This multi-day ride in Pokhara carries you from the shore of Fewa Lake up to the Sarangkot ridge, across quiet forest singletrack, and out into the calm eastern half of the valley that most visitors never reach: the Begnas and Rupa lakes, the Kalikasthan ridge, and the farmland of the Madi valley.
The adventure begins with a climb to Sarangkot, where the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Machapuchare and Manaslu ranges line up across the sky. The e-bike trail then leads you through mixed terrain, from lush forest and rocky paths to picturesque villages, past the World Peace Pagoda and on to Bhumdi, Kristi, Begnas and Rupa. You climb the ridges of Sarangkot and Kalikasthan with the power of pedal assist, then roll down to the lakes to enjoy the quiet, rural culture of the region. Two nights in village lodges add the kind of local hospitality a day trip cannot. Get ready to discover the fuller, quieter side of Pokhara on an electric mountain bike.
If you only have a single day, our 1-day Pokhara E-MTB tour covers the Sarangkot, Bhumdi and World Peace Pagoda highlights in one loop. The 3-day tour below adds the quieter Begnas and Rupa lakes, the Kalikasthan ridge and two nights in village lodges.
Why the 3-day is worth it
The day tour samples the Sarangkot, Bhumdi and Stupa side of the valley. The 3-day tour keeps going into the quiet eastern half that day visitors rarely see. Begnas and Rupa are calmer and more rural than busy Lakeside, ringed by terraced farms and traditional villages. Rupa in particular is a haven for birdlife, with more than a hundred recorded species, and is cared for by a local community fishery. The Kalikasthan ridge then rewards the climb with a view back over both lakes at once. Add two nights of village stays, and you get a fuller, slower and more local Pokhara than a single day allows.