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Mountain Biking:
Nepal's diverse terrain is a mountain biker's dream adventure come
true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally sound way of exploring this magnificent country. Its landscape and living heritage . Because this is a
Spartan, laborious mode of travel, It is also considered the way to travel by the "purists"
There are plenty of dirt roads and trails in Nepal to meet every mountain biker's wildest fantasy. Mountain biking is also recommended if you wish to explore the urban
centers such as Pokhara and Kathmandu, plus the outskirts. Imagine, if you will, a ride through
lunch green rice fields, through hamlets, up and down the hillside, along the river bank, around temples, past the
street roaming cattle, along the suspension bridge, along the highway, you name it. Through snow,
moon-soon downpour, wonder light effects, or fierce head-winds, depending on place and season. The adventurous souls may plan extended trips to such exotic locales as Tibet, Namche Bazaar, and
western Nepal. You could even do the entire length of Nepal across the plains. What you can or cannot do on mountain bike is limited only by your imagination. The 15-18 gear mountain bikes are recommended if you wish to negotiate tough terrain. If you're going to be doing the exploring within the city limits itself, observing the hustle and bustle, going shopping etc. one speed Indian bicycles will do nicely. Mountain bikes are
available for rent by the day or longer in many of the bicycle rental outlets in and around Kathmandu or Pokhara. If you wish to be better informed about the culture, rhythm of village life, cool spots to visit, perhaps guided trips should be undertaken.
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