Pokhara Hike
Set the day off the blocks with a ride on a local transport from Lakeside to the city outskirts and hit the gradually inclining trail that meanders through laid-back settlements and verdant farmlands to Naudanda and t...
Duration: 5-6 hours
Categories: Culture & History, Cycling, Outdoors
Group size: 1 - 12
Ride out of the city and divert off the main road to take the dirt track negotiating a few demanding uphill and downhill sections, through the woods, farmlands and villages, to Kalikasthan. It’s plain sailing from thereon to Begnas Lake. Explore the environs and try out the lake fish before making your way back to the city.
There’s more to Pokhara than the resplendent beauty of one lake. We ride out to discover the magnificence of another. All geared up, we set in motion from our Pokhara base, in close proximity to Fewa Lake, to pedal our way out of the city, meandering uphill on a single track road repetitively switching back and forth between the lush woodlands and distinctive villages.
Relishing the pristine beauty of hillside landscape and distant views of monolithic hulk of awe-inspiring Himalayas along the way, we take a breather at one of the wayside tea shops at Kalikasthan (2.5hrs approx). With the tougher part behind us, we bike down on a dirt track at a relaxed pace as the beauty of Begnas Lake unravels itself bit by bit more. Reaching Begnas, we go into one of the local eateries to try out the local produce, fish delicacies and replenish ourselves with filling lunch while admiring the beauty of the lake.
The return to Pokhara (1.5hr approx) is via a different but straightforward route through the countryside road, emerging on to the main road-link to Pokhara, ride for approximately 1/4 hour before you enter the city to wrap up an enjoyable day.
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