{"id":6276,"date":"2023-09-29T11:42:25","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/?p=6276"},"modified":"2023-09-29T11:51:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T11:51:50","slug":"hillrazers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/2023\/09\/29\/hillrazers\/","title":{"rendered":"Hillrazers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6276\" class=\"elementor elementor-6276\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4375bc8d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4375bc8d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a7212b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a7212b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Text and Photo By Anuj D. Adhikary&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;May 13, 2014 \/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/living.com.np\/active\">Active<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ded2ba e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6ded2ba\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-893093e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"893093e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">So you\u2019ve ridden your mountain bike to Nagarkot a couple of times and you are at your wit\u2019s end bragging about it to your pals. We present to you five very different biking routes in the valley based on your riding style and experience level. Raze to the ground the hills surrounding the valley for that instant adrenaline fix and a different perspective on our simple yet splendid culture.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d05c626 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d05c626\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36e0f6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36e0f6d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f2314c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f2314c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" width=\"350\" height=\"527\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 350 527'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6279\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2.jpg 350w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2-265x399.jpg 265w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2-64x96.jpg 64w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike2-313x471.jpg 313w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-182143f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"182143f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e85771 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e85771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Helipad Kapan All-Mountain<\/strong><br \/>In this grueling all-mountain ride, you get to witness Kathmandu in its finest glory and hammer down fantastic rocky and jagged trails of Kapan. Passing by an array of monasteries along the way gives a unique glimpse of the mythical lives of Buddhist monks, some of whom you\u2019ll be surprised to know, brandish iPads and fancy shades. Kapan\u2019s Helipad ride demands high levels of stamina, skills and true grit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e8d150 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0e8d150\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60749ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"60749ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail and logistics<\/strong><br \/>Helipad\u2019s tough but short uphill starts from Narayanthan. Once there, take a left before reaching Budhanilkantha\u2019s gate. Pause at Helipad after ascending for 3km and regain your breath while enjoying some fine panorama of the valley. Once ready, start the intense rocky downhill section of Kapan though the jungle with a few technicals and jump sections en route. The trail is narrow with a cliff on the right side, which may lead to brief palpitations. The last few hundred meters of the trail is composed of scary rocks with unforgiving drops, recommended only for advanced adrenaline-pumping bike junkies.<br \/>There are ample affordable options to eat before and after the trail, but the actual trail itself is desolate, so do carry light ration. On rare occasions, you come across chana-chatpates at Helipad who await hikers and picnic goers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Skill and fitness Level<\/strong><br \/>Helipad\u2019s trails are a mix of flats, rocks, uphills and downhills \u2013 a perfect all-mountain route. You need to have high fitness levels to ride up to Helipad and advanced skills to endure and navigate the bumpy trails down.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Bike and Gear<\/strong><br \/>Though they have dual-suspension, all-mountain bicycles that are lighter than downhill bikes but tough paths mean you need one with shock absorbers that have at least 120mm on the front and 100mm on the back. You\u2019re strongly advised to wear knee and elbow protection, besides obviously a helmet and gloves.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Difficulty:<\/strong>\u00a0Strenuous<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Overview<\/strong><br \/>Style: All-mountain<br \/>Trail: Lazimpat to starting point (Narayanthan): 10km<br \/>All-mountain technical Trails: 12 km<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail composition<\/strong><br \/>75% Single Tracks<br \/>25% Jeep Tracks<br \/>0% Paved Road<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-265d853 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"265d853\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11405fd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11405fd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edb30d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"edb30d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Shivapuri Rock Garden Downhill<\/strong><br \/>Shivapuri is one heck of a trail that drops from Nagi Gompa and is a true test of your mettle and skills alike. Though you get pretty awesome views of the city, you can\u2019t afford to keep your eyes anywhere else but the trail in front of you (unless you want to tumble into the bushes or worse, veer off the cliff). This means riding downhill, you\u2019ll be missing most or all of the mesmerizing views of the city. Be warned: If you aren\u2019t a professional rider, this trail is not for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650132a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"650132a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21df104 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"21df104\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" width=\"350\" height=\"527\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 350 527'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6280\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4.jpg 350w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4-265x399.jpg 265w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4-64x96.jpg 64w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike4-313x471.jpg 313w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30d6188 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30d6188\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-498c160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"498c160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail and logistics<\/strong><br \/>The starting climb of this biking trip up to Nagi Gompa is a backbreaking one, especially with the sort of bike you\u2019ll be riding. Alternatively, if resources permit, you could hire a pickup truck till the Gompa to keep it easy on yourself. The actual downhill ride of 4km track starts at a blue gate about a kilometer from the gompa\u2019s stairway. The trail was created by locals as a shortcut to reach the base of the hill. So expect rocky steps and loose soil in most parts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Options to dine along the route are virtually zero, so once you\u2019ve entered into the park through the Mulpani gate in Budhanilkantha, you\u2019ll be surviving on the food that you\u2019ll be expected to stuff in your day bag beforehand. Water is in abundance at Shivapuri, but it\u2019s strongly recommended you carry water purification tablets to survive that salmonella.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Skill and fitness level<\/strong><br \/>Make no mistake; this trail is meant only for the most experienced of bikers. In fact, the trails are so rugged that you\u2019ll have a more difficult time walking down than biking. If you\u2019re not planning to ride up the first few kilometers, you don\u2019t need to be in top form.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><br \/><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Bike and gear<\/strong><br \/>You need a heavy-duty full suspension bicycle with preferably 140mm front shocks and 120mm rear capable of handling long and frequent jumps. A normal biking helmet will do fine if you\u2019re a really experienced rider, but care to invest on a good full-face downhill helmet if you\u2019re new to extreme mountain biking. Protective gear, including elbow and knee protection, is a must. For safety, do not use ear phones while riding.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Overview<\/strong><br \/>Style: Downhill<br \/>Trail: Lazimpat to starting point (Shivapuri Gate): 11km<br \/>Rock Garden and technical: 9 km<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail composition:<\/strong><br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 80% Single tracks<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20% Jeep tracks<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 0% Paved road<br \/>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (You\u2019ve been warned!)<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Good to know<\/strong><br \/>Be safe, go prepared<br \/>Safety comes first in your list of priority, so don\u2019t forget to wear a proper helmet and gloves in all the rides. For downhill and all-mountain trips, a full face helmet as well as elbow and knee guards are essential. Under scorching heat in longer cross country rides, wear shades to protect yourself from the glare (and occasionally dust) which you might face while riding. Further, make sure your bike is in good condition and there are no faults with the brakes, the rear one in particular.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Pesky monsoon<\/strong><br \/>Monsoons are a nuisance for any mountain biker, not only because they wash away the trails and make them incredibly slippery, but also because bike parts tend to wear out easily. The first thing to give in will be your brake pads that\u2019ll require an expensive replacement. Not to mention, darn leeches fall from tree branches and instantly start creeping towards you whenever you stop. So if you\u2019re not on a training regimen, do yourself a favor and let your bike rest during most monsoon days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Hydrate and refuel<\/strong><br \/>Drink plenty of water during your bike ride and never ride in an empty stomach because you will likely burn out during or after the ride. Especially for routes without proper water access, carry some drinking water as well as purifying tablets in your backpack. When it comes to replenishing energy, high carb foods like chocolate and granola bars do the trick. Ration your supplies and never drink carbonated drink before climbing an uphill \u2013 they give you morbid cramps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Get Started<\/strong><br \/>El Yak Mountain Biking organizes regular trips within and outside the valley, guided by professional bikers. To join a ride or purchase bikes, parts and apparels log on to www.elyak.com or contact info@elyak.com \/ 4006695.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Epic Mountain Bike stocks most bikes from major brands across the globe including accessories, parts and second hand bikes. Visit one of their showroom at Jhamsikhel or Baluwatar or log on to www.epicmountainbike.com.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Himalayan Rides operates specialised biking tours inside and outside the valley including trips in lower Mustang valley and Chitwan.<br \/>For more information visit www.himalayanrides.com<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2ddd7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7e2ddd7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34d0aa5 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"34d0aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 640 425'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6281\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-561x373.jpg 561w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-265x176.jpg 265w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-531x353.jpg 531w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-364x242.jpg 364w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-608x404.jpg 608w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-145x96.jpg 145w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike-6-313x208.jpg 313w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a63e27 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6a63e27\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41fbed2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41fbed2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Rajkulo Singletrack Cross Country<\/strong><br style=\"color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px;\" \/><span style=\"color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Conquer the entire southern front in this adventure that takes you through old parts of the town, including Chapagaon, Bungamati and Khokana. Ancient heritage, immaculate culture and daily lives of Newari folks are as mesmerizing as the trail itself which follows Rajkulo, Lalitpur\u2019s pivotal irrigation canal, passing vast farmlands. The trail is fairly flat but requires extreme focus and balance at all times, else you\u2019re in for a plunge into the\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-weight ); text-align: var(--text-align);\">canal.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-775a52b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"775a52b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c04a09 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c04a09\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c37a63b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c37a63b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Overview<\/strong><br \/><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Singletracks Cross-country<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail:<\/strong><br \/>Lazimpat to starting point (Nakhipot): 9km<br \/>Rajkulo singletracks distance: 12km<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail composition:<\/strong><br \/>90% Single tracks<br \/>5% Jeep tracks<br \/>5% Paved road<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Difficulty<\/strong>: Challenging<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-668fc8d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"668fc8d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c30fb89 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c30fb89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" width=\"350\" height=\"527\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 350 527'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6282\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5.jpg 350w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5-265x399.jpg 265w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5-64x96.jpg 64w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike5-313x471.jpg 313w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76cf684 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76cf684\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86d5109 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86d5109\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Trail and logistics<\/strong><br \/>Ride the road up to south of Nakhipot and take a single track trail starting from Ramailo Gaon. Admire the fine views of Pharping and the grand Lele valley ahead as you traverse along the edge of Bhaisepati. The singletracks of Rajkulo is an easy flat with the canal on your left and a shallow cliff on your right onto farms.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\">You will not have any problems finding an eatery of your choice as you pass towns and villages in the city outskirts. Stop at tea shops that dot the entire route of this trip.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Skill and fitness level<\/strong><br \/>Though the trail runs mostly flat and appears rather pleasant, Rajkulo\u2019s route can get challenging on some parts. With a little concentration on the trail, you should be fine. But you\u2019d rather enjoy the moment than be scared of taking a fall, feel free to walk your bike. Worry about your skills more than fitness on this one.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; color: #484848; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 15.5px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial;\">Bike and Gear<\/strong><br \/>You\u2019ll need a simple mountain bike with front suspensions, but a light full-suspension bike is recommended for a few precariously tapered parts. Keep your phone and valuables in a sealed ziplock in case you take a dip in Rajkulo. You never know!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa41fff e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa41fff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2ed6a0 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2ed6a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 640 425'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1.jpg\" class=\"lazyload attachment-large size-large wp-image-6284\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-561x373.jpg 561w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-265x176.jpg 265w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-531x353.jpg 531w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-364x242.jpg 364w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-608x404.jpg 608w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-145x96.jpg 145w, https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/bike7-1-313x208.jpg 313w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e753d36 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e753d36\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f760c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f760c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Bhimdhunga Circuit Jeeptrack Cross Country<\/strong><br \/>The circumnavigation of Jamacho on this 24km ride is quite a rewarding experience as you travel on jeep trails on Nagarjun\u2019s protected forest. Pick up dust and blaze through the jeep tracks of Bhimdhunga that have little to no traffic on most sections. Secluded villages, lush forests and a good time on your bike &#8211; you couldn\u2019t ask for more! With little to no traffic, you have the liberty to speed in this invigorating 3-hour jeeptrack ride, suitable for intermediate riders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><br \/><strong>Style:\u00a0<\/strong>Jeeptrack Cross-country<br \/><strong>Trail:\u00a0<\/strong>Lazimpat to Starting point (south of Ramkot): 11km<br \/><strong>\u00a0Bhimdhunga Jeeptracks:\u00a0<\/strong>13 km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trail composition<\/strong><br \/>0% Single tracks<br \/>95% Jeep tracks<br \/>5%\u00a0 Paved road<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty: Moderate<\/strong><br \/>Trail and logistics<br \/>We reach Dhading once we cross Ramkot\u2019s bus stop past Sitapaila. As with most trails in Kathmandu valley, this one too shoots uphill on gravelled roads and dirt tracks. Though there are some villages on the way, major settlements are still largely absent. The track is wide and undulating, and ends at Mudkhu checkpoint, some four kilometers from Balaju.<\/p>\n<p>Community taps and food shops you find during your ride make your ride easier because that means you don\u2019t have to carry much stuff on you. Keeping everything light, your ride will be quite a pleasurable one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skill and fitness level<\/strong><br \/>There are a few uphills and much of the trail is fairly flat with hardly any technical sections. If you can manage the first climb, the rest of the ride is a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bike and Gear<\/strong><br \/>For this ride, a hardtail bike will suffice and no special protection (except the usual helmet and gloves) is required. However, since you\u2019ll be riding in the sun, you want to protect your eyes with a decent pair of shades and sunblock.<\/p>\n<p>Godavari-Bhaktapur-Bouddha Culture Cross Country<br \/>Meet a mix of ethnic groups and enjoy wonderful conversation with locals as you sip on tea during pit stops. Your presence will draw an army of curious kids who\u2019ll jump to conclusions: \u201cOi kuire!\u201d before beleaguering you with endless silly questions. Notice interesting architecture and lifestyle that have since long been forgotten and abandoned by city dwellers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><br \/>Style: Cross-country<br \/>Trail: Lazimpat to Starting point (Godavari): 17km<br \/>Mix of paved roads, jeeptracks and singletracks: 35km<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trail composition:<\/strong><br \/>20% Single tracks<br \/>70% Jeep tracks<br \/>10% Paved road<\/p>\n<p><strong>Difficulty:<\/strong>\u00a0Piece of cake<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trail and logistics<\/strong><br \/>Veering off Godavari to ride amidst pristine farms and ancient settlements, you\u2019ll ride along the laps of Phulchowki and Suryabinayak. The route climb into dense forests over Lamatar from where you go mostly downhill on gravelled jeep tracks and wide singletracks that join paved road just before Suryabinayak\u2019s ascent. Feel ecstatic to get a bird\u2019s eye view of Bhaktapur as you roll down, but don\u2019t lose focus from the steep road ahead.<\/p>\n<p>There are countless number of eateries you\u2019ll come across during this trip, so keep your backpacks light and wallet heavy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Skill and fitness level<\/strong><br \/>Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! The trails require minimal, if any, technical skills but longer distance covered means you need stamina to sustain 50km riding in the mid-day sun.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bike and Gear<\/strong><br \/>A simple hybrid bike with a front suspension will keep your behind comfy on bumpy sections. Make sure your brakes work well because little kids and ducks will be found gracing your path, and there are a couple of long descents.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Text and Photo By Anuj D. Adhikary&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;May 13, 2014 \/&nbsp;Active So you\u2019ve ridden your mountain bike to Nagarkot a couple of times and you are at your wit\u2019s end bragging about it to your pals. We present to you five very different biking routes in the valley based on your riding style and experience level. [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/2023\/09\/29\/hillrazers\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6277,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[166],"tags":[],"reaction":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6276","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-active"},"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6276","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6276"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6276\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6288,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6276\/revisions\/6288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6277"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6276"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6276"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6276"},{"taxonomy":"reaction","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reaction?post=6276"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=6276"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}