3 Horses Tours in Nepal Worth Booking

1.Horseback Riding Adventure with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $32Our pick

You’ll spend 2.5 hours riding through Pokhara’s forests, lake area, and nearby hill trails with a local English or Hindi-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is offered around Lakeside, and the route may be gentle around the lake or a steep mountain ride. Expect scenic views, trained horses, safety gear, and a private group, but prepare for heat and uphill sections.

“This 1 star rating is not a reflection on the guide - this is based on the overall experience and our feelings towards it. We booked this thinking the ride would be around the lake/forest areas at low/flattish off road level. instead this was a constant uphill trek. the day was 33+ degrees heat and the horses were struggling shortly after starting the uphill climb. Within 20 minutes of coming off the roads and hitting the trail, the horses were really struggling with the hill, the heat and riders - we took the decision to walk the horses the rest of the way rather than ride them, taking lots of…”

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2.1-Hour Horseback Ride with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

You’ll ride for one hour near Phewa Lake with an experienced English-, Hindi-, or Nepali-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, horse rental, riding gear, safety equipment, and return transport are included. Expect open views, forest and meadow trails, photo stops, and a private group rather than a large shared ride.

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3.Horseback Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $36Top rated

Ride a trained horse through forest paths and beside Fewa Lake on a 2.5-hour Pokhara outing. English-speaking guides lead riders of all levels, with lakeside hotel pickup and drop-off included. Bhandip has helped riders reach fine mountain viewpoints, while Sila is one of the horses mentioned by name. Safety gear is included, but helmet availability should be confirmed.

“Rustige paarden en naar mooi uitzicht gelopen. Alleen waren er geen helmen, hoewel dit via site wel zo leek te zijn.”

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