Hiking Trips From Pokhara

Some travelers are confused that Pokhara is just nearby Kathmandu for day trips they want to book but Pokhara is 210 Km from Kathmandu. Pokhara is the hub of adventure tourism in Nepal.Most of the travelers who come to visit Nepal almost 60-70 % of visitors don't want to miss the beautiful town. Well, planned infrastructure and the amazing Himalayan peaks, beautiful lakes, greenery hills, fresh air is the main attraction for travelers. Pokhara valley is connected by land and air from Kathmandu, by road, it takes about 6 hours and by air takes 25 minutes.

Pokhara city offers many adventure sports for all kind of travelers for all seasons. Spring is the best time to visit Pokhara but the scenery always pull you back to visit this relaxing town. Pokhara is the best place for budget travelers who want to spend their holiday longer in a peaceful place with a limited budget.

Pokhara is the station of Annapurna Base Camp, Ghorepani Poon Hill, Khopra Danda, Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek, Upper Mustang and other famous trekking routes. Day Tours Nepal suggest the best day hiking trips from Pokhara for those travelers who have limited time but want to explore around Pokhara in one day. Pokhara valley itself offers the giant Annapurna mountain ranges from your hotel but to explore a bit closer there are viewpoints where you can make a day hiking trip. Sarangkot, Kalikasthan, Peace stupa are the famous places for Sunrise hike in Pokhara. To organize your day hiking trips from Pokhara connect with Day Tours Nepal tour officer. We are 24/7 in available.

1) Sarangkot Day Hiking

Sarangkot Day Hike Starting Point: Pokhara - Sarangkot
Sarangkot Day Hike in hours: 4 hours
Sarangkot Elevation: 1600 m, 5,249ft
Sarangkot Day Hike Price: USD 85 (Includes: Vehicle, Guide, and Lunch)
A grade of Sarangkot Hike: Easy
Sarangkot hiking for Kids?: Recommended

Sarangkot is the famous sunrise and Mountain viewpoint from Pokhara. Normally from Pokhara, it takes 35 -to 45 minutes drive and after enjoying the view from here start hiking down to the Pokhara or Naudanda. Best way to enjoy with local and village walk is to walk towards to Naudanda and drive back to Pokhara. If you are active early morning than better to drive early for sunrise and can have breakfast with magnificent views than start hiking.

Or if you want to add Paragliding from Pokhara than start hiking from Naudanda and stay one night in Sarangkot and next morning fly from Sarangkot to Pokhara.. (Optional)

2) World Peace Stupa

Peace Stupa Day Hike Starting Point: Pokhara - Fewa lake or from Peace Stupa.
Peace Stupa Day Hike in hours: 3-4 hours
Peace Stupa Elevation: 1100m, 3,608ft
Peace Stupa Day Hike Price: USD 65 (Includes: Vehicle, Guide, Boating)
A grade of Stupa Hike: Easy
Peace Stupa hiking for Kids?: Recommended

3) Kalikasthan - Begnas Lake (Thulakot Hill Day Hike)

Kalikasthan Day Hike Starting Point: Pokhara - Bijapur Drive.
Kalikasthan Day Hike in hours: 3-4 hours
Kalikasthan Elevation: 1,059m, 3,474ft
Kalikasthan Day Hike Price: USD 95 (Includes: Vehicle, Guide, Lunch)
A grade of Kalikasthan Hike: Easy
Kalikasthan day hiking for Kids?: Recommended
This hike will covers Begnas Lake and also trip end at Begnas lakes and drive back to Pokhara.

4) Dhampus Village.

Dhampus Day Hike Starting Point: Pokhara - Phedi.
Dhampus Day Hike in hours: 5-6 hours
Dhampus Elevation: 1,680m, 5511ft
Dhampus Day Hike Price: USD 95 (Includes: Vehicle, Guide, Lunch)
The grade of Dhampus Hike: Easy
Dhampus day hiking for Kids?: Recommended but only downhill.

5) Australian Camp - Pothana Village.

Australian Camp - Pothana Day Hike Starting Point: Pokhara - Kande
Australian Camp Day Hike in hours: 5-6 hours
Australian Camp Elevation: 2,000m, 6561ft (Pothana: 2044m)
Australian Camp Day Hike Price: USD 105 (Includes: Vehicle, Guide, Lunch)
The grade of Australian Camp Hike: Easy (If you have a problem in knees than carrying hiking poles)
Australian day hiking for Kids?: Recommended but only downhill.

6) Kahun Danda or Kahu Deurali.

Kahun Danda Day Hike in hours: 4-5 hours
Kahun Danda Elevation:1,444 M (4,740 ft)
Kahun Danda Day Hike Price: USD 85 (Includes: Vehicle, Guide, Lunch)
The grade of Kahun Danda Hike: Easy (If you have a problem in knees than carrying hiking poles)
Hiking for Kids?: Recommended