Not so long ago the idea of riding on a motorcycle across Nepal would have seemed an extremely masochistic endeavor given the conditions of the roads in this country back then. It was a form of travel not considered to be an option by very many travelers and there was doubtless wisdom in that decision then. Things have however changed in the recent past.

With the reconstruction of the east-west highway along the southern belt of the country, the main highway running across Nepal has become something of a biker's dream - and a motorcycle adventurer's delight. There are literally hundreds of miles of roads narrowing and winding through flatland or hills respectively, and they offer the motorcycle enthusiast endless miles of delightful riding through a still mostly pristine, Nepal.

This is especially true in the case of the western half of this highway comprising of the section between Chitwan National Park and the far-western border of Nepal. The highway in this region cuts across unspoiled regions of the Terai and also goes through the Bardia National Park, a Park that contains as much, if not more, wildlife spotting possibilities than Chitwan. The east west highway running from Kakaribhitta in the East to Mahendranagar in the West also allows for riders to head north and ride to places like Pokhara and Kathmandu, the surrounding regions of which are connected by good motorable roads. These areas include places like Tansen, Daman and the areas surrounding Kathmandu, which make for great short rides or en-route halts. All in all, the roads through many of the most beautiful regions of Nepal are ideally suited for motorcycle tours, assuming the service provider can provide reliable support services.

The possibilities thus for both long and short rides within Nepal - as well as rides into Tibet or India - exist and require further development. Riders from India often come into Nepal through Delhi or from places like Manali with either Mahendranager, or Bhairawa, being the access points. These are however more often individual riders than organized groups. In terms of rides to and from Tibet, the current access route would be the Tatopani/Khasa border to the North, a mere 4 hours ride from Kathmandu. This route however has not seen much development due to the difficulties of getting vehicle clearance for the region.
It is also possible to do sightseeing tours by motor cycle. You can visit many of the mountain view points by the motor cycle.

A day down hill trip (Cycling Itineraries)
a: Timal Danda to Panchkhal valley
b: Nagarkot to Bhaktapur
c: Phulchoki to Godawari Botanical Garden
d: Kakani to Budanilakantha

1. Adventure Biking and River riding tour5 day

(combination trip with rafting/kayaking)

Day 01: Kathmandu to Nagarkot
Day 02: Nagarkot to Namo Buddha
Day 03: Namobuddha to Dolalghat same day rafting for about 4 hours on Sunkoshi. River up to Dumja overnight camp in the tent on river bank.
Day 04: Bicycle to Kathmandu via Panauti and Lubhu Sisneri.Gam Beshi

2. Himalayan View Tour 3 Days

Day 01: Kathmandu to Namobuddha via Lubhu Sisneri and Panauti.
Day 02: Namo Buddha to Nagarkot via Dhulikhel
Day 03: Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur.

3. Hyangla Namsari Tour: 5 day 
Day 01: Kathmandu to Nagarkot (38 km)
Ride starts early after breakfast from Kathmandu, we pass medieval town of Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur is an ancient city present full of Newari culture, many temples and squares. After exploring Bhaktapur we head northeast to Nagarkot on pitch road. We slowely climb 20km to Nagarkot passing steeply terraced rice fields and houses. When we reach on the top, if weather permit, we will be able to see the Himalayan range of Langtang and Khumbu region. Overnight on the guest Hotel/guest house.

Day 02: Nagarkot - Namo Buddha- Dhulikhel (35 km)
We eat breakfast with sunrise views over the Himalayas. After we ride downhill leaving Nagarkot top to Nala other Newari Village. On the way we pass some interesting villages of Chetri and Bharamans people and their daily lives on the fields. Then we leave for Dhulikhel on a dirt trail climbing and descending small hill before reaching the holy Buddhist site of Namo Buddha. According to legend it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation, fed his flesh to a hungry tigress as an offering. A stone statue marks the site; there is an active monastery on top of the hil. We follow the picturesque view along tarmac and dirt roads back to Dhulikhel. We spend a night at Dhulikhel. Enjoy sunrise in the morning.

Day 03: Namo Buddha to Pauwa - Timal Danda (36 km)
After breakfast trip begin to famous Timal Danda, where lives majority of Tamang people. First part of the riding up to Bhakunde Besi is fine pitched road. From there start up hill with full of dust road up to Timalcot. From top of the TimalDanda you will see fantastic views of Himalyan range and Sun koshi river valley to north and south to Mahabharat range. Once you are on top the trip follows will small up and downs and passes many Tamang village up to Pawa.

Day 04: Pauwa to Dhulikhel (37 km)
Ride starts after breakfast with Himalayan views on the north side. Return same trial up to Timalkot. From Timalcot will take a fantastic downhill dust road to Panchal valley. We cross small river call Ghue Khola and follow the small track of Valley up to Tinpiple of Tamaghat. From here up to Dhulikhel friendly up hill with pitched road.

Day 05: Dhulukhel to Kathmandu via Lubhu Sisneri (33 km)
Final day of ride passing ancient city of Panauti. This is less known town rarely visited by tourists. Indreswor Mahadev Temple in Panauti is the oldest surviving temple in Nepal, believed to be constructed in 1294A.D. Climbing west; we follow small track along the Roshi River. Beyond the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb trail to reach the summit of Lakhuri Bhanjyang. This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu Valley, connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti. The ethnicity of the people change as we descend from Tamangs, Thakuries and Chhetris to lowland Newari farmers. We then cycle the last part of our journey from Sisneri to Kathmandu city.