“Lakes, Laughs, and Himalayan Views—A Perfect Pokhara Escape”
👥 Ideal for:
- A group of 2–6 friends
- Ages 18–35
- Moderate activity level (with optional adventure upgrades)
🗓️ Day 1: Arrival + Lakeside Chill + Boating
Theme: Ease in, enjoy the lake vibe
- 🛬 Arrive in Pokhara (by morning flight or tourist bus)
- 🏨 Check into a Lakeside hotel (mid-range or boutique stay)
- 🍛 Brunch at Busy Bee, The Juicery, or Moondance Café
- 🛶 Afternoon boating on Phewa Lake — visit Tal Barahi Temple on the island
- 🥾 Optional short walk to Baidam Stupa Viewpoint
- 🌅 Sunset from Komagane Park or chill with drinks at Lakeside bars
- 🍽️ Group dinner at Roadhouse Café or Caffe Concerto
💸 Cost Estimate (Per Person):
- Hotel: $25
- Meals: $20
- Boating: $5
- Taxi/local rides: $3
➡️ Total: ~$50–55
🗓️ Day 2: Sunrise + Paragliding + Peace Pagoda + Pumdikot
Theme: Adventure + Views + Vibes
- 🌄 Early morning drive to Sarangkot (5:00 AM) for sunrise view
- 🪂 Paragliding from Sarangkot to Lakeside (optional but epic)
- ~$75 per person with hotel pickup
- ☕ Breakfast back at Lakeside
- 🛵 Rent scooters or hire a jeep to go up to World Peace Pagoda
- 🧘♀️ Visit Pumdikot Viewpoint and Shiva Statue for panoramic photos
- 🍛 Local Nepali lunch with a view
- 🚣 Optional second round of chill paddling or cafe hopping in the evening
- 🍻 Dinner + drinks at Paradiso, Movie Garden, or Club Amsterdam
💸 Cost Estimate (Per Person):
- Paragliding: $75 (optional)
- Meals: $20
- Scooter rental: $5–10 (shared)
- Entry/snacks: $3
➡️ Total: ~$40–90 (depending on adventure choices)
🗓️ Day 3: Morning Café + Souvenirs + Departure
Theme: Wrap-up & memories
- 🍳 Chill breakfast at Little Windows or Gravity Café
- 🛍️ Quick souvenir shopping at Lakeside
- Singing bowls, pashmina scarves, hand-painted art
- 📸 Take group photos at the Lakeside View Point, Colorful Boats Dock, or fish tail backdrop
- 🚐 Depart for airport or bus terminal (check-out by 11 AM)
💸 Cost Estimate (Per Person):
- Meals: $15
- Souvenirs: $10–20 (optional)
- Taxi to airport: $3–5
➡️ Total: ~$25–35
🎒 Suggested Packing List
- Sunglasses, sunscreen
- Light jacket
- Comfortable shoes
- Power bank & camera
- Swimwear (if boating or SUP)
💰 Total Budget Estimate (Per Person):
| Category | Cost Range |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Hotel (2 nights) | $50 (mid-range shared) |
| 🍛 Food & Drink | $50–60 |
| 🎟️ Activities & Entry | $20–80 (depending on paragliding) |
| 🛵 Transport | $10–15 (shared) |
| 🛍️ Shopping (optional) | $10–20 |
| Total | ~$130 – $225 |
🧭 Optional Add-Ons for Group Fun
- 🎯 Try Stand-Up Paddleboarding on Day 1 or 2 (~$10/hr)
- 🏞️ Do a short hike to Dhampus or Australian Camp (add ½ day)
- 📽 Catch an open-air film at Movie Garden after dinner