Essentials:
– Bike (if you are not bringing your bike to Nepal you can rent a bike with us .Please discuss it with us before hand while booking your trip)
– Helmet

Core Gear:
– Water bottles / hydration pack
– Eye protection (sun glasses /riding glasses or clear lenses)
– Cycling gloves

Recommended gear:
–  Knee pads
– Elbow pads
– Cycling shoes (any comfortable hiking shoes can do as well)
– Sleeping bag /inner liner (although you will be staying in guest houses /lodges /tea houses while on the trip  and blanket will be there, it is always good to have your own sleeping bag while in the mountains, if you do not have  one – can rent in Kathmandu before the trip)
– Backpack or duffle bag for your luggage on the trip and biking daypack you gonna carry for personal items you may need during    the day
– Repair kit
– Bike Lock

For personal equipment list we recommend for this  biking as well as other useful information please contact us 

Planning your trip to Nepal:
We always recommend you to have some extra days while planning your trip to Nepal..just because Nepal…just in case….just to make it relaxed and stress free…the days always can be your backup days in case of bad weather or any other unforeseeable circumstances……. And if everything goes according to the plan (and it most probably will) – there are sooo many things to see and experience here or spend it for chilling and vibing it Nepali way….

If you are planning to do multiple adventures during your Nepal tour or visiting different places after your trip with us  – chat about it with us before hand as sometimes local advise helps in planning and arranging logistics best ways possible minimizing drives and saving time for more exciting things ….

Money on the trip:
There are banks/ATM/money exchange places in main cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
For while on a biking trip outside cities we recommend you to have local currency (Nepali rupees) cash with you (for anything what is not included in your tour cost, souvenirs,  donations or any other expenses, etc)

Luggage arrangement:
We recommend you to travel with backpack or duffle bag for your personal things on the trip. The bags will be transferred by support vehicle or porters to overnight place each day.
Any ittems (like water bottle, sunscreen, camera rain coat etc) which you may need during your day you need to carry in your cycling daypack
If you are having extended trip in Nepal and have items with you which you do not need during your biking trip with us we recommend you to store it with the hotel you are staying in Kathmandu. If you are traveling to different destination after your biking trip please discuss with us in advance luggage transfer options.

Health & well-being on the trip:
We at Trail Himalayas Pvt. Ltd. are ready to do our best for your safe and enjoyable MTB trip with us. If you have any health issues,  allergies, food restrictions, special diets recommend by your doctor or any other personal matters which may effect your well-being on the trip please inform us in advance while booking your trip – for us to be aware of it  & to be able to accommodate it during your biking trip in Nepal with us!

Biking Skill Level for Ride in the Shadow of the Everest Tour: 
Intermediate Level +  Biking Skills for this destination.
If you have been mountain biking for 2 + years consistently, can climb and descent under control on some steep single track with loose roots or rocks. If you are able to ride in all conditions (dry, muddy, rocky etc) you feel comfortable at a moderate sustained pace for several hours and over multiple days, can evaluate and know when to walk or carry sections that might be too difficult – if that sound like you than this destination is for you!

Plan your dream trip with us:
Feels like you wanna do the trip but not sure about that much biking involved? Or wanna combine it with hiking days, shuttles or chill days in some places? We are here to adjust tour plan or craft a trip suiting your level of skills and interests. You are just a message away from starting planning your dream trip in Nepal with us!

Have some questions or doubts – get in touch with us, we are here to discuss and answer any questions or concerns you may have while planning your adventure with us!