Pokhara & the Annapurnas · Experiences
Nature in Pokhara & the Annapurnas
Ridges, viewpoints, lakes and forests. Viewpoints at the right hour, rhododendron forests in season and quiet days outdoors.
NatureSunrise inside the Annapurna Sanctuary
Step out of your lodge at 4,130 m before dawn and watch the sun light the summit of Annapurna I, …
NatureSunrise over the Himalaya from Thani Mai
Climb 30–40 minutes from the bazaar to the hilltop shrine of Thani Mai for sunrise on a long line of …
NatureRidge walk to Ramkot Magar village
Follow the ridge west from Bandipur through forest and terraces to Ramkot, a Magar village of traditional round and oval …
NatureWalk the ridge between Begnas and Rupa lakes
An easy village walk up the Panchabhaiya ridge that separates Begnas from Rupa Lake, with both lakes below you, the …
NatureWalk to Australian Camp for sunset
From Dhampus, walk through forest and Pothana to the grassy clearing of Australian Camp at about 2,060 m, watch the …
NatureSunrise on Annapurna South from upper Ghandruk
Climb through the sleeping village before dawn to a terrace in upper Ghandruk and watch first light hit Annapurna South, …
NatureDawn climb to Poon Hill
Climb about 340 m by headlamp from Ghorepani to the 3,210 m viewpoint of Poon Hill and watch sunrise strike …
NatureRhododendron ridge from Ghorepani to Tadapani
After Poon Hill, follow the ridge east to Deurali at about 3,100 m and descend through some of Nepal's densest …
NatureGangapurna glacier lake and viewpoint
Cross the Marsyangdi from Manang to the milky turquoise Gangapurna Lake, fed by the glaciers of Gangapurna and Annapurna III, …
NatureSunset above the clouds at Badal Danda
At Badal Danda, the cloud ridge at about 3,200 m, the evening often brings a sea of cloud filling the …
NatureDawn climb to Panchase summit
Leave your lodge at Panchase Bhanjyang in the dark and climb through forest to the 2,517 m top for sunrise …
NatureOrchid walk in the Panchase forest
A slow walk with a local guide through the Panchase Protected Forest, one of Nepal's richest orchid habitats, looking for …
NatureSunrise over the Annapurnas from Sarangkot
A pre-dawn drive from Lakeside to the Sarangkot tower, then the slow show of first light moving along the range …