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A private half-day drive from Pokhara delivers two of the region’s most striking hilltop sites: the towering Mahadev statue at Pumdikot and the panoramic World Peace Pagoda overlooking Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Expect easy walks, dramatic views and a culturally rich, photo-ready route.
A private half-day drive from Pokhara delivers two of the region’s most striking hilltop sites: the towering Mahadev statue at Pumdikot and the panoramic World Peace Pagoda overlooking Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. Expect easy walks, dramatic views and a culturally rich, photo-ready route.
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Operated by CAN Travels · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Morning light lifts off Phewa Lake and the car eases up the valley road — you feel the city slip behind and the Annapurna ridgeline press forward, crisp and close. At the hilltop the 108-foot Mahadev Idol dominates the skyline, a modern devotional figure standing sentinel over terraces and villages; down another slope, the white dome of the World Peace Pagoda crowns the opposite ridge, watching the lake and city like a calm, surveying friend.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Minimal fitness required; able to walk short uphill stretches and negotiate steps.
Yes — the tour notes that entrance fees to both sites are included in the price.
No — it’s suitable for most fitness levels with only short uphill walks and stair sections.
Yes — the private car service typically includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Pokhara.
Often yes — some itineraries include or can arrange a short boat ride to shorten the hike up to the Stupa; confirm when booking.
The Peace Pagoda in Pokhara was constructed with Japanese Buddhist support as part of a global peace-pagoda movement; the Pumdikot Shiva statue is a recent devotional landmark created to provide both religious space and a panoramic viewpoint.
Trail erosion and litter are local concerns—stick to marked paths, carry out trash, and avoid leaving offerings that damage vegetation.
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