Though perfectly picturesque to walk or cycle around, nothing quite compares to a scenic boat ride on Phewa Lake, undoubtedly the best way to fully appreciate its natural beauty. Phewa is one of the largest lakes in Nepal, covering nearly 4.5sq km, and whilst the ‘Lakeside’ shores to the east are built up with cafés and hotels, your voyage – aboard a traditionally painted wooden rowboat – will head west. Here, Lakeside’s houses and restaurants are replaced by the untouched, thick Rani Ban Forest, mirror-like waters and the Annapurna Mountains in the background.

You can add this experience to any tailor-made itinerary that includes a night in Pokhara.