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Fri 07 Oct - Sun 16 Oct 2016

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Your challenge day by day

Day 1, Fri 07 Oct 2016

International departure

The start of your exciting challenge begins here.  You will meet a Charity Challenge representative at the airport who will have your tickets and Charity Challenge t-shirt and will help you to check in.

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Day 2, Sat 08 Oct 2016

Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Once you arrive in kathmandu you will be meet by a local in Charity Challenge represenative and taken to the hotel.  You wil have the oppotunity to freshen up and take in your new surroundings before a team dinner and brief.

 

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Day 3, Sun 09 Oct 2016

Kathmandu to Nagarkot 38km

After an early breakfast in Kathmandu, you'll ride due east to the medieval town of Bhaktapur an ancient city rich in culture and architecture. Following on from this you'll continue on to Nagarkot via Changu Narayan on the valley rim, passing steeply terraced farmland and houses that seem to be clinging to the hillside.  Changu Narayan, has an ancient temple complex including the oldest Hindu temple. 
Take approx 4km on dirt track with small villages and pine forest. You'll enjoy pine forests, views of Bhaktapur and Sankhu valleys, the Himalayan range and if weather favors then we can see Mount Everest too. Overnight in hotel.

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Day 4, Mon 10 Oct 2016

Nagarkot to Namo Buddha 42km

After a hearty breakfast the days cycle will start with climb to the view point tower showwing off beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayas. From here a long downhill on a jeep track through paddy fields and small villages. You'll visit Nala old Newari town and then to Dhulikhel for lunch. We leave Dhulikhel on a paved and dirt trail climbing and descending two hills before reaching the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Namo Buddha. According to legend it was here that Buddha, in a previous incarnation offered his flesh to a hungry tigress.  You might also attend evening or morning PUJA's (prayers) held at the monastery.  Overnight in local hotel.

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Day 5, Tue 11 Oct 2016

Namo Buddha to Godavari 35km

Another day of cycling culture starts with downhill to the ancient city of Panauti, where Lord Buddha lived as a prince prior his offering to the tigress and then head west along the meandering Roshi River towards the town of Madhuban, we enter into a narrow pristine valley ascending 300m on superb single trail to reach the summit of Kathmandu valley’s eastern rim known as the Lakhuri Bhanjyang (1930m). This is probably the oldest route east out of Kathmandu valley, connecting the ancient cities of the valley with Panauti. Views of the Himalayas are more than compensated. From the saddle, the descent is on switch-backed jeep track. After an hour and a 500m descent, we come upon Sisneri, a quiet valley village. The ethnicity of the people change as we descend from Tamangs, Thakuries and Chhetris to lowland Newari farmers.Leaving Lubhu behind we cycle west on a jeep track passing paddy fields at the foot of the Phulchowki Hill, which is the highest hill in the valley (2770m). We arrive at the famous Vajra Varahi Temple where original woodcarvings of Krishna and Vishnu can be seen. The villagers still offer weekly sacrifices of chicken, goat, and buffaloes to Vishnu, which we may be lucky enough to witness. Ancient woodland still surrounds the temple as it is thought that to cut even one tree will anger the deity. We will stop in this forest for some refreshments.

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Day 6, Wed 12 Oct 2016

Godavari to Dakchhinkali 20km

We start the day with a drive to Bungamati, a 16th century traditional Newari village south of Kathmandu. After unloading the bikes, we begin our ride around the town and stop to take in the fantastic views of the Kathmandu valley. After lunch we continue our ride alongside the Chobar Gorge until we hit the paved road that leads all the way to Dakshin Kali. The temple here is beautifully situated and is one of the most famous temples in the Kathmandu Valley. Dedicated to Kali, the goddess of power, ritual sacrifices are regularly made here. We will visit the temple (though Hindus only are permitted inside) this evening or the next morning hotel.

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Day 7, Thu 13 Oct 2016

Dakchhinkali to Daman 65km

We spend the morning sampling some exciting trails that lead up and across the valley rim to the south and on to the Kulekhani Dam Site (completed in 1982 Nepal's first major hydroelectric project).In between the trails we ride through pine forests and couple of small villages (Hudu, Hunanae Bhanjyang, Fakhel, and Kalanki) before reaching Markhu. A picturesque lake provides the perfect background for a lunch stop. We then carry on riding towards Daman riding on the Tribhuvan highway through, (Taukhel,Bajra Barahai,Thana bazaar).Anyone fancying an introduction to Himalayan hill climbing(14km's) can spin all the way up. The hotel enjoys a spectacular mountainside location, arguably offering the most spectacular outlook on the Himalaya in all Nepal. On a clear day one can see all the way from Everest in the east to Dhaulagiri in the west. Daman also happens to be the highest point in the valley.

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Day 8, Fri 14 Oct 2016

Daman to Naubise to Kathmandu 70km

After breakfast in the hotel, we set off for the bike down to Naubise, where you converge on to the main highway linking to Kathandu. Off the bikes, on board the waiting vehicle for a drive back to Kathmandu (45-60mins approx.) Overnight in hotel.

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Day 9, Sat 15 Oct 2016

Kathmandu exploration day

Explore the capital city of Nepal.  take n the sights, smells and sounds of a bustling city.  Sample the local delicacies and watch the world go by a local coffee shop.

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Day 10, Sun 16 Oct 2016

Departure to the UK

The time has come to say goodbye to the wonderful city and country you have visited.  To take home treasured memories, cemeted and new friendships, new ideas and a greater understanding of the new culture.

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Important information

The itinerary is there as a guide and may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the strength of the group, and so on. We will do our very best to keep to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that may occur. In all such circumstances, your challenge leader will have the final say

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