NEPAL,from Kathmandu to Tibet border and around Pokhara

[Forest]

Relatively short rides but very scenic,since the weather these days (May)is similar to Thailand ,there is a pattern of sunny mornings and rain in the afternoon,so we had to plan to be at destination by 2/3pm.Rented a few bikes along the way.In the First part of the trip a classic Royal Enfield "bullet" , which was ok ,but a bit slow with 2ppl+2backpacks..(slow even without backpacks) but not bad since the roads aren't in very good conditions.You will feel a lot like Che Guevara every time you start one of these things.Average road conditions are: bumpy asphalt with random patches of soil/potholes/stones ..u get the idea..Trucks and buses will be very careless and drive fast on windy/narrow roads.U better get out of their way if u can!Accidents do happen..Here some pics i took on the way to the Tibet border/Araniko Hwy ,the road to Jiri , Daman and back to Kathmandu.
then we moved to Pokhara for other rides in that area.There is guesthouses and homestay in many towns,basic ,cheap ,equivalent to 200-500Bht.

 

[Forest]

At some point we left the bike and took a hike into the Annapurna Sanctuary (Trail).Up to to around 4200M altitude.A place where you are surrounded by glaciers 360*, with Annapurna 1 the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8091M.
it was a 90km hike in about 9days+1 day rest! GPSd with OSMAND! yes 90km on foot.it was exhausting sometime losing 800-1000M altitude
then having to go back up,but the stunning scenery is what keeps u going.Here some pics.

 

[Lone Rider]

Thanks Forest / Rider for the beautiful pictures. Been to Kathmandu and Pokhara several times but every time it was for work so I did not have much time to go out and enjoy the countryside but your pictures bring back many fond memories.

 

[Forest]

oh! but let me add..fundamental..gasoline in Nepal can be limited ,but we only had problems once on the way Pokhara/Lumbini, couldn-t feel up the tank full.anyway is also sold -black- market for a little extra charge.About any bike rental shop has a stash too!

 

[KTMphil]

What a fantastic set of photo's, looks like you had a great trip, thanks FR.

 

[Ally]

Forest Rider, thanks for posting these great photos and taking us along with you.

Ally

 

[Forest]

my pleasure guys, fell free to ask any questions.Nepal and its people are great ,although visitors go there mostly for hiking (i am still amazed my girlfriend survived the 90km hike! 3 ) we'll go back at somepoint

 

[Transalp]

Hi guys,

anything new about Kathmandu and Nepal.
I will be there in April 2020 and looking for a good bike to rent and suggestions about a nice trip.

Cheers Michael