Short ABC Trek, Short Mohare Danda Trek, Poon Hill Trek, Dhampus-Sarangkot Trek, and Mardi Himal Trek are the most popular Short Treks start and end in Pokhara. If you want to enjoy the scenic, easy, and short stay, stay close to Pokhara City. Then there is the number of choices for the treks around Pokhara Valley.
Pokhara is the biggest city near the entry point of the Annapurna Conservation area, the biggest protected area of Nepal, which covers 6000 square Kms. Not limited to this, the Annapurna Trekking Area offers more than 60 doable long and short Trekking Trail which goes up to 5416m, ranging from short and easy, moderate and long as well long. Wild treks, Desert, Restricted area trek, community trekking, village and home stay trekking, new trekking trail, off the beaten trail and with many more varieties.
Pokhara Valley is best known for its natural beauty and calm. Pokhara city is the paradise of nature and a tourist hub for trekkers, adventure lovers, and roamers. After you reach Pokhara, Himalayan views make you hunger to reach close to these mighty Himalayas. Picturesque mighty mountains, peaceful and calm lakes, evergreen forests on the hills, peaceful countryside villages, and a remote lifestyle make Pokhara the hot ticket for short and easy trekking. As a result Trekking Trail Nepal comes with a blog of the best and shortest treks from Pokhara.
Pokhara Paradise for Short Treks and Trekkers
Green Valley Hills around Pokhara offers trekking ranging from one day hike, two treks, 3 to 6 days short treks from Pokhara, even with yoga and meditation. Some of the popular easy treks around Pokhara are the Short Poon Hill Trek, Short ABC Trekking, Short Mohare Hill Trek, Dhampus Sarangkot Trek, and Pokhara Hill Circuit Trek. All these short and easy treks start and end in Pokhara, mostly with different trekking trails, which offer amazing views of the Himalayas and nature with cultural experiences.
The Valley of Pokhara is surrounded by 3 Himalayan ranges: Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu. As a result, Pokhara is the best place to start and end long as well as short treks in Nepal with the Himalayas. You will get an irresistible Himalayan view, the cuddle of nature and peace, and unique culture and traditions that touch your heart. No matter which direction you trek in, long or short, from Pokhara.
As a result, most of the long or short treks start and end in Pokhara for the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. All these long as well as short treks that start or end in Pokhara come with homestay, teahouse, or Community lodge accommodation. These easy and short treks from Pokhara are best options for anyone who has a short time period for trekking in Nepal. In addition, these short treks will make your dream come true to experience the Himalayas trekking in Nepal with peace, nature, and culture.
Routes to getting Pokhara
From Kathmandu, you can catch the tourist coach that leaves every day from Naya Bazar Link Road in the morning at 7 O’clock. The standard tourist bus costs US $10-15 per person. A bunch of public transportation is also available during the daytime from the central bus terminal and around Gongobu. This public transportation will cost around 7-9 USD. Consequently, public taxis and vans also offer transportation to Pokhara on your request.
You can choose the flight option to Pokhara too. Many domestic airlines like Buddha Air, Yeti Air, and Shree Airlines operate their flights to and from Pokhara. The flight will leave from the Domestic Terminal of Tribhuvan International Airport and reach Pokhara within 25 minutes. Similarly, in Chitwan and Lumbini, there is 1 flight every day to Pokhara. While the tourist coach leaves around 7 from the tourist bus station, public transportation can get you till evening.
As Pokhara offers various short treks ranging from one-day hikes to weeks-long treks. Trekking Trail Nepal suggests some popular best short treks from Pokhara with trekking facts and figures.
Short ABC Trekking
Duration: 5 Days
Destination: Annapurna Base Camp
Permit Needed: TIMS and ACAP Permit
Major Attraction: Hot Spring, Choommrong, and Annapurna Base Camp
Maximum Elevation: 4130 m ABC
Trek Start / End Point: Sewi
Lespar Mohare Danda Trek
Duration: 4 Days
Destination: Mohare Danda ( Hill )
Permit Needed: TIMS and ACAP Permit
Major Attraction: Lespar Village, Mohare Danda, Poon Hill, Ghorepani, Nagi Village and Community Lodge.
Maximum Elevation: 3300 m Mohare Danda
Trek Start / End Point: Nayapul or Pati Khola/Nayapul
Short Poon Hill Trek
Duration: 4 Days
Destination: Poon Hill and Ghandrung
Permit Needed: TIMS and ACAP Permit
Viewpoints:
Major Attraction: Poon Hill, Ghorepani and Ghandrung Village, Himalayas views from Poon Hill and Tadapani, Completely different trekking trail.
Maximum Elevation: 3210 m
Trek Start / End Point: Nayapul
Short Mardi Himal Trek
Duration: 6 Days
Destination: Mardi Himal View Point
Permit Needed: TIMS and ACAP Permit
Major Attraction: Close view of Fishtail and Mardi Himal with many Himalayas peaks, virgin trekking trail, dense forest, Shiding Village and rural lifestyle, Completely different trekking trail.
Maximum Elevation: 4500 m
Trek Start / End Point: Kande / Phedi
Dhampus Sarangkot Trekking
Duration: 3 Days
Destination: Dhampus and Sarangkot
Permit Needed: TIMS and ACAP Permit
Major Attraction: Dhampus Village, Australian Camp and Sarangkot viewpoint with village lifestyle
Maximum Elevation: 2160 m.
Trek Start / End Point: Phedi / Lake Side or Binda Basini Temple.
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