Pokhara Ridgelines Comfort Trek

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara Airport 30 mins

In the morning, we take a scenic flight from Kathmandu to the gorgeous Pokhara city that sits by Phewa Lake and is dwarfed by the Annapurna range.

Drive to Lakeside (for breakfast) and then to Sarangkot 2 to 3 hrs

We drive to Lakeside for breakfast by the lake, and then continue to the hilltop of Sarangkot. We’ll have skipped most of the gruelling non-mountain facing walk up.

Trek from Sarangkot to Kaskikot 3 to 4 hrs

The ridge walk from Sarangkot to Kaskikot is as beautiful as it is relaxing, with views of mountains to your right and city to your left. We reach the ancient fort of Kaskikot, perched on a small hilltop with unobstructed sights of Annapurna mountains. A quick photoshoot here is followed by a pleasant downhill all the way to the resort.

Trek from Kaskikot to Thulo Kharka, via Dhampus 5 to 6 hrs

We continue on from Kaskikot on scenic trails down to valley bed. The uphill walk from Lehadey will take us to Dhampus, a serene settlement with towering views of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli and Fishtail mountains, and also the terraced paddy fields. After lunch in Dhampus, we are off to Thulo Kharka (Australian Camp) through the jungle ridge. Enjoy great views of the mountains and rolling hills.

Trek from Thulo Kharka to Hemja 3 to 4 hrs

We head back to Dhampus on a gradual descent through lush forests and walking farther ahead through fields and dirt tracks, we reach Hyanjakot – a less trodden but traditional and quaint village just a stone’s throw away from Dhampus where we stop for a quick tea. Continuing on the ridge down, we are picked up at Hemja by our vehicle.

Drive to Lakeside 45 mins

We drive to Lakeside, Pokhara on smooth roads for a relaxing evening.

Boat to Talpari, trailhead across the lake 45 mins

After breakfast, we head off on a boat to trailhead across the lake.

Trek to Raniban Retreat, via Pumdikot villages 4 to 5 hrs

We make our way up on trails through forests and before we know it, we reach Peace Pagoda, an interesting Buddhist stupa monument built by a Japanese monk. A quick break at the Pagoda, and off we walk along the ridge to reach Pumdikot, which hosts a giant 32m (108ft) statue of Lord Shiva and further to some picturesque villages. Pokhara valley in its grandeur can be observed from here. We head down to Raniban Retreat along a lovely ridge.

Hike or drive from Raniban to Damside/ Pokhara airport 1 to 1.5 hrs

Choose to hike or drive from Raniban down the forest trails and catch fleeting glimpses of the beautiful Pokhara valley on the way to Pokhara airport.

Fly from Pokhara airport to Kathmandu 30 mins

A short but scenic flight back to Kathmandu watching the mountains you saw up close during the trek.