Adventure in Nepal can be in different shapes or forms. Not every tourist likes to spend weeks on top of the mountain or walk the trails. Some of them are interested even in the cycling journey, embracing the beauty firsthand.
Cycling routes in Nepal, and especially in Kathmandu, are made in such a way that they cover all the requirements of the cyclist. If you aren’t an avid cyclist, some of the tracks could be highly demanding, but some of them come through with ease.
Best Cycling Routes in Nepal
Readers and especially cyclists would agree to the fact that cycling can’t be as thrilling as mountain climbing or trekking, but the chance to view the beauty is hard to deny.
Nepal, for a very long time, has been home to some of the finest cycling routes. From the top of the hill to the serene city ride, you have plenty of options to choose from. Today, we will be talking about the best cycling routes in Nepal.
Pokhara-Sarangkot
The first and most popular cycling route in Nepal has to be the Pokhara-Sarangkot trail. Often aided by the beautiful Annapurna mountain, things look much more dreamy in this trail.
Starting from Lakeside, the journey will move ahead to uphill Sarangkot, which can’t be easy at all. You will need to have strong legs so that domination to the top is possible.
As you reach the top, there is a chance to view the mountains like Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. If reached early, you can even see the beautiful sunrise coming through. The busy schedule on the popular trek also brings in challenges during the descent.
Upper Mustang
As beautiful and serene as Upper Mustang is, an opportunity to embrace the beauty through the lens of cycling is something beautiful. Since being blacktopped, this road has been the best cycling routes in the country.
During the overall cycling experience, you will have a chance to view the forbidden kingdom of Lo Manthang and also stay in the tea houses. At times you might not have the best weather for the tour, but when possible, try an achieve it.
Cyclists will be tearing through the mountain ranges when pushing ahead. Furthermore, the breathtaking scenery, natural caves, monasteries, and friendly people will welcome you to your tea houses on your cycles. Sounds fun, right?
Shivapuri National Park
Slightly uneven but full of thrill, Shivapuri National Park is heaven for cycling enthusiasts. A lot of the guests at The Trek Nepal demand for thrilling off-road cycling experience, and Shivapuri National Park provides it in abundance.
The trail present at this park will lead you to stunning viewpoints of mountain ranges like Langtang. At a certain point, you will also get to see the overall Kathmandu valley, which is a brilliant view on a clean day.
Riders need to be fully experienced and also know the routes if you want to do the Shivapuri National Park cycling experience. A member from The Trek Nepal will be there to guide you right along the journey.
Chitwan Jungle Safari Route
Let’s move the bar of the best cycling routes in Nepal to the Terai. Originally, it is the Terai belt which is famous for cycling, and the Chitwan Jungle Safari route wins the best most of the time. Having said that, you will have a chance of half day or full-day cycling experience in the place.
During the cycling journey of around 5 hours, you have an option to enjoy the Chitwan National Park, the wildlife present there, along with the Tharu Cultural and Research Center.
In like manner, you can even interact with the locals and also try the local cuisine during this trip. The cyclist will get the food service from The Trek Nepal during the overall journey.
Pokhara City Cycling Tour
There are a lot of trekking and travel agencies that could manage your experience of cycling around the Pokhara city. But with The Trek Nepal, you will get to experience the city like no other. For cycling routes in Nepal, a Pokhara city tour on a cycle is an experience of a lifetime.
The scenic rides around Phewa Lake to the panoramic views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, things don’t stop right there. You will also have the ride to Bhurjung Khola and Mattikhan, adding to the thrill of the ride.
In case of Pokhara city tour by cycling, you have options like World Peace Pagoda cycling tour, Fewa and Begnas Lake cycling tour, Pokhara to Mattikhan cycling tour, etc. It depends totally on the guests, which routes they are interested in.
Kathmandu Valley Circuit Tour
The last and most important cycling route in Nepal is the Kathmandu Valley Circuit Trek. Through this journey, you will have an opportunity to not only explore the capital city but also understand different dimensions.
From the chaos of city hustle to the culture and the food that comes along the way, the experience hardly stops. Through ancient temples, traditional villages, and beautiful landscapes surrounding the valley, there is much more to explore.
Almost all the guests who have come to The Trek Nepal have demanded a cycle tour around the city. The key highlights of the Kathmandu Valley circuit cycling include Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot, and the stunning mountain views that come along the way.
Final Thoughts
Cycling routes in Nepal are in abundance when we talk about Nepal. There are plenty of cases when the guests aren’t aware of it. We at The Trek Nepal try and warn the guests to understand this aspect about visiting Nepal too.
Based on the age group, the skills to ride the cycle, and the time frame available, there are plenty of available cycling routes in Nepal that allow another dimension of exploring Nepal.
This particular activity can be carried out if you have a day or two off from your overall schedule. As easy as it may sound, you will be briefed by The Trek Nepal on the routes and the challenges that might appear.
In the end, it is a cake walk for anyone who knows how to cycle. So what have you been waiting for? Slots are limited for cycling routes in Nepal, so book yours now.