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The Best Short Hikes in Pokhara offer an ideal way to explore Nepal’s natural beauty in a short time. Perfect for travelers with limited schedules, these hikes feature easy to moderate trails, breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, peaceful forests, terraced hillsides, and traditional villages.

Popular routes include World Peace Pagoda, Sarangkot, Australian Camp, Dhampus, and Panchase short hikes, each providing panoramic mountain vistas, sunrise views, and cultural encounters. These hikes are suitable for beginners, families, and all fitness levels.

With close proximity to Pokhara city, flexible durations, and year-round accessibility, short hikes in Pokhara deliver a refreshing outdoor experience—simple, scenic, and unforgettable.

Here, We have listed down 8 top short treks around Pokhara:

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek – 5 Days

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a popular short trek in Nepal’s Annapurna Region, often called the Annapurna Balcony Trek. The trail passes through scenic valleys, lush rhododendron forests, waterfalls, and traditional Magar and Gurung villages, offering rich cultural experiences along the way. Known for its spectacular sunrise and sunset views, the trek rewards hikers with stunning panoramas of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and Manaslu ranges. This trek is perfect for those seeking a blend of natural beauty, local culture, and breathtaking Himalayan views in a short time.

 

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek – 3 Days from Pokhara.

The Dhampus Sarangkot Trek – 3 Days from Pokhara is a perfect short trekking adventure offering breathtaking Himalayan views, cultural encounters, and scenic landscapes near Pokhara. Ideal for beginners and travelers with limited time, this trek combines easy walking trails with some of the best viewpoints in the Annapurna region.

The journey takes you through lush forests, terraced farmland, and traditional Gurung villages, including the charming village of Dhampus. From Sarangkot, one of Nepal’s most famous viewpoints, enjoy spectacular sunrise and sunset views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, along with Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

With comfortable lodges, moderate trails, and close proximity to Pokhara, the Dhampus Sarangkot Trek offers a rewarding Himalayan experience in just three days—perfect for nature lovers, first-time trekkers, and families.

Begnas Thulokote Day Hiking – 1 Day

Explore a pristine part of the Pokhara region with your own private guide on a full-day tour that features the Begnas Thulokote trek. Hike for several hours, pass through picturesque rural villages, and take in sweeping views of Annapurna and Fishtail Range, Pokhara Valley, Phewa Lake, and Begnas Lake. You’ll also cross Begnas Lake by boat and have the option to purchase lunch at Begnas Lake Resort. Includes private guide and transportation, boat ride, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Read more about Private Begnas Thulokot Hike and Full-Day Tour

 

Pokhara to Muktinath Jeep Tour – 4 days from Pokhara

The tour can be considered as one of my sweetest, most unforgettable and the most popular tour in Nepal. It not only provides a view of diverse landscapes with mountains, cultures and rural habitat of Nepalese people along the route but also a peace of mind, soul and spiritual happiness. The place itself is so pure and loving that nobody remains unhappy, bored and unemotionally attached. It is rich not only in natural beauty but also full of loving, caring, trustworthy and innocent people. If you don’t like to go by drive then you can choose the Jomsom Muktinath by flight service or Muktinath Charter helicopter service.

4 Days Trek To Poon Hill from Pokhara.

The Poon Hill Trek 4 days brings you to the beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas. This short but extraordinary trek is perfect for any type of traveler and is graded as an easy trek/hike. One of the most spectacular treks the Poon Hill trek 3 nights 4 days promises you an unforgettable journey with some of the world’s most amazing views. The goal of this trek is to reach the Poon Hill viewpoint, about a 45 minutes upwards hike from the Ghorepani village. Witnessing the sunrise over the Annapurna mountain range is absolutely breathtaking, so be sure to bring your camera!

 

Luxury Trekking From Pokhara – 5 days

Annapurna Luxury trek begins from the heaven of Earth that is Pokhara towards the beautiful Gurung villages. Further, Trek will lead you to Ghanduk (best village of Nepal) where the local people welcome you. You can now experience the real taste of typical local culture and spectacular views of natural sceneries staying in luxury hotels. Nepal Tours provide you a safe trip with a best co-operative service in high level of comfort. For the Annapurna Luxury Trek. You can click to see the details.

Family Lodge Trek From Pokhara – 6 Days

There are many different pathways through the incredible Annapurna Mountains. Some of these treks are quite challenging and designed for the experienced trekker. Others are easier and are ideal for beginners, people with young families or those who have artificial joints. The Annapurna Panorama Lodge Trekking is an easier trek that doesn’t skimp on natural beauty or scenic opportunities. Even experienced trekkers will enjoy the superb beauty of this trek. Planning an adventure travel in Nepal with your family? There are plenty of family lodge trek options in Nepal where you can take your family for a vacation. Although previous family trekking and camping experience will be highly helpful, nevertheless with the help of experienced kid-friendly guides you can easily trek in Nepal. Looking for a day hike in Pokhara? Do you want a short trek in Pokhara? Are you looking for a family trekking in Pokhara? If yes, then choose Australian Camp trek.

Ghandruk Trek – 6 Days

Ghandruk Trek starts from Nayapul which serves as the gateway to the trek. It takes 2 hours on bus and 1 hour on taxi to reach Nayapul from Pokhara. The altitude of Nayapul is 1070 meters while that of Ghandruk is 2000 meters. Ghandruk is the most scenic and popular trek that can be done from Pokhara. Ghandruk Trek offers very close view of Annapurnas and the view during sunset and sunrise is fantastic. The walk provides you the breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchre and Hiunchuli. The Mountain View is very beautiful and the trail is relatively easy. The highest point is only 2000 m. So there is no risk of altitude sickness. All of these make this trek an ideal choice for everyone looking for short trek in Annapurna foothills.

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