Hiking and Biking
Biking Around the Katmandu
Valley rim
Balaju – Kakani
The route to kakani (alt
1982 m) branches off at
Balaju bypass. It is a slow
and easy ascent to this hill
resort 23 km northwest of
Katmandu. The trip offers a
magnificent view of Ganesh
Himal along with the fresh
and serene atmosphere of the
hills.Bhaktapur – Daman
Bhaktapur (12 km east of
Katmandu ) to Banepa (14 km
From Bhaktapur ), a
historical town on the way
to Tibet , is terrific for
mountain biking .From Banepa
we can take a side- trip
south to Panauti (7 km )or
east to Dhulikhel (6 km ).An
interesting circuit is
Banepa to Dhulikhel(6km ) to
Namara (7 km ) to Panauti (8
Km ) To Banepa (7 k m )
Katmandu- Daman
The 75 km stretch up to
Daman on the Tribhuvan
Highway has been described
as the best bike ride in
Nepal.Untill the bypass
through Mugling opened about
two decades ago, this was
the only road to India The
good news for bikers is that
there is very little traffic
on the Highway now. The road
spirals up and down endless
hills and passes through
broad valleys and small
villages. Exit the Katmandu
valley at Thankot (10 km
west of Katmandu) and on the
Naubise (25 km) where the
road forks. Turn left to
Tistung (59 km) and on to
Palung (65 km) and finally
Daman (altitude 2400 m).
There is a view tower here
which offers an incredible
400-km panorama of the
Himalaya extending from
Annapurna to Everest. The
bike ride to Daman takes all
day.
Katmandu – Kodari
The 114-km highway linking
Katmandu with Kodari on the
Chinese border follows the
ancient trade route to
Lasha.Known as Araniko
Highway, this spectacular
road leads east past
Bhaktapur, Banepa,Dhulikhel
and Dolalghat and then turns
north following the course
of the Sunkoshi and
Bhotekoshi rivers.
Picturesque villages and
tranquil terraced fields
against a backdrop of green
hills are the scenic rewards
on the trail. The trip takes
four days up and down
.Overnight at Dhulikhle or
Barhabise (88 km from
Katmandu) and Tatopani (3 km
Before Kodari) where the hot
springs are an added
attraction.
Biking Around the Pokhara
Valley rim
- Sarangkot-
Kaskikot-Naudanda-Hemja
- Pokhara-Lamachaur-Puranchaur-Lahachowk-Ghahachowk-Milanchowk-pokhara
- Davis fall-Kristi- Nirmal
Pokhari-Pokhara
- Pokhara-Pumdi-World Peace
Pagoda-Pokhara
- Bijayapur-kalikastahn-Begnas
lake
- Pokhara-Hemja-Astam-Dhampus-
Pokhara
- Pokhara-Pame-Paundur-Pokhara
- Damside-Mahatgauda-Dobilla-Bagmara-Bhandardhik-Pokhara
Pokhara-Kahundanda-Pokhara
Sarangkot-
Kaskikot-Naudanda-Hemja
Distance: 55km | Altitude
gain: 500 m /
Grade-Strenuous Start riding from
Bindyabasini temple, pass
through the Sarangkot View
point where you will have a
Bird’s eye view of Pokhara
valley and enjoy the
panoramic view of the
Annapurna Ranges. You will
further pass through the
small villages of Kaskikot
(The ruined fort) and can
view the 2 tails of mount
fishtail from Naudanda.Get
down riding through Hyamja
where you can visit the
Tibetan refugee camp.
Pokhara-Lamachaur-Puranchaur-Lahachowk-Ghahachowk-Milanchowk-pokhara
Distance: 40km Altitude
gain: 200m / Grade-Easy Starts riding from the
Lmachaur, north of Pokhara,
pass through the Akala
temple where the bird eye
view of Seti River and the
green pasture is beautiful.
After crossing the beautiful
cultivated land of
Puranchaur Village cross the
Mardi River to head towards
Lahachok and Ghachowk, the
beautiful Gurung
Settlements. Cross the Seti
River ride towards pokhara
via Milanchowk
Davis fall-Kristi- Nirmal
Pokhari-Pokhara Distance: 35km | Altitude
gain: 200m / Grade-Moderate Almost 10% off-road biking
through Davis Fall and down
to cross Furse Khola about 8
km Jeep track upto Kristi
Danda. You can enjoy the
spectacular mountain views
of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and
Annapurnas. We turn toward
Nirmal Pokhari on fantastic
off-road with single trail
down to the Seti River and
back to Pokhara.
Pokhara-Pumdi-World Peace
Pagoda-Pokhara Distance: 35km | Altitude
gain: 400m / Grade-Moderate Start riding towards Damside
passing the Davis falls;
follow the Siddhartha
Highway to Khadekhola. Start
the off-road climb for
approx. 3 km on Jeep track
to the Japanese Danda on the
road to Pumdi. Turn east
towards Bhumdi and stop for
refreshment and excellent
views of Fewa Lake and the
Himalayas. We ride downhill
to the World Peace Pagoda
and further down to the
highway and Lakeside.
Bijayapur-kalikastahn-Begnas
Lake Distance: 38 km|Altitude
gain: 200 m /Grade-Strenuous
After 6 km from Pokhara,
Start riding wide jeep track
up the Kalikasthan from
Bijayapur Khola.We will have
a great view of mountains
and the glorious view of 7
lakes around Pokhara
valley.The off-road ride
ends at Begnas Lake.
Pokhara-Hemja-Astam-Dhampus-
Pokhara Distance: 40 km| Altitude
Gain: 300 m /Grade- Moderate
plus The ride to Dhampus and
Astam offers the great view
of the mountains and the
scenery of rice fields,
Rivers and the mountain
Villages. You will have both
the cultural and natural
experience with the
adventurous ride.
Pokhara-Pame-Paundur-Pokhara
Distance: 50 km| Altitude
Gain: 500 m /Grade
–Strenuous From Pokhara follow the
northern lakeshore road
towards the Sedibagar. Now
off-road, follow this track
through to Pame, crossing
some minor rivulets in the
rain season.Furthermore,
ride uphill to Paundur.We
pass through different small
villages and From Nau Danda
half inclined way to
Sarangkot via Kaskikot.The
Sarangkot is considered to
be the beautiful location
for the super view of
mountains and the Pokhara
valley.
Damside-Mahatgauda-Dobilla-Bagmara-Bhandardhik-Pokhara
Distance: 40 km| Altitude
Gain: 200 m/Grade-Moderate
From Damside ride towards
the eastern village Mahat
gauda.After Mahatgauda
follow the wide jeep track
uphill Dobilla. The Bagmara
village offers the excellent
experience of the Nepalese
Village and the scenic
beauty of the Himalayas.
Crossing the Seti River,
comes Bhandardhik from where
the off-road ends and start
the easy ride to Pokhara.
Pokhara-Kahundanda-Pokhara
Distance: 30 km| Altitude
Gain: 300 m/Grade-Strenuous
Start riding from Fulbari
near Manipal college, follow
the wide jeep track up the
Kahun Danda.The Uphill is
quite strenuous. Pass
through the Gurung village,
school and temple. The ride
offers the excellent view of
mountains and the beautiful
scenery of pokhara valley
and the Seti River.
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