Short Treks around Pokhara
Pokhara, often referred to as the gateway to the Himalayas, offers a variety of trekking options for those looking to explore its scenic beauty, landscapes, vibrant culture and serene environment at a very limited time. Some of the exciting and adventurous short treks around Pokhara are listed and explained below. You can see which option suits you the best. A day trek in Pokhara enhances your ability for the higher altitude trek. This also makes you know how it feels if you want to prepare for the longer days of trek.
Note: All of these short trips/treks can be customized from one day to however long you want depending on your request. So feel free to let us know. We are happy to be with you.
Things to experience:
Nature Walk: Walk through lush forests, terraced fields & hillside villages
Himalayas: One of the best sunset & sunrise spots over the himalayan ranges
Bird Watching: Pokhara is home to many bird species such as barbets, kingfishers, woodpeckers & eagles
Photography: Capture snow-capped peaks, pristine lakes & vivid landscapes
Cultural Encounters: Meet locals, observe their lifestyle & explore traditional Gurung & Magar villages
Tropical to Subtropical Vegetation: Lush Sal forests, Rhododendron, Bamboo groves & many differet types of trees & flowers
Wildflowers: Seasonal flowers dot the trails, especially in spring
Agriculture: Terraced ricefield, millet, wheat, maize depending on the season
Birds: Oriental magpie-robin, crimson sunbirds, white-rumped vultures & Himalayan griffons
Mammals: Langurs, barking deer, monkeys & jackals sometimes
Reptiles & Amphibians: Common species including geckos, frogs, snakes etc
Things you need:
Comfortable hiking shoes
Small backpack while hiking
Light snacks, water, sunscreen etc
Camera or smartphone for photography
Rain protection (monsoon season)
And a beautiful smile