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Discover Pokhara beyond the postcards: experience the serene tea gardens of Lwang village, a colorful local market , and a peaceful Tibetan monastery – all framed by the majestic Annapurna and Machapuchre peaks. This unique tour offers immediate authentic immersion, letting you discover local, authentic food, gain insider knowledge from local growers, and absorb spiritual tranquility, setting the stage for deep cultural discovery.
Your journey deepens with an intimate overnight homestay in Lwang, sharing stories and traditional meals with a welcoming Gurung family. This isn't just visiting; it's meaningful participation in daily life, offering unforgettable encounters with living traditions and heartfelt hospitality far from the tourist trail.
Suitable for all travelers – whether you're an adventure seeker craving authenticity or a family desiring meaningful connection – it offers an unparalleled, well-rounded Himalayan experience.
Additional info:
Fitness required: Beginner
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We shall pick up all travelers staying within the Lakeside area from their respective hotel. Your guide will be waiting for you in the lobby at the designated time of arrival. He will then escort you to the vehicle and introduce to your driver before you set off on the journey to discover some less frequented sides of Pokhara and its surrounding.
Itinerary
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1
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!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
2
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 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
From local market of Pokhara to the tea gardens of Lwang
Descent to Khoramukh and back to Pokhara with the visit of a monastery
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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