Why ComeThe launch point for the Annapurna region — lakeside city with a full view of the range on a clear day, and the practical base before and after the Tilicho Lake trek
Pairs WithTilicho Lake (the trek itself) and Kathmandu, reached by domestic flight afterward
Highlights
Pumdikot
A hilltop viewpoint at around 1,500m in Kaski District, with a wide-open view across the Annapurna range from the north — visited on the way through Pokhara, along with a few waterfall stops en route.
Phewa Lake
The city's centerpiece lake, with the Annapurna range reflected on a clear morning and the small Tal Barahi temple sitting on an island in the middle — the natural place to base a stay, whether or not a trek is on the itinerary.
Practical Tips
Pokhara is the standard staging point for Annapurna-region treks — permits (ACAP) and last-minute gear are both easy to sort here before heading up.
Domestic flights to Kathmandu and onward toward the Jomsom/Annapurna trekking region both run from Pokhara's airport — worth booking ahead, capacity is limited.