Overview And Highlights

Dhampus hiking from Pokhara is short and easy walking trip offers cultural experience with great natural views. The easy hiking trip is best option for short trekking in Nepal.

Dhampus hiking is short but quite a rewarding hike. Walking through sparse villages, farm terraces and forests, we reach to the Dhampus hill after few hours of walk from Pokhara.

A close face to face view of a long range of Annapurna and other mountains greets us on reaching Dhampus. We enjoy the amazing sunsets on the Himalayas in the evening and sunrise next morning, a scenery that you will treasure for long. Besides the breathtaking mountain views. Dhampus village also offer you an opportunity to experience the peace and beauty of Nepalese countryside, watch the daily lives of the villagers, see them work on the farms and interact with local people. Dhampus offers the real taste of Nepal's beauty through hiking in Nepal.

Dhampus Village

Dhampus is a small village nearby Pokhara. The beautiful village is the home of ethnic Gurung community. The brave Gorkhas belongs to this village also. Dhampus village is a living museum to explore the Nepalese lifestyle with rich culture. The warm hospitality of local community is the major highlights of Dhampus. You can experience the local lifestyle of hilly region of Nepal. The warm and charming village offers the homestay and cultural performance.

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Kathmandu to Pokhara(by tourist Bus)	1440m
2	Pokhara to Dhampus vai Phedi	1650m
3	Dhampus to Sarankot via Naudada	1600m
4	Sarankot to Pokhara after Sunrise view	1440m
5	Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs),	1360m

Dhampus hiking from Pokhara is short and easy walking trip offers cultural experience with great natural views. The easy hiking trip is best option for short trekking in Nepal.

Dhampus hiking is short but quite a rewarding hike. Walking through sparse villages, farm terraces and forests, we reach to the Dhampus hill after few hours of walk from Pokhara.

Dhampus Village

Outline Itinerary

Day	Program	Elevation
1	Kathmandu to Pokhara(by tourist Bus)	1440m
2	Pokhara to Dhampus vai Phedi	1650m
3	Dhampus to Sarankot via Naudada	1600m
4	Sarankot to Pokhara after Sunrise view	1440m
5	Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs),	1360m

Day to Day Itinerary

1 : Kathmandu to Pokhara(850m)(by tourist Bus)

Max Elevation

850 m.

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Kathmandu

Ends At

Pokhara

The Bus journey will take 6 to 7 hours.Pokhara is set in a lovely valley at the foot of the Machapuchare so you get spectacular views of the mountains from all parts of the town. It is quite different then Kathmandu, it has plenty of scenic attractions and is close to the mountains. Here is some interesting short walks or bicycle rides in Pokhara, you can swim and canoe on Lake Phewa or just watch the last rays of the sun stream across the dip in the mountains that hold the lake. Along the lakeside road there is a continuous stretch of small hotels, restaurants and shops; it’s an area which still has a bit of the old hippy scene felt about it.

2 : Pokhara to Dhampus vai Phedi

Walking Duration

30 minutes

Starts From

Pokhara

Ends At

Dhampus vai Phedi

Today we drive to Phedi (30minutes) from Pokhara and trek to Dhampus village approximately two hours ascend. This is a close point of Machhapuchhre Himal. On the route pass through the villages, farmland and jungle. Overnight stay in a lodge.

3 : Dhampus to Sarankot via Naudada

Walking Duration

6 hours

Starts From

Dhampus

Ends At

Sarankot via Naudada

Early in the morning enjoy the sunrise view over the Himalayas. Walk around the village. After breakfast trek to Sarankot via Naudanda. It takes about 6 hours to reach Sarankot. You will enjoy the local culture, interact with people and enjoy the superb views of mountains and landscape. Overnight at Sarangkot.

4 : Sarankot to Pokhara after Sunrise view

Walking Duration

3 hours

Starts From

Sarankot

Ends At

Pokhara after Sunrise view

Sarangkot is the famous point for sunrise view. The hill towards the Pokhara valley offers panoramic views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range. After early morning wakeup for sunrise view over the Himalayas, we take out breakfast and hike down to Pokhara. It takes about 3 hours to reach Pokhara.

5 : Pokhara-Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs), 220km

Walking Duration

6-7 hours

Starts From

Pokhara

Ends At

Kathmandu by Tourist Bus (6-7 hrs), 220km

After breakfast, transfer to Tourist bus station and 07:30am drive back to Kathmandu by tourist bus. This scenic drive offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal as you pass through Middle Hill scenery along the famous rafting Trishuli River originated from Tibet north east of Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu 02:30 to 03:00pm.

Services Included on Price

Selected packageRegular PackageIncludes the services listed below for this package type.

USD 450per person

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Regular Package Service Includes

Drive Kathmandu and Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu via Tourist Bus
Pokhara to Hiking Starting Point and Hiking Ending Point to Pokhara
Required number of experienced English speaking guides and support staff (we pay for their daily wages, insurances, trekking equipment, food and accommodation).
05 days guide wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
05 days porter wages and his insurances/meals/accommodation/equipment
03 nights Lodge accommodation during the trek on tea house services.
02 Hotel in Pokhara with B/B basic (One Night) (Centrally located, attach bathroom, hot and cold shower)
Trekking poles, sleeping bag/duffle bag (we provide these if necessary).
Trekking maps.
Rubbish disposal
Our service charge and government taxes.

Regular Package Service Excludes

All meals in Kathmandu, Pokhara and during trekking
Hotel in Kathmandu
Tips to guides and support staff.
Additional costs in case of emergency (You must have adequate travel insurance to cover any kind of emergencies, such as ground transportation & Heli recue/medical/hospitalization. Medical etc).
Your International flight ticket airfare
Energetic chocolate/energy drinks/alcohol/mineral water/cigarettes/packing food snacks etc
Additional medication for altitude sickness (Acetazolamide etc).
Personal expenses and any other unforeseen expenses, such as Laundry/WIFI on trek/phone call
Personal trekking equipment.
Nepal entry visa fees which can get up on your arrival in Kathmandu airport
Sightseeing tour and All the entrance fees of temple in Kathmandu
Services not mentioned herein