Pokhara
Lake & Culture
Nepal’s gateway to the Annapurna range: lakeside mornings on Phewa Lake, a candlelit Aarti ceremony, a guided yoga morning, and a full day higher up in Ghandruk, a living Gurung village with Annapurna views from the doorstep.
Nepal’s lake city, without the trek
Pokhara is the soft side of the Annapurna range — lakeside mornings, a living mountain village, and real ritual, all reachable without a single trekking day.
The full itinerary
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DAYS 1–2
Arrival & Lakeside Pokhara
6 PM airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in Pokhara. Dinner, and a free evening to settle in by the lake.
A morning singing bowl and yoga session to start the day slowly. Boating on Phewa Lake, with a visit to Tal Barahi Temple. At 5:30 PM, the Aarti ceremony on the lakeshore — candles, chanting and ritual at the water’s edge. Paragliding over the lake is available as an optional add-on, at extra charge.
DAYS 3–4
Ghandruk & Departure
A morning drive up to Ghandruk, a living Gurung village with Annapurna views right from the doorstep. Explore the village and its Gurung culture on a guided walk, with an overnight stay in Ghandruk.
Morning return to Pokhara. Lunch and free time, then a 7 PM airport drop-off and departure.
What’s included
INCLUDED
- Airport pickup and drop-off transfers
- Pokhara hotel and the Ghandruk overnight stay
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Singing bowl and yoga session
- Phewa Lake boating and the Tal Barahi Temple visit
- Aarti ceremony and guided Ghandruk walk
- Private ground transportation throughout
NOT INCLUDED
- Paragliding (optional, extra charge)
- International flights to/from Nepal
- Travel insurance
- Nepal entry visa fee
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
What our travelers say
An outstanding experience with Thin Air Trips! Isa and the team brought so much care, enthusiasm and professionalism to the whole adventure. Their thoughtful planning, clear communication and attention to detail made everything feel smooth and well organised, allowing me to relax and enjoy the experience.
What stood out most was the personal approach. Isa was approachable, helpful and always happy to answer questions. You could really feel her passion for the mountains and her commitment to making the trip special.
A fantastic team that I would happily recommend to anyone looking for a memorable trekking or mountain adventure. Thank you, Isa and Thin Air Trips—I would love to join you again!
I’ve now travelled with Thin Air Trips twice — to Torres del Paine and Kyrgyzstan — and both trips were absolutely incredible. Two very different destinations, but equally unforgettable adventures!
One of the best things about travelling with them is that they take care of everything. From planning the itinerary to organising accommodation, transport and all the logistics along the way, they make the whole experience feel easy. There’s so much that goes into organising trips like these, and having it all managed means you can relax, enjoy the adventure and focus on the places you’ve come to explore.
Torres del Paine was spectacular, and Kyrgyzstan was another amazing experience, with breathtaking mountains and landscapes that will stay with me for a long time. Both trips gave me so many special moments and memories that I’ll always treasure.
For me, the real value of Thin Air Trips is being able to experience these extraordinary destinations without the stress of coordinating everything myself. You get all the excitement of an adventure, with the reassurance that the details are taken care of.
The fact that I booked a second trip after my first probably says it all! I would happily travel with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a well-organised, memorable adventure. An easy five stars!
Fuimos con ellos al Ararat y todo perfecto, organización de 10, muy buena comunicación antes y durante el viaje, y muy buenos guías. Repetiremos!
I had a fantastic experience travelling to Russia to summit Mt Elbrus. Isa has been really communicative and helpful. I had a lot of hestitations about travelling to the region, but all went smooth and the entire trip was amazing. The team on ground were also just as professional and helpful, really helping to take off the logitical pressure and allowing me to focus on the summit.
Espectacular!!la ruta , la organización , la gente…repetiré sin duda!
Viaje top y equipo mejor aún!
Pokhara — reserve your spot
4 days, private departures — a standalone cultural escape, or a lakeside bookend to your Everest or Annapurna trek.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a trek, like Everest Base Camp or Annapurna?
No — this is a cultural and leisure itinerary, not a trek. There’s no significant altitude gain: Ghandruk is reached by a short drive, not on foot, and the days are built around the lake, a village visit and a few guided experiences rather than long walking days.
What is the Aarti ceremony?
It’s an evening ritual held on the shore of Phewa Lake — candles, chanting and offerings performed at sunset. It’s a genuine local spiritual practice, included in your itinerary on Day 2, not a staged show put on for tourists.
Is paragliding included?
No — paragliding over Phewa Lake is available on Day 2 as an optional add-on, at an extra charge. Everything else in the itinerary, including the yoga session, boating and the Aarti ceremony, is included.
Can this be combined with a trek in the Annapurna or Everest region?
Yes — Pokhara is the natural gateway to the Annapurna range, so this itinerary works well as a relaxed bookend before or after a trek, letting you ease in or recover with lakeside days rather than more altitude.
When is this trip available?
This itinerary runs from October to May. Ask Isa for specific dates and group availability via WhatsApp or the form on this page.