Demanding • Adventure

Riding to Dhorpatan from Pokhara

Dhorpatan is a remote, high grassland valley west of Pokhara and home to the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, Nepal's only hunting reserve. Riders come for the wide open meadows and wildflowers, and for the riding itself: long stretches of rough, muddy and rocky track that make it a genuine enduro challenge.

Wildflower meadow on a high grassy ridge with snow-capped peaks beyond, in the Dhorpatan area

The route

Dhorpatan is reached via Baglung, and beyond it the road becomes steadily rougher. Expect slow going: steep dirt sections, loose rock and mud are all part of the ride, and conditions change with the weather.

Who it suits

This is not a first off-road ride. It suits riders with real experience on loose surfaces who are comfortable picking up a dropped bike and riding long, tiring days.

Which bike to take

Choose one of our dual-sport or adventure bikes. Lighter bikes are easier to manage in mud.

Worth knowing

  • Remote — fuel, food and accommodation are limited, so plan ahead.
  • Tracks can be muddy and slippery after rain.
  • Best suited to experienced off-road riders.

Road conditions change with landslides, roadworks and weather. Ask us at the shop for a current read on the route.

Bikes we'd suggest for Dhorpatan

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