Pokhara day trips

Begnas Lake Trip & Easy Hiking: 2025 Review and Guide

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Begnas Lake Trip & Easy Hiking: 2025 Review and Guide So, you’re thinking about Pokhara, and frankly, everyone talks about Phewa Lake. But at the end of the day, there’s another spot, a more or less secret place that gives you a different feeling entirely. I mean, we’re talking about Begnas Lake, and honestly, it’s like Phewa’s calmer, more introspective sibling. To be honest, planning a quick jaunt out here for 2025 is a seriously good idea, especially if you want to pair it with a bit of a hike that won’t totally wreck your legs. Basically, the whole atmosphere …

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A 2025 Guide to the Day Hike: Dhampus and Astam Village

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A 2025 Guide to the Day Hike: Dhampus and Astam Village So, the morning air in Pokhara really has this special quality, you know, especially when the light first hits the Annapurna range. Honestly, after a couple of days of enjoying the lakeside vibe, you sort of get a feeling for the real mountains, not just the postcard picture over Phewa Lake. That feeling is actually what this day hike to Dhampus and then on to Astam is all about, pretty much. It’s like a perfect little sample of the trekking life without you having to commit to a full-on, …

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