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2-day trip from Kathmandu visiting Arrival in Chitlang Village, Chitlang to Kulekhani and Lunch. Operated by Nepal Moto Tours.
Highlights
- Ride through the hills of Kathmandu Valley on a 2-day motorbike tour
From Kathmandu: 2-Day Chitlang Motorbike Day Tour with Meals: Key Facts
| Price | From $370 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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From Kathmandu: 2-Day Chitlang Motorbike Day Tour with Meals
Full description
A 2-day trip out of Kathmandu taking in Arrival in Chitlang Village, Chitlang to Kulekhani, Lunch and Afternoon exploration. There are 10 stops in all.
The running order is Arrival in Chitlang Village, then Chitlang to Kulekhani, then Lunch, then Afternoon exploration, then Sunset at village viewpoint, and on from there.
The price covers motorbike, 1-night accommodation, Breakfast and Lunch. It does not cover entrance fees, if any and Travel insurance, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $591 together rather than $370 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Departure from Kathmandu
Pickup from your hotel in Kathmandu (or Bhaktapur). Ride out via Thankot, climbing steadily out of the valley rim toward Chitlang.
Arrival in Chitlang Village
Chitlang is one of the last well-preserved traditional Newari settlements in the hills around Kathmandu, known for its slate-roofed houses, narrow stone lanes, and terraced farmland. Walk through the village, stop at a local teahouse for tea.
Chitlang to Kulekhani
Short ride/hike down toward the Kulekhani Reservoir, Nepal's first hydropower reservoir lake. Time for photos and a lakeside break.
Lunch
Local Newari thali or trout (Kulekhani is known for trout farming) at a village guesthouse.
Afternoon exploration
Visit a local trout farm, or walk to the Markhu viewpoint for views over the reservoir and surrounding hills. Optional: short forest trail walk if the group wants light activity.
Sunset at village viewpoint
Short walk to a nearby ridge for sunset views over the valley.
Dinner and overnight
Dinner and overnight stay at a local homestay or guesthouse in Chitlang. Campfire optional depending on season and group size.
Sunrise views
Early walk for sunrise over the surrounding hills (weather permitting).
Breakfast
Breakfast
Village life and local craft
Visit a local farm or observe traditional agricultural practices — Chitlang is known for potato farming and beekeeping.
Departure toward Kathmandu
Return route via Thankot, arriving back by early afternoon.
Arrival Kathmandu
Drop-off at hotel; tour concludes.
Includes
- Motorbike
- 1-night accommodation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Mechanical support
Excludes
- Entrance fees, if any
- Travel insurance
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Weather
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts