Pokhara is truly a beautiful city, which offers an amazing view of beautiful Himalayan range. It is also surrounded by the hills that too offers fascinating scenery. There are number of villages across the hills that provide the unique experience, which most of the traveller’s prefer. The unique landscape of Pokhara surprises everyone. These are the reasons why cycling is getting very popular among travellers in Pokhara.
The cycling trail leads outside of the valley across the green forest from where we can see the stunning Himalayan range and the beautiful Pokhara city. You will fall in love with the topography of this city as you see variation in every short distance.
Cycling across the edge of Phewa lake is another point of attractions which majority of travellers carry out. It tends everyone to lose on themselves. The trail goes along Lakeside across the green hills. You will feel like getting into a peace, calm environment like heaven as soon as you came out of the Lakeside. Believe me; you will fall in love with the nature. This experience is pretty much away from your imagination.
What are the popular places for cycling around Pokhara?
Sarangkot, Peace Pagoda, Kahu Danda, Methlang, KaskiKot, Pumdi, Panchase, Pamdur Village, Pumdi Village, Nagdanda, Pame, Begnas Lake, Phewa Lake are some of the popular cycling destination in Pokhara.
Why cycle, while travelling?
Cycling is the intensive form of travelling. It helps you to understand the core value of any places. You can learn the culture, tradition, lifestyle very well as you explore properly with all the freedom. As we know, the purpose of travel is a change and that goal can be achieved only if you are connected properly to the place and the people. And this is not possible with other means of travelling rather than cycle.
Where to hire cycles in Pokhara?
It’s not that hard to hire cycle in Pokhara. Since cycling is the most desirable tourism activities, it can be found easily around Lakeside. You can hire cycle in the following places:
Let’s hear from the Expert
I am interviewing Tej Narayan Parajuli, an explorer. We will talk about his travel experience. He loves travelling around new places and because of that passion, he has visited number of places across the country and the abroad. His passion lists the cycling as well. He is a member of Cycle City Pokhara, which is playing an active role in the promotion of cycling environment. Being a full time staff at Pokhara University, he also represents number of social organizations including Lions Club International.
Further, Let us hear from him.
Hello and Welcome Tej,
How cycling became your passion, could you please share that with us?
I am very much passionate about adventure and also I am a sport’s guy, so cycling has always been a part of my life. Slowly, it turns out to be my passion; which I realized in my late 20’s.
How do you start your day?
I usually start my day by cycling around the Phewa Lake. Since that trail is located nearby, it prevail an amazing vibes and also, it is a good way to be with the nature.
How does cycling enhance your travel experience?
I am very fond of travelling. I have visited number of places but I always lack some kind of connection with those locations. It is because there was no any kind of engagement between the place and myself. What I realized later is; you have to travel being in a place, only then you can experience the environment properly.
So wherever it’s possible, I started travelling on cycle. It helps me to create a strong bond with the destination. The other important aspect is you can be with the nature everywhere. You can reach anywhere which is not accessible for the motor vehicle. This gives a countless experience.
What is the importance of cycling on various aspects?
Cycling has its huge importance on different field. Since cycling is a social activity it brings people together. It reduces emission of CO2. It reduces every kind of pollution whether it is Air, land, Water and others.
Cycling contributes to healthier lives by helping to prevent a large number of severe and chronical diseases. It helps in the improvement of mental health. Beside this, there is a huge possibility of cycle tourism for the tourism business.
You have visited number of countries. What do you say if you have to compare with Nepal?
I have been to more than 15 countries and truly, Nepal is blessed with the nature. Nepal has a huge potential to be the top destination for the tourism across the world. Since Nepal offers huge variety of outdoor adventures, it can be the tourism hotspot internationally. Plus, the hospitality we offer is very unique compared to other countries.
The government should now focus on the infrastructural development and only then, we will be able to take an optimum advantage of our attractions.
What are the beautiful places to visit in Nepal?
Pokhara, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Ilam are the beautiful places. Other beautiful places in Nepal are Annapurna Base Camp, Lomanthang, Jomsom, Mustang and Mardi Himal.
What can travellers expect to experience in those places?
Beautiful Landscape, Amazing Himalaya’s, Country’s Lifestyle, Wide range of Flora and Fauna, Mesmerizing View, Green Forest, Culture, Tradition, History, Religious Belief, Warm Hospitality are some of the experience, which travellers can expect there.
Is it possible to travel those places on cycle?
Yes, many of the places are feasible for cycling. However, you need to be careful while cycling across the dirt road.
Which cycling trail you love the most?
Lomanthang to Pokhara is the best cycling trail I prefer.
Lastly, would you say something to our readers?
I request everyone to explore Nepal, there are lots of things to experience. If it’s possible try cycle while travelling, it will attach you with the destination and you will get optimum output of your travel.
Thank you, we truly appreciate your valuable time spent with us.
Thank you so much for having me.
We wish you all the best in all your future endeavours.
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