Nepal Heaven

Gandaki

Pokhara

Lakeside calm beneath the fishtail summit of Machhapuchhre.

Altitude
822 m
Best season
All year
Duration
3 – 5 days
Difficulty
Easy

Overview

Pokhara is where the Himalaya come down to the water. Mornings begin with mirror-still Phewa Lake, afternoons drift between boutique lakeside cafés and paragliding launches at Sarangkot, and evenings end with the Annapurnas turning rose above the rooftops.

  • Dawn boat to Tal Barahi temple
  • Tandem paragliding from Sarangkot
  • World Peace Pagoda hike
  • Cave and waterfall circuit
  • Lakeside dining terraces

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive lakeside

    Sunset boat cruise on Phewa Lake.

  2. Day 2

    Sarangkot

    Sunrise viewpoint, then tandem paragliding descent.

  3. Day 3

    Peace Pagoda

    Forest walk and lunch above the lake.

Where you'll be

Pokhara, Gandaki

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What's included

  • Boutique lake-view hotel
  • Private car and driver
  • Guided city tour
  • Breakfasts

Not included

  • Adventure activity fees
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Insurance

Travel tips

  • Book paragliding for the morning thermals.
  • Boats are best hired before 7 am for reflections.

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