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Mountain Biking Nepal: The Complete First-Timer's  Guide to Mountain Biking in Nepal
Trail Guides7 Mins

Mountain Biking Nepal: The Complete First-Timer's Guide to Mountain Biking in Nepal

Planning your first MTB trip to Nepal? Expert guide covering fitness requirements, best trails, altitude tips, and what experienced cyclists need to know before riding the Himalayas.

A Bikepacker’s Guide to the Annapurna Circuit
Trail Guide9 mins

A Bikepacker’s Guide to the Annapurna Circuit

The Annapurna Circuit is one of the great mountain bike journeys of the Himalaya. Big climbs, huge landscapes, ancient villages, deep river valleys, high-altitude desert, and the mighty Thorong La Pass all come together to create one of Nepal’s most memorable bikepacking adventures.

Upper vs Lower Mustang — Which to Ride?
Destination6 min

Upper vs Lower Mustang — Which to Ride?

Two completely different experiences in the same valley. We break down the key differences to help you choose.

Pikey Peak. The Everest Region Descent Nobody Talks About
Destination9 min

Pikey Peak. The Everest Region Descent Nobody Talks About

One of the greatest Himalayan descents, and almost no crowds.

MTB in Bhutan: How HST Gets Access Others Don't
Destination10 min

MTB in Bhutan: How HST Gets Access Others Don't

It is not just about chasing descents, stacking up vertical meters, or ticking off another destination on the riding map. Bhutan has all of that, of course. Big climbs. Wild ridgelines. Forest singletrack. Rocky descents. Backcountry jeep roads. Technical enduro lines. Lung-burning cross country routes.

5 Best Day Rides in Kathmandu Valley
Trail Guide5 min

5 Best Day Rides in Kathmandu Valley

The Kathmandu Valley is packed with jungle singletrack, ancient walking trails, ridgelines, terraced farmland, cultural villages, and fast enduro descents. One moment you are weaving through the old city, the next you are dropping into pine forest, loamy corners, or rocky ridgelines with Himalayan views in the distance.

E-Bike vs Acoustic MTB in Annapurna
Trail Guide10 min

E-Bike vs Acoustic MTB in Annapurna

E-bikes open Annapurna to a wider range of riders without sacrificing the experience. We compare both options.

Pedal & Paddle — MTB with Rafting in Pokhara
Destination6 min

Pedal & Paddle — MTB with Rafting in Pokhara

Two days on two wheels, one day on the water. The Pokhara adventure combination that keeps guests returning.

Dolpo Into the Wilderness: Our 2027 Special Expedition
HST News5 min

Dolpo Into the Wilderness: Our 2027 Special Expedition

Once a year, Himalayan Single Track runs something a little different. Not a regular departure, not a standard itinerary, and not a trip designed for everyone. We choose one special journey that takes us deeper into the mountains, further from the familiar, and closer to the kind of raw adventure that first made us fall in love with Mountain Biking in Nepal.

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We don't just guide tours. We write about what we learn — every season, every trail, every mechanical failure at 3,800m.

Himalayan Single Track · Est. 2006 · Thamel, Kathmandu

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