Riding from KTM to Chitwan/Pokhara
Hi guys,
I have just come back from Nepal (just a 2 week trek) but want to go back in a years time for a different trek. Next time I'd also like to rent a bike in KTM and ride to Chitwan (my guide friend lives there) and then to Pokhara and back to KTM.
After witnessing the KTM traffic, I'm hesitant. The pollution I can handle as I'll be taking the quickest route out of KTM but I'm more concerned about, you know… dying from being hit by a car, or something. Although amazingly there seems to be very few car crashes. What are peoples thoughts here?
Also does anyone know what the main (direct) roads are like between KTM and Chitwan, and Chitwan and Pokhara? Are they paved? Would a 150cc Pulsar do the job? Are there enough gas stations?
I know it would be much cheaper just to get the tourist bus but 1) i get bus sick and 2) where's the fun in buses when you can take a bike???
Cheers
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