Sarangkot Mountain Biking Tour – Pokhara

• Climb the famous Sarangkot ridge by bike, the same hill the paragliders launch from
• A 360-degree Himalayan panorama: Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) across the Annapurna massif
• Sweeping views over Fewa Lake and the Pokhara valley from the ridge
• Ridge-top villages of Dharapani, Methlang, and Gyarjati, with a stop at a panorama-view café
• A cool, shaded forest descent with a few water crossings and loose, flowing corners
• A relaxed lakeshore finish past the Yellow Bridge and fishing villages back to Lakeside
• Route length is flexible, shorten or extend the ride to match your fitness and available time
• E-MTB upgrade available to ease the climb

This is a moderate ride built around two distinct challenges: a long climb and a lighter technical descent.

Fitness demands:

• A sustained climb of roughly 14 km and 800 m of elevation gain, mostly on paved road and jeep track
• This section is aerobic rather than technical; steady effort matters more than bike-handling skill

Technical demands:

• The descent runs through forest on a loose, occasionally leaf-covered trail with a few water crossings and short technical sections
• Manageable for most riders with basic off-road confidence; this is not comparable in difficulty to a dedicated singletrack descent

Who it suits:

• Riders with solid aerobic fitness who are comfortable on a long, steady climb
• Those who want the big Sarangkot panorama without needing advanced technical skills
• Not ideal as a true first-timer’s ride, but accessible to anyone reasonably fit; the E-MTB option and adjustable route length make it flexible

1. Enquire  Send us your preferred date and group size.
2. Confirm details  We’ll confirm bike type, e-MTB upgrade (if wanted), and preferred route length.
3. Secure your booking:  Reserve your spot with a deposit or full payment, depending on your package.
4. Pre-trip briefing  Meet your guide at Lakeside on the morning of the ride for setup and a safety briefing.
5. Ride day:  Climb to the ridge, take in the panorama, and enjoy the descent back to the lake with your guide.

The Sarangkot Mountain Biking tour is the fitness rider’s version of Pokhara’s best-known view. Instead of a pre-dawn jeep ride, you climb to it  steadily, through real villages, with the Annapurna range slowly opening up around you  and come down through cool forest and quiet farmland to the lake. It’s less about hard technical trail and more about the satisfaction of a big climb honestly earned, followed by a relaxed, flowing finish.

For riders who want Pokhara’s signature panorama as part of an active, full day on the bike, this is the ride.