There's a reason people fall in love with Pokhara the moment they arrive. The Annapurna range rises straight out of Phewa Lake, the pace of life slows to match the water, and somehow the city manages to feel both adventurous and unhurried at the same time.
If you're staying at Bodhi Suites, you're already in the best possible spot to experience it tucked into Lakeside, on Barahi Path, within easy reach of everything that makes Pokhara worth visiting. Here's how to spend your time, starting right from our doorstep.
Start With the Lake: Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake isn't just a scenic backdrop it's the heart of Pokhara. A short walk from Bodhi Suites brings you right to its edge, where you can rent a colorful wooden boat and row out toward Tal Barahi Temple, a small pagoda-style shrine sitting on its own island in the middle of the lake.
Early mornings on the water are especially good here. The lake is calm, the mountains are still catching their first light, and the crowds haven't arrived yet.
Catch the View From Sarangkot
No Pokhara trip feels complete without a trip up to Sarangkot, a hilltop viewpoint that delivers one of the best panoramic views of the Annapurna and Machapuchare (Fishtail) peaks in the entire region. Most visitors go for sunrise, when the mountains turn shades of pink and gold, but sunset is just as worthwhile if early mornings aren't your thing.
It's a short drive from Lakeside, making it an easy half-day addition to any itinerary and a natural stop before or after a stay at Bodhi Suites, especially if you're building in some quiet time by the rooftop pool afterward to recover from the early start.
Get an Aerial View: Paragliding
If you've ever wanted to see the Himalayas from above, Pokhara is one of the best (and most accessible) places in the world to try paragliding. Tandem flights typically launch from Sarangkot and drift down over Phewa Lake, giving you a genuinely unforgettable perspective on the valley below.
It's an adrenaline spike most guests remember long after the trip ends and a good excuse afterward to head back to Bodhi Suites for a soak in the rooftop pool or a spa session to ease any post-flight nerves.
Walk Through the World Peace Pagoda
Perched on a hill across the lake, the World Peace Pagoda is one of Pokhara's most peaceful spots literally and figuratively. You can reach it by boat followed by a moderate hike, or by road if you'd rather skip the climb. Either way, the reward is the same: sweeping views over Phewa Lake, the city, and the mountains beyond, wrapped in a genuinely calm atmosphere.
It's a good one to pair with a boating trip, since you're already out on the water.
Explore Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave
Just a short distance from Lakeside, Davis Falls is a dramatic waterfall that disappears into an underground tunnel a strange, striking sight that draws visitors year-round. Right across the road, Gupteshwor Cave offers a cooler, quieter contrast, with a series of chambers you can walk through, including one that connects to the base of the waterfall itself.
Both are easy to combine into a single stop, and neither takes more than an hour or two out of your day.
Take a Short Trek: Poon Hill or Australian Camp
For travelers who want a taste of trekking without committing to a multi-day expedition, the trails near Pokhara offer excellent short options. Poon Hill is the classic choice a well-established route with a rewarding mountain viewpoint at the top, typically done over 2–3 days. Australian Camp is an even shorter alternative, doable in a single day, with similarly impressive views for far less effort.
If you're heading out on either of these, it's worth arranging your stay at Bodhi Suites around it an early breakfast before departure and a hot shower (or sauna session) when you're back go a long way after a day on the trail.
Wander the Lakeside Streets
Sometimes the best activity is no activity at all just walking. Lakeside's main strip is lined with cafés, bookshops, souvenir stores, and restaurants serving everything from Nepali thali to wood-fired pizza. It's an easy, relaxed way to spend an evening, especially after a more active day earlier on.
Stop for a coffee, browse a few shops, and let the lake set the pace.
Visit the International Mountain Museum
For a bit of context behind everything you're seeing, the International Mountain Museum offers a deep dive into the history of Himalayan mountaineering, the culture of the region's mountain communities, and the geology of the peaks themselves. It's a good rainy-day option, or simply a nice change of pace between more physical activities.
End the Day Where You Started: Back at Bodhi Suites
However you choose to spend your day in Pokhara, there's something worth coming back for Bodhi Suites is home to the city's first rooftop swimming pool, with the Annapurna range as your backdrop while you unwind. Pair it with a spa session, a candlelight dinner, or simply a quiet evening by the water, and you'll understand why so many guests say the hotel itself becomes one of the highlights of their trip.
Planning your stay? Whether you're here for a short city break, a honeymoon, or a base before heading out on the trail, Bodhi Suites is built to be the perfect starting point for exploring everything Pokhara has to offer. Book your stay or explore our curated packages designed around the experiences above.
