Activities and Adventure in Pokhara

1. Paragliding
2. Ultra light – Aircraft
3. Mountain Flight
4. Rafting / Kayaking
5. Golfing
6. Mountain Biking
7. Hiking & Trekking
8. Boating / Sailing
9. Fishing
10. Pony Trekking
11. Sun Bathing
12. Butterfly & Bird-watching
13. Sun Bathing
14. Nightlife and Entertainment

Paragliding

Can you imagine sharing the same air space with the Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles and kites as you soar over the rivers, lakes and villages? The mountains loom over you to your north and the below you; the landscape dotted with paddy fields and hamlets. Probably that’s why Pokhara is amongst the hotspots for Paragliding in the world. The flying season commences from September thru February, November and December are the best month.

Ultra light – Aircraft
If you have a dream to fly like birds, come to Pokhara. Leave your woes behind on earth, soar to heights, bathe in the clouds, reach out for the mountains and kiss the azure sky as you fly across. This also offers opportunities to take some of the most breathtaking views. It operates regular flights from the Pokhara airport; September through June, Usually at morning and Evening times.

Your flying craft is small takes you up on the sky, close to the mountains gives the feeling of free flying. While on the sky in this glider, it gives a kind of feeling of driving motorbike on the sky. The flight charge is proportionate to flight duration. You can reserve the service of 15 minute duration to one and half an hour of period.

Mountain Flight
Chartered Mountain flight from Pokhara offers spectacular views of the world's tallest Himalayas in Annapurna region. Mountain flight is also interesting for even those who have done their trekking. It gives a completely different experience than trekking. Mountain flights give a chance to see the whole range in one glance. Pokhara is a place, which offers crystal clear sky even during the winter. Helicopter-Services are also available for those who wish to make it a more private affair.

Rafting / Kayaking
Whether you would like to Kayak in the Phewa Lake or raft down the Seti River (One Day or Two Days), Pokhara has it all. Because of its proximity to the mountains, quite a few snow fed major yet wild rivers run thorough and the surrounding areas of Pokhara; making Pokhara a top rafting destination. While the Seti River runs through the heart of the Pokhara valley, rafting trips to other major rivers like Trisuli, Marsyangdi and Kali Gandaki begin and end in Pokhara. Depending on you leisure time and interest you have the choice to select the rafting trips of one day to seven days and rives with different rapids.

Golfing
The two world-class 9 hole golf courses-"Yeti Gulf “ at Fulbari Resort, and “Himalayan Golf Course” are expanded in huge and diverse areas about 7 km away from the main city. These golf courses offer the unique golfing experiences. They are located in the most spectacular natural settings. Golf driving range at dam side can enjoy the view as well.

Mountain Biking
Wouldn’t you like to pedal push you way through water falls, up and down treacherous slopes and amidst centuries old monasteries and rice granaries? Well, that’s mountain biking in Pokhara in a nutshell for you. On one hand you have to cycle through lush forests and culturally heterogeneous communities while on the other hand, up steep mountains and through cruel mountain rivers.

Hiking & Trekking
Pokhara offers pleasing walking places at the suburbs for walking lovers and here are some interesting hill stations for day hikers. More importantly, Nepal is pioneer in World Trekking and Pokhara is the gateway to Trekking paradise! Round Annapurna Trek is one out of the best ten trekking route in the world. (referred to P.5) It is advised to arrange trekking through the registered trekking agencies to prevent oneself from any unseen accident.

Boating / Sailing
Sail the boat on the lakes over the mountain shadows. Chat with your loved ones and say ‘wow…’ together with your family over blue water. Those are the wonderfully relaxing ways. Whenever your life is chaotic, and stressed, Pokhara is there to make your relaxing wonderful and memorable. You can select any lakes of your choice for this relaxing activity.

Fishing
The lakes and the confluence point of mountain Stream Rivers are good spots for Sahar, Katle (Nepal native species, carp family), eel and catfish. The best fishing seasons are from June to August. You enjoy fishing of a reel, a lure, and so on. Rods are available at lakeside.

Pony Trekking
Go for a half a day or full day pony trek and enjoy the tranquil routes in hinterlands and surroundings of Pokhara by experiencing the real rustic life. Routes are referred to P.4 "Destination around the Pokhara Valley". These places are also suitable location for day hiker as well.

Sun-bathing
Pokhara is a natural wonder situated in sub-tropical low land under the massif Himalayan with panoramic view of snowy mountains you can brown your skin Meditation, Yoga, Massage, Ayurveda Relaxing Natural Therapy under the Oriental atmosphere.

Butterfly & Bird-watching
Of the world’s 5 families of butterflies and more than 500 species can be found here. The Annapurna Museum also known as “Butterfly Museum” which is located inside the Prithivi Narayan College compound displays wide range of exotic and popular colored flies; likewise over 523 species of birds can be observed in Pokhara.

Nightlife and Entertainment
There are some dance restaurants and bars, discos located at lakeside offers you the entertaining opportunity. The programs showed in these places ranges from Nepali fold dance to English rock music and dance in different places. You can hang out some of the bars and pubs as per your choice that is becoming trendy in the area.