Pokhara, an enchanting natural paradise offers a heavenly beauty and serenity for the inquisitive travelers. The Valley is of 124 square feet, the home of a number of lakes including the most renowned, Phewa Lake. In the middle of the lake, the temple of the goddess Barahi is situated. Boating and fishing are the major charms of Phewa Lake. Boating on the lake is a lovely way to spend your time here.
Pokhara is famous for its lake and its amazing views of the Annapurna range include Annapurna I and VI, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. When the sun rises, you can see the reflection of the mountains in the lake, truly a photographers paradise.
30 min drive or a three-hour trek through the jungle takes you to the hill station of Sarangkot. From here you can watch the sunrise as you get up close and personal with the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range of mountains. If you dare you can take the plunge and launch yourself by paraglider to soar with the Eagles.
Devi’s falls is about a ten-minute drive from the lakeside. It’s set in a small jungle park and gives you the sight of the river plunging through a narrow ravine and disappearing underground. Outside the falls you can go yourself to underground and explore the limestone caves.
One place you must visit whilst in Pokhara is the National Mountaineering Museum. It showcases the culture and way of life of Nepal’s ethnic groups, mountaineering and mountaineers in Nepal, a complete geographical history of the Himalaya, various climbing peaks in Nepal, Buddhist religion and Tibetan people as well as environmental projects to clean up mountain areas and conservation programs. It’s a great place to visit and you can easily spend half a day here.
Atop a hilltop on the opposite side of the lake, you can take a short trek to the world peace pagoda, a tranquil and peaceful place where you can take in the views of Annapurna and the lake below you as well as the hole of lakeside.
Dotted around Pokhara, there are several Tibetan refugee camps, monasteries and markets. You can visit these places by bicycle or taxi and talk to the friendly Tibetan people, listen to their stories of exile and life in Tibet. You can spend a day wandering around the markets, tasting the Tibetan food and even try butter tea if you dare!
This place has simple natural scenery that affects you at the very first glance. It is considered as the place of natural wonders and complete relaxation.