What to Do in Pokhara, Nepal Without Hiking

Many guides have covered activities like paddleboarding, free meditation, yoga classes, and even English learning in Pokhara. Here’s my personal experience and tips for non-hiking adventures—with extra emojis! 😎 1. Paragliding 🪂 I booked through my hotel reception, and the fee in 2024 is standardized at 8,500 Nepalese rupees 💰. A tour company will pick you up in the morning—first, you’ll sign a "liability waiver" 😅), fill in your deets, then head to the takeoff point. My instructor was American—all I had to do was RUN forward and suddenly I was FLYING! 🤯 Flew over Phewa Lake and landed on a green field. 10/10 would do again! 2. Movie Garden 🌙 Pokhara’s Lakeside is chill, but the city dust is no joke—until you find this hidden oasis 🌿! Follow signs up a path through homes, and at 7 PM, classic movies like Catch Me If You Can start rolling 🎥. Pro tip: go on a warm night for a chance to see FIREFLIES ✨ (I screamed when they showed up!). 3. Krazy Gecko 🦎 Instagrammers love this spot for the views 🌄, but heads up: service is... minimal 😬. Staff chat together, so you might need to wave like a maniac if sitting outside. Food is basic western fare—think salads and burgers 🍔. Not amazing, but perfect for a lazy afternoon with a book 📖. 4. Overnight Bus? NOPE 🚍💨 Took an 8 PM bus once and regretted it IMMEDIATELY 😭. Bumpy roads that shake your bones, random stops in the middle of nowhere, and midnight "meals" that were just... spicy mystery food 🌶️. BRING YOUR OWN SNACKS! Instead, splurge on a 25-min flight ($70) with Buddha Air ✈️—way better than feeling like a human bobblehead. Nepal’s food might not be for everyone 🍛, but the culture is addicting! I’ll be back—maybe with a better stomach next time 😂. #ExtremeSportsExperience #Kathmandu #PokharaTravel #Nepal #Paragliding #PhewaLake #OutdoorCinema