Nepal · POKHARA TOURS
Pokhara sits at 822 m with the Annapurnas on the skyline, and it is where most Nepal trips take a breath. The 15 below cover the Sarangkot sunrise, the paragliding launches, the lake and the short treks that start an hour out of town, with prices and start times that matter when the good ones leave at half past four in the morning.
ZipFlyer Nepal in Pokhara reaches 100 km/h on a 1.9 km dual zipline from Sarangkot, with return transfers and big Annapurna views.
“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.”
HighGround Bungee in Pokhara is a 70m tower jump with about five seconds of freefall, plus Lakeside transfers and small group timing.
“Fantastic experience. I did both zipline and bungee and both are worth to do. If you are in Pokhara just do it”
Hotel pickup to Sarangkot for a timed sunrise over Annapurna peaks, with entry included, photos time, and mineral water.
“Had a wonderful trip to Sarangkot. A must do while in Pokhara. The tour company reached out over whatsapp to confirm pick up time and location. I was picked up by my driver and guide Ranjit. Ranjit was great! He was knowledgeable and helpful. He showed me around, while also giving me space to explore by myself. Highly recommended activity.”
Ride an intermediate ATV trail up Sarangkot for big Fewa Lake views, then enjoy photos and lunch, with pickup in Pokhara.
Full-day Tibetan cultural tour from Pokhara to monasteries and Tibetan settlements, with lunch, transfers, and a local guide named Mr Thupten Gyatso.
“This was a phenomenal eye opening experience. Our tour guide was truly passionate about sharing Tibetan culture and we learned so much. A highlight on our Pokhara trip!”
Pokhara full-day sharing bus tour hitting Mahendra Cave, World Peace Stupa, Devi’s waterfall, Seti River, Bindabasini Temple, and more.
“We explore so many places in one day and we could see everything, even we came with our two kids, one of 7 and one of 3 years old. If you don't have so many time, this is an amazing way to know the zone.”
3-day Poon Hill trek from Pokhara, Annapurna sunrise views, small-group hiking with meals, permits, guide and porter support for $230.
“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.”
Trek with a certified guide from Pokhara, choosing Annapurna or Upper Mustang day or multi-day routes, with pickup and local planning help.
Four days trek from Pokhara to Ghorepani, Poon Hill sunrise views, and Gurung Ghandruk village, plus rhododendron trails and tea houses.
“I did the Ghorepani, Poonhill and Ghandruk trek and it was absolutely incredible. My guide Bhadrapur Neali could not have been better. He was so supportive and kind to every single one of us during the trek and we had so much fun. The tour itself for me was completely new and I was able to completely disconnect during my time on the trek. My guide made the experience very enjoyable and was able to make us laugh during the trek - I am so grateful for Bhadrapur and the trek itself. I will leave the trek with so many amazing memories - thank you so much!”
A private Ghorepani and Poon Hill trek with teahouse nights, meals, permits, transfers from Pokhara, and sunrise chances in the Annapurnas.
“Our guide Milan and our porter Krishnan were so friendly, loving and caring. It was our first trek ever, it would have been really hard for them to tolerate our slow pace but they managed it very well. We couldn’t see the mountains from Poon hill as it was cloudy and rainy most of the time. Still trekking in the rain was a wonderful experience.”
Private 6-hour Pokhara tour: Mahendra and Bat Caves, Seti River, Bindabasini Temple, Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, plus Gupteswor Cave, $53.
“A nice tour to see the natural beauties of the city. They are well hidden en probably as a tourist you will not find them fast. Moreover, the tour was a good way to get acquitant with the Nepalese culture and traditions. We had Roshan as a guide who was very knowledgeable and spoke very good English. Definitely a tour that I would recommend”
Afternoon Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara with Mr. Thupten Gyatso: monasteries, chanting sounds, and a Tibetan family meal plus tea.
“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”
Sarangkot sunrise plus Pokhara’s top sights, with a comfy pickup, Mahendra Cave area visits, Davis Falls, and the Gupteshwor underground waterfall.
“Sarankot is a beautiful smaller mountain that overlooks Phewa Tal lake and the Annapurna mountain range. Getting up early to see the sunrise there is really worth it. The pastel purples and pinks as the sun rises and reflects off the snowy Himalayas is breathtaking. I can highly recommend MTK Trekking and the Sarankot Sunrise tour. They are my go to tour booking company I've used them a few times.”
Pokhara day hike from Kande to Australian Basecamp and Dhampus, with transfers, an English-speaking guide, permits, and great mountain views.
“We had an excellent experience with our guide, Moti. It was as if we were friends discovering the Himalayas together. He was very attentive to my traveling companion, who was unable to walk as fast due to health reasons. The tour was very beautiful, not at all tiring with the frequent stops. At the Australian camp and then all the way down, the view was absolutely breathtaking. My travel companion and I can say that it was one of the best experiences of our lives! Thank you, Moti!”
A small Pokhara cooking class where you make momos or dal bhat from scratch with a local family, then eat your meal near Phewa Lake.
“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 the altitude, pick the city, pick the kitchen.
