Hiking around Pokhara

Hiking around Pokhara Valley Rim
Taking to your feet is the only way to see most mountain areas of Nepal but it is also the best way to see the valley rich in cultural diversity, snowcapped mountains and the beautiful lakes If Katmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is its center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley; it is the starting point of many Nepal’s most popular trekking, hiking, biking, paragliding and rafting destinations. Exploring picturesque villages, gently rolling chains of hills with terraced fields of rice, subtropical forests and the unique outline of the Himalayas - whose gigantic mountains are only thirty kilometers away. This Land, is very much favorable for mountain bikers. There are many routes for biking which are full of mountain views and typical mountain villages.

Our programs:
We will take a packed lunch or some sandwiches and fruit and have it with a relaxed time. We will linger in the rice fields, wonder at the haunting views of Lakes Mountains and green forest and enjoy the shy smile of a passing beauty.

Suggested Hikes;

1) Pokhara-sarangkot-Pokhara (1 day)
2) Pokhara- sarangkot - Naudanda- Dhampus –Pokhara (2 days )
3) Pokhara-Dhampus - Naudanda-Pokhara (1 day)
4) Pokhara-Lahachowk - Ghahachowk-Pokhara( 2 days)
5) Pokhara-Chapakot - Pokhara (1 day )
6) Pokhara-Ramche Danda - Pokhara( 1-2 days )
7) Pokhara- World Peace Pagoda - Pokhara(1 day )
8) Pokhara- Foksing-Pokhara (1-2 days )
9) Pokhara-Kahun Danda – Pokhara ( 1-2 days )
10) Pokhara-Kalikasthan-Pokhara (1-2 days)


1) Pokhara –Sarangkot-Pokhara (1 day)

The Sarangkot hill is very popular for its best Mountains and sunrise view. We start our trip early morning around 5-5:30 am by car .Normally sun rises at 6 am. After the sunrise and Mountain View we walk down from sarangkot along with the pokhara city view and the Fewa lake view with green forest. We walk around 4-5 hours.
Note:-The length of the time depends on your choice of route.

2) Pokhara- sarangkot- Naudanda- Dhampus – Pokhara (2 days)

This route is popular both for mountain and sunrise view and to experience the Nepalese village life. The view point, Sarangkot offers the excellent panoramic view of Annapurnas and the sunrise while Naudanda offers the dramatic view of the twin tails of Machapuchhre (Fishtail) and the massif Dhaulagiri view. We walk through the Kaskikot village ,Naudanda village and the culturally rich Dhampus village where the view of Annapurnas seems very close and we can feel the cool and fresh air of the mountains.

3) Pokhara-Dhampus –Naudanda-Pokhara (1 day)

The main focus of the hike in this area is the scenic beauty of Naudanda and the ancient traditional culture and the great panoramic view of mountains from Dhampus village. While walking we pass through the diverse forest with the rhododendron and wild orchid flowers. We walk through the terraced rice fields and through the stone houses with thatched roofs.

4) Pokhara-Lahachowk - Ghahachowk-Pokhara (2 days)
This route offers the scenic beauty and the oldest settlement rich in culture; we start our walk from the Hemja village, famous for orange garden. We cross Seti and Mardi River to reach this typical Gurung village.

5) Pokhara - Chapakot-Pokhara (1 day)
After the 45 minute drive from Pokhara, we start walking from Pame west of Pokhara. We follow the Harpan River, the source of Phewa Lake then climb the hills with small villages. We walk through paddy field with the mountain and lake view.

6) Pokhara-Ramche Danda- Pokhara (1-2 days)
After 45 minutes drive south of Pokhara, we start our 7 hours hike climbing the hills, passing through villages and cultivated land. We walk through the forest of religious Chandan and oak tree. The smell of mountain can be sensed when we walk through the extensive forest of Rhododendron.

7) Pokhara- World Peace Pagoda -Pokhara (1 day)
World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being a impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers the spectacular views of the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, and the Pokhara city. We Climb the Raniban forest crossing the suspension bridge. After the 2 hours of walk we reach stupa and enjoy the spiritual and scenic beauty. Climbing down from Pagoda is more enjoyable with the view of Phewa Lake and the mountains. We cross the lake after the 20 minutes of boating with the visit to island temple (Barahi temple) in the middle of lake.

8) Pokhara - Foksing-Pokhara (1-2 days)
Around 10 minutes of drive south of pokhara we climb the hill passing the suspension bridge. The Foksing hill is popular for its fascinating mountain view. The Orange garden and the terraced rice fields and the typical Nepali houses with thatched roof can be experienced. The length of stay could be prolonged if you are interested to stay overnight with the villagers.

9) Pokhara-Kahun Danda – Pokhara (1-2 days)
Normally, this is one day hiking route but if you are interested to spend some time with the villagers you can make it for 2 days. The Khaun Danda (1520 m) to the northeast of Pokhara has a ruined fort on the summit as well as a view tower with spectacular scenery. The dramatic change of colors after the sunrise on the Annapurnas gives you the experience of natural beauty.
10) Pokhara-Kalikasthan-Pokhara (1-2 days)
This is the best view point to view the serene 7 lakes around Pokhara. The panoramic view of Annapurnas and the experience of village life is the highlight of the hiking.