Pokhara
Lakeside Adventure Base
A mellow lake town under the Annapurnas — paragliding, trekking, and Himalayan reflections.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why Pokhara.
Paraglide over Phewa Lake and the peaks.
Gateway to Annapurna treks (Poon Hill, ABC).
Boat the lake to the lakeside temple.
Sunrise on the Annapurnas from Sarangkot.
Nepal's relaxed adventure capital.
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Pokhara is Nepal's chill-out and adventure hub in one — a lakeside town where you can paraglide off a ridge in the morning, boat the lake by afternoon, and watch the Annapurnas blaze gold at sunrise.
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Sécurité
Safety Overview
Pokhara
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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