Arriving into Pokhara Airport or driving into Pokhara, Nepal’s second largest city, puts you in one of the most naturally beautiful regions of the Himalayan nation. With the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas flanking the city on all sides, there are jaw-dropping vistas and adventures to be had in every direction. Hiring a motorcycle, scooter or quad bike is the perfect way to explore this lakeside town and the surrounding mountains at your own pace.
Renting your own set of wheels means you can easily reach top sights like Phewa Lake, where you can take a boat trip to the Tal Barahi temple or try stand up paddleboarding with a stunning mountain backdrop. Drive along the lakefront on your scooter and stop at the many restaurants and cafes dotted along the way. Make your way up to the World Peace Pagoda for magnificent views across Pokhara and the Annapurna mountains.
For an unforgettable mountain sunrise, motorcycle up to Sarangkot viewpoint. With your own motorbike you can take day trips to nearby towns like Begnas Lake or the hippie village of Lumle. For an incredible mountain road trip, drive the Siddhartha Highway towards the valley of the Seti River where whitewater rafting awaits.
Or head north to the medieval town of Bandipur, charmingly nestled on a mountainside ridge. With so much natural magnificence and adrenaline-pumping adventures on offer, hiring a bike in Pokhara is the ideal way to explore this beautiful region of Nepal at your own speed.