Top 10 Things to do in Pokhara

 Whether you want to quench your travel lust or just want to spend your holiday leisurely, Pokhara is a place to be. There are many activities you could do here to induce your adrenaline. Below is a comprehensive list of what you could do in this beautiful city to get your blood flowing hot!

 

Paragliding

Location: Sarangkot, Pokhara

Flight time : 9:30 am or 11:30 am

Duration: 3 Hours

Price: Rs. 12000 per person

Pokhara is regarded highly among the risk-takers to be arguably the best paragliding venue throughout the world itself. The flight takes off from Sarangkot, which itself is in an elevation of 1450 meters. Sarangkot is also the best place for scenic sunrise views. As soon as you undertake your flight, enthralling views of the towering Annapurna and Machhapuchhre on a side and the buzzing Pokhara city on the other will greet you. Down below will be the pristine, shining Phewa Lake and the faraway farmlands. Your glider lands just besides the Lake, which mirrors the mountain range and captures its amazing beauty.

Photo: Paragliding

 

Bungee

Location: Hemja 80m' orDovilla 100m'

Time: 2-3 Hours

Price: 6500 per person ( Exclusive: 1500 Photo video & T-shirt )

Bungee  is one of the most fun activities you’ll do. Pokhara has Nepal’s first and only tower Bungee situated at Hemja,The jump offers 3 seconds of freefall with about 80 meters.Also there is newly opened Bungee called Pokhara Bungee which is 100 meters long. The view of the Himalayas from the jump spot is jaw-dropping.

Photo: Bunjee jump

 

 

Zipline

Location: Sarangkot, Pokhara

Duration: 3 Hours

Price: 9000 per person ( Exclusive: 1500 Photo video & T-shirt )

 

Zip-line in Pokhara ,Zip is the adventure sport you must undertake to feel the nature’s high.. There are two types of zip-line experience you can take:        Classic zip-line and Superman zip-line.With a total length of 1.8 Km and a vertical drop of 600 meters, zip-line is one of the most sought out adventure sport in Pokhara. The zipZip-flyer starts from Sarangkot, elevated at 1625 meters. The fun ends at 960 meters in Hemja plain.

Photo: Zip-fly

 

Ultralight

Location: Airport, Pokhara

Duration: 15/ 30/ 60/ 90 minutes

Price:  $150

Ultralight is a very light aircraft which has no window and seating for only two persons, including a pilot and a passenger, takes you throughout the valley. You can customize the trip and add any destinations you want to see aerially. Ultralight flight is only available in Pokhara through the whole nation, so you might want to take the benefit.  With longer durations, you can observe what this magical valley can offer, along with close aerial views of the beautiful Pokhara and Himalayan backdrop of the Annapurna massif.

 

 

Rafting

Location: Bamboo Bridge, Pokhara

Duration: 3.5 -4 hours

Price : Rs.6000

The Seti River runs through Pokhara valley and is an integral part of rafting if water sport is what you’re into. Just half an hour from Pokhara (which will be your starting point), you can enjoy river rafting and kayaking on the Upper Seti River. Though the activity takes about half a day, the exhilarating rapids of the Upper seti will take you 2 hours to complete. Not only that, the Annapurna mountain range will also shine to please your eyes while you raft on the crystal clear water from Himalayas.

Photo:Rafting

 

 

Pokhara Sightseen

• Sarangkot Sunrise
• Pokhara Shanti Stupa
• Shiva Statue
• Gupteshor Cave
• Davis fall
• Bindawasini Temple
  Helicopter tour to ABC in Thapmu
  Embark on a thrilling helicopter tour from Thapmu or Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) in Nepal. As the helicopter ascends, Nepal's lush valleys give way to the majestic Annapurna range. Peaks like Annapurna I and the iconic Machhapuchhre reveal their snow-clad magnificence against the vivid sky. The pilot skillfully navigates, granting spectacular views and possibly a brief stop at ABC. The camp, nestled amidst towering peaks and serene glaciers, offers an awe-inspiring experience at high altitudes. The journey back treats you to a panoramic vista of Nepal's natural wonders. In just a few hours, this exhilarating aerial adventure leaves an indelible mark with its breathtaking landscapes and the sheer splendor of the Himalayas, making it an unforgettable expedition into the heart of Nepal's majestic beauty.

 

 

Kushma Bungee Jump or Kushma Trip

 

Kushma Bungee Jump or Kushma Trip is Nepal’s highest bungee and the world’s second-highest bungee Jump which scales the height of 228 Meters. Kushma Bungee jump spot is located on the border of Baglung and the Kushma district of Nepal. These two districts are connected by the 520 Meter suspension bridge in the George of Kaligandakiriver. Kushma Bungee can be part of your 1-day tour activities.

Australian Camp

Australian camp for 1 night 2 days excellent getaway from daily monotonous life that offers very refreshing hiking in the nature and village experience and walk through the terraced farmland and cultural village of Dhampus, Kande and Pothana. The trip starts after well prepared breakfast in Pokhara, an hour smooth drive from Pokhara takes us to Kande at the altitude of 1700 meter from sea level, the starting point of this short trekking of Australian Camp and Dhampus Village trek. This is an easy village walk and a nice hike of 1 night 2 days for the amazing experience luxury holidays near Pokhara valley. 

Photo: Australian Camp

Helicopter tour to ABC in Thapmu

Embark on a thrilling helicopter tour from Thapmu or Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) in Nepal. As the helicopter ascends, Nepal's lush valleys give way to the majestic Annapurna range. Peaks like Annapurna I and the iconic Machhapuchhre reveal their snow-clad magnificence against the vivid sky. The pilot skillfully navigates, granting spectacular views and possibly a brief stop at ABC. The camp, nestled amidst towering peaks and serene glaciers, offers an awe-inspiring experience at high altitudes. The journey back treats you to a panoramic vista of Nepal's natural wonders. In just a few hours, this exhilarating aerial adventure leaves an indelible mark with its breathtaking landscapes and the sheer splendor of the Himalayas, making it an unforgettable expedition into the heart of Nepal's majestic beauty.