Thamel to Budanilkantha via Tokha MTB Ride

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Distance: 23.38 mi
Elevation gain: 2,316 ft
Technical difficulty: Easy
Elevation loss: 2,316 ft
Max elevation: 4,919 ft
TrailRank: 38
Min elevation: 4,239 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 3 hours 10 minutes
Time: 5 hours 45 minutes
Coordinates: 5604
Uploaded: April 17, 2018
Recorded: April 2018

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near Chhetrapati, Central Region (Nepal)

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We started the ride with an 11 Km ride from Thamel to Tinpiple which is almost switchback and at times slightly uphill on a paved road early in the morning. We then rode off-road on the edge of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park up to Tokha where we take a Nepali-tea break, on the way observing farmlands, watching children walking to school and experiencing local Newari communities and temples. From Tokha we climbed uphill through the Sivapuri forest for almost half an hour. From the top, we witnessed the panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley refreshing yourself with drinks. Gathering up, we rode downhill for 3 Km to Budanilkantha, where we visit the famous temple with the same name, also known to many as ‘Sleeping God’. Here, we took lunch, took rest for a while, and rode back to Thamel, ending our short-time together.