Pokhara (822 m), Nepal’s “City of Lakes”, is one of the most beautiful cities in the Himalaya: Phewa, Begnas and Rupa lakes lie at the foot of the Annapurna range, and on calm mornings Annapurna I, Annapurna South and the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhre are mirrored in the water. The Full Day Pokhara Tour (about 7 hours) is a private sightseeing tour by vehicle with an English-speaking guide, Phewa Lake boating and entrance fees included – the best way to see the city’s lakes, caves, temples and museums in one well-planned day.
Your day starts on the water with a boat ride across Phewa Lake, Nepal’s second-largest lake, to the island pagoda of Tal Barahi. Next you visit Devi’s Falls (Patale Chhango), where the lake’s overflow plunges into a narrow tunnel and disappears underground, and the stalactite chambers and natural Shiva lingam of Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. Drive up to the hilltop World Peace Pagoda – or to the giant Shiva statue of Pumdikot – for a panorama of the lake, the city and the Annapurnas.
After lunch at Lakeside, explore the International Mountain Museum, devoted to the Himalaya, its peoples and the history of mountaineering, the Gurkha Memorial Museum, which honours the legendary soldiers of the Magar and Gurung hills, and the deep, narrow Seti River Gorge at K.I. Singh Bridge. Pokhara was once a stop on the caravan route between India and Tibet, and your guide brings its history and culture to life.
Why choose this tour?
- Pokhara’s top sights in one day: lake, caves, pagoda, museums and gorge.
- Private vehicle, guide, boating and entrance fees included.
- Operates daily in all seasons.
Who is it for?
First-time visitors, families, couples and groups. The grade is easy. Add a Sarangkot sunrise trip before breakfast for the perfect Pokhara day.
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