Nepal, Bagmati and Gandaki
River gorges the whole way with the Annapurna wall waiting at the end.
Length
200 km
In miles
124.3 mi
Driving time
3 hr 38 min
Atlas rating
8.6 / 10
The run
Kathmandu to Pokhara, following the H04. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Landslides in the monsoon from June to September
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 27 April 2026
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