Apps, Tools & Channels for Nepal Trails

Trailshorts

Create 3D flyover videos of your MTB rides, cycling, hiking, bike riding and many more 😎

Gaia GPS

The gold standard for backcountry topographic offline navigation. Offers OpenCycleMap, satellite imagery, and slope angle shading indispensable for remote Nepal trails.

Note: Free basic tracking, $40/yr for offline layers

OsmAnd Maps & Navigation

100% offline OpenStreetMap viewer with high-detail elevation contour lines and mountain peak data across Nepal without needing cellular reception.

Note: Free (up to 7 map downloads), Paid Unlimited

Windy.com Weather Radar

Essential mountain weather intelligence. Shows ECMWF and GFS high-altitude wind forecasts, cloud base heights, and precipitation tracking for safe ridge passes.

Note: Free full web & mobile radar, optional Pro subscription

Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN)

The premier YouTube resource for mountain biking tutorials, technical riding body positions, gear reviews, and trail maintenance advice.

Note: Free YouTube content

Park Tool Tech Guides

Definitive bicycle mechanical repair guides covering derailleur tuning, hydraulic brake bleeding, tubeless repair, and emergency trailside fixes.

Note: Free YouTube repair guides

Nepal DHM Weather & Flood Warning

Official Government of Nepal Department of Hydrology & Meteorology real-time river level gauges, flood alerts, and national radar updates.

Note: Free public government portal

Trailforks

Crowdsourced mountain bike trail database featuring user condition reports, trail elevation profiles, and trail association support.

Note: Free 1 home region, subscription for global offline

Tubeless Tire Plug Kit (Bacon Strips)

Critical trailside repair tool for sharp Himalayan shale and thorn punctures without removing the bike wheel or losing tubeless sealant.

Note: Npr 500 - 600