Essential Pokhara
Description
Discover the best of Pokhara with our “Essential Pokhara” day trip, designed to showcase the most iconic attractions of this beautiful lake city. Until the late 1960s, Pokhara was a remote valley nestled in the foothills of the Annapurna mountains, accessible only by trekking. With the construction of road connections, Pokhara has transformed into one of Nepal’s premier tourist destinations.
This scenic city offers a variety of activities, from popular tourist spots to hidden gems. Our “Essential Pokhara” tour includes a sunrise drive to Sarangkot for breathtaking views of the Himalayas, a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake, and visits to the World Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Camp, Devi’s Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Seti Gorge. The itinerary also features a short hike and an exploration of the local culture.
This scenic city offers a variety of activities, from popular tourist spots to hidden gems. Our “Essential Pokhara” tour includes a sunrise drive to Sarangkot for breathtaking views of the Himalayas, a peaceful boat ride on Phewa Lake, and visits to the World Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Camp, Devi’s Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Seti Gorge. The itinerary also features a short hike and an exploration of the local culture.
Itinerary
The indicated time-frames are approximate figures only.
5:30 – 5:45: Pickup from the hotel for an early transfer to Sarankot for the breathtaking view of the sunrise over Himalayan peaks, including Machapuchre, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Breakfast in one of restaurants in Sarankot.
7:30 – Drive to the historical temple of Vindebasini
8:30 – Drive to Mahendra cave via seti gorge.
9:30 – Drive to Matepani Monastery and hike to Kahun Danda, another hilltop. 1.5 to 2 hours of hike
Typical Nepali lunch in one of the restaurants/resorts around the hilltop.
12:30 – Drive to Pumdikot Mahadev, a shrine of Shiva situated on a hill to the Western side of the city. After enjoying the stunning views from the shrine, descend to the World Peace Pagoda, a buddhist shrine overlooking the Phewa lake.
14:00 – Drive to Chhorepatan where you will visit a Tibetan refugee camp, a huge waterfall (Devi’s fall) and and Gupteshwar, a cave shrine.
15:00 – A short visit to the Mountain Museum.
16:00 – Back to the hotel
Meals included: Breakfast in Sarankot and Lunch in Kahun Danda
5:30 – 5:45: Pickup from the hotel for an early transfer to Sarankot for the breathtaking view of the sunrise over Himalayan peaks, including Machapuchre, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Breakfast in one of restaurants in Sarankot.
7:30 – Drive to the historical temple of Vindebasini
8:30 – Drive to Mahendra cave via seti gorge.
9:30 – Drive to Matepani Monastery and hike to Kahun Danda, another hilltop. 1.5 to 2 hours of hike
Typical Nepali lunch in one of the restaurants/resorts around the hilltop.
12:30 – Drive to Pumdikot Mahadev, a shrine of Shiva situated on a hill to the Western side of the city. After enjoying the stunning views from the shrine, descend to the World Peace Pagoda, a buddhist shrine overlooking the Phewa lake.
14:00 – Drive to Chhorepatan where you will visit a Tibetan refugee camp, a huge waterfall (Devi’s fall) and and Gupteshwar, a cave shrine.
15:00 – A short visit to the Mountain Museum.
16:00 – Back to the hotel
Meals included: Breakfast in Sarankot and Lunch in Kahun Danda
Price
Price Includes
Total Price per person (minimum 2 persons):
110 USD (2 to 3 persons)
95 USD (4 or more persons)
The price includes:
– Transfer in private vehicule.
– An English speaking guide (supplementary charge for French Speaking guide)
– Lunch
– Breakfast and Lunch
– Entrance tickets to the sites
Note: The drinks, including bottled water, are not included in the price
110 USD (2 to 3 persons)
95 USD (4 or more persons)
The price includes:
– Transfer in private vehicule.
– An English speaking guide (supplementary charge for French Speaking guide)
– Lunch
– Breakfast and Lunch
– Entrance tickets to the sites
Note: The drinks, including bottled water, are not included in the price
