Hiking near Pokhara  – excellent day hikes from Pokhara to the nearby hills. Offers countryside experience , good views of mountains and beautiful lakes.

If you are in Pokhara but do not have time for longer treks to the Annapurna mountains, then this “one day hike” to the Shanti Stupa Hill would be a nice experience. The hike lasts for 3- 3.5 hrs and can be done all through the year. We start the hike with a visit to serene Begnas lake after the breakfast . The walk to the Shanti Stupa hill is through farm terraces and sparse villages. After a walk of 1.5 hr we reach atop a hill to find a Buddhist stupa. The view of the lake , the city and the majestic mountains from the top of the hill is just superb. After resting and enjoying the view there, we walk through a forest and cross the Phewa lake on a boat to reach the Pokhara city.

Looking for a longer Pokhara hiking ? Then check out the link below

• Dhampus hiking (02 days)