Riding gears (protection pads, sunglasses, gloves)
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Any personal expenses during the trip like battery charge, hot shower, laundry, extra meals,tea,coffee, snacks, boiled water, bottled water, alcoholic beverages & soft drinks and internet service.
- Tips for guide, porters and other staff.
- Mountain Bike ( we can arrange full suspension mountain bikes if you don't plan to bring your own. Hiring a mountain bike will cost USD 45 per day.)
- Anything not mentioned in the ‘price includes’ section.
Day 1: Arrival In Kathmandu
At your arrival time at the airport in Kathmandu, a nature horizons team member will be waiting to greet you. We will transfer right to your hotel accommodation for the first night. Once you arrive at the hotel, you will meet your guide and get a briefing on your entire tour. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore around Kathmandu. It is a magical city.
Includes: Accommodation
Day 2: Warm-up ride around Kathmandu
Before heading to Lantang, it’s important to get used to mountain biking in the hills. We will head out to some of the single tracks around Kathmandu to check your riding skills.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 3: Fly to Gosaikunda Lake (20 minutes) and ride to Chandan bari ( 4 hours)
The helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Gosaikunda takes around 20 minutes. After breakfast, we will assemble the bikes and head out to the trails. The first section of the trail is relatively easy, passing by breathtaking views. Then, riding past Laurebina Pass, enjoy the stunning landscape of Langtang Lirung. You will soon experience rocky and bumpy trails to Cholangapti. The path then becomes smoother until Chandan bari. Overnight at Chandan Bari.
Includes: Accommodation/Meals
Day 4: Ride to Syabrubeshi and drive to Nuwakot.
Right after breakfast, we will head to Syabrubeshi. The trail today consists of switchbacks and steep downhill sections which will test your riding skills. The last leg of the trail meets the highway. After loading our bikes, we will drive to Nuwakot. Time permitting, we can hike up the hills to visit the old palace at Nuwakot, a heritage site. Overnight at Nuwakot.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Drive to Kathmandu
Before heading back to Kathmandu, explore the raw trails at Nuwakot hill on your bike. We will drive back to Kathmandu just in time for lunch. Feel free to explore the rest of the day at leisure. You can also take a short guided tour with Adventure Kora around the city, especially Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhu and Boudha which are UNESCO heritage sites.
Includes: Accommodation/Breakfast
Day 6: Final Departure
Wake up and prepare to get on your flight home! Your guide will be with you up until we drop you off at the airport. End Tour
Includes: Breakfast
ACCOMMODATION
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Ride packing checklist
- Mountain bike helmets
- Knee and elbow guards
- Riding gloves
- Riding day pack with camelbak
- Mtb sunglasses
- Head lamps
- Water bottles
- Sleeping bag
- Comfortable riding shoes suitable for pedaling and walking.
- Slippers or shoes to wear when you are not riding
- Wind and waterproof jacket suitable for riding
- Two set thermal base layers
- Two set of riding clothes
- Two set of clothes to wear when you are not riding
- Down jacket
- Quick dry towel
- Warm hat
- Socks
- Buff or mask to protect your face from wind and dust while riding
- Personal self care items like moisturizer, sunscreen, wet wipes, toilet papers and necessary toiletries
- Personal medications
- Chocolates, energy bars and rehydration packs.
Bike requirements (if you bring your own)
- Full suspension with 120 mm or more travels all mountain or enduro bikes.
- Tubeless tires and extra liquid
- Spare tube and tyres
- Spare chain and chain links
- Dry chain lube
- Brake pads and fluids
- Derailleur hanger
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