Pickup if you fly in
Flying to Pokhara instead of taking the bus? We book a driver we trust to meet you at the airport and take you to your Lakeside hotel. You pay the driver on arrival.
Pokhara
Before and after your trek
Every Annapurna trek starts and ends in Pokhara. Our packages already include the tourist bus from Kathmandu and your hotel nights in Pokhara. For anything extra, we help you arrange it.
We help you arrange
Pickup, extra nights and a rest day
Extra nights in Lakeside
Staying longer than your package? Tell us your budget and we suggest two or three places. You book and pay the hotel directly.
A rest day in Pokhara
We plan a day around Sarangkot, Phewa Lake and the Peace Pagoda that fits your energy after the trek, and tell you what each part costs.
Getting back to Kathmandu
We tell you which tourist bus or flight suits your plans and when to book it.
These extras are outside your trek price. We arrange them as a favour to our trekkers and take no commission: you pay the driver, hotel or ticket office yourself.
Arriving
Getting to Lakeside
By air. Flights from Kathmandu land at Pokhara International Airport, which replaced the old domestic airport in 2023. Taxis wait outside the terminal.
By tourist bus. Most buses from Kathmandu stop at the Tourist Bus Park, a short taxi ride from Lakeside. Our Kathmandu to Pokhara guide compares the bus, the flight and a private car.
Taxis. Agree the fare before you get in, or ask us to book a driver for you.
A rest day
What to do in Pokhara
Sarangkot sunrise
The hill above Lakeside with a wide view of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range. Go up by road before dawn, or take the cable car, which starts running at 5 am.
Phewa Lake
Rent a rowing boat in Lakeside and cross to the Tal Barahi temple on its island.
World Peace Pagoda
A white stupa on the ridge across the lake. Boat over and walk up, or drive most of the way.
Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave
Two short stops near each other on the south side of town, easy to combine in a morning.
Annapurna Cable Car to Sarangkot
The cable car runs from Sedi Bagar, beside Phewa Lake, up to Sarangkot: 2.2 km in about 9 minutes, daily from 5 am to 7 pm.
| Ticket | One way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign visitors | USD 8 | USD 12 |
| SAARC citizens | NPR 700 | NPR 1,000 |
| Nepali citizens | NPR 400 | NPR 700 |
Source: Annapurna Cable Car ticket page, checked October 2026. Prices can change.
Paragliding from Sarangkot and rafting on nearby rivers are run by specialist licensed companies. Ask us and we'll point you to them.
Questions
Pokhara FAQ
Do you pick me up from Pokhara airport?
Our packages include the tourist bus from Kathmandu. If you fly to Pokhara instead, we can book a trusted driver to meet you at the airport, and you pay the driver directly. Agree the fare before you get into any taxi you find yourself.
How much is the cable car to Sarangkot?
For foreign visitors it is USD 8 one way or USD 12 return, according to Annapurna Cable Car's ticket page (checked October 2026). It runs daily from 5 am to 7 pm and the ride takes about 9 minutes.
Should I add a rest day in Pokhara after my trek?
We recommend it. Bad weather can delay the drive or flight back from the trailhead, and a spare day in Pokhara means a delay doesn't cost you your flight home.
Short on time? See short treks from Pokhara or the Poon Hill trek.
