Wooden boats moored on Phewa Lake at dusk

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Pokhara Mountain Getaway

Lakeside rest with mountain views and easy hikes.

  • 3 daysDuration
  • EasyLevel
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Overview

Lakeside rest with mountain views and easy hikes.

Pokhara is the perfect place to relax and debrief after an adventure, with a picturesque lake and views of the Annapurna Mountains. Soar through the air and take in the mountains towering above the beautiful town of Pokhara, or relax at cafes by the lake as you enjoy views of the Himalayas.

Incredible Views

Pokhara sits at the base of the Annapurna range. Witnessing the morning sun illuminate the peaks of the Himalayas is something you'll never forget.

Phewa Lake

Enjoy a lakeside stroll or take a paddle in the famous canoes of Phewa Lake.

Paraglide or Zipline

Ready to soar through the air? Zipline on the world's longest, fastest, and steepest zipline. Or fly by paragliding, with the mountains as your backdrop.

Ultra light flight

A uniques, safe and fun way to fly in the sky. Ultralight flying offers the stunning aerial view of the mountains, lakes and the city.

Peace Pagoda

Either hike or ride to the top of Anadu hill to get the clear view of the Himalayan range, Phewa lake and the city, or simply to admire the beauty of the monument.

Bungee Jumping

Experience the first and only tower bungee in Nepal with spellbinding view of the Himalayas, the hills and the rivers in the jump site.

What travellers say

My experience was awesome, the Empact Adventure staff were really helpful in every moment making my team feel at home. The trekking in the mountains is worthy to live, and the Nepalese people are a welcoming culture. I highly recommend Empact.
Cynthia, Mexico
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Itinerary

3 days, airport to airport
  1. Day 1Travel and explore Pokhara

    Early in the morning you will be travelling to pokhara, either in a tourist bus or our SUV. In the afternoon, you'll arrive at your destination and freshen up before taking an afternoon boat ride on Phewa Lake. In the evening, you'll have a chance to enjoy the shops and atmosphere on Pokhara's famous Lakeside street.

  2. Day 2Enjoy the mountains

    We'll wake up early in the morning to drive to the top of Sarankot mountain to witness the sun rise over the Himalayas. After that, we'll head back to the hotel for breakfast. Then you'll have your choice of paragliding or zip-lining. Either fly through the air over Pokhara where you can witness incredible views of the hills and mountains, or zip down the longest, steepest, and fastest zip line in the world. After completing your adventure, you'll have time to enjoy the mountain sights, relax in a cafe, or get a massage. Many of our groups take this time to debrief their trip and process some of the lessons and memories from their Nepal adventure.

  3. Day 3Return to Kathmandu

    We'll depart early in the morning to make the trip back to Kathmandu in a tourist bus or our private SUV. Like our itinerary? Or do you want to customize it?

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Map

Pokhara to Sarangkot
1KathmanduDays 1, 3 · 1,400 m
2PokharaDays 1–2 · 827 m
3SarangkotDay 2 · 1,600 m
Line map of the route through Kathmandu, Pokhara, Sarangkot, with the real contour lines of the land around it.
  1. 1KathmanduDays 1, 3 · Ethico Retreat, Patan · 1,400 m
  2. 2PokharaDays 1–2 · Lakeside · 827 m
  3. 3SarangkotDay 2 · 1,600 m

The route follows the itinerary day by day. Flights are dotted lines. Contours every 100 m, traced from real elevation data (Terrain Tiles on AWS: SRTM and others). Roads, places, districts, water and landmarks © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Photos

5 photos from the trip, as a slideshow
Wooden boats moored on Phewa Lake at dusk
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Machhapuchhre in the evening light
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The World Peace Pagoda at sunset
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A trekker walking a forest trail
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Boats moored at a lakeside temple
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What's included

8 things included, 8 to plan yourself

Included

  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • 4 nights in a private room at Ethico Retreat, with breakfast
  • Orientation with your guide
  • A Kathmandu city tour
  • Return transport from Kathmandu to Pokhara
  • Accommodation with complimentary breakfast in Pokhara
  • One-hour boating, travel to a sunrise view tower, and one adventure activity (zip-lining, bungee jump, or paragliding)
  • Guide fees

Not included

  • International flights to and from Nepal
  • Nepal visa (on arrival for most nationalities)
  • Travel insurance
  • Porters to carry bags (can be added for a fee)
  • Personal costs such as laundry, a SIM card and charging at teahouses
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara not listed above
  • Extra day adventures in or near Kathmandu
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Services

Airport pickup, Ethico Retreat, your local guide and add-ons

Airport pickup and drop-off

Someone from our team meets you when you land and sees you off when you leave.

Ethico Retreat, your base in Patan

A clean, quiet guesthouse with The Brewtable café downstairs, before and after your trip.

A local guide

Every Empact trip is led by local guides who know the culture and the land.

Transport, permits and fees

Drives, park fees, taxes and permits are arranged for you.

Add to your trip

  • PortersAvailable for a fee, so you walk with just a daypack.
  • Heli ToursFly to the big mountains in a day, no trekking needed.See trip
  • RaftingWhite water on Nepal's mountain rivers.See trip
  • Bungee JumpingA leap over a Himalayan river gorge.See trip

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