Top 6 Guided Day Hikes in Pokhara

1.Annapurna Foothills Day Hike with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 8 hours · from $42Our pick

Spend eight hours hiking from Kande to Australian Basecamp, through Dhampus village, and down to Phedi. A private vehicle, permits, water, and an English-speaking guide such as Moti Thapa are included. Expect forest paths, stone steps, terraced fields, local food, and possible Annapurna views.

“We had an excellent experience with our guide, Moti. It was as if we were friends discovering the Himalayas together. He was very attentive to my traveling companion, who was unable to walk as fast due to health reasons. The tour was very beautiful, not at all tiring with the frequent stops. At the Australian camp and then all the way down, the view was absolutely breathtaking. My travel companion and I can say that it was one of the best experiences of our lives! Thank you, Moti!”

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2.Easy Day Hike to Australian Camp & Dhampus Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $58

Start with pickup in Lakeside Pokhara at 8:15 am, drive to Kande, and hike to Australian Camp and Dhampus. Expect mountain views, stone steps, countryside life, and a vehicle pickup near Phedi. Guides such as Bidur, Santosh, and Sadichchha have led this route.

“It was my second day with Bidur. He was as gracious and generous as he was the day before. My partner was sick, so it was just the two of us. It was not a challenging hike, but Bidur was by my side the entire time giving me historical and culRead more”

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3.Day Hiking from Sarangkot to World Peace Stupa from Lakeside

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $130

Start with a 5 a.m. Lakeside pickup, watch sunrise from Sarangkot, then hike through villages and forest to World Peace Stupa. Cross Fewa Lake by rowing boat and finish with Devi’s Fall and Gupteswar Cave. Guide Shambhu has earned praise for calm, helpful support.

“Amazing view with the sun rises over the mountains, the “little” trekking down quite hard with knee problems like me but with the support from my guide, I finally made it. My guide Shambhu is a good guy, not over talked, just appropriate but good.”

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4.Australian Base Camp Day Hike From Pokhara

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 8 hours · from $39Best value

From your Pokhara hotel or airport, a private car takes you to Kande for a guided climb through forest, steps, villages, and terraced fields. At Australian Camp, you get wide Annapurna views before descending through Dhampus to Phedi. Guides such as Sandesh, Bidur, and Pujan adjust the pace well.

“Die Wanderung hat nicht so viel Spaß gemacht, weil man auf dem Hinweg 1,5 Stunden nur Treppen steigt und auf dem Rückweg geht es relativ steil runter. Das heißt es gibt keine angenehmen Teile. Der Guide hat uns leider sehr wenig erzählt.”

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5.Day Hike at Annapurna Foothills

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 17 reviews · 1 day · from $98

From Pokhara, your guide and private vehicle take you to Kande for a 5 to 6 hour hike through forest, ridge paths, Gurung villages, and terraced farmland. Australian Camp brings Annapurna South and Fishtail views, while guides such as Dipak and Moti add local stories and translation help.

“Dipak e stato straordinario, ci ha raccontato un sacco di cose interessanti....e venuto a prenderci un ora prima per permetterci di vedere le montagne prima che si annuvolamenti. trekking adatto a tutti, ma paesaggi molto rurali e veri!!! pochissimi turisti a pranzo eravamo solo io e mio marito!!! consiglio vivamente!!!”

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6.Guided Day Hike From Dampus To Australian Base Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $55

Travel from Pokhara to Dhampus with a private English or Hindi-speaking guide, then walk through Gurung villages, farms, and rhododendron forest to Australian Camp. Guides such as Moti, Kiran, and Santos explain local culture, plants, and mountain peaks on this beginner-friendly day hike.

“Our guide Mr. Moti Thapa was amazing, not only did he explain everything in great detail, he was very very considerate to me as a beginner, he was always carefully guiding us along the trek. We also stopped at Dhampus village which is beautiful and in harmony with nature. We met some lovely locals along the way and it was really nice. The overall trek is not difficult, especially inside the forest it's quite pleasant and windy. A very good option for beginners or if your window of stay in Pokhra is very short. We were very satisfied overall, and would like to thank Mr. Thapa again for the wonderful…”

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