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The 15 Best Tours in Pokhara

168 tours  ·  from $24 a head

Pokhara is where treks start and where people stay an extra day. These 15 cover the dawn run up Sarangkot, the paragliding off the same ridge, the lake and the caves, and the walks that leave straight from town.

ZipFlyer Nepal - The World's Steepest Zip-line - What Sarangkot adds to the ride
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ZipFlyer Nepal – The World’s Steepest Zip-line

1.ZipFlyer Nepal – The World’s Steepest Zip-line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 608 reviews · from $165Our pick

Meet at HighGround Adventures in Pokhara Lakeside, then ride about 30 minutes to Sarangkot for a fast, 1.9-km zipline. You can fly beside a friend on the dual lines while looking toward the Annapurna range. Return transport, mobile tickets, and a roughly three-hour visit are included.

“I thought a zipline might be underwhelming but this really delivered. Super fast, great views, and long enough of a ride that it really feels worth it. Thanks to everybody involved.”

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Bungee Pokhara by HighGround Adventures - How the Two Hours Usually Work
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Bungee Pokhara by HighGround Adventures

2.Bungee Pokhara by HighGround Adventures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · from $90

Meet HighGround Adventures in Lakeside Pokhara, ride about 20 minutes to Nepal’s first and only tower bungee, and step from a 70-meter platform above mountain and river views. You get about five seconds of freefall, then return to the Lakeside office after this roughly two-hour activity. The small group size is capped at 10.

“Fantastic experience. I did both zipline and bungee and both are worth to do. If you are in Pokhara just do it”

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From Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour - Leaving Lakeside before dawn
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From Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

3.Sarangkot Sunrise Himalayas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 218 reviews · 3 hours · from $8Best value

Leave your Lakeside Pokhara hotel before dawn for a 30-minute drive to Sarangkot, then walk about 15 minutes to the sunrise viewpoint. Guides such as Ranjit, Ram, Maniram, and Santosh handle the drive, explain the peaks, and often take photos. Expect a three-hour private outing with water, entry fees, and a return in time for breakfast.

“Very pleasant guide. Thoroughly enjoyed. Good value for money.”

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ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal - Why the Sarangkot stop matters
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ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal

4.ATV Adventure Tour in Pokhara, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $115

Start beside Pokhara’s Lakeside, learn basic ATV handling, then follow a 10-kilometer off-road route toward Sarangkot at about 4,500 feet. You’ll ride through forests and hills, pause for photos, enjoy lunch above Phewa Lake, and return by ATV. A valid driver’s license and moderate fitness are required.

“ATV ride is 35 minutes long, not 2 hours. The 2 hours is the total time for the transfer, agency check-in, and the ride. In addition, I had to just stop to take photos, as the guide never stopped to accommodate this. Finally, when we arrived back at the agency, the guide got ofRead more”

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Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara - Starting at Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery
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Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

5.Full-Day Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · from $85

Join Tibetan guide Thupten Gyatso for an eight-hour small-group tour from Pokhara. Visit three monasteries and two Tibetan settlements, learn about refugee life and Buddhist practice, meet monks, attend afternoon prayers, and share Tibetan food in a local family home. Hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, and drinks are included.

“Worth a trip to Pokhara just for this tour! There is no other tour with this amount of personal interaction and first hand experiences. We learned so much throughout the day from geopolitics, spiritualism, philosophy, history, and culture. If yoRead more”

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Pokhara: Full-Day Sharing Bus Tour on 7 Iconic Destination - Pickup from Lakeside and the shared-bus rhythm
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Pokhara: Full-Day Sharing Bus Tour on 7 Iconic Destination

6.Full-Day Sharing Bus Tour on 7 Iconic Destination

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 179 reviews · 6 hours · from $12

Join My Dream Adventure for a shared bus tour from Lakeside Pokhara to Pumdikot Shiva Idol, World Peace Stupa, Devi’s Fall, Gupteswor and Mahendra Caves, the Seti River, and Bindabasini Temple. This is mainly self-guided, with fixed stop times, hotel pickup, and a return near Fewa Lake. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and about $4 for entry fees.

“Economical and convenient way to see the major sights. It was a hot day and the company upgraded the transportation to an AC bus, which was appreciated.”

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Poon hill Trek 3 days - The first climb to Ulleri and its 3,000 steps
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Poon hill Trek 3 days

7.Poon hill Trek 3 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $230

Set out from Pokhara at 8:15 am for a guided three-day Poon Hill trek with a maximum of 12 people. Your package covers private transport, permits, meals, a guide, and one porter for every two trekkers. Expect a demanding first day, sunrise above the Himalayas, Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendrons, and wide views toward Annapurna and Dhaulagiri.

“I had a wonderful time doing the 3 day trek to Poon Hill. First day is a good challenge with the 3000+ steps leading to Ulleri. The views were just beautiful. I had a wonderful guide, Sabin, I would recommend 100%. He’s very attentive, knowlageable, and goes at your own pace.”

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Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions - Who will get the most from this trek
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Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions

8.Trekking in Annapurna/Langtang/Everest/Upper Mustang regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews

Set out from Pokhara with certified guide Raju Bhandari and choose a day hike or multi-day trek in the Annapurna or Upper Mustang regions. Raju helps shape the route and arrange practical details. The $40 fee covers your guide’s meals and lodging, while your food, accommodation, and transport cost extra.

“All of the amazing reviews were spot on. I am so grateful to Raju for an incredible day. From the moment I booked he messaged me and provided me options for treks, pictures in order to decide, and was communicative throughout the prRead more”

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Pokhara: 4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek - From Pokhara to Ulleri: the first climb
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Pokhara: 4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek

9.4-Day Ghorepani, Poonhill & Ghandruk Mountain Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 days · from $181

Spend four days hiking from Pokhara through rhododendron forest and mountain villages to Ghorepani, Poon Hill, and Ghandruk. A private guide such as Jeet, Santosh, Chandra, or Tanka handles permits, meals, lodging, and pacing. Expect simple tea houses, an early sunrise climb, and a worthwhile challenge for first-time trekkers.

“The amazing views, and sunrises quietness in the hills . My guide Santosh was amazing , informative , very kind and thoughtful”

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Ghorepani - Poon Hill Trek 3N-4D - Leaving Pokhara for Nayapul and Tikhedhunga
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Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek 3N-4D

10.Ghorepani – Poon Hill Trek 3N-4D

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · from $321

Spend four days trekking from Pokhara through rhododendron forests, waterfalls, and mountain villages to Poon Hill at 3,210 meters. You stay in teahouses, eat three meals daily, and trek with a private English-speaking guide. Guides such as Anil, Milan, and Diwan have helped past groups manage the steep steps and changing weather.

“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”

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Pokhara: Full-Day Private Tour on 7 Iconic Destination - Mahendra Cave, an easy first look underground
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Pokhara: Full-Day Private Tour on 7 Iconic Destination

11.Full-Day Private Tour on 7 Iconic Destination

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Travel by private air-conditioned car from Lakeside to seven Pokhara sights, including Mahendra Cave, Bat Cave, Seti River Gorge, Bindabasini Temple, the International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, and Gupteshwor Cave. Guides such as Pujan, Roshan, Santosh, and Samundra adjust the pace and route when possible.

“Santosh was an excellent guide, very attentive and knowledgeable definitely would recommend him to anybody thinking about doing this activity”

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Afternoon Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara - Pema Ts’al Sakya Monastic Institute: your first introduction
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Afternoon Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

12.Afternoon Tibetan Cultural Tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $60

Spend four hours with Tibetan guide Mr. Thupten visiting two monasteries and Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Settlement near Pokhara. Hear about religion, culture, and refugee life, attend afternoon prayers, and share butter tea and Tibetan food with a local family. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

“One of the best tours I've ever had. Informative, educational, unique. Thanks to Mr. Thupten I've become more interested in Tibetan history, culture & Buddhism.”

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Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers - Kande to Australian Camp: the effort comes first
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Pokhara: Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

13.Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $42

Spend about eight hours hiking from Kande to Australian Camp, through Dhampus, and down to Phedi with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide. Guides such as Moti Thapa, Purushottam, Santosh, and Jeet Bhadur are praised for setting a calm pace and explaining local culture, plants, wildlife, and mountain views. Lunch is available when that option is selected.

“Moti Thapa was an excellent guide. He taught us a lot about local culture and wildlife. We was very friendly and accomdating, as well as knowledgeable. This is a great way to get a mini-trek and experience Nepali village culture if you're short on time.”

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Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour - The 15-minute walk and what to expect at the viewpoint
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Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour

14.Sarangkot Sunrise with Half or Full-Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · from $8

Leave Pokhara before dawn for Sarangkot, walk about 15 minutes to a sunrise viewpoint, and watch the Annapurna range turn gold. Return to your hotel, then head out again at 10:30 AM for the International Mountain Museum, Davis Falls, and Gupteshwor Cave. Driver Suresh is among the named local escorts. Guide service and drinks cost extra.

“Sarankot is a beautiful smaller mountain that overlooks Phewa Tal lake and the Annapurna mountain range. Getting up early to see the sunrise there is really worth it. The pastel purples and pinks as the sun rises and reflects off the snowy Himalayas is breathtaking. I can highly recommend MTK Trekking and the Sarankot Sunrise tour. They are my go to tour booking company I've used them a few times.”

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Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight) - At Hotel Diplomat on Pragati Marga
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Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight)

15.Nepalese Momos or Dal Bhat Cooking Class (Cook with Delight)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $50

At Hotel Diplomat in Pokhara, you choose an evening momo class or lunchtime dal bhat workshop. A local family, including Sandhya on some sessions, guides you through the recipe from scratch. Groups are limited to five, and you eat the meal you prepare with complimentary soft drinks and water.

“Really enjoyed the cooking, it was really good fun and you can make the dishes to your own taste. Our host was great, I would recommend this.”

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New in Tours in Pokhara

★ 4.8Tandem Paragliding in PokharaFrom $1408 reviews
★ 4.5Seti George and Thrilling Suspension Bridge Tour at PokharaFrom $133 reviews
★ 4.8Suspension Bridge Private Tour- 30 Min Village WalkFrom $219 reviews
★ 5.0Sunrise Tour to SarangkotFrom $503 reviews
★ 3.4Visit Best Seven Tourist Destination by Sharing BusFrom $910 reviews
★ 3.2Pokhara Sightseeing By Bus – Day TripFrom $178 reviews
★ 4.6Pokhara Sightseeing By Bus: Day TripFrom $197 reviews
★ 5.0Seti River Rafting Adventure with Hotel PickupFrom $435 reviews
★ 4.8Horseback AdventureFrom $365 reviews
★ 5.0Pokhara Sarangkot : Cable Car (Himalayas) Sunrise TourFrom $416 reviews
★ 3.8Private Half-Day Tour and Tibetan Culture TourFrom $2414 reviews
★ 4.8Sarangkot Sunrise & Panoramic Annapurna View TourFrom $710 reviews
★ 4.8Private City Tour and Sarangkot SunriseFrom $855 reviews
★ 4.7Paragliding, Bungy Jump and Zipline Combo AdventureFrom $786 reviews
★ 4.3From Lakeside: Pokhara Private Day Tour with Pagoda HillsFrom $3817 reviews

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