Everest Region Mountain Biking

The Everest Region Mountain Biking adventure begins with your arrival in Kathmandu on Day 1, where you’ll meet your guide and receive a briefing about the tour. After getting your bike checked and fitted, you’ll have the day to relax, explore local markets, and prepare for the challenging journey ahead. 

On Day 2, you’ll take a scenic 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region, before biking for 8-10 km to Phakding. The trail from Lukla to Phakding is relatively flat and easy, offering a pleasant ride through Sherpa villages and along the Dudh Koshi River.

Day 3 marks the beginning of the more demanding terrain as you bike from Phakding to Namche Bazaar (11-12 km), with a significant elevation gain of 830 meters. This ride is challenging, featuring steep ascents through pine forests and multiple suspension bridges, but the reward is stunning views of Everest, Lhotse, and other surrounding peaks. You’ll stay in Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa capital, where you’ll take a rest.

This is a vital rest day as it helps your body adjust to the higher elevation. Spend the day acclimatizing to the altitude at Namche Bazaar (3,440m). You can explore Namche Bazaar, visit the local market, enjoy the view from the village, and take short hikes around the area (e.g., to the Everest View Hotel or around the village).

Overnight stay in Namche Bazaar.

On Day 5, you’ll ride from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche (10-12 km), a scenic journey through rhododendron forests, crossing suspension bridges, and passing Sherpa villages. The terrain is rocky, but the magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, and Ama Dablam make it all worthwhile. 

Day 6 continues with the ride from Tengboche to Dingboche (10-12 km), a steeper ascent through alpine meadows and rocky paths. As you gain altitude, the air becomes thinner, and the scenery grows even more dramatic, with views of peaks like Ama Dablam and Makalu.

On Day 7, you’ll bike from Dingboche to Lobuche (8-10 km), a small settlement situated at the foot of towering peaks. The route is rocky and steep, but it’s manageable for experienced bikers. The increasing altitude makes the terrain more challenging, and Lobuche serves as a key stop before reaching Everest Base Camp. 

On Day 8, you’ll bike to Gorak Shep (6-8 km), and from there, hike to Kala Patthar, located at an altitude of 5,545 meters, for breathtaking views of Everest and surrounding peaks.

On Day 9, you’ll descend back to Namche Bazaar(25-28 km), a long and challenging ride. Although downhill, the rocky trails require careful navigation, and you’ll pass by the villages you encountered earlier on the ascent. 

This is the final day of biking, you’ll make your way back to Lukla (40-42 km), passing through familiar trails, forests, and suspension bridges along the way. 

Overnight: Stay at Lukla.

Day 11, the journey concludes with a scenic 35-minute flight from Lukla to Kathmandu.

Our representative will drop you at the airport as per the flight timing concluding the trip.