Top 10 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 $39

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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7.Annapurna Day Hike with Panoramic Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $50

Spend eight hours in the Annapurna foothills, hiking from Kande to Australian Camp, Dhampus, and Phedi. You get private transport from Pokhara, a local guide, mountain viewpoints, and a Gurung village. Guide Moti Thapa is known for adjusting the pace and route to suit hikers.

“Our guide Moti was superb, really helpful and helped us get the most out of our trek at a pace which suited us. Would definitely recommend.”

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8.Amazing Day Hiking, Boating /Sunrise view tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $11Best value

Start from Lakeside with a boat across Phewa Lake, then hike to the World Peace Pagoda and Pumdikot Shiva Statue before visiting Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave. A separate sunrise option drives you to Sarangkot at about 4:30 AM for mountain views without the hike or boat ride.

“The tour to see the sunrise was great, guide and driver very punctual and attentive. However, there was no hiking nor boat activity, so I would advise to update the description accordingly. And if you are looking to book this activity just know is avvisit to watch the sunrise only.”

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9.4 Days Pokhara Tour With Himalaya Easy Day Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 days · from $213

Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by comfortable sofa bus, spend time at Sarangkot, Bindabasini Temple, Seti River Gorge, Gupteshwor Cave, and Devi’s Fall, then hike to Australian Camp for Annapurna views. English guide support is included, and Sushi is one guide name associated with the tour.

“The sunrise activity is wonderful and the trekking activity is also well arranged. The tour guide is very responsible and considerate. Also the driver is safe to drive. All in all, the tour package is good👍”

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10.Sarangkot & Kaskikot Easy Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Start with a sunrise drive from Pokhara to Sarangkot, then walk through forests, terraces, and villages to Kaskikot Palace. Your English-speaking guide, including guide Bidur Paudel on some departures, leads this private five-hour outing with Himalayan views, bottled water, and hotel transport.

“Amazing views on the Himalaya mountains and nice walk to kaskikot. Our guide Bidur was really nice and make the experience really perfect!”

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