Overview
Thulakot Hiking
Thulakot hike is an ideal activity for those travelers who have limited time in Pokhara and want to enjoy the Himalayan view, natural scenery and experience the hill life of Nepalese people. Not only the high mountains and lifestyle of people, top of the Thulakot offers a bird’s eye view of the Begnas Lake and wonderful experience of the lush vegetation and villages along the hike. Since Pokhara has many famous destinations for hiking which are crowded with visitors. But Thulakot is comparatively quieter lying on the ridge of Begnas Valley. So, if you want to avoid the crowd and enjoy the nature in your own terms, then Thulakot is the perfect destination for you.
Trip Facts
Trip duration: 1 Day
Grade: Easy
Activity: Hiking
Attraction: Begnas Lake, Annapurna range
Starts in: Pokhara
Ends in: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle
Max Altitude:1370m
Outline Itinerary
Day 1Hiking to Thulakot (L)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Hiking to Thulakot (L)
For Thulakot hike, you will be picked from your hotel and driven to Bijayapur, which is 30 minutes away from the Pokhara city. The hike commences from Bijayapur Military Barrack and enters into the village with beautiful houses and paddy terraces in a flat land. Leaving the village behind, you will pass through forest and several small villages. As you continue ascending, you get the beautiful view of the Pokhara valley, Begnas Lake and Fewa Lake. Thulakot Hill also provides the enchanting views of the Annapurna Range, Machhapuchhre range, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. After spending some time there, you walk downhill via Syangkhudi and finally arrive at Begnas Lake. After roaming around Begnas Lake, you finally drive back to hotel in Pokhara.