Pokhara is where the Himalaya comes down to meet you. So the Annapurna massif fills the northern sky above Phewa Lake, close enough to touch on a clear morning. The town moves at a lakeside amble, all rowing boats, cafes and prayer flags. Behind it rise the world’s most beloved trekking trails. Every one of our tailor-made holidays here is private and built around you. As a result, Pokhara delivers the mountains of Nepal with or without the walking boots.
Few places serve the high Himalaya so effortlessly. So sunrise at Sarangkot unveils a 140-mile wall of snow peaks before breakfast. Meanwhile, the lakeside lodges pamper walkers and non-walkers alike. Adventure scales precisely to appetite here. As a result, Pokhara belongs in every Nepal journey.
Phewa Lake sets the town’s gentle tone. So mornings drift by rowing boat to the island temple while Machapuchare’s fishtail summit watches from above. The waters of Phewa double the mountains on still days. Lakeside strolls end in coffee and momos. As a result, doing very little here feels very rewarding.
The trails here suit every ambition. So treks in the Annapurna region run from village day-walks to the classic lodge-to-lodge routes of Ghandruk and Poon Hill. The rhododendron forests of the Annapurna massif blaze red each spring. For the committed, our Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Style reaches the great amphitheatre in comfort. As a result, the walking here ranks with the world’s finest.
Pokhara earns its adventure-capital name honestly. So paragliding from Sarangkot soars with the eagles over lake and valley. Helicopter days reach further still; our flight to Lo Manthang and the Annapurna Sanctuary touches forbidden Mustang in a single morning. Meanwhile, an Everest mountain flight from Kathmandu completes the set. As a result, the mountains open even to tight schedules.
The region’s lodges make the mountains comfortable. So the eco-chic villas of the Pavilions Himalaya sit in farmland outside town. The famous Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge crowns a ridge with sunrise views to live for. Lakeside, the Temple Tree keeps things handy and charming, while trekkers love Himalaya Lodge above Ghandruk village. As a result, every night here frames the peaks.
The journey from Kathmandu rewards a slow approach. So hilltop Bandipur preserves a traffic-free bazaar of carved Newari townhouses. The Famous Farm at Nuwakot adds another heritage stop; our Nepal Overland journey strings them together. The old trade towns of Bandipur gaze at the Himalaya from their ridgelines. As a result, the road becomes part of the holiday.
Pokhara stars throughout our Nepal collection. So Classic Nepal and Nepal’s Golden Triangle give it pride of place. The Luxury Helicopter Tour uses it as a launchpad, while the Nepal Trekking Holiday walks straight from its hills. Each can be reshaped entirely around you.
Generally, October to early December brings the sharpest mountain views. By contrast, the monsoon veils the peaks from June. Spring, meanwhile, trades a little haze for rhododendron colour. So we tailor the timing to your plans. Either way, we advise on the ideal window for your dates.
Pokhara pairs perfectly with the Kathmandu Valley and Chitwan’s jungles. So culture, mountains and wildlife make Nepal’s classic triangle. When you are ready, simply get in touch with our specialists. We will then craft a private itinerary around your interests. As ever, every detail is arranged for you.
Pokhara has quietly become Nepal’s wellness capital. So lakeside yoga, spa days and farm-to-table dining fill the gentler hours. The mountain air itself does half the restorative work. Meanwhile, the lodges’ gardens invite long, idle afternoons. As a result, adventure and recovery share the same address.
Everything we arrange around Pokhara is private and hand-built. So guides, porters and the ridge-top rooms with the views are booked well ahead. We match every trek to your true appetite, honestly assessed. Meanwhile, our partners on the ground are on call throughout. As a result, the mountains meet you exactly where you are.
In the end, the first clear sight of Machapuchare marks people for life. So sunrise at Sarangkot becomes a story told for years. Many travellers return with boots, having first come without. Meanwhile, the deeper trails wait patiently. As a result, one visit is rarely enough.
These hills raised the world’s most famous soldiers. So Gurkha heritage threads the villages, from regimental museums to serving families’ homes. Trail conversations often turn to grandfathers’ campaigns. Meanwhile, the welcome carries that same quiet pride. As a result, the region’s history walks beside you.
Pokhara eats better than any hill town deserves to. So lakeside cafes serve everything from dal bhat to wood-fired pizza. The lodges’ kitchens turn garden produce into candlelit dinners. Meanwhile, trail teahouses keep the momos coming. As a result, appetite never goes unanswered here.
Not at all. Sunrise drives, boats and flights deliver the views effortlessly. So non-walkers love Pokhara just as much.
A short flight from Kathmandu, or a scenic drive via Bandipur. So we usually fly one way and drive the other.
Entirely. Every itinerary is private and shaped around you. Simply share your dates and interests, and we will craft the rest.
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We arrange totally bespoke trips and design an itinerary that is designed around you. You may have seen a suggested itinerary that we can base your plans around, or we can start with a blank sheet and paper and design something from scratch. You can leave a phone number and suggest a time to call you back, and we can also arrange to do this during the evenings or at weekends if you are busy during the daytime. We can also meet up with you in you fancy a coffee and are based in and around London.