Pokhara is a beautiful city of Nepal. Where you can experience the boating, hiking, pony rides, paragliding or simply relax at one of the lakes near the city with the stunning Annapurna mountain range at the background.
Pokhara will overwhelm you with one of the greatest photo spots in the world. While you walk along the shores of the Fewa lake you will be surrounded by a panoramical view over the Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna Massif that reflect in this lake. A beautiful color combination that is created by the wooden boats and paragliders that are sailing, flying and rowing over the lake is probably going to be one of the highlights of your travel experience in Nepal.
Pokhara is well-known as a starting point for various trekking trail and expeditions in the Annapurna region. Most of the hikers and trekkers for Annapurna and Ghandruk, respectively, build Pokhara as their first stop, or as relaxing station before they head out for serious walking.
There are many activities to do in the city like, short hike to Sarangkot is highly recommended, which offers the magnificent sight of the sunset, sunrise, and of the whole city beneath. Davis Waterfall, a sublime waterfall in the city is another excursion not to be missed.
Pokhara has also developed as an adventure destination in the last decade, offering everything from ultralight flying to paragliding, and from skydiving and ziplining to bungee jumping, Pokhara is a complete holiday package for a perfect vacation.
Day 1: Arrival in Pokhara
- Morning:
- Arrive in Pokhara and check into your hotel.
- Freshen up and have some rest.
- Afternoon:
- Visit the Lakeside area for a stroll and explore the
shops and cafes. - Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake.
- Visit the Lakeside area for a stroll and explore the
- Evening:
- Enjoy dinner with a view of the lake and the
surrounding mountains.
- Enjoy dinner with a view of the lake and the
Day 2: Sarangkot Sunrise and Bindhyabasini Temple
- Morning:
- Early morning drive to Sarangkot for a breathtaking
sunrise view over the Annapurna range. - Visit Bindhyabasini Temple on your way back.
- Early morning drive to Sarangkot for a breathtaking
- Afternoon:
- Explore the International Mountain Museum to learn
about the rich mountaineering history of the region. - Visit the Gupteshwor Cave and Devi’s Fall.
- Explore the International Mountain Museum to learn
- Evening:
- Relax by the lakeside or explore Lakeside’s
nightlife.
- Relax by the lakeside or explore Lakeside’s
Day 3: Peace Pagoda and Boating
- Morning:
- Take a boat ride to the World Peace Pagoda located on
a hilltop. - Explore the Peace Pagoda and enjoy panoramic views of
the Annapurna range and Pokhara city.
- Take a boat ride to the World Peace Pagoda located on
- Afternoon:
- Visit the Tibetan refugee camp and shop for
traditional Tibetan crafts. - Return to Lakeside for lunch.
- Visit the Tibetan refugee camp and shop for
- Evening:
- Relax at a lakeside cafe or take an evening stroll.
Day 4: Hike to Naudanda
- Morning:
- Begin a day hike to Naudanda.
- Enjoy the scenic trail and interact with local
communities along the way.
- Afternoon:
- Have a picnic lunch during the hike.
- Reach Naudanda and savor panoramic views.
- Evening:
- Return to Pokhara and unwind at your hotel.
Day 5: Departure
- Morning:
- Explore any remaining sites or do some last-minute
shopping. - Check out from your hotel.
- Explore any remaining sites or do some last-minute
- Afternoon:
- Depending on your departure time, you may have some
free time for additional activities or relaxation.
- Depending on your departure time, you may have some
- Departure:
- Depart from Pokhara with wonderful memories.