Pokhara

Pokhara is situated at about 830 meters from sea level, and is located 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu valley and can be reached by plane in 30 minutes or 6 hours by road. Pokhara is the next destination after Kathmandu for many adventure and pleasure trips in and around Pokhara. Pokhara is often called the enchanting Himalayan valley with a heart of major actions and adventures. The city is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, with a magnificent lake of crystal-clear pure Himalayan water, all year round pleasing weather, and friendly people of Pokhara will greet you with a smile and leave you with the most unforgettable moments in your life. There are many places to visit in Pokhara. The Fewa Lake, the second largest lake in Nepal, is one of the most visitable places of Pokhara, offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections on the lake. One can easily find a place to sit back, relax and enjoy a great meal while enjoying the scenery here. You will also enjoy boating on the lake. Most hotels and guest houses have traditional designs and layouts which match with the surrounding views. Besides the Fewa Lake, visitors will enjoy Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake within the surrounding of Pokhara. At the end of Fewa Lake, there is Davis Fall from where the lake’s water passes out is one destination in Pokhara. The waterfall directly goes into a deep and narrow canal with no ends. It is believed that this deadly waterfall took the life of a tourist named Davis, who fell into the canal and was never found and that is why it is named Davis Waterfall. A river named Seti Gandaki (White River) passes through Pokhara city, it has made deep gorge. The Seti Gandaki flows right through the city, it runs completely underground at many places. There is a local myth that the entire land of Pokhara Floats on the Seti River. Rivers in Nepal are known for their strength and purity as the entire source is from the Himalayan range. Mahindra Cave is located about 10 kilometers north from central Pokhara. It is a natural site located across the Seti River that passes through the Batulechours village. Besides these places, there are many other places to visit in Pokhara namely Barahi temple, Pokhara Museum, Annapurna Museum, Bindhayabasini temple, World Peace Pagoda and Sarankot on the top of Pokhara as head of the city.