Nepal · POKHARA TOURS
Pokhara is a lake, a ridge and a wall of Annapurna, and it is where every Annapurna trek begins and ends. These 15 cover the dawn run up Sarangkot, the paragliding, the boats and the short treks, priced and timed honestly.
Review of ZipFlyer Nepal near Pokhara, with 100 km/h speeds, Annapurna views, return transfers, costs, rules, and booking advice.
“I thought a zipline might be underwhelming but this really delivered. Super fast, great views, and long enough of a ride that it really feels worth it. Thanks to everybody involved.”
Review of HighGround Adventures’ 70-meter Pokhara bungee jump, with Himalayan views, Lakeside transfers, price, timing, and booking advice.
“Fantastic experience. I did both zipline and bungee and both are worth to do. If you are in Pokhara just do it”
Watch sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Annapurna, and Manaslu on a private 3-hour Sarangkot trip from Pokhara Lakeside.
“Had an awesome sunrise. Maniram had been a good guide!”
Ride an ATV from Pokhara to Sarangkot for lake views, forest tracks, scenic photos, lunch, and a short but thrilling off-road climb.
“Our pickup time was for 2pm. Company never showed up. We eventually found the number (with no help from viator) and called them. They said there was some issues with the Viator booking system and that we weren’t in the system. They still picked us up and tried theiRead more”
Spend eight hours with Tibetan guide Thupten Gyatso, visiting monasteries, settlements, a family home, and tasting Tibetan food in Pokhara.
“I was lucky enough to have been the only guest on this tour. Thupten had to make some extra efforts to pick me up from my remote hotel (thanks for that) and we started our day trip early. In the morning, we visited a Tibetan refugee "setRead more”
See Pokhara’s caves, temples, waterfalls, Seti River, Shiva statue, and Peace Stupa by shared bus for $12, with hotel pickup in Lakeside.
“The tour experience was very good and well organized. The tour person came directly to my hotel, which was very convenient. They provided tea, which was a thoughtful and kind gesture. My parents were very well satisfied with the experience. The tour person and his wife were both very good, polite, and helpful. Overall, it was a comfortable and pleasant experience, and I would highly recommend this tour .I had an amazing tour experience! Everything was well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience fun while sharing interesting facts and stories. The locations were beautiful, and the overall atmosphere was…”
Review of Nepal’s 3-day Poon Hill Trek from Pokhara, with sunrise views, mountain villages, guide support, costs, and practical booking advice.
“The hike itself was stunning, with the summit being beautiful at sunrise. The guide and porter have been looking after us kindly, asked if I was okay and were amazingly helpful especially I went at a set pace and stopped for a few breaks. I recommend this hike if you are after a short duration hike as it was great and challenging experience to do.”
Flexible Pokhara treks with guide Raju, from Annapurna day hikes to Upper Mustang routes, with local villages, mountain views, and custom planning.
“Raju was an excellent guide and I had a fantastic day with him hiking to Australian Camp and Dhampus. He had excellent communication via text leading up to our hike. I wasn’t sure which trail I wanted to take so he sent me a bunch of suggesRead more”
Review of Pokhara’s 4-day Ghorepani, Poon Hill and Ghandruk trek, with sunrise views, tea houses, guide service, price, and practical tips.
“We did the Poon Hill trek with Santosh and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The views from the lodges were absolutely incredible, especially in the early mornings, and the food throughout the trek was really good and comforting after long days of walking. Santosh took great care of us and always made sure we were not missing anything. He explained everything clearly, from the itinerary to the landscapes and local life, which made the trek even more meaningful. He also adapted the pace whenever needed, making sure everyone felt comfortable and safe. He was very attentive, kind, and always listening to our needs. We truly felt well supported…”
Review of the 4-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara, with teahouses, sunrise views, permits, meals, guides, and practical costs.
“We had the most amazing trek, made even better by our wonderful guide Anil (Pai as we called him!) He was so knowledgeable about the trek whilst also teaching us so much about Nepali culture and lots of different phrases. He was Read more”
Explore Pokhara’s caves, temples, river gorge, waterfall, and mountain museum on a flexible six-hour private tour with AC transport.
“I had a lovely time. Sadichchha was my guide and Yamu my driver. They took very good care of me and I felt like a princess for one day. The timing was great and the organisation as well. I got a lot of interesting information and could ask every question. Yamu drove us very safely from spot to spot. It was a fabulous experience which I would do again and can highly recommend.”
Explore Pokhara’s Tibetan settlements with guide Thupten, visit two monasteries, join prayer chanting, and share tea and food with a local family.
“I was alone when I joined the trip, it’s like a private trip hahaha the guide was so kind & was telling me a lot of history about Tibet! I love it”
Hike from Pokhara through forests, terraced fields, Dhampus, and Australian Camp for Himalayan views, local culture, and easy private transfers.
“We had an amazing guided hike with Moto thapa today. He was extremely knowledgeable about the area, was able to take us to beautiful view points and made us feel very comfortable during the tour. He also took some great photos for us! I would highly recommend booking a tour with him if you are in Pokhara and will definitely be using him as a guide again when we are back in Pokhara! Thank you so much”
Watch sunrise over the Annapurna range at Sarangkot, then visit Pokhara’s Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, and Gupteshwor Cave for $8.
“Got picked up right on time, and the driver was incredibly nice. Drove us right to the sunset point and waited while we watched sunrise. 10/10 would recommend, and great value for the price.”
Learn to make Nepalese momos or dal bhat in a small Pokhara cooking class with a local family, then eat your homemade meal.
“We love momos! They are tricky to make though! Nothing beats hands on teaching to learn the technique, with instructions on finger and thumb placement, grip pressure etc. It was a really fun class, and good to chat as we ate our tasty and beautifully imperfect creations!”
Pick a valley, a ridge or a kitchen.
