Pokhara Landmark Tour

The Pokhara Landmark Tour, by Amigo Treks and Expedition, is a one day Pokhara city tour program that allows you to explore the city’s iconic natural and man-made landmarks- the bese places to visit in Pokhara. This Pokhara city day tour package provides an opportunity to experience the beauty and cultural significance of key attractions in Pokhara. On this Pokhara day trip, you will spend the day visiting and exploring 5 major Pokhara attractions (a must-see as well as mostly visited sites)- Pumdikot, World Peace Pagoda, Gupteshwor Cave, Devi’s Fall and the International Mountaineering Museum.

Highlights:

• Pumdikot is a very popular hill station near Pokhara. The summit of the hill, that is at 1500 meters above sea level, has a viewpoint that offers enchanting views of the mountain panorama that includes Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhrea, Lamjung Himal range and Manaslu range and a very  mesmerizing views of the Pokhara Valley, World Peace Pagoda and the Phewa Lake. Pumdikot also houses the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva in Nepal. While the entire structure is 108 feet high, the statue alone is 51 feet in height. The premises also has 108 shiva lingas that encircle the statue. Moreover, apart from the views and the statue of the Lord Shiva this place also holds historic and cultural values. During ancient times, there was a temple of Bhumeshwor Mahadev on the hill, where the farmers would pray, asking for protection against hailstone and other natural disasters and their prayers were believed to have been answered. This hill was also used as a fort by the Shah Kings as a very important battlefront, when the country was divided into 24 and 22 states (before the unification of Nepal).  
• The World Peace Pagoda is another very beautiful and important Buddhist monument and a local landmark in Pokhara. Out of the approximately 80 Peace Pagodas, built around the world to promote peace and non-violence in the world, by Nipponzan-Myohoji, this is the first peace pagoda in Nepal (the second one is in Lumbini) and 71st in the world. Located at the elevation of 1100 meters from the sea level on Anadu Hill in Pokhara, the pagoda is 115 feet tall and 344 feet in diameter. This white pagoda, also known as ‘Shanti Stupa’ in Nepali language, has two tiers designed for tourists and religious visitors to circumambulate the pagoda. The second row has the display of four statues of Buddha which was presented as a souvenirs from 4 different countries: ‘Dharmacakra Mudra’ (Japan), ‘Bodh Gaya’ (Sri Lanka), ‘Kushinagar’(Thailand) and ‘Lumbini’(Nepal). These statues represent important events in the life of Buddha and are named accordingly to the place where these events took place. Apart from the peace pagoda, this location in Pokhara makes a very good site to enjoy the views of  mountain panorama, Phewa Lake and the Pokhara Valley. 
• Gupteshwor Cave, Nepal’s most famous cave, located in Chhorepatan, Pokhara, is a cave-shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. It’s a natural cave known for its religious significance and stunning limestone formations. This natural cave features impressive stalactites and stalagmites, a large waterfall and several shrines dedicated to Hindu deities (the largest one dedicated to Lord Shiva) offering visitors a fascinating blend of natural beauty and spiritual importance. 
• Devi’s Fall, also locally popular as Patale Chango, is located opposite Gupteshwor Cave in Chhhorepatan, Pokhara. Fed by the water in the Phewa Lake, this waterfall cascades down from a height of about 100 feet and flows into a deep gorge and disappears into  an underground tunnel, which creates an intriguing and dramatic scene and adds to the mystery and allure of the site. The surrounding area is picturesque, making it a popular spot for visitors to enjoy nature and take photographs .   
• The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara is the only museum in Nepal that is dedicated to the mountains of the world, particularly the Himalayas. The museum exhibits history, culture and tradition of mountaineering, as well as the diverse communities living in the mountain region. The museum also showcases the history of famous expeditions, the geology of the mountains, flora and fauna and the lives of renowned mountaineers and the equipment used by them to make history in mountaineering. Therefore, for anyone who is interested in the history and the present time of mountains, mountain life and mountaineering, this place is a must-visit site in Pokahra.  

This one day sightseeing tour of Pokhara is a perfect short Pokhara city tour for travelers who are looking to exploring Pokhara’s key highlights in a shortest-possible time. The tour usually starts around 10:00 am (after breakfast at your hotel) and ends around 5:00 PM. 30-45 minutes during the tour will be allocated for a lunch break. Thus, this itinerary provides enough room for exploration and relaxation. A private transportation (car/jeep/minivan-depending on group size) with an experienced and knowledgeable driver will be provided for the tour.  

This day tour in Pokhara is a perfect 4 season tour, therefore, can be done any time of the year. It’s perfect for both solo and group traveller and  groups with children and elderly and students. It also makes a perfect trip to acclimatize before any Annapurna treks that start in Pokhara and a relaxing day trip after any treks. If you are already in Pokhara and looking for things to do in Pokhara in one day to best utilize your time, Pokhara sightseeing tour is definitely worth taking. 

Would you be interested in joining a group? Please select the date that suits you from our departure date section. 

Moreover, if you are looking for a longer day tour, visit our Dawn to Dusk Pokhara City Tour.

If your interest leans more towards adventure activities than sightseeing, you are definitely looking for Pokhara Thrill Quest Adventures.

But, if you are in Nepal for a few days and want to spend your time outside the Kathmandu Valley or if you are looking to visit some other cities in Nepal than Kathmandu or if you have a few days in Nepal after your trek and before your international flight then our 2 Nights 3 Days Pokhara Introductory Tour package will make the perfect choice for you. 

Additionally, if you are planning to get closer to the mountains in the Annapuran region, Pokhara City Tour with A Day Hike, Pokhara City tour with 2 Days Trek and Pokhara Tour with Annapurna Helicopter Tour will be the perfect option for you. 

We are very open to customizing and recrafting the package. Therefore, if you have any specific requirements please feel free to communicate your requirements with us and help us organize customized tour packages for you. 

Detailed Itinerary:

Pokhara Landmark Tour or one day Pokhara sightseeing itinerary starts after breakfast at your hotel. The tour starts at 10:00am (or your preferred time). This tour will be in a private vehicle (car/jeep/minivan-depending on group number). Your driver will meet you at your  hotel and you will first drive to Pumdikot. The drive to Pumdikot from the lake side is about 45 minutes. After reaching Pumdikot, spend some time exploring the area and taking in the beautiful views of the mountains and the valley. Next, you will drive to the World Peace Pagoda, which takes around 15-20 minutes from Pumdikot. Spend some time exploring the area. From Peace Pagoda, you will then drive down to Gupteshwor Cave, explore the cave and visit Devi’s Fall located just across the road from the cave. You will then drive to the lakeside for lunch. After lunch, your driver will take you to the International Mountaineering Museum. Spend some time exploring the museum and understanding mountain, mountaineering and the life of the people in the mountain region. After this exploration, your driver will drop you back to your hotel ending the day trip.  

 

Please note: Pick up and drop off location will be provided a day before the tour, if you are looking for a group joining tour.