Trip Details

  • Destination: Nepal
  • Trip Difficulty: Moderate
  • Trip Style: Adventure Sports
  • Food: Lunch
  • Group Size: 2-10
  • Max Elevation: 1853

About Hattiban Cycling Tour

Hattiban Cycling Tour is one of the best trails for cycling near Kathmandu. This tour could be the perfect day out for adventure enthusiasts who are seeking a balance of urban exploration and serene landscapes. This trail is 17.8 km to the destination, which is a moderate-level trail. We, Beyond the Limits Treks and Expedition, will take you through the bustling streets of Kathmandu, some historic places of Pharping to the tranquil hills of Hattiban. We will make your day filled with picturesque views, cultural experiences, and an refreshing ride.

Hattiban Resort trail, is one of the beautiful insights in the Kathmandu and Lalitpur districts. The exploration among the beauties where you peddle through the bustling city traffic of Kathmandu to explore the complete silence and nature in the farm road journey to Hattiban Resort. It’s just the matter of time where you see a beautiful sunrise in the journey, which is very optional only if you are an early riser.

Hattiban Cycling Route:

Hattiban-Cycling-Route

Passion drives you to this trail, the love for the cycling community the cool and calming breeze makes you aligned with your utmost adventure. Where you will be guided to roads less taken, flavorful tastes, pictures that will belong to your heart and the sound which would make you wander the past and peddle the present.

Starting from the heart of Kathmandu, we will pedal through vibrant streets, cross Lalitpur, and ride past traditional Newari villages like Khokana. Along the trail, we will witness various historic places and monasteries like Neydo Tashi Monastery.

The highlight of the day would be reaching Hattiban Resort which oversees the beautiful Kathmandu Valley and great Himalayan Range. On a clear sky day, you get to see famous beautiful mountains like Dorje-Lakpa to Jugal range. The panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and the majestic Himalayan range provide the perfect scenery to forget your body exhaustion and freshen your mind and body. Whether you are an enthusiastic cyclist or a nature lover this journey promises an unforgettable blend of adventure and tranquility.

Hattiban Cycling Tour Itinerary

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Day 01 : Pharping-Hattiban Resort Cycling

✓ Total Distance: 17.8 km

✓ Difficulty Level: Moderate

8:00 AM – meet at Chettrapati, Kathmandu

✓ Location: Chettrapati. Kathmandu

✓ Activities: Welcome and brief overview of the day’s itinerary. Bike fitting and safety briefing.

8:30 AM – Departure

✓ Route: Chettrapati to Bhaisepati

✓ Distance: 7.2 km

✓ Scenic Highlights: Kathmandu to Lalitpur roadway.

Bhaisepati: It is nestled in the foothills of the Champadevi and Hattiban hill range, making it a suburban lifestyle of Lalitpur. The area is mostly residential with beautiful to high-end cafes and resturants according to your preference. Whereby, roaming around the places gives you a bit of satisfaction to the hustling and bustling Kathmandu city, balancing the urban desires and natural beauty.

10:00 AM –Brunch at Bhaisepati

✓ Location: Garage Café, Bhaisepati

✓ Activities: Enjoy a brunch in Bhaisepati, and relaxation with optional team review

10:30 AM – Continue Ride

✓ Route: Khokana

✓ Distance: 1.5 km

✓ Points of Interest: Traditional Newari Cultural Site

Khokana: Surrounded by the traditional arts, culture of the Newari community. Khokana is a picturesque place for those who are into the cultural arts and lifestyle. The village is connected with narrow lanes and resting places, where you can get an experience of Newari cuisine and also can experience the mustard oil production inside the village. Khokana is also known for the serene environment it has, the surrounding hills have more deep impact on the mind which can make your hustle of the streets fixed as you are travelling. With the lush fields and traditional houses, you can find an authentic experience in Newari culture through peddling.

11:30 PM – Khokana to Neydo Tashi Pharping monastery (Via Pharping Hydropower)

✓ Route: khokana – Pharping hydropower – Neydo Tashi Monastery

✓ Distance: 6.5 km (uphill)

1:30 pm – Last Uphill to Hattiban resort, Pharping

✓ Route: Neydo Tashi monastery to Hattiban resort

✓ Distance: 2.6 km uphill

Points of Interest: Pharping Hydropower, Neydo Tashi Monastery

Pharping Hydropower: The 2nd oldest Hydropower station in Asia, which gives an experience of the old mechanisms and techniques that were used in the 1911. The Hydropower is a run-of-the river type of hydropower which initiates through the reservoir above the pharping hydropower building. Which is seem to be a perfect utilization of the landscapes of Nepal in generation of electricity. The hydropower is not working this date but, the reservoirs and the hydroelectricity office holds a beautiful authenticity of British themed architectures and engineering, and gives a resting place while cycling.

Neydo Tashi Monastery: Neydo Tashi Choeling Monastery is a serene place, full of peace and wonders on Buddhism way. They provide their customers with the meditational guidance and spiritual growth giving an access to the tourist to internalize the Buddhist teachings while staying in the monastery area. If you are interested in this monastery and would like to customize your trip accordingly, Beyond the limits treks and Expedition will give you a special package according to your specifications.

Hattiban Resort: While cycling uphill the green valley uphill, there is a place where you can feel the natures warm welcome along with a safe place where you can rejuvenate yourself. Seeing the valley’s view from up top and the mountain ranges from Ganesh Mountain ranges to Lakpa dorje gives an exquisite memoir for your cycling day. As Hattiban resort provides with you with the most beautiful food courses and also provide you with a peaceful stay in the hotel.

2:30 PM – Afternoon Ride

✓ Route: Hattiban Resort to Khokana

✓ Distance: 9.1 km Downhill

✓ Activities: All the uphill that you struggled will be downhill

3:30 PM – Return Ride

✓ Route: Khokana – Bhasepati – Sanepa – Teku - Thamel

✓ Distance: 9.2 km

Note: *If you need any vehicle assist to Thamel that is also an option*

5:30 PM – Arrival Back

✓ Location: Thamel

✓ Wrap-Up: Feedback session and closing remarks.

Additional Information:

✓ What to Bring: [Water bottles, snacks, sunscreen, etc.]

✓ Bike Rentals: Will be managed in the package according to your height weight. Bike check will be done a day before.

✓ Contact Information: [Tour leader/contact person details]

Useful Information

Additional Information:

✓ What to Bring: [Water bottles, snacks, sunscreen, etc.]

✓ Bike Rentals: Will be managed in the package according to your height and weight. A bike check will be done a day before.

✓ Contact Information: [Tour leader/contact person details]