Pokhara city tour serves as a starting point for exploring and experiencing trekking and mountaineering including various adventure activities. It is a famous multifaceted tourist destination situated in the western part of nepal. It is framed by various unique features like peaceful greenery surroundings, eye catching views of himalayas, calm and fresh water of various lakes, a place for enjoying thrilling and adventurous activities, various mysterious caves with different features and many more.
Pokhara Tour Highlights
- Pokhara City is a tourist capital and a popular tourist hub in Nepal.
- Sightseeing and lakeside charm at night.
- Explore the natural beauty including picturesque landscapes of Pokhara.
- Explore the religious and cultural heritage sites.
- Experience the breathtaking panoramic views of Mt. Machhapuchhre including Annapurna Range and others.
- Enjoy the adventurous and thrilling activities.
- Primary gateway for trekking to Annapurna base camp.
Pokhara tour package is an amazing which offers a combined exploration of natural beauty, relaxing atmospheric conditions, peaceful spiritual destination, thrilling and exciting adventures , interesting and fascinating cultural and religious experience to the visitors. Visitors can enjoy every second of the trip to the fullest.
Furthermore, the night stay in lakeside Pokhara is really incredible and exciting. One can enjoy the magical atmosphere with cool breeze and reflection of light on Phewa lake by walking along the street by the lakeside. Similarly lakeside is popular for live local music and bands. Visitors can experience Nepalese hospitality and taste the delicious local food.
Pokhara valley tour is like a tour to Paradise which is surrounded by the majestic Annapurna range and iconic Machhapuchhre. So many Trekking and hiking destination starts form here like, Most Popular Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Mardi Himal Trek, Poonhill Sunrise Trek Etc. This city is really peaceful and calm, framed by green hills on all sides. Pokhara is known as the city of lakes and caves as it has 9 beautiful lakes and several caves. Tour to Pokhara is a must-see tour for anyone who has a short holiday but wants to experience a natural, cultural, and religious environment at once.
Most visited place during Pokhara Tour
Sarangkot View Point
Sarangkot View Point is one of the most popular hilltop villages which is a famous spot for observing sunrise and sunset over the annapurna and dhaulagiri mountain range. It is also a popular spot for having the thrilling and fascinating experience of paragliding. It is a top place to admire the panoramic view of the himalayas.
World Peace Pagoda
World Peace Pagoda is a Buddhist monument which is commonly known as Shanti Stupa and is ranked a second top attraction of the valley. It is the buddhist pagoda located on a top of Anadu hills from where the beautiful view of the Pokhara city, Phewa lake and Annapurna mountains can be overlooked. It also offers visitors to enjoy the glamorous view of sunrise and sunset.
Devi’s Falls
Devis falls is a unique waterfall which is formed by the Pardi Khola stream that vanishes underground in Mahadev cave. The water after reaching the underground forms a tunnel. It is surrounded by green vegetation above the ground. Davis fall seems stronger in monsoon season as there is heavy rainfall.
Mahadev Cave
Mahadev Cave is another major attraction of Pokhara valley which lies exactly opposite to Davis fall. It is a cave discovered with the various features dedicating the lord shiva. It significantly represents the hindu religions. Similarly visitors can hear the sound of a waterfall inside the cave.
Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake is one of the freshwater lakes that gives a reflection of Mt.Annapurna and Mt.Machhapuchhre over its clean water. It is surrounded by lush greenery on all sides. Visitors also enjoy boating and kayaking in its calm water. It is a home of various types of fishes so care should be given while boating and kayaking over its surface.
Tal Barahi Temple
Tal Barahi Temple is a temple designed in pagoda style on a small island of the lake. It is the only temple in Nepal that is situated in the center of the lake. You can visit the temple by boat. This temple is dedicated to goddess varahi and followers of hindu and buddhist visit there for worship. People from other religions can also visit the temple as there is no restriction .
Pumdikot Hills and biggest Lord Shiva statue
Pumdikot is famous for its huge shiva statue which is also the second tallest shiva statue established in Nepal. One can reach Pumdikot either by hiking from Pokhara or by taxi up to the base of hills. Visitors can capture photographs of the Annapurna mountain range, landscape surrounded by small temples and shiva lingas, views of the city and Phewa lake .
International Mountain museum
International Mountain museum is the well-organized and systematically designed museum that broadcasts the historical and cultural messages and stories of mountaineers including the achievement of mountaineerings . various clothes , boots , tools and equipment that is used by mountaineers while climbing the mountains are preserved in it. It also protects and preserves the natural flora and fauna found in himalayas.
Adventure sports in Pokhara
Paragliding
Paragliding is one of the most renowned adventure activities in Pokhara which offers recreational and exciting moments to the paragliders. It is the major attraction for the travellers who seek adventurous activities in Pokhara. During the trip one can observe the wonderful view of lake city Pokhara, and the spectacular view of the mountain range including greenery surrounding. You can enjoy paragliding throughout the year, but it will be a bit challenging for paragliding during the monsoon season.
Ultra light aircraft flight
Ultralight aircraft flight in Pokhara offers a rider to explore and experience the attractive view of natural vegetation, mountain range as well as Phewa lake. It provides you an opportunity to fly like a bird and have a wonderful sightseeing experience.
Cycling
Cycling is another adventurous activity that one can enjoy in Pokhara. People can enjoy the scenic rides around the street of Phewa lake. It offers a rider to experience breathtaking panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare. Cycling along the seti river, terrace farms and off road cycling is also fascinating.
Hot air balloon
Hot air balloon is a recently introduced adventure activity in pokhara Nepal. The balloon ride will take off from Lauruk or Dhampus offering one to enjoy the incredible view of the whole valley , lakes, forests and various mountains. Every month of the year is recommended best for hot air balloon flight except monsoon season (June-August). It is affected by the direction of wind flow hence flight takes place depending upon it.
Bungee jump
Bungee jumping is the thrilling jump and the best adventure activities in Pokhara for adventure seekers. People with heart or lung problems are not suggested to try this adventure sport. Medical condition of the person should be checked out before bungee jumping. The price for bungee jumping depends on the type of bungee you choose.
