Pokhara in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Pokhara cover the lake, the sky and the trails. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Nepal’s adventure capital — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

1Day 1: lake & sunrise
2Day 2: paragliding & adventure
3Day 3: short trek
4Lake, sky & trail

Day 1: lake & sunrise

Sarangkot sunrise and Phewa Lake sights.

Day 2: paragliding & adventure

Fly over the lake and try the zipline.

Day 3: short trek

Hike a scenic Annapurna foothill trail.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Pokhara — prices per person.

Pokhara

10 jours de randonnée guidée privée au camp de base de l'Annapurna via Poon Hill

5.0(16)·240 heures

à partir de$800/ personne

via Viator

Pokhara

Trek du sanctuaire de l'Annapurna

5.0(10)·48 heures

à partir de$669/ personne

via Viator

Pokhara in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Pokhara?

Three days is ideal — the lake and sunrise on day one, paragliding and adventure on day two, and a short Annapurna foothill trek on day three, covering Pokhara’s calm, thrills and mountains.

What is the best experience in Pokhara for 3 days?

The Sarangkot sunrise is the most magical, paragliding the most thrilling, and a short trek the most rewarding; all reward your time.

How do I plan a 3-day Pokhara itinerary?

Spend day one on the lake and sunrise, day two on paragliding and adventure, and day three on a short trek, booking the popular tours ahead.