Off-road bike riding is incredible fun. On the road, you learn to slow down for safety. Riding where there’s little traction, off-road, is a differ­ent ballgame altogether.

Nepali Rider is an annual adventure bike ride organized by Yatriyo.com. This time the event is being organized at Kalinchowk, the Rolwaling trekking region in Dolakha district, from Dec 30-Jan1. Kalinchowk tour is ideal for the explo­ration of Nepali culture as well as to immerse yourself in natural beauty. Those who go on the tour can enjoy panoramic views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Lamjung, Jugal Himal, Shisha Panga and Gauri Shankar. Then there is the Kalinchowk Bhagawati temple, at a height of 3780m.

The event also features top DJs, popular singers, and other renowned artists.