Know about Pokhara
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| Beautiful Pokhara |
Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty. Situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200 km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a centre of adventure. This enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic.
Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen camped on the outskirts of the town, bringing goods to trade from remote regions of the Himalaya. This is the land of Gurungs and Magars, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic group here, are known for their entrepreneurship.
The activities of foreign visitors to Pokhara focus around two districts known as Dam side and Lakeside (or Pardi and Baidam, in Nepali, respectively). These two areas, with their strips of hotels and restaurants, are a few kilometers south-west of the main Pokhara bazaar.
Pokhara is located in the mid western Nepal and a six-hour drive or 20-minutes flight from Kathmandu. Pokhara, the centre of adventure in Nepal, is an enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley. Due to its stunningly beautiful natural setting and the suitable base for trekking in the Annapurna region, Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist hubs in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The majority of the people of Pokhara are Brahmins and Chettris from Kathmandu and Tibetan settlers. The best time to visit Pokhara from September to December and March to Jun, but can visit any time of any seasons.
Climate:
The climate of Pokhara is slightly warmer than Kathmandu with daytime temperature hovering around 17 degrees Celsius in winter and 32 degrees in summer. The monsoon season which lasts from mid-June to mid-September is very wet; in fact Pokhara records the highest rainfall in the country. Best time to visit is between October and April.
Adventure in Pokhara
Mountain Biking in Pokhara
Golf course in Pokhara
Rafting near Pokhara
Pony Riding
Lakeside Pokhara
a) Fishing in Pokhara
b) Boating in Pokhara
c) Relax in Pokhara
Landmarks in Pokhara
a) Devi’s fall
b) World Peace Pagoda
c) The Old Bazaar
d) Caves in Pokhara
e) Museums in Pokhara
f) Rupa and Begnas Lake
g) Barahi Temple
h) Bindibashini Temple
Beautiful Mountains and Sunrise
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| Fishtail from Pokhara |
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| Phewa lake |
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| Davi's Fall |
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