Nepal

Day trips from Pokhara

Places you can visit in a day from Pokhara and be back by evening. Distances are in a straight line from the city centre.

Best day trips

1

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
31 km from Pokhara
A limestone cave with a Shiva shrine, reachable by a short hike from Pokhara.
2

Rupa Lake
15 km from Pokhara
A quiet lake surrounded by hills, ideal for a calm walk and birdwatching.
3

Ghandruk Village
25 km from Pokhara
A traditional Gurung village offering mountain views and cultural insight.
4

Poon Hill (via Dhikur Pokhari)
15 km from Pokhara
A sunrise viewpoint above the hills, accessed via a trek from Dhikur Pokhari.