Cycling to Naudanda—not a new route, but one of the best for me.

​The Ultimate Day Ride: Pedaling to the Naudanda Ridge If you want to experience the true majesty of the Pokhara valley from two wheels, the route to Naudanda is unmatched. The journey kicks off with a steady asphalt climb that tests your legs and lung capacity, winding past quiet mountainside settlements, lush forests, and vibrant green terraced fields. ​As you reach the ridge at Naudanda, the landscape completely transforms. To one side, the deep green valleys and the shimmering distant waters of Phewa Lake stretch out; to the other, a jaw-dropping, wall-to-wall panorama of the snow-capped Annapurna Massif. It’s a perfect mix of physical challenge, rural culture, and pure Himalayan grandeur—concluded by a fast, thrilling descent back down. ​