Pokhara is a resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapuchhare rising behind it create and ambience of peace and magic. Pokhara is part of a once vibrant caravan route extending between India and Tibet. This is the land of Magars and Gurungs who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers.


Places To Visit Pokhara
Mountain View :
Clearly the most stunning of Pokhara’s sights is the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. The Annapurna massif includes Annapurna I to IV and Annapurna south. Although the highest among them is Annapurna I (8,091m.), it is Machhapuchhare (6,977m.) which dominates all others in this area.


Phewa Lake :
The second largest lake in the Kingdom roughly measuring 1.5 by 4km, is the center of all attractions in Pokhara. It is the largest and most enchanting of the three lakes that add to the resplendence of the resort town. The eastern shore, popularly known as Lakeside or Baidam, is the favorite home base for travelers and is where most of the hotels, restaurants and handicrafts shops are located.


Begnas Lake And Rupa Lake :
Begnas lake and Rupa Lake are located about 15 km from Pokhara at the end 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.


Barahi Temple :
Barahi Temple, Build on an island in Phewa Lake, this two storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protectress deity representing the female force. Devotees can be seen, especially on Saturdays, carrying animals across the lake to be sacrificed to the deity.


World Peace Stupa :
World Peace Stupa, a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated on the to of the southern shore of Fewa lake, beside being an impressive sight in itself, The shrine is a great vantage point which offers superb views of Annapurna range and Pokhara city.


Seti Gandaki :
Flowing right through the city, the boisterous river runs complete underground at places. Amazingly, at certain points the river appears hardly two meters wide. But its depth is quite beyond imagination – over 20 meters ! Mahendra Pul, a small bridge near the old Mission Hospital, provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by its powerful flow.


Devi’s Fall:
Locally known as patale chhango Devi’s fall (also knows as Devil’s, devin’s or david’s) is an awesome waterfall lying about 2 KM. south-west of pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. Legend has it that a trekkers (devin, David.) Was washed away by the pardi khola and disappeared down into an underground passage beneath the fall.


Gupteswar Gupha:
Is a sacred cave located near devi’s fall. The cave is almost 3 KM. long .It has some big hall-size room and some passage. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of lord shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.


Mahendra Gupha :
Another of nature’s wonders in Pokhara is the Mahendra Gupha. This large limestone cave is locally known as the house of bats, an apt name for it. A two-hour walk to the north of Pokhara, it is best to bring your own torch to see the stalactites and stalagmites, as well as the local winged residents.


Robert’s Aviary :
Colonel Jimmy Roberts, the father of trekking in Nepal, collected pheasants during his trekking and mountaineering forays into Annapurna mountains. He maintained an aviary for these colorful and acquired by the Fulbari Resorts & Spa.


The Old Bazaar :
Pokhara’s traditional bazaar is colorful and so are its ethnically diverse traders. In its temples and monuments can be seen ties to the Newar architecture of the Kathmandu valley. Located about 4 km from Lakeside, the market’s original charm is alive and well.


Bindhyabasini Temple :
Bindhyabasini Temple is the center of religious activity in the old bazaar. 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 on a festive local flavor.


The Tibetan refugee settlement, Tashi Palkheil, also known locally as hempa camp, is 7 km north of Pokhara on the west bank of the seti river. Of interest here are monastery, handicraft center and herbal medicine clinic.