6 Best Short Treks from Pokhara

Are you looking for short trekking around Pokhara, We are going to explain the Top 6 Short Treks From Pokhara. Pokhara is the most beautiful valley of Nepal occupying 464.2 square km of total land and it offers lots of short and easy trek. It is the cleanest and well-developed tourism area in the country-Nepal. This is the capital of Gandaki Pradesh and the headquarter of the Kaski district.

Pokhara is an amazing city commonly known as the Tourism capital of Nepal. Because of Wonderful places, lakes, waterfalls, moderate climatic conditions, panoramic views of delightful mountain ranges, richest biodiversity, peaceful and cleanest environment, It has become a wonderful point of attraction among all people. Here we are going to explain the 6 best short treks from Pokhara.

Ghorepani Poon Hill trek

Ghorepani Poon hill is the best destination for experiencing mind blowing views of Himalayan ranges from an elevation of 2750 meters. The village, Ghorepani is a popular place in Nepal as a trekking trail.  Also, it lies on the route of Ghorepani Poon hill trekking.  Because of The natural beauty, views of sunrise, sunset panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Dhampus, Nilgiri, Annapurna South, Barah Sikhar, Machhapuchhre ranges, the hospitality of local people, cultural and traditional variation, you can have full entertainment during Ghorepani poon hill trek.

Outline Itinerary

Ghorepani poon Hill Trek needs 2 Night 3 Days

• Day 1 Pokhara to hille via Nayapul
• Day 2 Hille to Ghorepani
• Day 3 Ghorepani to Poonhill, back to Ghorepani and back to Urlleri  and drive back to Pokhara by jeep

Dhampus Trek

The Dampus trek is the best and also easiest trek around Pokhara. The destination of Dampus trek is Dampus Village which offers the Australian base camp. Also, delightful views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre ranges, sunrise views from Sarankot, cultural diversity, lifestyle and hospitality of Gurung People make the trek wonderful.

outline Itinerary

Dhampus Trek takes 2 nights, 3 days

• Day 01: Pokhara to Dhampus via Astam village
• Day 02: Dhampus to Australian camp
• Day 03: Australian camp to Pokhara

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Peace Pagoda stupa Trek

Peace Pagoda stupa commonly known as Pokhara Shanti stupa is another attraction of Pokhara. It is a Buddhist monument in Pagoda style and is famous as a tourist site. The stupa lies at a height of 1100 meters on the Anadu Hill as a part of Pokhara city. Because of The peaceful environment, panoramic views of the Annapurna range, sunrise, and sunset from the hilltop, Pokhara city, and Fewa Lake, we can have amazing views that one should not miss after being in Pokhara.

outline Itinerary

Peace Pagoda Stupa is a (short Day trek) 3 hours trek

Trip plan lakeside - boating in Phewa -  trek to Peace pagoda - back to boat sport and boating back to the lakeside

Panchase Trek

Panchase Hill Trek is a short trek on which you will have panoramic views such as the Mountainous ranges of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Lamjung, and Manaslu. You can experience a peaceful environment in a large Gurung village along with the Rhododendron forest, floral and faunal diversity as well as multi-ethnic people living a challenging life. Since the Panchase trek is an easy trail, people of normal physical fitness can trek on this route.

outline Itinerary

• Day 1- Pokhara Lakeside – Pumdi
• Day 2- Pumdi – Panchase
• Day 3 – Panchase – Kande and back to Pokhara.

Ghandruk Trek

Ghandruk is the dreamland of most of the internal and external tourists of Nepal. The beautiful village, Ghandruk lies 32km northwest of Pokhara. The hospitality of Ghandruk VDC, wonderful views such as Mount Annapurna, Mount Machhapuchhare, Mount Himchuli, and many more ranges are the major attraction of the place Ghandruk. The Trek towards Ghandruk is also a gateway to Poonhill Trek.

In short,

Outline Itinerary

Ghandruk Trek is of 1 night  and 2 days

• Day 01: Lake Side  to Ghanduruk via Nayapul
• Day 02: Ghaduruk to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara

Sikles trek

Sikles trek is the best trek around northern Pokhara. The destination of the Sikles trek is Sikle village, which is one of the most beautiful villages at an elevation of 3000 m. Since, the village Sikle is far from the city area, a clean and fresh environment is its identity. Because of the richest diversity of plants and animals, settlements of Gurkhas, colorful rhododendron forest, and panoramic views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Machapuchre, and Lamjung, it becomes a point of attraction. So, we can fully entertain during the Sikles trek as it is the simplest trial.

Route: 20-minute drive from Pokhara to Hemja, Hemja to Sikles, and back to Pokhara

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