The World Peace Pagoda Hike is a must for anybody looking for a blend of culture and environment. A short hike through verdant woodlands brings you to a hilltop stupa with expansive views of the city, Phewa Lake, and the far-off snow-capped hills.
The Dhampus Village Hike is a pleasant alternative that takes you past traditional Gurung villages and terraced fields. The trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli mountains.
Hikers with a greater sense of adventure might go on the Australian Camp Hike, a day journey that provides breathtaking vistas of the mountains and an insight into rural Nepali life.
The experience of trekking through pure environment, engaging with local populations, and taking in the peaceful majesty of the Himalayas is what makes these walks in Pokhara so worthwhile, rather than merely the final goal.