Pokhara Day Tour: Six Lakes, Temples & Mountain Views

Six stops in one morning: temples, waterfalls and the Annapurna view

A six to seven hour guided tour of Pokhara's main sights, departing from your hotel in the Lakeside area with private vehicle transport and an English-speaking guide. The itinerary covers Phewa Lake by boat to Barahi Temple on its island, Devi's Fall and the cave shrine of Gupteshwor Temple, the International Mountain Museum's mountaineering history, and the World Peace Pagoda overlooking the Annapurna range. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Entrance fees to monuments are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pokhara's key attractions

• Boat to Barahi Temple
• Visit Barahi Temple
• Enjoy Phewa Lake views
• See Devi's Fall waterfall
• Explore Gupteshwor Temple cave
• Tour International Mountain Museum
• Visit World Peace Pagoda

The experience

The tour starts at your hotel and moves through Pokhara's landmarks in a fixed sequence, using a private vehicle for transport between sites. Phewa Lake, the second-largest in Nepal, anchors the morning: you'll boat out to Barahi Temple, a pagoda-style shrine dedicated to the goddess Barahi, sitting on an island in the middle of the water with views back toward the surrounding mountains. The boat ride itself is part of the draw: the lake's serene surface and the Annapurna range visible across it set the tone for the day.

From the lake, the tour moves to Devi's Fall, a waterfall that drops into a deep gorge and flows strongest during monsoon season. Nearby sits Gupteshwor Temple, a Hindu shrine to Lord Shiva built into a natural cave, with a small waterfall running through the sacred space. The International Mountain Museum follows, displaying mountaineering history, artifacts from Himalayan expeditions, and exhibits on the ethnic groups and ecosystems of the high peaks. The World Peace Pagoda, built by Japanese Buddhists in the 1970s, sits atop a hill overlooking Phewa Lake and the city, offering panoramic views of the Annapurna massif from its vantage point.

An English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout, and the pace suits all fitness levels. The six to seven hour duration includes travel time between stops, so you're not rushing through any single site. Children from age two are welcome. Food is available to purchase during the day, though it's not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Lakeside area.
• private vehicle transport between all sites.
• English-speaking guide for the full six to seven hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 09:15

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 to 65 years) · Senior (70 to 80 years) · Child (2 to 5 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Adventure Bound

Is this one for you?The fixed itinerary and six to seven hour duration mean you cover all six major sights in a single morning without arranging transport or deciding where to go next: suited to travelers who want Pokhara's highlights without planning the logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 5 years).

What is Barahi Temple and how do you get there?

Barahi Temple is a Hindu shrine dedicated to the goddess Barahi, an incarnation of Durga, and it stands on an island in the middle of Phewa Lake. You reach it by boat from the lakeshore, and the temple's pagoda-style structure and island setting make it one of Pokhara's most important religious sites for both pilgrims and visitors.

Is Devi's Fall worth seeing, or is it just a small waterfall?

Devi's Fall cascades down a deep gorge and is especially striking during monsoon season when water flow peaks. The waterfall is named after a Swiss tourist who drowned there in the 1960s, and the surrounding area is known for lush greenery, making it a notable stop rather than a minor one.

What will I see at the International Mountain Museum?

The International Mountain Museum focuses on mountaineering history and Himalayan exploration, with exhibits on Mount Everest expeditions, famous mountaineers, artifacts and tools used in climbing, and displays on the ethnic groups, cultures and natural environment of the mountain regions.

Does the World Peace Pagoda require a climb to reach it?

The World Peace Pagoda sits atop a hill overlooking Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. The tour includes a visit to this Japanese Buddhist monument, built in the 1970s as one of 80 peace pagodas worldwide, and it offers panoramic views of the mountains and city from its location.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Lakeside area and private vehicle transport are included, along with the guide. Entrance fees to the monuments and temples are not included and are paid separately at each site. Food is available to purchase during the day but is not part of the package.