Best of Enduro in Nepal and Bhutan
Nepal and Bhutan are two Buddhist countries in the Himalayas that offer countless opportunities for a trailbiking experience. Despite the similarities, the experience of the culture and vegetation is surprisingly different. Immerse yourself in the culture!
October is an ideal month. The monsoon season is over and the cold temperatures of winter have not yet arrived. The clear visibility provides enchanting views of the Himalayan giants.
The tour is suitable for Himalayan beginners. We go up to a maximum of 4000m and stay overnight in hotels and teahouses. Pushing and carrying passages are reduced to a minimum.
The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 12 people. Register now and secure your place for this unique trip.
This tour requires good physical condition and good command of the mountain bike.
Highlights
- Biking with a view of the Himalayan giants
- Little used trails in Nepal and Bhutan
- Immersion in the Buddhist culture
OPTIONAL NON-RIDING ACTIVITIES
- Overnight stay in a traditional Buddhist house in Bhutan
- Experience the Buddhist Quarter of Boudda
TRIP SUMMARY
- 17 days / 16 nights
- Nepal and Bhutan
Dates
Price per person
*excl. Tourism-Fee Bhutan USD 800.
Group Size: Min. 6, max. 12
Included Services
- International flight Zurich-Kathmandu-Zurich, incl. bike transport
- International flight Kathmandu - Paro – Kathmandu, incl. bike transport
- 1 domestic flight Nepal, bike transport by jeep
- Accommodation in hotels*** or simple teahouses in double rooms
- Half board
- Lunch bag on trail days
- Visa Nepal
- Visa Bhutan
- Shuttle transportation with jeep
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu and Paro
Important: we reserve the right to adjust the tour depending on weather/conditions.
Excluded Services
- Tourism fee Bhutan: ca. USD 800 (Bhutan has massively increased the tourism fee in 2022)
- Lunch in Kathmandu and on non-trail days
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Personal expenses
Additional bookable services
- International flights: Business Class on request
- Single room where possible on request
Bike rent - models
- Registration deadline: 5 months before arrival
- Phone: +41 31 313 00 99
- Email: scott-travel@globetrotter.ch
Please note that you will be contacting our partner company Globetrotter Travel Service AG when continuing with this booking enquiry.
Program
Flight Zurich-Kathmandu with Turkish Airlines. Departure in the afternoon from Zurich.
Arrival in Kathmandu. City tour, provision of bike.
Enduro rides around Kathmandu
6-day MTB tour with jeep shuttle. Highlight is the Pikey Peak at 4065m.
Overnight stay in simple teahouses.
Impressive flight passing five 8000 meter peaks.
Visit to the world-famous monastery Tigersnest near Paro.
Best of Enduro trails around Paro, Thimpu and Punakha. Of course, the most famous trail of Bhutan, the Madman Trail, must not be missed. We stay in 3-star-hotels and in an exclusive Bhutanese house.
Return flight Paro - Kathmandu - Zurich
Arrival in Zurich in the evening.
Travel
By Plane
Kathmandu Airport
Accommodation
Accommodation in 3-star hotels and simple teahouses in double rooms.
Guide
Flavio Marfurt
Flavio, embodies the perfect fusion of a passion for biking and an unwavering dedication to exploring the mountain landscapes. With an eye for adventure and a constant urge to discover new things, he is always on the lookout for the best trails. When Flavio is not on his bike, he works in IT.
Languages spoken: German, French, English
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