Pokhara: Private Sunrise Escape to Shiva Statue & Stupa

Experience a peaceful sunrise over the Annapurna Range from Pumdikot. Visit the Shiva Statue, enjoy a walk to the World Peace Stupa, and end with a boat ride on Phewa Lake.
Start your morning early with a hotel pickup from Lakeside at 5:00-5:30 am, and drive directly to the Shiva Statue of Pumdikot for a peaceful sunrise experience. Unlike the crowded Sarangkot viewpoint, this hilltop offers you a serene and spiritual atmosphere with a spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna Range - including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna I, and Dhaulagiri.

Watch the first golden light touch the Himalayas and the valley below as the enormous Shiva Statue, one of Nepal’s tallest, stands majestically against the morning sky. Your expert guide will share local legends and insights into Hindu beliefs while you enjoy this calm and inspiring start to the day.

After sunrise, continue by vehicle or on foot to the World Peace Stupa, a tranquil Buddhist landmark overlooking Phewa Lake. The Stupa’s white dome glows in the morning light, offering another perfect spot for photography, reflection, and a sense of inner calm as the mountains shine in full daylight.

Next, enjoy a scenic 30-minute walk down through forested trails to a local hillside café for a delicious breakfast. Savor freshly brewed Nepali coffee and warm local dishes while surrounded by breathtaking Himalayan views.

After breakfast, begin your gentle one-hour walk descending through lush greenery toward Phewa Lake, where your private wooden boat awaits. End your morning with a peaceful 45-minute to 1-hour boating experience, gliding across the calm lake as the mountains reflect perfectly on the water’s surface.

Return to your hotel in Lakeside by around 10 am, refreshed, inspired, and ready to enjoy the rest of your day in Pokhara.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.