World Peace Pagoda Day Hike — Pokhara
Duration
1 day
From
$130/person
Max Altitude
1,110 m
Difficulty
Easy
Starts
Pokhara Lakeside
Group Size
1–15 People
Stay
N/A (day hike)
Meals
Lunch included
Best Season
Year-round
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary(1 days)
The World Peace Pagoda Hike is Pokhara's finest half-day walk — a forest trail that climbs from the Phewa Lake boat crossing (included) to the brilliant-white Japanese-built stupa on the hilltop above the south shore. The pagoda itself sits at 1,110 m; the terrace delivers a panoramic view across Phewa Lake to the Annapurna range and Machapuchare from a vantage point that shows the full scale of the mountain wall rising above the valley. The walk is 2–3 hours round trip through forest; the boat crossing adds an aquatic dimension to what would otherwise be a straightforward hill walk.
The route is Pokhara's most photogenic combination of water, forest, and mountain views — done in a morning, with time for lakeside lunch on the return. Appropriate for any fitness level.
Best time: Early morning for the mountain views before afternoon haze. Duration: Half day (3–4 hours total). Boat crossing: Both ways included.
What's Included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Phewa Lake boat crossing (both ways)
- World Peace Pagoda entry fee
- Return jeep or walk from Pokhara lakeside
- Light lunch at teahouse on route
- All government taxes and fees
Not Included
- Round-trip transport from your hotel (add-on available)
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and refreshments
- Tips for guide
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Perfect visibility — Annapurna and Dhaulagiri reflected in Phewa Lake on clear days
Spring (Mar–May)
Lush green hills, flowering rhododendrons, excellent lake and mountain views
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Clear days with sharp Himalaya views — bring a warm layer for the ridge
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Trail is passable but cloud often obscures mountain views
Permits Required
What to Pack
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Customer Reviews(2)
5.0
2 reviews
Clara Dubois
🇫🇷February 2025
I had one afternoon free in Pokhara and almost spent it at the lakeside. Our guide Bikash convinced me otherwise. The moment the jungle opened onto the pagoda terrace and Fishtail appeared directly ahead of us at eye level — I actually gasped. A French colleague told me to do this hike and I owe her a bottle of wine.
Gitanshu Behal
February 2024
Be ready to climb 480 steps (960 return trip)! There are many souvenirs shops along the way to the pagoda. However, all that climb is worth it after you reach the site. The view along the way is also spectacular! No video recording is allowed in both the outer and inner side of the pagoda. Once you reach the inner part, you need to take off your shoes. Admire the serenity around the place, you can literally hear the sound of nothing. Very peaceful. I heard lots of locals visit the pagoda early in the morning to meditate. Sunrise views will be unreal from this spot. Thankyou Guys for making this happen, me and my wife, we both are so happy.
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$130
/ person · all-inclusive