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Popular Tourist
Destinations In Nepal |
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Places To See In Pokhara |
Pokhara an enchanting city
nestled in the tranquil valley (827m), is the
starting point for many of Nepal's most popular
trekking and rafting destinations. The serenity
of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the
fifth-tail summit of Machhapuchhre (6977m)
rising behind it creates an ambience of peace
and magic. Situated 200 km west of Kathmandu,
Pokhara is connected by air as well by road from
Kathmandu and Bhairawa, a border town near
India. Pokhara is the land of the Magars and
Gurungs who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha
soldiers. Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakalis are
other major communities here.
Discover The Heritage Of Nature's Beauty & History :
The Pokhara valley is situated at an elevation
of 915m above sea level and 200m west of
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. The rich
ness of valley in pure natural beauty is indeed
one of the main attractions to the visitors from
all over the world. Just imagine the joy of
observing the majestic Himalayas, three peaks
above 8000m. from an elevation of below 1000m.
within a very close aerial, distance. The valley
are equally superb giving as they do elevated
close-ups to the snowy peaks. Going pony riding
is yet another way of enjoying Pokhara.
Every evening the Phewa lake area hosts numerous
culture programmes which affirm Pokhara’s folk
culture “most of the folk songs and dances that
enliven Pokhara’s nights evolved in the
surrounding hills. The good cheer and fellow
feeling of the songs are reflected in the people
of Pokhara, sunny smiles and happy faces. |
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Some of the Interesting
Places To See In Pokhara |
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Phewa Lake |
Situated at an altitude of 784m
above sea level with an island temple at the
middle of the lake. It is second largest lake in
the kingdom. Temple situated at the island is
the two storied pagoda dedicated to the boar
magnification of Ajima. The reflection of Mt.
Machhapuchhare & Annapurna can be seen in its
serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining
southern slopes of the lake.
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Begnas Lake & Rupa Lake |
These lakes are located about
15km from Pokhara at the end of a road that
turns north from the highway to Kathmandu.
Divided by a forested hillock called
Panchabhaiya Danda, the lakes offer the perfect
nature retreat because of their relative
seclusion. Splendid boating and fishing
opportunities can be had here.
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Barahi Temple |
This is the most important
religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in
the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied
pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of
Ajima, the protectors’ deity representing the
female force Shakti. Devotees can be seen,
especially on Saturday, carrying male animals
and fowl across the lake to be sacrificed to the
deity.
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Devi's Fall |
Locally known Patale Chhango in
the southern flank of the Pokhara valley is
where the stream flowing from Fewa lake
collapses and surges down the rock into a deep
gage, leaping through several potholes.
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Gupteswor Gupha |
This is a scred cave located
near Devi's fall. The cave is almost 3 km long.
It has some gin hall- size rooms andsome
passages. This cave holds special value for
Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is
preserved her in the condition it was
discovered.
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Seti Gandaki |
Flowing right through the city,
the boisterous river runs completely underground
at places. Amazingly, at certain points the
river appears hardly two meters wide. But its
depth is quite beyond imagination- over20
meters! Mahendra Pul, a small bridge near the
old Mission Hospital, provides a perfect view of
the river's dreadful ruch and the deep gorge
made by its powerful flow.
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Seti Gorge & Green Canyon |
Carved by Seti-Gandaki is one
of the natural wonder of Pokhara. K.I. Singh
bridge at Bagar, Mahendrapool & Prithivi highway
Bridge near bus park, provides a perfect view of
the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge
made by the turbulent flow of white water
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Mountain View |
The moment you step into any
part of Pokhara the first thing that takes you
to a spontaneous delight is the gorgeous view of
the gigantic mountains.
Pokhara is, in fact, the first and foremost
convenient point for mountain-oriented
sightseeing. Mt. Annapurna, literally meaning
the Goddess of Abundant Harvest, lies at a
horizontal distance of 40 kilometers from the
valley of Pokhara which remains at an elevation
of just 900 meters above the mean sea-level.
Here is a clear clue for the identification of
mountain peaks visible from Pokhara. At the
extreme left isolated from the massif is visible
the peak of Mt. Dhoulagiri (8,167 m.). In order
to have a clearer view of this peak, however, it
is advised to proceed to the south-east
direction of the valley past the airport. On the
extreme left of the massif, the bumpy peak in
the foreground is Annapurna South (7,219 m.). A
little beyond the South Peak in the background
lies Annapurna I (8,091 m.). The most imposing
pyramidal peak in almost central fore-ground is
Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish-Tail 6,997 m.). Slightly
east and back of this peak lies Annapurna III
which almost looks like the back of a camel.
Between Annapurna III (7,556 m.) and the nest
mountain with a characteristic rocky right flank
which is Annapurna II (7,937 m.) lies Annapurna
IV (7,535 m.). Separated from the main massif of
the Annapurna, one mighty mountain appears on
the right; Lamjung Himal (6,983 m.). Finally in
the east Manaslu and Himalchuli can be well
spotted. For a long panoramic view of the
mountains from Dhoulagiri in the west to Ganesh
Himal in the distant east, you can drive as far
as Titunga behind the Institute of Forestry, Ram
Bazaar in the south-eastern part of the Pokhara
Valley. This view point can also be approached
from Pokhara airport by heading south-east
parallel to the narrow gorge of the Seti River
and finally crossing the river over a natural
stone bridge called Dhungesanghu on the left
side of the Mahat Gaunda village
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Mahendra Cave |
Lies at the north of the
Pokhara valley. It is a large limestone cave
which is one of the few stalagmites stalactite
caves found in Nepal.Tibetan Village Tashiling
in the south and Tashii Palkhel in the north of
Pokhara valley is the two Tibetan villages which
is inhabitant by the Tibetan people who keeps
themselves busy by producing and trading woolen
carpets and other handicrafts
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Sarangkot |
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Situated in the western part of
Nepal at an elevation of about 1700 meters
(5,576ft),is very popular for mountain scenery.
Here you can see panoramic views of Annapurna
(8091m/ 26,545ft), Manasalu (8165m/ 26,781ft),
Ganesh Himal (7446m/ 24,422ft), Dhaulagiri
(8167m/ 26,795ft), Machhapuchare (the sacred
mountain) and 25 other mountains over 6000
meters (19,680ft) high. This area also offers
you views of the Pokhara Valley with all its
natural beauty. Sarangkot is another spot renown
for seeing the sunrise over the Himalayas. This
is a one day trip from Pokhara. |
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