For
travelers seeking tranquility and natural beauty,
the Pokhara Valley is the place to go. One can enjoy
vistas of the snow capped Hiamlayan Annapurna Range,
green hills, and the gushing Seti river. Reflections
of the great peak, Macchapuchre (the Fishtail),
are often reflected in beautiful Lake Phewa. A warm
sunny climate keeps flower in bloom year round.
Places to
see:
Mountain views: Mountain views are
clearly the most stunning of Pokhara's sights
and form a magnificient backdrop for the city
and Valley.
Phewa
Lake:
Phewa Lake is the second largest lake in the country.
It is a central attraction for the town.
Begnas
and Rupa Lake:
Begnas and Rupa Lake, a few kilometers out of
town, are secluded nature retreats with boating
and fishing oppourtunities.
Varahi
Temple:Varahi
Temple, an attractive place on a small island
in the middle of Phewa Lake, makes a nice destination
for a boat ride.
World
peace pagoda:
World Peace Pagoda, is a huge new Buddhist stupa
situated high on top of the hill on the southern
shore of Phewa Lake. The shrine is an impressive
sight and offers a breath-taking vantage point
for the views of the Annapurna Range and of the
Pokhara Valley.
Seti
Gorge and Green Canyon:
Seti Gorge and Green Canyon provides a location
for the new and ultra-luxurious Fulbari Resort.
Devi's
Fall: Devi's
Fall, a modest waterfall, located just outside
pokhara, is worth a quick visit.
Gupteswar Gupha:
upteswar Gupha is a sacred limestone cave near
Devi's fall.
Mahendra
Gupha:
Mahendra Gupha, another limestone cave, is known
also as the "House of Bats". Bring a
flaslight; the generator is known to fail!
Museums
Pokhara Museums:
There are exhibits portraying lifestyles
and history of local ethnic groups, including;
Gurung, thakali,and Tharu people
Annapurna Museums:
Managed by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project
(ACAP), a very active citizen environmental group
in the Annapurnas, collections of butterflies,
insects, birds, wildlife, precious and semi-precious
stone, and volcanic rocks are exhibited.
International Mountaineering Museum:
Just completing construction by the Nepal Mountaineering
Association (NMA), this impressive edifice will
feature mountaineering displays developed by alpine
clubs from around the world.Its' backdrop is a
full-on view of the whole impressive Annapurna
Range.