THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 15 most popular pokhara tours in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
HighGround Adventures tower bungee in Pokhara: 70m jump with 5-second freefall, included Lakeside transfer, about 2 hours.
Most Popular“Fantastic experience. I did both zipline and bungee and both are worth to do. If you are in Pokhara just do it”
Sarangkot Sunrise Tour from Pokhara: hotel pickup, comfy ride, short walk, Himalayan panorama, and Sarangkot entry fee included for $8.
Ride an ATV from Pokhara lakeside up toward Sarangkot, pause for photos and lunch, and enjoy Fewa Lake views on a guide-led off-road route.
“ATV ride is 35 minutes long, not 2 hours. The 2 hours is the total time for the transfer, agency check-in, and the ride. In addition, I had to just stop to take photos, as the guide never stopped to accommodate this. Finally, when we arrived back at the agency, the guide got ofRead more”
8-hour Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara: monasteries, refugee villages, prayer chanting, and a family-home Tibetan meal with transfers.
“Very thorough and informative tour, suitable for people with good knowledge of the subject as well as those new to it. Discussion of legal and political issues faced by the community in exile and the impact on their day to day was particularly insightful. Could have benefited from more nuance re current situation in Tibet…”
A budget-friendly Pokhara day by shared bus, hitting Shiva sites, caves, Seti River, Bindabasini Temple, and World Peace Stupa in about 6 hours.
Private half-day Chandragiri Cable Car tour from Kathmandu with hotel pickup, round-trip tickets, a local guide, temple time, and big views.
“I had a lovely trip to Chandragiri Hills with my guide Ananta. He was very knowledgeable and gave me a lot of information about the sights and Nepal in general. Also he told me many stories about the significance of statutes at the temple we visited at the top. Very patient and helped take many…”
Chandragiri cable car views and the Monkey Temple in one guided Kathmandu day, with included momos and optional zipline.
3-day all-inclusive Chitwan safari from Kathmandu or Pokhara with Tharu culture, Rapti canoeing, jeep rides, and an elephant center visit.
Four days trekking from Pokhara through Ghorepani and Ghandruk with a Poon Hill sunrise, rhododendron walks, and Gurung village culture.
Private Pokhara full-day tour with English guide: Mahendra & Bat caves, Seti River Gorge, Bindabasini Temple, Mountain Museum, David and Gupteswor caves.
Afternoon Tibetan cultural tour in Pokhara with Mr. Thupten Gyatso: monasteries, prayer chanting, and a family food stop with pickup.
“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”
Day hike from Pokhara to Australian Base Camp and Dhampus with transfers, an English-speaking guide, and big Annapurna and Fishtail views.
Sarangkot sunrise plus Pokhara highlights: International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and Bindabasini Temple, with easy pickup.
“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…”
A 3-day Chitwan National Park safari with jeep wildlife spotting, Rapti River canoe rides, Tharu culture, and all-inclusive meals.
A 5-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Pokhara or Kathmandu with forests, waterfalls, Gurung villages, hot springs, and sunrise at 4,130 m.
From the Kathmandu Valley to Everest Base Camp, and every trail between.
