What is Pumdikot Shiva Statue Cycle?
Pumdikot Shiva Statue Cycle is a cycling activity at Pumdikot near Pokhara. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Pumdikot - Pokhara
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From Lakeside (Halan Chowk)
~11.85 km
On-site route: ~10 km (the drive itself is the activity)
Travel time
29 min
From Lakeside (Halan Chowk)
Activity time
4 hrs
Estimated on-site duration
Ref. cost
NPR 700
Indicative only; carry extra cash
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Experience
Quick answer
It is based at Pumdikot. Use your current location for navigation; as a planning reference, it is about 12 km from Lakeside (Halan Chowk). Plan for 4 hours of activity time, with 29 min of total journey time from that reference point where route data is available, and moderate difficulty.
Cycle from Lakeside around Phewa Lake and up the new road to Pumdikot, home to Nepal's tallest Shiva statue (51 m) with 360° views of the Annapurnas, Phewa Lake, and Pokhara city. Popular sunrise and sunset spot.
Cycling activity at Pumdikot
Pokhara, Nepal
Year-round
moderate difficulty travelers
Navigate from your current location; 12 km drive from Lakeside (Halan Chowk) as a reference; use the map and logistics panel
Planning Context
Year-round
No significant entry fees. Prices may change. Confirm at the activity or destination entry point, or with an official local source before leaving.
Best reached via local transport or personal vehicle from Lakeside (Halan Chowk).
Route
Use your current location for navigation, with Lakeside (Halan Chowk) kept as a distance and time reference.
Trip Prep
Gear matched to this activity and difficulty. Check items off as your bag comes together.
Water Bottle (1L+)
Personal Identification
Fully Charged Phone
Cash (NPR)
Card machines are rare outside cities
Helmet
Puncture Kit
Energy Bars / Trail Snacks
More exertion than a casual walk
Cycling Gloves
Padded Shorts
Blister Plasters
Pumdikot Shiva Statue Cycle is a cycling activity at Pumdikot near Pokhara. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Yes. Pumdikot is listed as a place to visit near Pokhara, with Pumdikot Shiva Statue Cycle mapped from Lakeside (Halan Chowk) using distance, travel time, cost, difficulty, and route notes.
You can start the journey from your current location using the route navigation in WanderBees. For planning context, Lakeside (Halan Chowk) is only a reference point: Pumdikot is about 12 km by road from Lakeside (Halan Chowk).
The activity itself is estimated at 4 hours. Route time depends on where you start. As a reference, one-way travel from Lakeside (Halan Chowk) is 29 min, and the combined journey estimate from that reference point is about 29 min where available.
This plan is best for travelers comfortable with moderate difficulty and interested in cycling around Pokhara.
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