OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS
Not only a place for extreme adventure sports, but Pokhara is also an ideal place for mountain biking. Hence, cycling around Pokhara should also be on your to-do list. This city has been satisfying cycling enthusiasts from all over the world. Admittedly, cycling around in this pristine city surrounded by lush green hills can truly be an unforgettable experience. Get on a comfortable mountain bike and stroll around this beautiful city filled with lakes, rivers, and temples. Not to mention the peaceful environment and the ever-smiling people. Moreover, you'll be seeing glimpses of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna as you ride along.
Pokhara is a city where rural living fuses with a modern lifestyle. The Fewa and Begnas biking tour provides enough glimpses of both these worlds. We ride through Pokhara Valley and view popular sites as well as the everyday life of its residents. We also venture into dirt roads, passing through villages and river beds along the way. And of course, we get close to two of the most popular lakes of Nepal: Fewa and Begnas. It is very popular among tourists who try cycling in Pokhara.
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Before setting off from Lakeside, your guide checks each bike's brakes, gears, and tyres and briefs the group on the route, traffic, and descents. The pace is set to suit the group.
In the rare event of an injury or breakdown, your guide is equipped to manage immediate first-aid and can arrange a vehicle pickup. Direct communication lines are maintained with our Pokhara and Kathmandu office to ensure quick on-ground logistics and coordination with local emergency services if needed.
Riders should be comfortable on a mountain bike and fit enough for 4–7 hours with climbs, and should inform us of any relevant medical conditions beforehand. Comprehensive travel insurance covering cycling and adventure activities is always encouraged for total peace of mind.
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Cycling in Pokhara combines mountain biking with views of Phewa Lake, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, villages, forests, rice fields, rivers, and temples. Depending on the route, you can choose a moderate ride on paved roads or a more adventurous route involving dirt roads, climbs, and off-road sections.
North Nepal Travel & Trek offers several full-day options, including the World Peace Pagoda route, Fewa and Begnas Lake cycling, Mattikhan Viewpoint, and Bhurjung Khola. The routes range from about 20 km to 45 km, with riding times of approximately 4 to 7 hours.
The listed routes are graded moderate. The difficulty depends on the route, with some sections involving sustained uphill riding and rough roads. The final 4–5 km toward Mattikhan, for example, becomes unpaved and more demanding.
The routes pass several cultural and historical sites, including Pokhara Peace Pagoda, Bindabasini Temple, Akala Devi Temple, Gupteshwor Cave, and the Tibetan refugee camp. Cycling through villages and terrace farms also gives you a closer look at everyday life around Pokhara.
Yes. The package provides an MTB bicycle and helmet, along with the necessary cycling gear and equipment before departure. The specific bicycle model can vary by route.
Bring a water bottle, towel, cycling gloves, comfortable shoes, cycling glasses, suitable cycling clothes, sunscreen, and some cash. A camera is also useful for the viewpoints and village landscapes along the route.
The full-day cycling experience is currently listed from USD 75 per person, reduced from a listed price of USD 95. The final price can depend on the selected route and group arrangement.
The package includes the MTB bicycle, helmet, first-aid box, chocolate bar, nuts, mineral water, experienced English-speaking cycling guide, necessary documents, and applicable taxes.
Meals, cold and alcoholic drinks, guide tips, and any emergency support vehicle are excluded. Anything not specifically listed under inclusions should also be considered an additional expense.
Yes. The cycling routes can be arranged for solo riders or groups, with group sizes listed from 1 to 25 people.
The cycling tour is listed as an all-season activity. Your choice of route can be adjusted according to road and weather conditions, particularly when choosing routes with unpaved or hilly sections.
A cycling helmet and first-aid box are included. Before riding, the bicycle should also be checked, including the brakes, wheels, gears, tires, and overall condition.
You should have a reasonable level of fitness because the routes include 4–7 hours of cycling, hills, climbs, and in some cases rough roads. The pace and route should be selected according to your cycling experience and fitness.
The listed cycling routes generally start and finish in Lakeside, Pokhara. For the Mattikhan route, for example, the guide meets you at your hotel after breakfast before beginning the ride.
The main trip information lists lunch under meals, while the detailed exclusions state that meals during the trip aren't included. This should be clarified according to the selected cycling package before booking.
Connectivity varies by route. Mattikhan, for example, has resorts, hotels, and homestays with reliable internet access. More rural sections should not be treated as having continuous connectivity.
The routes take you through forests, terrace farms, river valleys, villages, lakes, and mountain viewpoints, with views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre. The Bhurjung Khola route also includes the Seti River, a trout farm, and a waterfall, while the World Peace Pagoda route passes through Raniban forest.
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