Pokhara Nepal | Pokhara city

The city lies 200 kilometers away from  Katmandu. one of the world's most spectacular lake resorts with its crystal clear lakes and panoramic views of the Annapurna range can be seen in Pokhara Nepal.

Peaceful Pokhara Nepal is the second most popular tourist destination in the country.

Other main attractions are the scores of excellent restaurants lodges and hotels whether your accommodation is a basic  Lodge or a luxurious. 

Hotel complete with satellite TV all hotels have one thing in common they all offer fantastic views of the Annapurna range including beautiful fishtail herself mature pottery besides those incredible mountains.

The city is an exciting place to explore with spectacular waterfalls and of course, those peaceful serene lakes where you can relax on a paddle boat have a picnic, or visit Tal Barahi temple in the middle of Phewa lake. 

one of the  most breathtaking waterfalls is called  David's Falls  

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Why to visit Pokhara Nepal?

This is the land of the Buddha, the land  of Mount Everest the magnificent  Himalayan country. 

The beauty of the Himalayan country  cannot be less defined or experienced  without taking the name of Pokhara city a must  destination of every tourist visiting.

the environment of this place makes us feel freedom. you will forget everything and going to enjoy the view of lakeside, Annapurna range, peace pagoda, etc.

Pokhara city

Whatever it may be very few places in the world are actually blessed with such extravaganzas of nature like as found in city from high snow-capped mountain peaks towering above 8,000 meters to him ls valleys lakes gorges and caves nature can be said to be at its best in the city.

Valley offers a wide variety of  activities for every individual from an  idle afternoon on the lake to a  sternness trek over a bus everyone has a  reason to spend time at Pokhara.

lakeside  the touristic heart of city caters to  the need of everyone from the budgetary  to the organized everyone can easily  find the desired accommodation in the  numerous scattered lodges and hotels the restaurants here offer very tasty and palatable Nepali thakali food.

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What makes Pokhara attraction?

Valley is famous for its own beauties, beautiful scenery, fresh air greenery it is surrounded by high mountains.

In this city, there are many attractions places like Sarang Kot, Mahendra cave, bat cave,  Davis fall, and there are many museums among them most famous is Phewa lake.

 You can do paragliding, bungee jump, boating, hiking, visiting a religious place, museum, cave and you can do rafting all this thin you can do in Pokhara Nepal.

the second largest lake of National is approximately 4 kilometers in length and 1.5  kilometers in width Phewa lake.  without this lake, this site would not be so famous as a tourist center area as it is.

Sarang Kot situated at high hill. It is an apt place to view the sunrise and sunset to the early morning sunlight that sparkles the various peaks like the Annapurna, fishtail, Ganesh Himal will surely leave the behold spellbound.

The Devis fall which lies 2 kilometers southwest to Pokhara city is another outstanding attraction of this valley.

Mahendra Pool the commercial hub of the valley where most of the business works take place the regional post office is also situated here.

Easy and cheap access  to the Internet can be had here in the  numerous internet cafes and centers.

• Religious places

1. most unique is that it's the only lake in all of the nation which has a temple on the center part of the lake the Tal Barahi temple. one can hire a  boat go to the middle of the lake and just gaze at the mountains or simply visit the Tal Barahi temple
2. the world peace pagoda which is situated on yet another hill on the southern shore of the lake. Pagoda is a great advantage point that offers spectacular views of the Annapurna ranged, lakeside, and Pokhara city. 
3. the most famous Hindu temple of this valley is Bindiya Basini temple which lies on the top of a small hill lock near the old city of Pokhara. the main deity worshipped here is Goddess Durga the deity of our home people please by offering a sacrifice of animals.
4. Nepal Christiya Ramghat Church, the first church in Nepal. it was established in 1952AD.

Temple in the center of Phewa lake

• Caves

1. Mahendra cave is limestone cave is situated at  the northern end of the valley
2. Bat cave is an ideal place for one who seeks more adventure towards the eastern side of the city.
3. Gupteshwor Mahadev cave located near to Davis fall. this cave has been discovered in 16 century. Main Gate was not construction until in 199

Bad cave

 

Mahendra cave

• Museum

1. International Mountaineering Museum is situated just 1.5 km south of the international airport. the Museum provides information related to Mountaineering the world's mountain system mountain culture environment Ecology and other related things.
2. the natural history museum is located at Prithvi Narayan campus east of old Bazar with houses and exceptional collection of butterflies insects birds and rock collection. 
3. The Gorkha Memorial Museum is located at the British camp and contains a collection of used uniforms Medal pictures and old materials used by the brave and courageous Gurkha soldiers during wartime 

International museum

Inside museum

One day hike in Pokhara

In Nepal region, this city is so famous for begins here short one day hikes to organized  long tracks everything can be made easy  through the travel agencies that must relay excite.

There are still a lot of one day hike in and around Pokhara Nepal. the most popular among them would be:-

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1. Bicycles are the most convenient hassle-free and environment-friendly means of going around the valley.
2. Sarang Kot hike 2 to 3 hours. 
3. kaskikot nau dada hike 2 to 3-hour. 
4. Kau hill walk 2 hours.
5.  peace Pagoda walk 1 hour and other laser works.

Community and cultural in Pokhara

Pokhara is comprised of people from  different tribes and culture one can  experience a variety of cultures throughout the year.

Here one can see the lifestyle of the people of the Western region that the Gurung, Magar and thakali etc.

A variety of people representing different races tribes and cultures can be found settled in this place. 

The neighbors who came from Bhaktapur near  Katmandu settled in this place in the early years.

The majority of the tribal people the Gurung can be found settled. not only in the hills around the valley but also in the region south of the Annapurna ranged a walk through a typical  

Gurung village will expose one to the rich  culture and warm hospitality. one can  have a good view of the daily chores  they are known for the bravery and  faithfulness.  

The Newar celebrate the most festivals  and religious practices the year-round  the festival of the Gai Jatra attracts crowds  in thousands from far and near during  this festival men dressed as fairy  ladies danced with great excitement in  the beating of thundering drums and cymbals.

Likewise  - Dashai Tihar  Shivratri etc  are the other  festivals that bring excitement and  smile on the faces of the people. 

Cultural dress, Miss UK traditional dress

Losar which means the changing of the year is the biggest festival of the  Gurung community. In Pokhara Nepal it is celebrated by  visiting relatives singing dancing and  exchanging well-wishers among each other.

Place must trek while coming Pokhara

If you are coming to the city this is the place you must trek. however, there are other  shorter tracks to suit the personal  interest of an individual 

1. the Annapurna trek  is  one out of the best ten trekking routes  in the world, it can be covered between  15 to 21 days
2. The purchased  trip for two to four days.
3. Under Annapurna sanctuary Trek 6 to 12 days.
4. Jomsom  Muktinath Trek 3 to 12 days.
5. Ghorepani poon hill Trek 3 to 7 days. 
6. Upper mustang trek 12 to 14 days.
7.  Dhaulagiri circuit 14 to 21 days.
8. A royal trek for 4 days.

place outside of Pokhara you must visit

From Pokhara city, one can also, go to historical natural and religious beauties Gorkha and Manakamana are located 104 kilometers East from the valley.

Gorkha  is the ancient capital of Elite King Prithvi Narayan Shah good view of the Himalayan mountains can be seen from the city to the major attractions here Gorkha  Palace the Gorkhali temple and the Newari town. 

There is also the famous temple of Manakamana which one can reach wire cable car ride.

The only one and country so far Chitwan lies 160-kilometer self and means the heart of the Jungle the Chitwan National Park is situated here and one can enjoy the varied flora and found along with the lifestyle of the Tharu people.

Lumbini 202 km Southwest is the birthplace of Lord Buddha one can visit to see various Buddhist monasteries ruins and relax and the Maya Devi Temple.

Bandipur is a charming hill town situated 68 kilometers east of the city it is a triangle place and office magnificent natural view and unique cultural experience.

 here one can also visit Siddha Gufa or cave which is the biggest cave in this country.

Another beautiful place which needs to be mentioned in the far-away Shangri-La region with and ora of mysticism about it the land called Dolpa.

Places that need to visit from Pokhara Nepal. They are Manang, mustang, Palpa upper mustang, Dhorpatan, and Lomangthan.

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conclusion 

Pokhara is a beautiful place. One can hire a guide to visit Pokhara or you can take a map. If you hire a guide you will visit many places, if you not then you will take the time to visit places.

There are many agencies you can found in the lakeside area.

here I mention inside and outside of Pokhara city. while coming to the city or going from the valley you can visit all that place.

September to November is the best month to visit Pokhara Nepal. it is also said the pick tourist season. December to February is the coldest month.