Authentic Pokhara - 2 Days of Immersive Experiences

Ziua 1 · From local market of Pokhara to the tea gardens of Lwang

1. 1

   Oprirea 1

   20 min

   After you are picked up from your hotel, you will briefly explore the morning ambience of Pokhara by visiting a local market. If possible, you will try a sweet delicacy in a 100 year old sweet shop!

2. 2

   Lwangghale

   Trecere fără oprire

   After the exploration of local market, your hour-long ride continues along a few urban followed by a few rural settlements until the arrival of Khoramukh (1040m) from where you will participate in a scenic hike up to the village of Lwang (1300m), famous for its tea gardens.

   At your arrival you will be greeted by the hosts of the community homestay. You will have your lunch and dinner here.

   In the afternoon, you will explore the tea-garden sitting at the foothills of beautiful peaks like the fish-tailed Machapuchre, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, etc. Possible to try the tea in the village factory.

   In the evening, if you'd like, you may try your hand at preparing a local food in the kitchen of your host family. Make sure you make the most out of your stay by interacting with the locals with the help of your guide.

A local food, eg. dal bhat (similar to Indian thali), mo:mo dumplings, nepali polenta set, etc. · A local food

Overnight at a community homestay

Ziua 2 · Descent to Khoramukh and back to Pokhara with the visit of a monastery

1. 1

   Oprirea 1

   2 ore Intrarea inclusă

   After having breakfast at your hosts', you will bid farewell to the family and descend to Khoramukh where your vehicle will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara.

2. 2

   Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery

   30 min Intrarea inclusă

   Before arriving the central part of Pokhara, you will briefly stop at a beautiful Tibetan style monastery which is a home to more than 100 monks. Possible to visit the interesting parts of the monastery, including the shrine hall and even participate if there is a ritual going on (you need to take off your shoes to get admitted inside the shrine!)

   From here transfer to your hotel.