Trip Facts:
Trip Name: Bicycling Tour to Nagarjun or Jamacho
Grade: Moderate
Max Elevation: Approximately 2,128m / 6,982ft
Cycling Duration: Approximately 5 to 6 hours
Core Cycling Distance: Approximately 21 km
Activity: Mountain Biking / Cross-Country Cycling
Total Days: 01 Day
Bicycling Tour to Nagarjun or Jamacho
The one-day Bicycling Tour to Nagarjun or Jamacho is an adventurous mountain biking trip from Kathmandu into the forests of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. The route combines a sustained climb to Jamacho at approximately 2,128m, a peaceful Buddhist site, valley and Himalayan viewpoints, and an exciting descent toward Mudkhu. It is ideal for active riders seeking a challenging cycling experience close to Kathmandu.
This route takes you through the Nagarjun forest, located on the second highest hill in the Kathmandu Valley. While cruising through the winding trails, you can catch glimpses of the Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.Now the downhill begins, retrace the main trail for 3 km then head right which will take you too very deep jungle, from the army check post you can enjoy the panoramic views of Manasalu and Ganesh Himal. From here the single track fun begins with a fast descent. After the single track, 6km of sweeping flat trail takes us out of the jungle and back to the main road at Mudkhu where you can stop for a while and take a break. From this place you can follow cross country trails and fun single tracks before getting back to Kathmandu.
Nagarjun Jamacho Cycling Tour Overview
The Bicycling Tour to Nagarjun or Jamacho is a full-day mountain biking adventure on the northwestern side of Kathmandu Valley. Starting from Kathmandu, the route heads towards Balaju and Goldhunga before entering the Nagarjun section of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Busy streets gradually give way to quieter roads, forest, and a long uphill ride towards Jamacho.
The main objective is Jamacho at approximately 2,128m. The sustained climb is the most physically demanding section of the journey, requiring steady pedaling and good use of the bike’s gears. After reaching the top, riders can rest around Jamacho Gumba and enjoy views across Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan skyline when conditions are clear.
The return is considerably more energetic. After retracing part of the climbing route, the ride turns into deeper forest trails with loose surfaces, natural corners, and sections of singletrack before continuing towards Mudkhu. The standard tour allows approximately five to six hours of cycling, while the exact distance can vary according to the starting point, trail conditions, and return route.
September to May generally provides the best conditions for the Nagarjun cycling tour, with October to November and March to April particularly suitable for dry trails and pleasant temperatures. The route enters Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, so a park entry ticket and applicable bicycle access arrangements are required. TIMS, ACAP, and other trekking permits are not necessary for this cycling tour.
Experience the Nagarjun Jamacho Cycling Tour with Basanta Adventure
The Nagarjun Jamacho Cycling Tour is a full-day mountain biking adventure combining a sustained forest climb, Buddhist culture, Kathmandu Valley and Himalayan views, and an energetic off-road descent towards Mudkhu.
Basanta Adventure has been organizing Himalayan adventures since 1998. Our decades of experience leading treks through the Annapurna region and other parts of Nepal have developed strong systems for route planning, transportation, equipment, guides, changing weather, and reliable outdoor logistics.
For the Nagarjun cycling tour, we coordinate the mountain bike, helmet, park arrangements, experienced cycling guide, packed lunch, route planning, and basic mechanical backup. The bike is checked before departure, and the riding pace can be adjusted according to the group’s fitness and cycling experience.
Basanta Adventure is ISO 9001:2015 certified and follows sustainable tourism policies across its trekking and adventure programs. Inside Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, we encourage riders to remain on permitted trails, carry waste out of the forest, avoid disturbing wildlife, and respect the religious environment around Jamacho.
Our experience also extends beyond Nepal through decades of operating Tibet tours and Himalayan expeditions. This wider expertise in permits, remote logistics, transport, guides, and carefully managed adventure travel supports the same dependable approach we bring to one-day cycling trips around Kathmandu.
Basanta Adventure — Crafting journeys with care, passion and purpose.
What is included in the tour
- Guide with First Aid Kit and Mechanical Backup
- Necessary bicycle permit fee
- Packed Lunch
- Bicycle and helmet & bike accessories
- Entrance fees (of Temples, Monastery)
What is NOT included in the tour
- Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature
- Mineral water/Soft and hard drinks
- Emergency evacuation fee
- Gratuities
- Cycle from Kathmandu into the protected Nagarjun forest of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park.
- Reach Jamacho at approximately 2,128m / 6,982ft after a rewarding uphill ride.
- Visit Jamacho Gumba, a peaceful Buddhist site surrounded by forest and prayer flags.
- Enjoy views across Kathmandu Valley and towards Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and surrounding Himalayan ranges when skies are clear.
- Experience a varied route combining city roads, sustained climbing, forest tracks, singletrack, and cross-country riding.
- Enjoy an energetic descent through winding forest trails towards the Mudkhu side of Kathmandu Valley.
- Ride with an experienced cycling guide with a mountain bike, helmet, basic mechanical backup, and park arrangements.
- Complete a full-day mountain biking adventure without traveling far from Kathmandu.
Day 01: Kathmandu – Balaju – Nagarjuna – Kathmandu
After breakfast, Guide will pick you up from hotel, begin your ride through Kathmandu busy traffic toward Balaju Temple and start climbing uphill toward the bottom of Nagarjuna Hill. Reached Goldunga. Enter National park through Army check-point and start uphill ascend through dense forest, opportunity to see varieties of flora and fauna. After 2 hours of uphill ride, you will reach top of the hill overlooking entire Kathmandu valley and mountain rages in clear weather. Enjoy packed lunch before descending downhill back to hotel. You are not allowed to take anything from the park.
