Expertise and Specialisation

With a passion for biking and an unrivalled, in-depth knowledge of Nepal's trails we are the country's leading mountain-bike operator. Our tour destinations and routes are mapped exceedingly carefully in order to offer the best biking trails, spectacular landscapes, places of historical importance, meetings with friendly people and a glimpse of traditional culture of each of the areas through which we visit. Paramount is our clients’ satisfaction so we take every precaution to ensure that their needs and requirements are planned for.

Licences and Associations

Dawn Till Dusk are registered as a private company in Nepal: 12563, Industry Ministry, Nepal Government (Pan No: 500074381, Internal Tax Office-2, Financial Ministry, Nepal Government). We are also authorized by the Nepal Ministry of Tourism as a tour operator and are affiliated with the International Cycling Union (UCI), International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA), Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) and are the organisers of the Nepal Mountain Bike Championship.

Responsible Travel

Our type of travel brings us into contact with both nature and the people of Nepal. We are aware of the impact we have and take all steps to ensure that only positivity comes from our visits. Staying in small hotels, lodges and teahouses means that money flows into, not out of, communities. We ride routes which have been used for centuries and thus do not damage pristine areas of Nepal. Our village visits are conducted with sensitivity and in accordance with local traditions; a measure is our success is that we are welcomed back time and again.

Mountain biking tours

Season: Year round

We offer 2 types of trips: tailor-made trips where an experienced guide leads you, and small group trips where individual bikers come together for the first time to ride with each other with a guide. There are countless different choices of route and all riding abilities are catered for and just a few are shown here on the site. Do contact us to discuss what your needs are, from easy rides close to Kathmandu or Pokhara, slightly longer trips (whether, easier or more challenging) right through to tough rides that will task even the most experienced off-toader. Durations vary from half day to 2-weeks.

Mountain Bike Hire

Season: Year round

We have a large number of the latest model TREK bikes for hire. All are high spec with genuine TREK parts.

Mountain bike equipment

We sell genuine mountain bike equipment. We offer the best quality bike equipment and every necessity for mountain bikers – important for those arriving with their own bikes.

Food and Beverages

We organize our tours on a bed and breakfast basis allowing clients the flexibility to eat where they choose. All meals are included on our camping tours and our camp staff turn-out some of the best on-trip food in Nepal.

Accommodation

We use 3 star hotels and guest houses in towns and elsewhere the traditional lodges and tea-houses that are used by trekkers.

Transport

Getting to and from bike start points and as a support vehicle where road access allows we use 4WD Land Cruisers. Sturdy trucks carry equipment.

Local Guides

All our local guides are highly experienced and dedicated mountain bikers – quite simply, they love what they do. All are holders of the Mountain Bike Guide License, issued after passing the test supervised by the Nepal Cycling Association. This, together with their experience, first aid and mechanical / technical training means they are some of the best guides in Nepal.

Age Restrictions

Minimum age is 10 years, maximum 75 years.

What to Bring

A suggested packing list would include: a 3-season sleeping bag rated to down to zero, T-shirts, long-sleeved shirt, fleece or pullover, padded cycling shorts (both long and short are needed in case of unexpected weather), a breathable, waterproof windbreaker with a hood and wind trousers, cycling socks, cycling shoes, cycling gloves (both full and half length), helmet, micro-sensor headband. Bring sun glasses, sun block and lotion, personal medication, camera, torch, plastic bags for wet clothes, needle, thread and safety pins, power bars and a water bottle / camelback. Consider binoculars and a mask for dust.

Bike spares should include: inner tube (s), spare tyre, a puncture-repair kit, brake shoe, mini-repair tools, brake & gear wire, bike oil and a brush. Note: If anybody brings a bike with the Magura or any other new system bikes / disk brake system, he/she should bring all the repair kit and spare parts & tools necessary.