Activities in Pokhara
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Sadhana Yoga
This friendly and secluded retreat is hidden away in the village of Sedi Bagar, overlooking Phewa Tal, 2.5km northwest of Lakeside. One- to 21-day courses in Hatha yoga for Rs 1800 per day, including tuition, steam and mud baths, accommodation and meals. Enquire about yoga treks.
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Avia Club Nepal
Avia Club Nepal operates microlight flights from Pokhara between October and May. The 15-/30-/60-minute flights cost around US$65/112/198.
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Nepali Yoga Center
Daily hatha yoga classes (1½ hours, Rs 400) at 7.30am and 4.30pm, plus one-/three-day courses (Rs 1000/3000).
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Sunrise Paragliding
Paragliding from the top of Sarangkot must be one of the most exciting experiences in the Himalaya. Sunrise Paragliding offers 30-minute flights exploring the thermals above Sarangkot (US$75) and one-hour cross-country jumps across the valley north towards Annapurna (US$120).
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Seeing Hands Nepal
Seeing Hands Nepal has professionally trained blind Nepali therapists, who with a heightened sense of perception and touch provide excellent Swedish-style massages. Run by volunteers, Seeing Hands does excellent work in supporting Nepali blind people in a society where they’re often marginalised.
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Blue Sky Paragliding
Paragliding from the top of Sarangkot must be one of the most exciting experiences in the Himalaya. Blue Sky Paragliding is one of the big operators.
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Lake Breeze Gym
Fitness freaks wanting more exercise than walking up and down mountains can head to Lake Breeze Gym near the lake.
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Hearts and Tears
Ever felt envious at the sight of some dude zipping along winding roads on the back of a motorbike, but always lacked the nerve to give it a go yourself? Then Hearts and Tears is the place to overcome your inhibitions. Tucked away in the entrance to Busy Bee (you can’t miss the cool retro bikes), you can choose from customised Royal Enfields in a range of classic designs, and with an emphasis on safety, it’s a great place to learn to ride (lessons from Rs 3500). It also offers motorcycle tours around Nepal, and rents bikes from Rs 600 per day.
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Doongas
If the commercialism of Lakeside gets too much, just head out onto the calm waters of Phewa Tal. Colourful wooden Doongas are available for rent at several boat stations, including near the city bus stand and next to the Fewa Hotel. Rates start at Rs200 per hour with a boatman, or Rs140/Rs500 per hour/day if you row yourself. You can also rent plastic pedalos (Rs250 per hour) and miniature sailboats (Rs200 per hour). If you are boating alone near Damside, keep well away from the dam wall.
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Kahun Danda
A good hike is the three-hour trip to the viewpoint at Kahun Danda (Seti River) on the east side of the Seti River. There's a modern viewing tower on the crest of the hill, built over the ruins of an 18th century kot (hill-fort). The easiest trail to follow begins near the Manipal Teaching Hospital in Phulbari - ask for directions at the base of the hill. You can also get up here by pony. One of the most popular walks around Pokhara is the trip to the World Peace Pagoda.
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Ganden Yiga Chopen Meditation Centre
This calm place holds three-day meditation and yoga courses (Rs 3300 including lodging and meals) as well as daily sessions at 10am (Rs 200) and 5pm (Rs 150). The meditation and yoga room with a Tibetan altar and thangkas looks out to the lake.
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Natural Health Center
Trekkers with aching muscles can get traditional Ayurvedic massage at several places in Lakeside. Natural Health Center offers Shiatsu and reflexology as well as the usual herbal rubs (from Rs700 per hour).
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Ganesh Kayak Shop
Ganesh Kayak Shop rents out decent plastic kayaks for Rs 200/500/650 per hour/half-day/day and arranges four-day kayaking camping safaris (US$220) around Nepal.
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Himalayan Frontiers
For quality mountain bikes try Himalayan Frontiers, which rents out bikes for Rs 1000 per day.
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Himalayan Golf
Golfers can have a hit at Himalayan Golf, about 7km east of Pokhara.
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