Paradise Pokhara

Paradise-Pokhara, situated in central Nepal, is nestled in a region of awesome natural beauty. The valley is filled with lush vegetation, swift flowing rivers and dotted with clear, shimmering lakes. It is one of teh major towns of Nepal, provideing a perfect gareway from the chaotic life in the cities. Pokhara is blessed with the backdrop of one of the most dramatic sceneries in the world. A 140Km of panoroma made up of towering Himalayan ranges seen close enough to be touched on a cloar day. If kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is the centre of adventure.

Pokhara as Adventure paradise

Trekking

Nepal is pioneer in world Trekking and Pokhara is the gareway to trekking paradise! Massive snow fed mountains lying north of Pokhara are major sources of world famous trekking routes around Pokhara. Annapurna circuit, Annapurna basecamp, Poonhill, Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre Model, Dhaulagiri Round, Jomsom, Sikles, Panchase, Ghandrug etc are some popular trekking routes scattered around Pokhara. Duration of these treks vary from two days to four weeks. We recommend you to arrange trekking only through trekking agencies that are registered with the government.

Mountaineering

Pokhara has been popular gateway and rest place for the trekkers and mountaineers sice 1950. It is the only appropriate place to start for mountaineering on the peaks of Annapurna range where a famous mountaineer Maurice Herzog (French Summiteer) successfully climbed over 8091m Annapurna-I for the first time in the human history in 1950.

Hiking

Several hills and hillocks scattered around Pokhara valley are destinations for day hikes offering different tastes of nature by each of them. Kahun hill, Sarangkot, Kaskikot, Naundanda, Austalian Camp, Dhital, Rupakot, Mattikhan, Nirmalpokhari, Bharatpokhari, Kalikasthan, Armalakot, Gharmi, Dhampus, Thulakot etc are some hill stations from where, we can enjoy local culture, sunrise, sunset and panoramic mountain view.

Pony Trek

Go for a half a day or full day pony trek and enjoy the tranquil routes in hinterlands and surroundings of Pokhara by experiencing the real rustic life. Sarankot, Hemja, Dhital, Old peace Pagoda, Kalikasthan, Kaskikot etc are major ones. These places are also suitable location for day hikers as well. Pokhara is a natual wonder situated in sub-tropical low land under the massive, Ayurveda etc. are the ways of relaxing under Oriental atmosphere

Paragliding

Can you imagine sharing the same air space with the Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles and kites as you soar over the rivers, lakes and villages? The mountains loom over you to your north and below you the landscape is dotted with paddy fields and hamlets. Probably that's why pokhara is amongst the hotspot for Paragliding in the world. The flying season commences from September through February, Novemver and December being the best months. Sarangkot is graded as one of the top five-paragliding destinations in the world.

Ultra Light Flights

If you have a dream to fly like birds, come to Pokhara. Leave your woes behind on earth, soar to heights, bathe in the clouds, reach out for the mountains and kiss the azure sky as you fly across. This also offers opportunities to take some of the most breathtaking views. It operates regular flights from Pokhara airport; september through June.

Mountain Flights

Mountain flights from Pokhara offer spectacular views of some of the world's tallest Himalayas in Annapurna region. Mountain flight is also interesting for even experience than trekking. It gives a chance to see the large range of massive mountains in one glance. Pokhara is a place, which offers crystal clear sky even during winter season. Helicopter service are also availabel for those who wish to make it a more private affair.

Rafting/Kayaking

Whether you would like to kayak in the Phewa Lake/Begnas Lake or raft down the Seti River, Pokhara has it all. Because of its proximity to the mountains, quite a few snow-fed wild rivers run through Pokhara and the surrounding areas, moking Pokhara a unique rafting destination. While the seti Tiver runs through the heart of the Pokhara valley, rafting trips to other major rivers like Trisuli, Marsyangdi and Kali Gandaki begin and end in Pokhara. The grades of these rafting rivers are from +3 to +5.

Golf

The world-class golf courses Yeti Golf course at Fulbari Resort and Himalayan Golf Course in Chhinedanda are expanded in huge and diverse areas about 8km away from the main city. The golf courses offer unique golfing experience. They are located in the most spectacular natural settings. Golf driving range at dam side can enjoy the view as well.

Mountain Biking

Wouldn't you like to pedal push your ay through water falls, up and down treacherous slopes and amidst centuries old monasteries and rice granaries? Well, that's mountain biking in Pokhara in a nutshell for you. On one hand, you have to cycle through lush forests and culturally heterogeneous communities while on the other hand, up steep mountains and through roaring mountain rivers. Dhital, Dhampus, Naudanda, Kahun, sikles, Nirmalp, Okhari, Bharatpokhari, Pumdibhumdi, Kali kasthan, old royal trek route etc are prominent mountain biking routes.