The best way to witness the amazing grandeur of Nepal is definitely by walking but mountain biking provides a great new alternative. Although not necessarily new, since mountain biking in Nepal persisted long time ago; the trend of hiring a bike from different shops, cycling with your buddies to a new location once in a while and participating in an event has just been soaring up.
Regardless of the time, the trend of mountain biking before and after hasn’t seen much of a change in Nepal. Though mountain bikes these days are highly advanced and has numerous gears and are designed to make you feel more comfortable, it doesn’t change the fact that it is an adventurous sport that’ll test your limit and fill you up with fun and adventure, and perhaps, this is the reason why it has been successful to attract a lot of youngsters.
Looking at Nepal’s geographic location, it is fair to say that mountain biking has a huge potential and has already been touted as a ‘trip-of-a-lifetime’ by those who’ve already experienced it. This untapped potential has slowly been surfacing into the mind of people and hence, as a result, the growing business of mountain bike shops in Kathmandu valley, especially in Lalitpur.
Whether you plan to circle the rim of the valley or plan for an extended trip from Muktinath to Jomsom, you can either hire or buy a bike from the following shops here in Kathmandu:
Gravity Nepal (Dhobighat, Lalitpur)
- Bikes available: Rocky Mountain (2,00,000 above) YT (1,50,000 above)
- Accessories available: Biking components, Apparel, Helmets, Goggles, Bags, Masks, Protective Gears
Hiring charge: Rs 1000 for hardtail bikes and Rs 3500 for full suspension bikes (tube and pump provided on request) - Deposit: Citizenship/ Passport Photo Copy
- Full Servicing Charge: prices vary depending hardtail and full suspension bikes
- Contact Info: 5535662, 9818256289
- Visit the Gravity Nepal Website
Marin Bikes (Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur – opposite to British school)
- Bikes available: Marin, Merida (Rs. 60,000 above) Marin Full Suspension 10 speed (Rs. 250,000)
- Accessories available: Rock Shock, Branded Helmet, Gloves, Light, Locks, Pumps, Bells, Biking Jersey etc.
- Hiring charge: Rs.700 /per day ( includes Helmet, Lock, Pump, Tube)
- Deposit: Citizenship, Passport Photo Copy
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 800
- Contact Info: 9813676424
Grind Custom Bicycles (Dhobighat, Lalitpur – opposite of Saraswati Temple)
- Bikes available: Specialized, Scott, Dartmoor, NS Bikes, BMX
- Accessories available: Rock Shock, Branded Helmet, Gloves, Light, Locks, Pumps, Bells, Biking Jerseys, Chain stay protector, Stand etc.
- Hiring Charge: Rs. 800/per day (Includes Helmet, Lock, Pump, Tube, Repairing tools)
- Deposit: Citizenship, Passport Photo Copy
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 800
- Contact Info: 9849618813
Epic Mountain Bike (Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur)
- Bikes available: Chain, Commencal Hard Tail (RS. 82000 above) Commencal Full Suspension (Rs. 314000 above)
- Accessories available: Branded Helmet, Gloves, Light, Locks, Pumps, Bells, Biking Jerseys, Chain stay protector, Stand etc.
- Hiring Charge: Commencal Bikes (All range) starting 1500/day
(Includes Helmet, Lock, Pump, Tube, Multi tools) - Deposit: Citizenship, Passport Photo Copy
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 1000 ( Hard Tail) & Rs. 1500 ( Full Suspension)
- Contact Info: 01-5555021
Universal Mountain Bike Shop (Sanepa, Lalitpur)
- Bikes available: Giant, Cube, Motachie
- Accessories: Rock Shock, Branded Helmet, Gloves, Light, Locks, Pumps, Bells, Biking Jerseys, Chain stay protector, Stand, Umbrella, Boxer, Arm Warmers etc
- Hiring Charge: Not Available
- Deposit: Not available
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 800
Power Sports (Bhanimandal, Lalitpur)
- Bikes available: Cube, Giant, Trek, Hero (All types of Hard Tail Bikes are available)
- Accessories: Helmet, Gloves, Tires, Tube, Pump, Cycling Jacket etc.
- Cycle Hire Charge: Not Available
- Deposit: Not available
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 800
Himalayan Single Tracks (Sathghumti, Thamel, Kathmandu)
- Bikes available: Giant (Hard Tail & Full Suspension)
- Accessories Cycling Jersey, Gloves, Jacket, Repair Tools, Bike Stand etc.
- Cycle Hire Charge: Giant Trance & Anthem US $ 40 per day, Giant XTC US $ 20 per day, Giant Talon US $ 15 per day ( Helmet, Tools, and Spare Parts)
- Deposit: Contact Store
- Full Servicing Charge: Full Servicing Charge: 1500 to 2000
- Contact Info: 01-4700909
Pathfinder Cycling(Thamel, Kathmandu)
- Bikes available: Giant, Cube, Trek
- Accessories: Spare Parts, Bike Handle, Chain, Gloves, Tube, Tire etc.
- Cycle Hire Charge: Rs. 2500 /per day (Including Helmet, Tools & Spare Part)
- Deposit: Contact Shop
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 1500 to 2000
Peddle Sports and Apartment (Thamel, Kathmandu)
- Bikes available: Giant, Cube, Trek
- Accessories: Pump, Spare parts, Cycling Jersey, Jacket, Boots, Tire etc.
- Cycle Hire Charge: Rs. 500 to 1000 (Including Helmet, Tools & Spare Part)
- Deposit: Contact Shop
- Full Servicing Charge: Rs. 1500 to 2000
- Contact Info: 01-4421762
Saddle Bike Store
- Bikes available: Format, Cube, Giant, Trek, Bianchi
- Hiring Charge: Rent (Rs.800.00 per day including helmet air pump, spare tube, bicycle lock)
Servicing(Class I servicing @ Rs.800.00) - Mountain Bike Buy, Sale, and Repair
