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Tour from Pokhara
Begnas & Rupa Lakes
Pokhara’s quieter lakes: a boat on Begnas, a walk on the ridge between the two lakes and the farmland around Rupa, a calm day in the countryside east of the city.
1 dayEasy1,000 m
FromUS$ 100per person · based on 2 travellers
- No payment online, we confirm first
- Written quote with everything included
Boat
Begnas Lake
The second-largest lake of the Pokhara valley, quiet and surrounded by farms.
Viewpoint
Panchabhaiya ridge
The ridge between Begnas and Rupa, with both lakes in view.
Lake & villages
Rupa Lake
A smaller, quieter lake with a community-managed fishery.
Overview
Why choose the Begnas & Rupa Lakes?
- Boat on Begnas LakeRow out on the quiet lake past fish farms and forest.
- Ridge between two lakesViews of both lakes and the Annapurnas from the Panchabhaiya ridge.
- Village countrysideRice terraces and farming villages outside the city.
- Fresh lake fishTry fish from the lakes at a local restaurant (optional).
Begnas and Rupa are the second and third largest lakes of the Pokhara valley, about 45 minutes east of Lakeside. They are calmer than Phewa, surrounded by rice terraces, fish farms and forest, with the Annapurna range to the north on clear days.
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The day combines a boat ride on Begnas, a gentle walk along the Panchabhaiya ridge that separates the two lakes, and time at Rupa Lake before driving back to Pokhara.
Your day, step by step
Times are a guide; your driver and guide adjust them to the light, the weather and your pace.
- 9:00
Leave Pokhara
Pick-up at your hotel and a 45-minute drive east to Begnas.
- 10:00
Boat on Begnas
An hour on the lake by wooden boat.
- 11:30
Panchabhaiya ridge
Walk up to the ridge between the lakes for views of both.
- 13:00
Lunch
Lunch at a local restaurant by the lake (not included).
- 14:00
Rupa Lake
Stroll along the quieter Rupa Lake and its farmland.
- 16:00
Back in Pokhara
Drive back to Lakeside.
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Begnas and Rupa lakes
Drive to Begnas Lake for a boat ride, walk up to the Panchabhaiya ridge between the lakes, visit Rupa Lake and return to Pokhara.
- StayYour hotel in Pokhara
- Meals,
Good to know
Details before you book
What’s included5
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Licensed, English-speaking local guide
- Boat ride on Begnas Lake
- Complimentary drinking water
- Government taxes and service charge
Not included6
- Travel insurance
- Hotel in Pokhara before and after the tour
- Meals not listed as included
- Entrance tickets not listed as included (paid on the day)
- Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide (appreciated, not compulsory)
What to bring9
Clothing
Bring along
Before you go6
Best time
All year; October–May for mountain views, monsoon for the greenest rice terraces.
Difficulty
Easy. Gentle walking on village paths.
Tickets
No entrance fees; boat hire is included.
Timing
About 6–7 hours.
Group
Private tour for your group only.
Phone & internet
Good mobile signal.
Questions travellers ask3
Is it good for families?
Yes. The walking is gentle and the lakes are calm.
Can we stay overnight?
Yes, there are lakeside resorts and homestays at Begnas. Ask us for a two-day quote.
How do I book and pay?
Send an enquiry. We confirm availability and send a written quote on WhatsApp, including the payment terms.
Ready for Begnas & Rupa Lakes?
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply on WhatsApp with availability and a clear written quote.