Guide articleUpdated April 1, 2026
cycling in cliffs and hills
Mountain biking has been one of the most popular adventurous activities from around the world over the past few years. That offers you a challenging and pleasant scenic ride from the tropical plains of terai, mid-hills, mountainous terrain and its lush valleys to the arctic climate of the high alpine region. Exploring the area on a bike is a fantastic way to experience the local culture and way of life.
Around the Kathmandu valley the options for mountain biking are endless. You can challenge yourself on long, hilly rides out on the valley rim or just explore the many temples and Newari villages in the lower valley. Or for the less energetic you can have a strictly down hill tour. Exploring mountain villages, nomadic lands, high passes, rugged and tough mountain terrain, winding rivers, rice fields, temples and monasteries as a backdrop of majestic snowy Himalayan peaks make mountain biking trail in Nepal an remarkably exciting play ground for riders with any level of experience and fitness.