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Pokhara
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Pokhara
is situated at about 827 meter from sea
level, and is located 124 miles (about 200
km) west of Kathmandu
and can be reached by plane in 35 minutes
or in 5 hours by bus. Pokhara is the next
destination after Kathmandu for many adventure and pleasure trips in and
around Pokhara. Simply put, Pokhara is a
place to watch beautiful mountain views
and to start off your major trekking expeditions.
Pokhara is often called the enchanting Himalayan
valley with a heart of major actions and
adventures. Surrounded by beautiful snow-caped
mountains, with a magnificent lake of crystal-clear
pure Himalayan water, all-year round pleasing
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| Pokhara
is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity
of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish-tailed
summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977 m) rising behind
it create an ambience of peace and magic. At an
elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much
more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated
by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper
in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding
Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers,
emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous
views of the Himalaya. |
Tourist Places
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| Phewa
Lake |
| Phewa
Lake, the second largest lake in the Kingdom,
is the center of all attraction in Pokhara.
It is the largest and most enchanting of
the three lakes that add to the resplendence
of Pokhara. Here, one can sail or row a
hired boat across to the water or visit
the island temple in its middle. The eastern
shore, popularly known as lakeside or Baidam,
is the favorite home base for travellers
and is where most of the hotels, restaurants
and handicraft shops are located. |
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| The
Pokhara Museum |
The
Pokhara Museum, located between the bus stop and
Mahendra Pul, reflects the ethnic mosaic of western
Nepal. The lifestyles and history of ethnic groups
such as the Gurung, Thakali and the Tharu are
attractively displayed through models, photographs
and arti- facts. One major attraction is a display
highlighting the newly-discovered remains of an
8000-year-old settlement in Mustang.
Open daily, except Tuesdays and holidays, from
10 am to 5 pm. |
| Devi's
Fall |
| Locally
known as the Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall).
Devi's Fall (also known as Devin's and David's)
is a lovely waterfall lying about two km
south-west of the Pokhara airport on the
Siddhartha Highway. Legend has it that a
trekker (Devin, David..) was washed away
by the Pardi Khola and mysteriously dis
appeared down into an underground passage
beneath the fall. |
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| The
Old Bazar |
| Pokhara's
traditional bazaar is colorful and so are its
ethnically diverse traders. Located about four
km from Lakeside, the market's original charm
is alive and well. This area strewn with shops
selling commodities from edibles and cloth to
cosmetics and gold is a pleasant and shady spot
to stroll around. |
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old bazaar is also home to one of Pokhara' s most
important shrines. Locally called the Bindhyabasini
Mandir, this white dome-like structure dominates
a spacious stone-paved courtyard built atop a
shady hillock. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati,
yet another manifestation of Shakti. The park-like
grounds offer a fine picnic area, and on Saturdays
and Tuesdays when devotees flock there to offer
sacrifices, it takes on a festive local flavor. |
| Barahi
Temple |
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Barahi temple is the most important monument
in Pokhara, Built almost in the center of
Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated
to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the
protectress deity representing the female
force Shakti. Devotees can be seen, especially
on Saturdays, carrying male animals and
fowl across the lake to be sacrificed to
the deity. |
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Suggested Tours
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| Duration
: 05
Nights / 06 Days |
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Covered : Kathmandu - Pokhara
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Pokhara
Travel Reservation Form
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