Taking
to the trails is the only way to see most mountain areas of Nepal, and it is
also the best way to experience the valley’s rich cultural diversity,
snowcapped mountains and 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. Explore
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 area is a favorite of
mountain bikers – there are many routes for biking which are full of mountain
views and typical mountain villages.
Pokhara
–Sarangkot-Pokhara (1 day)
The
Sarangkot hill is very popular for its exquisite mountain and sunrise and sun
set views. We start our trip early in the morning by vehicle and reach there
before sunrises. After enjoying the sunrise and the panoramic mountain view we
begin our 4/5-hour walk down from Sarangkot, with Pokhara city and Fewa lake
spread out before us and green forest all round.
Pokhara-
Sarangkot- Naudanda- Dhampus – Pokhara (2 days)
This
route is popular for its mountain and sunrise views, and it also gives the opportunity
to experience Nepalese village life. The view point, Sarangkot, offers an
excellent panoramic view of the Annapurna range, while Naudanda offers the
dramatic view of the twin tails of Machapuchhre (Fishtail) and the Dhaulagiri
massif. We walk through the villages of Kaskikot, Naudanda and the culturally
rich Dhampus, where the view of the Annapurnas seems very close and we can
really feel the cool, fresh air of the mountains. And next day see the sunrise
from Dhampus and back to Pokhara
Pokhara-Dhampus–Naudanda-Pokhara
(1 day)
The
main focus of this hike is the scenic beauty of Naudanda with its ancient
traditional culture and the great panoramic view of the mountains from Dhampus
village. While walking we pass through a diverse forest with its rhododendrons
and wild orchids. We walk through terraced rice fields, passing stone houses
with thatched roofs.
Pokhara-Lahachowk-Ghahachowk-Pokhara
(2 days)
This
route offers scenic beauty and an old settlement rich in culture. We start our
walk from the village of Hemja, famous for its orange groves. We cross the Seti
and Mardi rivers to reach this typical Gurung village.
Pokhara-World
Peace Pagoda-Pokhara (1 day)
The
World Peace Pagoda, a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated at the top of a hill
on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight in
itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of
the Annapurna range, Phewa Lake, and Pokhara city. We climb the Raniban forest
and cross a suspension bridge. After a 2-hour of walk we reach the stupa and
enjoy the peaceful, scenic beauty. Walking down from the pagoda you have views
of Phewa Lake and the mountains. When we reach the lake, a 20-minute boat ride
will bring us to the island temple of Barahi.
Pokhara-Foksing-Pokhara
(1-2 days)
After
a 10-minute drive south of Pokhara we climb a hill and cross a suspension
bridge. The Foksing hill is popular for its fascinating mountain view. There
are orange orchards, terraced rice fields and typical Nepali houses with
thatched roofs. The length of stay can be extended if you are interested in
staying overnight with the villagers.
Pokhara-Kahun Danda – Pokhara (1-2 days)
Normally,
this is one-day hiking route but if you would like to spend some time with the
villagers you can make it a 2-day trip. The Khaun Danda (1520 m) to the
northeast of Pokhara has a ruined fort on the summit as well as a viewing tower
with spectacular scenery. The dramatic change of colors as the sun rises on the
Annapurnas is spectacular.
Pokhara-Kalikasthan-Pokhara
(1-2 days)
This
is the best view point to view the serene 7 lakes around Pokhara. The panoramic
view of the Annapurnas and the experience of village life are the highlights of
this hiking route.
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