Pokhara Day Tour
Nepal · 6 hrs · Easy
Cultural Tour, Family Tour From US $180 Mantra Adventure
Trip at a Glance
Destination
Nepal
Duration
6 hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Activity
Cultural Tour
Transport
Private Car
Group Size
Max 16 People
Accommodation
Hotel
Meals
Lunch included
Max Altitude
822m / Pokhara
Overview
Phewa Lake rowboat, World Peace Pagoda, David's Falls and International Mountain Museum — Pokhara's finest day.
Trip Highlights
- Maximum altitude: 822m / Pokhara
- Duration: 1 days / 0 nights
- Difficulty: Easy
- Expert English-speaking certified guide
- All meals during the cultural tour
- All permits and TIMS card arranged
- Airport transfers included
- Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided
Pricing
| Per Person | Starting From |
|---|---|
| Starting price — lower rates apply for larger groups | US $100 |
Group Discount Pricing
| Group Size | Price / Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Pax | US $150 |
| 2 - 3 Pax | US $140 |
| 4 - 7 Pax | US $120 |
| 8 - 13 Pax | US $110 |
| 14+ Pax | US $100 |
All prices are per person. Larger groups receive progressive discounts.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Pokhara Highlights Day Tour
📍 Pokhara
Pokhara is Nepal's most beautiful city — a lakeside resort town with the full Annapurna Range visible across the water. Your Mantra Adventure guide leads a comprehensive day tour of the city's highlights, beginning before dawn for the Sarangkot sunrise viewpoint (1,592m above the city) where the entire Annapurna massif and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) catch the first light of dawn — one of Nepal's most photographed and most beautiful moments. Return for breakfast, then a morning boat ride on Phewa Lake to the Tal Barahi Island Temple — a small Hindu shrine on an island in the centre of the lake with the mountains reflected in the water. Afternoon visits to the David Falls (where a river drops into an underground gorge), the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave (a sacred Hindu cave system), and the International Mountain Museum — the finest museum dedicated to the history of Himalayan exploration anywhere in the world, with exhibits covering the first ascent of every 8,000-metre peak. Evening: lakeside dinner with the Annapurna Range catching the last light. The World Peace Pagoda on the ridge above the lake at sunset rounds off a perfect Pokhara day. Meals: Breakfast, lunch.
What's Included & Excluded
✓ Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Domestic transport per itinerary
- All accommodation during the trip
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Experienced English-speaking certified guide
- Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
- All trekking permits and national park fees
- TIMS card
- Mantra Adventure duffel bag
- First aid kit
✗ Not Included
- International flights
- Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
- Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
- Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
- Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
- Personal trekking gear
- Tips for guide and porters
Travel Tips & Useful Information
➤ What is the best season for this trip?
The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Nepal trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.
➤ How difficult is the Pokhara Day Tour?
This trip is rated Easy. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.
➤ Do I need a visa?
Most nationalities get Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for USD 30 (30 days). Indian nationals do not require a visa.
➤ What permits are required?
Required permits and TIMS card arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.
➤ What is included in the price?
Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.
➤ What fitness level is required?
For Pokhara Day Tour (Easy): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.
➤ Is altitude sickness a concern?
Maximum altitude is 822m / Pokhara. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.