POKHARA
Pokhara's classics.
The 10 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Pokhara. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Three-day Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with sunrise views of Annapurna, small-group comfort, guided hikes, and meals/permits included.
“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…”
Private treks from Pokhara with Raju: Annapurna day hikes or Upper Mustang routes, flexible planning, and guide meals included.
“I recently did a full-day hike in Pokhara (about 9 hours), and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Raju. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable about the trails, local culture, and the natural surroundings. What made the exRead more”
4-day Pokhara trek to Ghorepani, Poon Hill sunrise, and Ghandruk Gurung culture, with tea houses, rhododendron forests, and big mountain views.
Teahouse-based Ghorepani–Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with English guide, meals, permits, and a sunrise shot at 3,210m.
“I did this trek as a solo traveler with a guide. Diwan was friendly and patient when I needed to take it slow up the many, many, many steps. The first day started on a dusty road in the sun that wasn't very scenic and ended with 3,500+ steps Read more”
8-hour Kande to Australian Basecamp hike from Pokhara with transfers. Annapurna and Fishtail views, Dhampus village culture, guide-led pacing.
5-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Pokhara or Kathmandu with a licensed guide, guesthouses, gear loan, and Jhinu hot springs.
3-day Ghorepani Poon Hill trek from Pokhara with a guide, lodging, permits, and sunrise views over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.
“We really liked the views from Poon hill. Bidur was an excellent guide. He was very helpful and knowledgeable. Just beware that this is not an easy hike. It’s easy for Nepal’s standards, but you have 2000 meters elevation gain for the first two days, a lot of stairs. You pass through many villages along…”
A 4-day Mardi Himal trek from Pokhara with sunrise views, cozy tea houses, and well-run pacing through forests and villages for $139.
4-day private Poon Hill trek from Pokhara: sunrise views, teahouse meals, and an English-speaking guide for moderate hiking.
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A 3-day private trek from Pokhara to Ghorepani and Poon Hill for Annapurna sunrise views, rhododendron walks, and Gurung culture.
