Heart of Nepal Motorcycle Road Trip - 13 Days
HEART OF NEPAL MOTORCYCLE ROAD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS:
- Discover Nepal’s incredible landscapes and captivating natural and cultural heritage.
- Ride through rural villages and endless rice fields.
- Interact with Hindu Holy Men at Pashupatinath Temple.
- Visit Tansen, the gem of the Palpa district, and the unspoiled Nuwakot.
- Head into the jungle on the lookout for Royal Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros and sloth bears in Chitwan.
- Find peace in Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
- Explore Pokhara, Nepal’s adventure capital, and Gorkha, the birthplace of the King Prithivi Narayan Shah who established the unification of Nepal's kingdoms.
- Admire a stunning sunrise in Nagarkot.
- Experience the warm Nepalese hospitality.
- Ride free of luggage.
Day 01. WELCOME TO NEPAL | PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our friendly representative will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign displaying your name. He will then drive you to your hotel. At the hotel, you will receive a detailed pre-departure briefing.
Depending on your time of arrival, you are free to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02. KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING | RIDE TO NUWAKOT (Approx. 90 km / 56 miles)
After a safety briefing, we will collect our Royal Enfield motorcycles and hit the road for our first ride in Kathmandu.
In the morning, we will visit:
Then, we will ride to Nuwakot, one of the best hidden treasures of Nepal.
Day 03. NUWAKOT SIGHTSEEING | RIDE TO NAGARKOT (Approx. 100 km / 62 miles)
- the Saat Tale Durbar,
- the Taleju Temple,
- and the Bhairabi Temple.
Day 04. RIDE TO GORKHA (Approx. 175 km / 109 miles)
Enjoy a stunning sunrise over the Himalayas.
After breakfast, we will ride to Gorkha, a very important historic place in Nepal. Gorkha is the birthplace of the King Prithivi Narayan Shah who established the unification of Nepal's kingdoms. The curvy roads towards Gorkha pass through many small villages and ancient towns where we will stop by for enjoying the views.
In the afternoon, we will visit:
- the Gorkha Durbar,
- the Vishnu temple,
- the Mahadev temple,
- the Ratna temple,
- and the Gorkha museum.
Overnight in Gorkha.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 05. RIDE TO POKHARA VIA BANDIPUR (Approx. 139 km / 86 miles)
Overnight in Pokhara.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 06. SARANGKOT SUNRISE AND RIDE TO TANSEN (Approx. 150 km / 93 miles)
Early in the morning, we will ride to Sarangkot to catch the beautiful sunrise. Sarangkot is famous for its view of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) and the Annapurna mountain range. We will return back to our hotel for breakfast.
Then, we will ride to Tansen, an unspoiled gem in the Palpa district. The authentic town with its narrow streets is one of the most charming places in Nepal. In the evening, we will hike up to the view tower on the Shreenagar Hill to enjoy the sunset view over the Himalayas. We will spend the night at a local family's home.
Overnight in Tansen.
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 07. TANSEN AND RANI MAHAL
In the morning, we will ride to Rani Mahal (Ranighat Palace), also known as the Taj Mahal of Nepal due to its history.
Then, we will spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful town. We will also go for some shopping, for those who want to take a taste of Nepal home with them. Tansen is famous for its Dhaka (a unique Nepali hand woven fabric) and Karuwa (a traditional ritual water vessel).
Overnight in Tansen.
Day 08. RIDE TO LUMBINI (Approx. 45 km / 29 miles)
Early in the morning, we will ride to Lumbini, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Check in to the hotel. Relax and soak up the peaceful atmosphere in Lumbini.
Overnight in Lumbini.
Day 09. LUMBINI SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Today, we will visit the Maya Devi Temple, where Lord Buddha was born, and the World Peace Pagoda. We will also visit many beautiful Buddhist temples and monasteries built by various countries around the world (Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Myanmar, China, India to name but a few).
We will explore the Wetlands and encounter the gorgeous Sarus Cranes.
Day 10. RIDE TO CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK (Approx. 131 km / 81 miles)
After breakfast, we will hit the road again and head to the Chitwan National Park.
The jungle of Chitwan National Park is home to the Royal Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinoceros, Asian elephants, sloth bears and many majestic birds.
In the afternoon, we will visit a typical Tharu community village.
Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 11. CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK | JUNGLE ACTIVITIES
In the morning, hike into the jungle on the lookout for Royal Bengal tigers, Asian elephants, one-horned rhinoceros and sloth bears.
Option: You can choose to go on a morning Jeep Safari instead.
In the afternoon, we will go on a river safari. During the river safari, we will see a lot of crocodiles and different species of birds. Don't forget to bring your binoculars!
Overnight in Chitwan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 12. RIDE BACK TO KATHMANDU (Approx. 153 km / 95 miles)
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 13. DEPARTURE
- Helmet (included in your package).
- Riding jacket.
- Riding pants.
- Riding boots.
- Sport sandals and trainers.
- Gloves.
- Balaclava.
- Kidney belt (optional).
- Rucksack or duffle bag.
- Daypack.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Camera.
- Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder.
- Medicine (in particular, diarrhoea medication): Water Purification Tablets/ Isotonic Powder/ Basic First Aid Kit/ Diamox/ Oximeter / Ibuprofen for general aches and pains/ Imodium or Pepto bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Copies of important documents (passport, vaccination certificates, travel insurance) & extra passport photos.
- Power adapters.
- Padlocks.
*This list is not exhaustive.
What’s included
- Pre-departure support.
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (private vehicle).
- Royal Enfield Bullet 500cc per person during the trip.
- Helmet.
- Experienced English-speaking motorcycle guide.
- Fuel.
- Jeep support with driver.
- Mechanic support and spare parts.
- Accommodation (12 nights): 2 nights in Kathmandu, 1 night in Nagarkot, 1 night in Nuwakot, 1 night in Gorkha, 2 nights in Lumbini, 2 nights in Tansen, 1 night in Pokhara and 2 nights in Chitwan.
- Meals (refer to itinerary for meal plan).
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees & National Park entrance fees.
- Jungle activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- First aid kit/s.
- Travel map.
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.
- All government taxes, VAT and service charges.
What’s NOT included
- International flights and domestic flights.
- Tips for driver, guides & others.
- Motorcycle damages.
- Personal riding gear.
- Personal expenditures, all bar bills, laundry, telephone calls, nutri-bars, etc.
- Visa fees.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Anything else not specified in the ‘what’s included’ section above.
Accommodation:
- Kathmandu (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Nagarkot (1 night): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Nuwakot (1 night): The Famous Farm House.
- Chitwan (2 nights): Carefully selected Jungle Resort.
- Lumbini (2 nights): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Tansen (2 nights): Carefully selected Homestay.
- Pokhara (1 night): Carefully selected 3-Star hotel.
- Gorkha (1 night): Farm House.
Meals:
- Day 1: N/A.
- Day 2: Breakfast & Dinner.
- Day 3: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Day 4: Breakfast & Dinner.
- Day 5: Breakfast.
- Day 6: Breakfast.
- Day 7: Breakfast.
- Day 8: Breakfast.
- Day 9: Breakfast.
- Day 10: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 11: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
- Day 12: Breakfast & Farewell Dinner.
- Day 13: Breakfast.
- Riding experience (Motorcycle driving license & International driving license required). Pillions are welcome – price for pillion is available on request.
- Your passport with Nepali visa and ID card are also required.
- You are required as a condition of booking to have an adequate travel insurance.
