As soon as you arrive in Pokhara, the gorgeous mountains will lure you higher and higher so you may experience the thin air. It doesn't imply that you must go for several days in order to see the mountains, but you also cannot stop to be near them. You must have been considering going on a trekking in Nepal but weren't sure where or how. Since all of the treks are popular choices among travelers, almost all travel blogs and individuals recommend them. There are a lot of other treks that have just started leaving from Pokhara, but Rugged Trails Nepal has listed some of the best short and longer treks from Pokhara in 2023 and 2024.
Most of the below suggested trekking routes itinerary can be customized as per the length of your holidays. Even in commercial trekking routes, there are some unique parts that are hidden and travelers are unaware of that. Rugged Trails Nepal is flexible on Trip departure dates and also with the experienced culture mountain guides will lead the trip.
Don't waste your time searching for the same trips here and there definitely, the price will be different but have you thought about the quality of services?
The clear thing is, You will get what you paid for... Price matters with guides' experience, their languages, foods, hotels, and information. On cheap budget trips, you will be walking with a porter whose language will be better than your Nepali language. The adventure town Pokhara offers many popular trekking routes such as Ghorepani Poon hill, Mardi Himal, Khopra Danda, Dhampus village, and Annapurna Base camp. Scroll down to learn more about the Top Best Treks from Pokhara.
Annapurna Region Short Treks 2023, 2024
Many people are confused with Annapurna region treks but all the trekking trips which we have suggested below are in Annapurna Region. Pokhara is the starting point or we can say after reaching Pokhara from Kathmandu, Chitwan or from anywhere then we begin our trek to annapurna. We will add other newly opened trekking routes from Annapurna region soon. Find the best Nepal Walking Trails from Pokhara below.
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Top Best Treks From Pokhara in 2023
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking.
Ghorepani Trek Starting Point: Pokhara - Nayapul.
Ghorepani Trek Required Days: 3 to 5
Ghorepani Trek Maximum Elevation: (3,210 M) 10,532 ft
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek Cost: Starts from USD 385
Ghorepani Trek Difficulty: Easy
Ghorepani Trek Permits: Annapurna Conservation and TIMS card.
Best Seasons To Trek: Feb to May and September to mid-December
Trek-style: Tea Houses and Lodges.
Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is one the best-selling short treks from Nepal for all kinds of Hikers. Ghorepani trekking is known as the Poon hill trek too and it can be done within 3 days too but we suggest for 4-5 day trek through Ghandruk Village. Ghorepani trek is famous for Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, and other mountain peaks. Poonhill offers the best sunrise and sunset. Ghandruk village is another attraction for trekkers to learn about the Gurung People's cultures and lifestyles.
Annapurna Base camp is another world's most classic trek routes in Nepal Himalayas lead you to the foothills of Mt. Annapurnas. Comparing to other challenging treks such as Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit; Annapurna base elevation is lower but offers the stunning views of Annapurna Ranges and Fishtail. On this trek we can see Mt. Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machapuchher (fishtail), Hiunchuli, and from Pokhara we can see Mt. Lamjung ranges, and Mt. Dhaulagiri peak.
Short Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal Trek Starting Point: Pokhara Kade or Phedi.
Duration of Trek: 5-6 days
Mardi Himal Trek Maximum Elevation: (4,500 M) 14,764 ft
Short Mardi Himal Trek Cost: Starts from USD 325.
Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty: Moderately - Easy
Trek Permits: Annapurna Conservation and TIMS card.
Best Seasons to Trek: March to May and mid-September to mid-December.
Mardi Himal is situated just east of one of the most popular Annapurna Base Camp Trek, and Mardi is a hidden gem. The short Mardi Himal trek route is moderate and it's not difficult like other classic trekking routes. Most have to walk through the rhododendron forest up to Badal danda. Mardi Himal viewpoint offers the magnificent view of Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Mardi Peak and other Annapurna ranges.
For a landscape photographer, the Mardi trek route is one of the best and short trips. Interested in yoga in the Mountains? Join our Mardi Himal Yoga Trek
Khopra Danda Trekking.
Khopra Danda Trek Starting Point: Pokhara Kade or Phedi.
Duration of the Trek: 5-7 days
Khopra Danda Trek Maximum Elevation: (3,640 M) (4,660m Khayer Lake) 11,943 ft
Short Khopra Danda Trek Cost: starts from USD 595
Khopra Danda Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Required Trek Permits: Annapurna Conservation and TIMS card.
Best Seasons to Trek: March to May and mid-September to mid-December.
Short Khopra Danda trekking route is newly open trekking routes in the Annapurna region. We can see the stunning Himalayan panorama view of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna (I, II, III, and south), Hiunchuli, Machhauchhare, Lamjung Himal, and Nilgiri. The viewpoint Khopra Danda elevation is 3460m and the day hike Khyaer lake height is at 4660m. If you want to do a day hike up to Kyayer lake then it's worth full of visiting.
Dhampus village trekking
Dhampus Village Trek Starting Point: Pokhara Phedi
Dhampus Village Trek Required Days: 1-2
Dhampus Village Trek Maximum Elevation: (1,600 M) 5,250 ft
Dhampus Village Trek Cost: starts from USD 195.
Dhampus Village Trek Difficulty: Easy
Best Seasons to Trek: March to May and mid-September to mid-December.
For children, family tours and slow hikers, Short Dhampus village trekking is one the best hiking route from Pokhara. Dhampus village is at 1600m and the inhabited of the warm-hearted and hospitable Gurung people. It's an easy mountain to ascend, in terms of climbing technicalities. From Dhampus we can see Tukuche peak, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and other peaks. This hike can be extended up to Pothana village and Australian Camp or most popular for day hiking trip from Pokhara.
Upper Mustang is the last forbidden kingdom of Nepal and also known as Little Tibet. Upper Mustang is the antique and historical Tibetan Buddhism land in the northern part of Nepal in Annapurna Conservation. Upper Mustang Trekking can be organized from Pokhara but the Mustang Trekking process is the same and also the permit cost 500$ per person. Nepal Mustang trekking best months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. To Trek in Upper
Mustang, there must be 2 people to issue the Mustang Trek Permit. Rugged Trails Nepal organize Group tours so if you are interested in the trek in Mustang you don't need to worry about the Mustang Permit. Upper Mustang is an amazing and unique place for Landscapes, Himalayas, Cultures, Kaligandaki River, and Buddhist Monasteries, Ancient Caves. In the Upper Mustang, Tiji Festival is another attraction of Mustang which is celebrated every year in Lomanthang. Check our blog for more details about the Mustang Tiji Festival and Trek Plans.
Mohare Danda Community Trek
Mohare Danda Trek Starting Point: Pokhara
Duration of Trek: 6 Days
Mohare Danda Trek Maximum Elevation: (3,300 M) - 10,827 ft
Mohare Danda Trek Cost: Starts from USD 500
Mohare Danda Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Best Seasons to Trek: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
Newly opened and fewer people know about the Moharedanda Trek. This is an alternative trekking route of Ghorepani Poonhill with the great views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Fishtail and other Mountain rages. Short Mohare Danda Trek is perfect for those hikers who want to explore typical Nepalese lifestyle, homestay experince and the 2 great viewpoints Mohare Danda and Ghorepani.
Very few people know about the Muldai or Mulde viewpoint in the Annapurna region. When it comes to the short trek list Ghorepani Poonhill is always on top but now Muldai could be another best viewpoint in the Annapurna region. The view from Muldai hill is just magnificent and trekkers are saying Mulde is the best viewpoint than PoonHill. Rugged Trails Nepal one of the best treks from Pokhara to Ghorepani via Muldai Viewpoint.
Combined 2 beautiful trek trip plans from Pokhara, Ghorepani, and Mardi Himal Trek via Ghandruk Village. Rugged Trails Nepal's newly designed trip plan actually covers the 2 best treks within 7 days from Pokhara. For more details about the short Ghorepani, Mardi Himal Trek click on the picture which takes you to the package details.
Watch the video for views of the best treks which start from Pokhara. Sounds exciting right? Write us your travel dates and plan we can make tailor-made trips too, and we start taking trekking bookings for 2023 and 2024. Every year we discover new trekking destinations in Nepal and on this blog we are updating Trekking Places Near Pokhara. Nepal is open to all kinds of treks and tour activities. Khumai Danda (Hil)is another short trek from Pokhara which is a part of the Machhapuchre Model Trek, and Kori Danda (Sikles) Trek is a recently updated short trek from Pokhara. Khumai Danda and Kori Danda Trek is updated recently on our page, for more details follow the link below
Khumai Danda Trek
Khumai Danda Trek starting Point: Pokhara
Duration of Trek: 2 to 5 Days
Khumai (Hill) Danda Elevation: (3,245 M) 10,646 Ft
Khumai Danda Trek Cost: Starts from USD 195
Khumai Danda Trek Difficulty: Moderate
Best Seasons to Trek: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
