Kahun Danda Hiking
Hiking in Pokhara is very new and started only three decades ago. Around Pokhara, Kahun Danda hiking is another enchanting hill north of Pokhara and is only about two and a half hours from Mahendrapul downtown. Taking to your feet is the only way to see most mountain areas of Pokhara but it is also the best way to see around the village is rich in cultural diversity. Normally, this is one-day hiking route but if you would like to spend some time with the villagers and know about their life, Plan Holidays can make it a 2-day trip.
It is located in the North-East of Pokhara city at 1444 m (4740 ft) and is at lower than Sarangkot. The trail starts just after crossing the newly built bridge at Seti Powerhouse (Narayanthan) and goes by the army barracks at Phulbari across Mahendrapul before climbing slowly up a slope. You will enjoy a panoramic view of the Annapurna range and the wide Pokhara valley from Kahun Danda.
One can have Hiked to this hill you will find the different ethnic communities around it. The dramatic change of colors after the sunrise on the Annapurna gives you the experience of natural beauty as well as which can easily lift your heart. It is an appropriate place for a day hike.
Those who do not have climbing skills also can join the Kahun Danda hiking. The hikers explore the hills. Cultural societies around the villages are conventionally established and are worth the visit. There is also view tower wherein the north face of kahun Danda you can see amazing Rhododendron Forest (National flower of Nepal). Another beautiful view of the hill is Tiger top it is 8km far from Vijaypur where there is small hotel and tea shop. It is the best destination for meditation. Don’t hesitate to choose Pokhara for your holiday tour trip as well as for hiking. It really a peaceful and beautiful place and can have spiritually relaxation.
Outline Itinerary
- Kahun Danda Hiking
Detail Itinerary
- Kahun Danda Hiking
- The trail starts just after crossing the newly built bridge at Seti Powerhouse (Narayanthan) and goes to the army barracks at Phulbari across Mahendrapul before climbing slowly up a slope. You will enjoy a panoramic view of the Annapurna range and the wide Pokhara valley from Kahun Danda. One can have Hiked to this hill you will find the different ethnic communities around it. There is also view tower wherein the north face of kahul danda you can see amazing Rhododendron Forest (National flower of Nepal).After the visit, Khun Danda Walk back to the pickup point. Drive back to Pokhara.
Includes:
- Accommodation at listed hotels or equivalent.
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- Transportation/Transfers by Air-conditioned Vehicle.
- Sightseeing tour as per the program.
- Services of English speaking local Guides during the sightseeing tour.
- Monument entrances fees
- All presently applicable taxes.
Excludes:
- Inland/International flight charges.
- Things of personal nature like laundry, telephone etc.
- Any meals except specified in above inclusions.
- Camera fee.
- All other than those listed in above inclusions.