Epic Himalayan Enduro/Freeride Expedition Nepal

Wir waren als Familie (mit 2 erwachsenen Töchtern 18/20)Anfang Oktober 12 Tage, zuerst 2 Eingewöhnungstage rund um Pokhara, und dann mit dem MTB im Lower Mustang Valley unterwegs. Jargan hat die Tour perfekt für uns vier zusammengestellt. Es war nicht zu anstrengend, es gab genug Zeit für kulturelle Besichtigungen, gemütliche Rast an einem Teahouse um die fantastische Landschaft zu genießen, und dann auch wieder kräftezehrende Anstiege und für uns spannende downhills wo Balance und Geschicklichkeit gefragt waren. Eine perfekte Mischung. Das Team, unser Guide Sumon, Santa (Mr.Drillingman) waren spitze, die Räder top, die Unterkünfte und das Essen hervorragend, die gesamte Organisation thumbs up. Es war ein erlebnisreicher Familienurlaub für uns, der uns Vier mit vielen neuen Eindrücken bereichert hat. Herzliches Namaste nach Pokhara an Jargan, Sumon und das ganze Team die sich so herzlich um uns gekümmert haben. Danke und Servus...Claudia & Ferdl, Hannah & Lena

I've just finished a 15 days Annapurna Mountain Biking trip with nepalmountainbike.com ( ). I was with Dhan, the guide, and Mangal, the porter. With Jagan, the owner helping me organize my trip, right after my EBC trek. It was fantastic. I feld completely at ease with their arrangement of the Mountain biking trip. Everything ran pretty much perfect. I highly recommend the company. The have a bicycle store in the center of Pokhara, and the best company to go for your cycling adventure.

We had a great guide who picked us up at our hotel on motorcycles! My spouse is very skilled but I am not so we road out of town, up the hills, and through the rice patties. Being from sea level, this was tough for me and I had to walk my bike up the one large, steep hill. The bikes we rented were in good shape and good qualitiy. For more experienced riders, there are much more difficult routes.

I had the best experience with Pokhara Mountainbike. They're just awesome people that run it. Jagan is so helpful. He really went out of his way to make sure I had a fantastic experience. My guide Sumen was also great. I went on a 5-day trek and we just had an awesome time. I wish I had been in better shape, haha! But they were so great about going at my pace and kept insisting that there was no need to stress and all was good and we could go at whatever pace suited me. After my 5-day, I went traveling to a different part of Nepal, and then came back to Pokhara and when I came back I went immediately to the Pokhara Mountainbike office to see Jagan and the guys. It was like I was coming home. They also helped me organize a parasailing and bungee jump. I just can not say enough good things. Thank you so much to Jagan and the team!!!

I had one day left to spend in Pokhara and what a great guess to do business with Jagan and his team! The service is sharp and the staff very helpful to suit your needs! From morning tea, ride, guiding and fun descent... everything was perfect! I did a loop around the lake via the Stupa to end up with great views of the city. Super honest and wanting to give you the best service, Jagan and his staff will make your trip!

Last May we did a mountainbike tour from Pokhara to Bandipur with this organization. What an experience! So many advantages: cycling with a really experienced guide; adventure; down hill and uphill challenges; good gear; small Nepalese villages; and less time left in the bus/jeep to Kathmandu! Guide and manager were very flexible to find out our perfect route. We definitely recommend a tour with Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure!

We hired the best bikes in Phokhara here. Don't go for a cheap one from the street all these bikes are top quality and are great. They also gave us a full tool kit (which we didn't need) for our epic full day trip. We did the full circuity around the lake which included a decetn climb be the descent was so amazing!!! Couldn't recommend these guys more!!

Myself and a friend rode with Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventures for a total of 7 days in 2018. We are both experienced mountain bikers and were searching for as much single track as possible. From the first email with Jagan this company was very professional and knowledgeable; they are truely passionate about mountain biking. We rode: Kathmandu, Pokhara X 2 (different trails), and from Jomsom to Thorang La Pass. The highlight by far was the Annapurna circuit area - beautiful single track. The biggest positive I can say about this company is that they are flexible to your needs. They picked me up at the Kathmandu airport and dropped me off when the trip was done. I was with my wife but she wasn’t planning on riding bikes. They took care of her as well and made sure she was included in any shared meals or vehicle transfers. As we got riding we wanted to adjust the itinerary and Jagan and his crew made it happen no problem. They really went above and beyond to make our trip custom to our needs and riding level and ensure we had a good time no matter what. The bikes themselves were also good quality. We had a few minor mechanical issues along the way but the team made sure to solve the problems and keep the trip running smoothly. My friend and I both rode new Giant Trance’s and were comfortable. The vehicle we rode in was also safe and reliable and the staff members were a treat to interact with. We can’t say enough good things about the staff, they were all very friendly and helpful. You can tell this group is passionate about cycling and promoting the sport in Nepal. I would not hesitate to ride with Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventures again. They are great people, they have some of the best gear in Nepal, and they know their way around the various regions to get you to the type of trails YOU want to ride. I look forward to meeting with them again in the future and seeing how the company has grown and expanded. Contact Jagan and go ride your bike! Ride on.

I had the best experience with Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure! My friends and I wanted to have a memorable experience in Pokhara and planned a biking/golf/yoga week with a day tour of the city. Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventures was one of the first companies that I called getting the trip planned and I'm glad I did. Jagan and his staff were very accommodating and helped schedule biking days and a day tour of the city. They went above and beyond and helped find a company for mountain top yoga and even helped schedule our golf! When we arrived in Pokhara they picked us up from our hotel and set us up with top-of-the line bikes. I rode a Giant Trance (same model of bike that I ride at home!). The bikes are extremely well maintained. We did a couple days of riding in the mountains near the city that was challenging had offered breathtaking views. If we had more time I would have loved to do a multi-day ride on the mustang singletrack. Our day tour was fantastic. They picked us up from the hotel and took us to see the local attractions including Davis Falls (a must see) and some of the local markets. I highly recommend working with Pokhara Mountain Bike adventures to get the most out of your visit to this amazing city.

Ok, i've been in Nepal twice and Jagan helped a lot to make my time there great. I've been mountain biking for a long time, so I rented a bike a few times and I also did a Annapurna Circuit trip (clockwise on a map) of ten days. It was absolutely great. We felt safe and listened to when my friend and I had something to say about the itinerary or the plans in general. Plus the staff is full a bike addicts who know the mechanics, these guys are professionals and they love what they're doing.

I used Pokhara MTB Adventure for a high quality bike rental for an independent 3-day rental from Muktinath to Tatopani. Overall I recommend them mainly for their reputation and how they accommodated all my needs. Pros: - High quality international brand bikes: Giant, Ghost, etc. - Hardtails, Full suspension, well maintained and in good condition - Went out of their way (Jagan, the owner), to accomodate me as a single client looking for a bike to be delivered and picked up outside of Pokhara in Lower Mustang - Provided all the extras: multitool, chainlink, pump, helmet, tubes, puncture kit. Even a gopro mount. Cons: Firstly, I had an overall positive and good experience, but some improvements could be: - Cost of delivery and pickup of bike from Pokhara-Muktinath, and Tatopani-Pokhara was approx. $150. I had no choice as I could not find anyone to share this with, so be prepared if you are on your own for high costs here. I was told it was going to be expensive, but the final price was in the upper range of what I was estimated. - Communication could be slightly better. I had to make several follow up emails/calls and I was not confirmed the full costs until after the trip, which were pretty much the upper range of what I was estimated. - A minor note, but if you are planning on riding through Lupra valley from Muktinath, then you should have a tubeless bike as there are spikey shrubs on the ground that make it almost impossible to avoid getting some punctures. I met other guided tours who have all their bikes running tubeless. The ride: The Muktinath to Tatopani (or even Beni) ride is an excellent taste of Nepal for anyone who wants to test out MTB in Nepal. It can only be a growing business with the roads opened up. It is very challenging and technical due to the trails, and even the roads are in such poor condition, they can be quite challenging for experienced mountain bikers. Personally, I loved the trails at the start nearer to Muktinath/Kagbeni/Jomsom/Marpha, and equally the road all the way to Tatopani. Its a great way for bike enthusiasts to finish a trek (such as the Annapurna Circuit). There were companies in Muktinath but I rang them and they were closed at the time of writing, so I had to use a Pokhara outfit to gaurantee a high quality bike. It is easily possible without a guide, but you need to research your trails and the area before you set out to get the most out of it. Overall, would recommend Jagan and his services at Pokhara MTB Adventure, especially if you are in a group.

I completed a 14 day biking tour with Pokhara Mountain Bike in September 2016. Despite reduced numbers after the 2014 earthquake (do not been deterred - there has never been a better time to visit Nepal and the Annapurna region survived with relatively little damage), the guys ran a tour for me alone. They went out of their way to personalize the trip to my desires and conveniences. Surpassing the average mountain biking competition in Pokhara, these guys know the trails inside out, have the most professional gear and extensive mountain biking experience. Additionally, the company funds a number of community projects using biking to improve the lives and job opportunities of local residents. I could not recommend them enough and would happily return again in the future.

Did a day trip with PMTBA and enjoyed it so much I ended up doing another trip in Lower Mustang. Despite my inexperience, I still had loads of fun and a hassle-free vacation. They will gladly assist in tailoring the itineraries to suit your interests and cycling abilities. Jagan is extremely accommodating and he goes out of his way to make your stay in Pokhara a comfortable and memorable one. The guides are competent, exceedingly patient and wonderfully fun to be with — Santaram & Laxman (& the rest of the team) were absolutely amazing! If you want high quality bikes along with friendly service, book with Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure — you will definitely not be disappointed.

If you are looking for an adventure in Nepal then you can rest asure that Jagan and his team of skilled guides will go out of their way to make it happen for you. Whatever you are looking for, that may be whole days on demanding trails a relaxing ride near the lakeside or a complete package for a trip around Nepal, Pokhara Mountain Bike will be able to help you get the most out of your time in Nepal. My wife and I did the Multi Adventure trip (without the rafting part due to lack of vacationdays) in october and we had a wonderful time. Booking for 12 days was made allready in february and the Price is really quite uniqe considering that you get a totally tailormade itinerary that meets your needs and your private guide. Besides that you can also be sure that this Company will not hassle you and ask for/demand additional payment later on during your trip. Payment was done with 10% at time of booking and the rest amount less than a month before arrival. A deal is a deal with Jagan and Company - and Mutual trust is a keyword! The experience of Nepal was uniqe for us lowlanders from Denmark. The nature is just breathtaking - allthough the caretaking of Waste in Nepal unfortunately is not at high priority. Nepal is a country of many contradictions. This is one of them! But the beauty of nature overcomes the beast (Waste in nature) - by far and more! Another contradiction is the fact that we here in Denmark havn't really got the kind of biketrails that Nepal offers. Meaning that we have never tried going downhill for km after km on jeeptrails - trails with waterfalls running over the "road" and huge rocks at some parts, where the trails should have been. So after a few hours of ride on one of the days we where quite worn out - something that we could only blame ourselfs for due to lack of enough training prior to arrival. But a piece of advice here to future guests is to be honest to yourself and specially Jagan when making the itinerary and tell what kind of shape you are in and your level of experience with Mountain Biking - that way Jagan will be able to make the perfect trip for you, so it will be enjoyable in every kind of way. You and the nature in Nepal deserves it - and you will get your challanges no matter what. There is plenty of ways to challange your limits. Paragliding fx :-) On our five day ride in the lower Mustang we shared our two excelent guides Dahn and Laxman with two really cool and great Guys - one from UK and one from Swiss. Both was experienced MT Biker's and they had a blast on the single tracks and trails we did ride. So it is possible to have fun on the trails - no matter if you are novice, expert or anything in between - just make sure you tell, so you get the right amount of biking pr. day. And remember to enjoy the nature and the people of Nepal - there is so much to experience on a macrolevel also. It is amazing how far you get with a friendly "Namasteeee". When at the guesthouses in the Mountains it can get quite Cold at night. I meassured 7 degrees inside our room when we went to bed in Muktinath (and that was on a clear calm night). So remember something warm to sleep in, and just ask for an extra blanket. They are available on request and will get you through the night without catching a cold. We knew that this trip to Nepal wouldn't be luxurios in any way, but was pleasantly surpriced of the standards of the guesthouses choosen by Jagan and Team. They are in general very nice. Hot shower and the luxury of running Water in the toilet. Food was also very good - tasty in general and none of us had stomage problems, nor did we hear of any others. Applepie in Marpha is something that shouldn't be missed when stopping by there. 12 days was kinda short (but isn't that how most vacations feels?) - we could easily have used a few more days to explore more of fx. Pokhara. So no doubt that we can highly recommend Pokhara Mountain Bike, and will def. come back when economy allows another adventure to marvelous Nepal. Highlights of the trip was - besides meeting new friends (Jagan, and the team, James, Remi - thank you all for a great time) - to experience the diversity of Nepal from the Jungle of Chitwan to the Himalayas and everything in between, the friendly people of Nepal, the adventure of the bikeride, both up- and downhill. All this thanks to Pokhara Mountain Bike. On our hopefully forthcomming trip back to Nepal we will without doubt use Pokhara MTB, but also try to avoid Kathmandu, since it is kinda noisy and dirty (but also facinating in small doses). If you - besides your open mind and friendliness - bring patience, readiness and changeability with you to Nepal you will have a vacation to remember the rest of your life. In case you would like to have additional information you are welcome to contact me at lasse @ ojtrav.dk (remember to remove the Spaces around @)

I was made aware of Pokhara MTB Adventures through their sister company 'Epic Mountain Rides' based in Kathmandu. We planned several day trips to ride the Pagoda trails on the opposite side of the lake in Pokhara and were welcomed by Jagan and his crew upon arrival. They gave us access to any tools and allowed us to fiddle with the bikes to suit our riding style (the brakes were backwards for us initially!) and we were so happy with the service we booked a week-long trip to the mustang region beginning in a town called Jomsom. Our guide, head mechanic and all round nice guy Santaram had all the knowledge we needed to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. He showed us some awesome downhill freeride style lines off the main biking/trekking route as we're more gravity focused riders than x/c... It was hard work at times but the downhills and views were spectacular and made it all worth it, not to mention the accommodation and food along the way was also a sweet relief at the end of a long day! We had no real issues apart from some minor problems with the bikes, mainly because we arrived after peak season so the bikes had seen many miles before we had a chance to ride them.. My friend is 6'4" tall and had a bit of trouble finding a suitably large bike for what we had in mind but we made do in the end. I would suggest they use Marzocchi front suspension(open bath technology) and Shimano brakes (mineral oil xt's) in the future as they require less frequent servicing and last much longer whilst still performing well.. Overall we were really happy with our trip and the excellent, genuine service from these guys; a definite must do upon visiting Pokhara!

This really is the adventure of a lifetime and was expertly organised by Jagan from Pokhara Mountain Bike at Hallan Chowk, Lakeside in Pokhara and our fantastic bike guide Dhan who came with us for 10 days. We were extremely well looked after and the trip was memorable to say the least and a great deal of fun thanks also to Dhan's patience and great sense of humour!! The trip was tailored to suit our needs, 2 friends who were really into downhill and single track and me who chickened out of some of that and stuck mostly to the uphills! Everything was possible and the range of routes suited us all. A once in a lifetime experience that I cannot recommend more highly for those with a sense of adventure! Thank you guys, I'll be back for more fun soon :)