5 min walk
Phewa Lake
Hire a painted wooden boat and row out to the Tal Barahi temple on its island, or simply walk the lakeshore path at sunset.
Pokhara guide
Things to do in Pokhara, from our front gate
Lake, mountains, caves, temples and the best paragliding in Asia. Here's how our guests spend their days, and how we help.
Around Lakeside
Six favourite days out
Times are from The Silver Oaks Inn. Ask at the travel desk for tickets, taxis and the best time to go.
Boat + 45 min hike
World Peace Pagoda
Cross the lake by boat and climb through the forest to the white stupa. The view back over Pokhara and the Annapurnas is the best in town.
30 min drive to launch
Paragliding
Pokhara is one of the world's great paragliding spots. Tandem flights launch from Sarangkot and land by the lake. We'll book a trusted operator.
15 min drive
Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Cave
Watch the Pardi Khola vanish into a deep gorge, then cross the road and follow it underground into Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Early start
Sunrise viewpoints
Sarangkot and the Peace Pagoda ridge catch first light on Machhapuchhre and Annapurna. We'll arrange a 5am taxi and wake-up call.
From our door
Lakeside by bike
Rent a bike or scooter and explore Lakeside's cafés, bookshops and trekking stores, or ride out along the quieter north shore.
Trekking from Pokhara
Treks we help plan every week
We arrange licensed guides and porters, permits and transport to the trailhead, and keep your extra luggage safe until you're back.
Poon Hill
The classic short trek through rhododendron forest to a famous sunrise viewpoint over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
Mardi Himal
A quieter ridge walk to a high camp right under the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhre.
Annapurna Base Camp
Into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a ring of 7,000 and 8,000 metre peaks. Our most-asked-about trek.
Annapurna Circuit
The great loop over the Thorong La pass. It starts in Lamjung, our family's home district.
Getting here
How to reach Pokhara
Pokhara is Nepal's second city, about 200 km west of Kathmandu at the foot of the Annapurna range.
- Flight from Kathmandu~25 min
- Tourist bus from Kathmandu6–8 hrs
- Tourist bus from Chitwan5–6 hrs
- Pickup from bus park or airportsmall surcharge
When to visit
Pokhara through the seasons
October to November
Clear skies and sharp mountain views after the monsoon. Peak trekking season and festival time (Dashain and Tihar), so book early.
December to February
Cool, dry and sunny. Mornings are crisp with excellent views; nights are cold, and we always have hot water.
March to May
Warm days and rhododendrons in bloom on the trails. Holi falls in March, and you're welcome to join our celebration.
June to September
Monsoon. The hills turn deep green, the town is quiet and rates are at their lowest. Mountain views come and go between showers.
Book direct
Plan your Pokhara stay with us
Send us your dates and we'll reply personally with availability and our direct rate. Prefer a booking site? You'll find us there too.
- No hidden fees
- Airport & bus park pickup
- Easy refunds on online bookings