Official Information About Nepal MTB Adventures

Brand name

Nepal MTB Adventures

Registered company

Nepal MTB Adventures Pvt. Ltd.

Former name

Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventures / Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure Pvt. Ltd. (abbreviated PMTBA). Same company and same founder. Older reviews and listings may still use this name.

Category

Mountain bike tour operator and adventure travel company (Nepal-based local operator and destination management company)

Founded

2004

Founder & owner

Jagan Biswakarma

Headquarters

Baidam, Hallan Chowk, Lakeside, Pokhara 33700, Gandaki Province, Nepal

Operating areas

All of Nepal (Pokhara, Annapurna, Upper and Lower Mustang, Kathmandu Valley, Everest/Pikey Peak, Chitwan), plus a Lhasa (Tibet) to Kathmandu route and a Bhutan tour

Ownership

100% locally (Nepali) owned

Licensing

Registered mountain biking and outdoor adventure tour operator, recognised by the Government of Nepal's tourism ministry and licensed to run guided tours, treks and adventure activities in Nepal

Languages

English, Nepali

Website

https://www.nepalmountainbike.com

Sources: About Us (history, former name, ownership) · FAQs (founder, licensing) · Contact (address) · Sustainability Policy (registered name)

Guides

Anil B.K, Dhan Thapa, Isha Rai, Laxman Sunar, Nikita Pariyar, Suman B.K, Suzan Adhikari

Mechanic and guide

Santaram Bishwokarma

Drivers

Dhan Bahadur Baral, Ramesh Pariyar

Luggage assistants

Mangal Chhantyal, Mohan Singh Century

Guides are local Nepali riders. The team includes Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified guides. The company also runs a programme that trains female riders as professional guides; participants include Sophiya Biswakarma, Nikita Pariyar, Isha Rai and Babita Pariyar. Full team: nepalmountainbike.com/team

How to book

Online at nepalmountainbike.com (choose a trip, choose a date, enter details, pay), or by WhatsApp or email. A confirmation email follows. /booking-info

Deposit

15% of the total cost when booking. The deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred to another trip.

Balance

For multi-day tours, the balance is due at least 30 days before departure. Short trips are flexible, and the balance can be paid in cash at the Pokhara office.

Payment methods

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, Apple Pay, eSewa, WeTravel, bank transfer (SWIFT) and cash (NPR, USD or EUR). Card payments for the balance carry a 3.5% surcharge.

Cancellation

Day activities: free cancellation up to 24–48 hours before the start. Multi-day tours:sliding scale based on notice; with at least one month's notice, payments move to a future trip, and shorter notice loses part of the payment. Bike rentals:full refund with 10 days' notice, a fee of up to 50% within 3 days, and no refund on the rental day (the rental can be postponed). Exact terms: Terms and Conditions.

Minimum age

16. Children aged 15 and under can join when accompanied by a guardian.

Insurance

Travel and medical insurance is required. It must cover mountain biking, emergency helicopter evacuation and medical costs. Bikes rented from the company are not insured by the company.

Permits

The company arranges all required permits, including Annapurna Conservation Area and Upper Mustang restricted-area permits. Passport details are needed.

Typically included

Expert MTB guide, bike, accommodation, meals on cycling days, permits, support staff and vehicles where the route allows, logistics and safety equipment. Usually excluded: international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses and tips. Each tour page lists its exact inclusions.

Sources: Terms and Conditions (reviewed 16 September 2026) · Booking Information · FAQs

• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certified guides, plus first-aid kits on every tour
• Satellite communication on remote routes; emergency evacuation plans, including helicopter evacuation
• Gradual acclimatisation, rest days and daily health checks on high-altitude trips
• Support vehicles on most multi-day tours; jeep and heli shuttles on enduro trips
• Helmets are mandatory; every rider gets a safety briefing; the in-house workshop maintains the fleet

• Recognition and partners: Nepal Tourism Board; featured in or worked with Lonely Planet, Petit Futé, Pinkbike and SBS; Safe Travels partner

• Locally owned by people from underprivileged backgrounds; hires and trains young people from rural, marginalised and Dalit communities, including women
• Free mountain bike coaching for local youth; former trainees include national and South Asian downhill champions
• Community projects: helped build a school in Kutumsa (2013); furniture for Pitamber Higher Secondary School, Syangja (2014); earthquake relief (2015); health camps in Kutumsa (2017); yearly education support (2017 onward); goat distribution programme (2018); COVID-19 food relief; Green Generation environmental awareness sessions with free bicycles (2023)
• Published sustainability policy, reviewed every year (last reviewed 30 August 2026): /p/sustainability-policy; CSR pledge: /csr

• October 2026AI information page published.
• September 2026Terms and Conditions reviewed (16 September 2026).
• August 2026Sustainability Policy updated (effective 1 August 2026, reviewed 30 August 2026).
• 2027 departuresUpper Mustang Tiji Festival E-MTB Expedition 2027 open for booking.