Places To Visit In Pokhara

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1. Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake
Great For Family Outing 4.5 /5

6 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

Phewa Lake is Nepal's second-largest lake and the reason Pokhara is built the way it is: nearly every hotel, restaurant and viewpoint in the city sits along its shore. The lake is semi-natural, bordered by the Rani Ban (Queen's Forest), and on clear mornings the still water reflects Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and the wider Annapurna range. Boat rides out to Tal Barahi Temple on the small island, or (Read More)across to the base of the World Peace Pagoda trail, are the two most popular reasons to get on the water.

2. Devi's Falls

Devi's Falls
Top Things To Do 4.5 /5

6 km from city center

Waterfall

Devi's Falls plunges into a 500-foot-long underground tunnel, which is why it's called Patale Chhango (underground waterfall) in Nepali. The water is fed by Phewa Lake and disappears into a cave system that resurfaces a short distance away at Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, making the two sites a natural, walkable pair.

3. Sarangkot

Sarangkot
4.8 /5

5 km from city center

Town

Sarangkot is a hilltop village at 1,600 metres, best known for its sunrise view over the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu ranges and the Pokhara Valley below. It's also the main launch site for paragliding flights that glide down toward Phewa Lake, so the viewpoint doubles as a spot to watch paragliders take off through the morning.

4. Paragliding in Pokhara

Paragliding in Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.7 /5

5 km from city center

Paragliding & Parasailing

Pokhara is one of the world's most popular paragliding spots, and most flights here are tandem, so no experience is required. Pilots launch from Sarangkot and glide down over Phewa Lake, with Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range views for the full 20-30 minute flight. Flights typically run in the morning and again in the afternoon, when conditions are most reliable.

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5. World Peace Pagoda (Pokhara)

World Peace Pagoda (Pokhara)
Top Attraction 4.7 /5

6 km from city center

Temple

Pokhara's World Peace Pagoda, locally known as Shanti Stupa, sits on a forested ridge on the south side of Phewa Lake and opened in 1999, the first peace pagoda built in Nepal. From its platform you can see the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri and Annapurna South, laid out above the lake and the city below. Most visitors reach it by rowing or motorboat across Phewa L (Read More)ake to the southern shore, then a 30-45 minute hike up through the forest; it can also be reached by road via Chhorepatan, skipping the hike. Sunrise and sunset are the two busiest times to visit.

6. Annapurna Cable Car (Lakeside-Sarangkot)

Annapurna Cable Car (Lakeside-Sarangkot)
Top Things To Do

3 km from city center

Cable Car

The Annapurna Cable Car carries visitors from Pokhara's Lakeside area, near Phewa Lake, up to Sarangkot, the hilltop known for its sunrise views of the Annapurna range. The one-way trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes, replacing the steep road or trail climb with a covered ride over forested slopes. A free shuttle runs from Lakeside hotels to the lower station. Tickets cost around NPR 1,000 for SAARC (Read More) visitors, with different pricing for other nationalities. It operates daily and ranks among Pokhara's higher-rated attractions on review sites.

7. Lakeside Pokhara

Lakeside Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.6 /5

5 km from city center

Lake

The Lakeside part of Pokhara surrounds Phewa Lake, which is popular for its reflections of blue skies and the lofty Mount Macchapucchre. Tourists can row to the middle of the lake to reach Varahi Mandir, the holiest Hindu shrine in Pokhara, while the World Peace Pagoda waits on the other side of Phewa Lake.

8. Gupteshwor Mahadev Temple

Gupteshwor Mahadev Temple
Top Attraction 4.4 /5

7 km from city center

Temple

Gopteshwar Mahadev Mandir is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva near the place where Seti River emerges from underground. A self-emerging Shiva Lingam was found in the 3 km long cave during the 16th century. Apart from the holy temple, the long, deep and dark cave offer an excellent opportunity to explore the natural wonders in its truest form.

9. Tal Barahi Temple

Tal Barahi Temple
Popular among Locals 4.6 /5

5 km from city center

Temple

Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple or Varahi Temple, is a two-story pagoda temple on a small Phewa Lake island. Dedicated to Goddess Varahi, who is an incarnation of Goddess Durga, both Hindu and Buddhist followers visit here for worship. It is believed that the temple was built by King Kulmandhan Shah because of a dream that he saw. 

10. Pumdikot Shiva Statue

Pumdikot Shiva Statue
Instagram Worthy

9 km from city center

Viewpoint

Pumdikot Shiva Statue sits atop Pumdikot hill above Pokhara, Nepal, at about 1,500 meters elevation. The seated Shiva figure is 51 feet tall and stands on a 57-foot white stupa base, making the full structure 108 feet high, the second tallest Shiva statue in Nepal after the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue near Kathmandu. Completed in late 2021, the statue was cast in Mathura, India, then transported an (Read More)d assembled on site. It is ringed by 108 Shiva lingas and reached by 108 steps. Entry is free, with views of Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake, and the Annapurna range.

11. International Mountain Museum

International Mountain Museum
Fun For Kids 4.6 /5

6 km from city center

Museum

The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara has a stunning collection of artifacts, original gear, stories, and photographs of the mountains, their inhabitants, and the explorers who climbed some of the highest peaks in the world. The museum describes the people living in the Himalayas, the 14 highest peaks, and their most famous expeditions.

12. Poon Hill

Poon Hill
Day Trip 4.8 /5

35 km from city center

Hills & Valleys

Poon Hill sits at 3,210 metres and is one of Nepal's most popular short treks, usually done as a 2-4 day round trip from Pokhara via Nayapul and Ghorepani. The climb to the viewpoint, done before dawn, is rewarded with a wide sunrise panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. It's considerably shorter and less demanding than the full Annapurna Circuit or Annapurna Base Camp treks, which make (Read More)s it the common choice for travellers short on time.

13. Muktinath Temple

Muktinath Temple

66 km from city center

Temple

Muktinath Temple stands at about 3,800 m in the Muktinath valley of Mustang, below the Thorong La pass. It matters to two faiths at once: one of the 108 Divya Desams for Vaishnava Hindus, and Chumig Gyatsa, an abode of Avalokiteshvara, for Tibetan Buddhists. Pilgrims bathe under the 108 water spouts, the mukti dharas, in the courtyard. The village beside it, Ranipauwa, is often mistaken for Muktin (Read More)ath.

14. Bindhya Basini Temple

Bindhya Basini Temple
4.4 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

The ancient Bindhyabasini Temple in Pokhara stands on top of a small hill. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga, an incarnation of Devi Parvati. The Goddess worshipped is in the form of a Shaligram. According to a local legend, King Siddhi Narayan Shah bought the idol from Bindhyachal in India.

15. Mahendra Cave

Mahendra Cave
Hidden Gem 4.2 /5

4 km from city center

Cave

Located in Batulechaur, Mahendra cave is a magnificent cave that tourists can explore in the town. The cave is named after King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and is a vast natural formation in limestone. Hindus consider the cave sacred and have installed a statue of Lord Shiva, but geographically, this is a cave with calcium salt deposits forming stalactites and stalagmites. 

16. Old Pokhara Bazaar

Old Pokhara Bazaar
Popular among Locals 4.1 /5

5 km from city center

Shopping Market

The Old Pokhara Bazaar in Nepal is a vibrant and historic marketplace showcasing the region's cultural heritage. Wander through narrow alleys lined with shops selling authentic Nepalese handicrafts, including handmade pottery, Tibetan rugs, traditional clothing, and intricately crafted jewelry. You can also enjoy traditional Newari and Nepali cuisine at local eateries and street food stalls.

17. Gurkha Museum Pokhara

Gurkha Museum Pokhara
4.4 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

Located near Mahendra Pul in Pokhara, Gorkha Museum is a grand structure dedicated to commemorating the service of Gurkha soldiers. Gurkha soldiers joined the British Army in 1815 and this museum is a beautiful picture gallery to learn more about the lives of Gurkhas.

18. Annapurna Circuit

Annapurna Circuit
4.8 /5
The Annapurna Circuit is a 160-230 km trekking route that loops around the Annapurna massif, typically taking 15-20 days depending on the route and acclimatization stops. It passes through Gurung and Thakali villages, subtropical forest and high alpine terrain, crossing the Thorong La pass at over 5,400 metres. It's a longer, more committing trek than Poon Hill or Ghorepani, and usually chosen by (Read More)travellers with two to three weeks free rather than a short Pokhara stopover.

19. Ghandruk village

Ghandruk village
Top Attraction

24 km from city center

Village

Ghandruk is a traditional Gurung village in the Annapurna region, about 32 km northwest of Pokhara, sitting at 2,012 metres. It is one of the most visited stops on the Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit treks, and also serves as an access point toward Poon Hill. The stone-paved village offers clear views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Gangapurna and Hiunchuli. Its Gurung Cultural Museum (Read More) showcases the traditions, dress and history of the local Gurung community, making it a stop for both trekkers and day visitors.

20. Australian Camp

Australian Camp
Day Trip

18 km from city center

Viewpoint

Australian Camp is a ridge clearing at 2,045 metres, about three kilometres west of Dhampus village and reached from Pokhara by a short highway drive plus a climb on foot. The payoff at the top is an unbroken northern horizon: Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and the fishtail summit of Machhapuchhre. Sarangkot gives Pokhara a closer sunrise ridge, but this one stands higher and further west, which is why Dha (Read More)ulagiri joins the line rather than staying hidden behind foothills.

21. Pokhara Disneyland

Pokhara Disneyland
Fun For Kids 4.1 /5

4 km from city center

Amusement & Theme Park

Pokhara Disneyland is an amusement park in Pokhara with rides, games and stage performances, split into sections for young children and for older visitors. Despite the name it has no connection to the Disney company. Of the sights on this list it is the one aimed squarely at families travelling with children.

22. Rafting in Pokhara

Rafting in Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.6 /5

3 km from city center

Rafting

The Upper Seti River in Pokhara is one of Nepal’s best rafting destinations for families and water sports lovers of all skill levels. This river is a hidden gem with energising whitewater rapids of class 3 and 4, lush jungles, waterfalls, and native wildlife. Most rafting trips on the Seti are 90 minutes, priced about NPR 5,700.

23. Bat Cave Pokhara

Bat Cave Pokhara
Hidden Gem 4.3 /5

4 km from city center

Cave

For those looking for a different level of adventure, the Bat Cave or Chamero Gufa in Pokhara is just perfect. It is where one can find thousands of bats thriving in the cave's dark, gloomy, and moist chambers. If one's up for it, they can even explore the complete cave (which takes about 10 minutes) till the end and wiggle their way through a narrow shaft to reach the surface.

24. Bhimsen Temple

Bhimsen Temple
Popular among Locals 4.0 /5

1 km from city center

Temple

The 200-year-old Bhimsen Temple is dedicated to the Newari God of trade and commerce. It is said to be the oldest temple in the city and it replicates the pagoda style of architecture. The exterior of the temple is covered with intricate erotic carvings and exquisite woodcarvings on doors, windows, pillars and struts.

25. Tibetan Refugee Camp

Tibetan Refugee Camp
4.1 /5

3 km from city center

Cultural Village

The four official Tibetan settlement camps in the city of Pokhara is a small world in itself. These refugee camps were built for the thousands of Tibetan refugees that came to settle in Nepal after the Chinese takeover. They sell beautiful handmade jewellery, trinkets, carving and carpets for the visitors to showcase the beauties of Tibet. This is a popular place where tourists come to buy souveni (Read More)rs.

26. Basundhara Park

Basundhara Park
Great For Family Outing 4.2 /5

5 km from city center

Garden & Park

Located next to Phewa Lake, Basundhara Park attracts tourists all year round. The park offers boat rides and fishing opportunities on the lake, and visitors can also rent boats and row across the lake on their own. Early morning joggers in the park can also spot birds in the Serene environment of the lake.

27. Bandipur

Bandipur
4.2 /5

54 km from city center

Town

Bandipur is a Newari town at 1,030 metres in Tanahun district, some 700 metres above the Marsyangdi River. Bhaktapur traders settled it as a stop on the old India to Tibet route, and its main street still runs along a narrow mountain saddle. It works as a weekend break from Kathmandu or Pokhara, now that an access road links it to the highway. There is little formal sightseeing here; the draw is t (Read More)he pace, the Newari houses and the view out to the Ganesh Himal.

28. Bungee Jumping in Pokhara

Bungee Jumping in Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.5 /5

3 km from city center

Bungee jump

Bungee jumping is one of the most popular adventure activities in the Himalayas, and two separate jumps are sold from Pokhara. The taller sits at Kusma in Parbat district, which its operator bills as the world's second highest. Closer to town, Highground Adventures runs the Pokhara Lakeside Bungee, a 70-metre drop with about 3 seconds of free fall and the world's only water-touch jump. Tandem bung (Read More)ee jumping in Pokhara costs about NPR 4,500.

29. Begnas Lake

Begnas Lake
Great For Family Outing 4.5 /5

12 km from city center

Lake

The Begnas Lake is the second largest lake in the Pokhara Valley. This freshwater lake is quite a crowd puller for its beautiful natural surroundings. On a clear day, at the foothills of the Himalayas, the lake waters reflect the surrounding mountain ranges. One may choose to take a leisurely stroll on the banks or rest.

30. Seti River Gorge

Seti River Gorge
Top Things To Do 4.3 /5

1 km from city center

River

Seti River is famous for its deceptive river course and its milky white water. The water cuts a deep gorge right across the mighty Mahabharata range and then runs a deep chasm in the middle of the town. The gorge can be seen from a park in the Old pokhara close to the Gorkha Museum.

31. Dhampus Village Trek

Dhampus Village Trek
3.8 /5

15 km from city center

Trekking

The Dhampus Village Trek, located near Pokhara in Nepal, is a popular and relatively easy trek that offers stunning views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. The trek takes visitors through charming rural villages, terraced fields, and lush forests, providing a glimpse into the traditional lifestyle of the Gurung people.

32. Jomsom

Jomsom
4.3 /5

63 km from city center

Town

The quaint little mountainous town of Jomsom is like one of those you read in novels, or better still – in the generic landscape paintings. There is a river that flows through its middle; there are high, peaks, occasionally snow-laden, soaring high against the azure blue sky in the background; there are cosy shops and colourful blocks of residential houses and most importantly, there is a sort of (Read More)crispness in the air which embraces the tourists, the trekkers and the nomadic travellers alike.

33. Trekking

Trekking
Top Things To Do 4.9 /5

4 km from city center

Pokhara is a trekker's paradise. The northern region of the city offers several short treks ranging from one to as many days as you like. The treks offer a spectacular view of the Himalayan range and the surrounding valley. Some of the popular trekking trails are Ghorepani Poon Hill, Mardi Himal, Khopra Danda, Dhampus Village, and Annapurna Base Camp.

34. Ziplining in Pokhara

Ziplining in Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.7 /5

3 km from city center

Zip Lining

Enjoy epic adventures in Pokhara with ziplining tours, where you can shoot through the sky harnessed by rope, over the lush, snow-tipped Himalayas, valleys and jungles. Zip flyer Nepal in Pokhara is the world’s steepest zipline, with over a 2,000-metre vertical drop over 1.8 kilometres at 100 miles per hour. The other zipline in Pokhara starts from Pokhara Lake, headed for the shadow of Annapurna (Read More)III.

35. Boating in Pokhara

Boating in Pokhara
Great For Family Outing 4.6 /5

5 km from city center

Boating & Cruises

Pokhara is a popular destination for enjoying boat rides under a shining sun. Hire a big paddleboat, a kayak, sailboat or a rowboat and head to the various lakes such as Phewa or Begnas lake to enjoy quiet boating. It is the best possible method to enjoy the spectacular view picturesque landscape of Pokhara Valley.

36. Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery

Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery
4.2 /5

9 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery located in Pokhara, Nepal. It was established with an aim to spread Buddhist teachings and Tibetan influence in the country. The peaceful, quiet and secluded environment of the monastery is perfect for meditation and some introspection.

37. Adventure Sports in Pokhara

Adventure Sports in Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.8 /5

5 km from city center

Highlights: Paragliding, Zip Lining, Bungee Jumping, Whit (Read More)e Water Rafting & Kayaking, Trekking & Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing
Pokhara is renowned as an adventure sports hub, offering a diverse range of thrilling activities amid its stunning natural landscapes. From paragliding over the Pokhara Valley to the adrenaline rush of bungee jumping into the Bhote Koshi River's depths, the city offers an array of daring experiences.

38. Ghorepani Hill

Ghorepani Hill
Day Trip 4.6 /5

35 km from city center

Hills & Valleys

Ghorepani is the trekking village that serves as the base for the Poon Hill sunrise viewpoint, sitting lower down at around 2,850 metres in the Annapurna region. It's a stop on both the short Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek (usually 3-5 days from Pokhara) and the longer Annapurna Circuit and Sanctuary routes, with teahouse lodges for overnight stays. The rhododendron forests around the village are at the (Read More)ir most colourful in March and April.

39. Gorkha

Gorkha
4.3 /5

68 km from city center

Town

Some 25 km north of Abu Khaireni, the hill town of Gorkha is the ancestral home of the lionhearted Gorkha people. The Shah dynasty founded the kingdom of Gorkha here in 1559. Around 260 years ago, in 1768, Prithvi Narayan Shah led its armies out of these hills and unified the rival states of Nepal into a single kingdom. The hilltop Gorkha Durbar, the old royal palace hit hard by the 2015 earthquak (Read More)e, is the main thing to see, along with the Gorakhnath shrine in the same complex.

40. Yoga in Pokhara

Yoga in Pokhara
Top Things To Do 4.3 /5

5 km from city center

Yoga & Meditation

Nepal is a hub of a variety of spiritual seekers looking for peace of mind and soul. Various yoga and meditation centers around Pokhara offering peaceful environment and a magnificent landscape are perfect for such retreats. Visitors can learn a new way of life with more happiness and less stress in these yoga centers. Introductory classes are sometimes free.

41. Rupa Lake

Rupa Lake
4.3 /5

15 km from city center

Lake

Rupa Tal, located in the city of Pokhara, is the only freshwater lake of Nepal. At an altitude of 600 m, the beautiful lake is famous for the variety of flora and fauna that it supports. There are boating facilities available for the visitors, from where people can enjoy the charming landscape. One can even engage in fishing activities.

42. Annapurna Butterfly Museum

Annapurna Butterfly Museum
Fun For Kids 4.2 /5

0 km from city center

Museum

Annapurna Butterfly Museum was established in 1965 in the city of Pokhara. The museum houses almost all of Nepal's 660 common, rare and endemic species of butterflies. The collection is kept in such a way to illustrate their mimicry and camouflage. Several charts comparing these species with others found in parts of the Palearctic region are also showcased.

43. Pokhara Regional Museum

Pokhara Regional Museum
4.1 /5

2 km from city center

Museum

In Pokhara, the Regional Museum is where one can find insights into the ancient culture and history of Pokhara Valley with the help of exhibits from the time as old as the Stone Age and covering centuries of evolution of the civilisation. With a simple setup and artefacts depicting the tribes, their lifestyle and traditions, the stately museum houses collections that depict the tribal population o (Read More)f the town as well.

44. Kagbeni

Kagbeni
4.3 /5

70 km from city center

Village

Kagbeni is one of the oldest villages in the Himalayas, set in the Kali Gandaki valley in Mustang. It sits where the trail from Jomsom to Lo Manthang meets the path up to Muktinath, which makes it the usual staging point between Lower and Upper Mustang. Fewer than 600 people live here. The village is Tibetan rather than Nepali in character, and the high-Himalayan country around it is bare and wind (Read More)swept.

45. Matepani Gumba

Matepani Gumba
Hidden Gem

3 km from city center

Buddhist Temple

Matepani Gumba is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery perched on a small hill in the Kundahar area of Pokhara, about five kilometres from Mahendrapul. It was established in 1960 by Nyeshang people who migrated to the city from Manang. The monastery's interior is covered in elaborate murals depicting scenes from Buddha's life and various deities. Resident monks hold prayer sessions each morning and late a (Read More)fternoon, and the site is used for major Buddhist festivals including Losar and Buddha Jayanti.

FAQs on Pokhara

What are the top hotels in Pokhara?

There are 488 Hotels in Pokhara which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Pokhara are Hotel Snow Leopard, Hotel Noble Inn, Hotel Beijing Lu, Bamboo garden, AirBnB Bijay, Om Gaura Hotel. You can see all the hotels in Pokhara here

What are the top activities in Pokhara?

The top activities in Pokhara are Shared Tourist Bus Transfers from Pokhara to Kathmandu, Paragliding Pokhara, Pokhara City Sightseeing, Ultralight Flight, Sarangkot Sunrise View, Upper Seti River Rafting.

What are the top sightseeing places in Pokhara?

The top sightseeing places in Pokhara are Annapurna Circuit, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot, Shanti Stupa, Pokhara, Tibetan Refugee Camp, International Mountain Museum.

How much does a package cost for Pokhara?

The packages for Pokhara start at INR 5000 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

How can I commute within Pokhara?

Being a small city in the hilly area, traveling by foot is your best way to explore the city. Also, in many places vehicles can't reach. Other popular ways are by taking shared minivans or by private taxis. Bicycle and motorcycles are available near lakeside at NPR 100 - 300 and NPR 600+/day respectively.
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