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Day rides from Pokhara by motorbike or scooter
If you only have a day, start with these. Each one begins at our shop at the Lakeside junction in Hallanchowk.
Lakeside and the valley
Sealed roads, easy navigation and plenty of places to stop around Phewa Lake and the valley — the best first ride on an unfamiliar bike. Take an automatic scooter or a relaxed street bike.
Sarangkot at sunrise
A short, steep climb in switchbacks to the viewpoint above the lake, with the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre across the valley on a clear morning. Leave well before first light and bring a warm layer. Scooters manage it if you go steadily; a dual-sport makes it easy.
Hill roads and gravel
If you want a taste of off-road riding without committing to a multi-day trip, the hill roads beyond the valley, such as the road towards Ghandruk, are a good place to learn. One rider spent two to three weeks exploring Ghandruk and the surrounding hills on one of our Xpulses. Take a light dual-sport.
A highway run
If you would rather cover distance than climb, the highway is comfortable on the Royal Enfield Classic 350. Bandipur makes a better overnight trip than a day ride.
Written by Utsab Adhikari of RideUp Rentals, Hallanchowk, Pokhara.