Discover the beauty of Pokhara
Pokhara is situated on the edge of the Pokhara Valley which is home to some of the most spectacular scenery in Nepal. Here the Seti River has dug incredible canyons in the floor of the Seti Gandaki Valley. Most of these canyons are only visible from higher viewpoints but they are stunning to behold. If you wish to see what they look like, getting a little higher off the ground shouldn't be too difficult. The mountains here rise from 1000 m to over 8000 m over the short distance of only 30 kilometers. This astonishing fact makes them one of a kind! The Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu ranges can all be seen from Pokhara and make for a stunning backdrop. There is a fantastic waterfall known as David’s Falls where the water from nearby Phewa Lake thunders into a large hole and disappears mysteriously.
Summers in Pokhara are relatively hot and winters are mild. The region is sub-tropical because of the elevation and this means you can expect lots of beautiful green shrubbery all year around.
Pokhara has changed much since the 1960’s. Back then it was a quiet little town which could only be reached by foot. Many considered it to be even more mystical than Kathmandu. The completion of the first road in 1968 soon brought a change to this. Tourism quickly became a major industry and the city grew rapidly. Though Pokhara is considerably bigger than it was only a few years ago, there are still a lot of green spaces which make the place feel peaceful and spacious. Most of the town’s traffic is made up of tourists traveling to the Annapurna Base Camp.
Since most of the city’s growth has occurred in recent years, Pokhara is relatively modern. However, the old center, known as Purano Bazaar, is quite interesting and reminiscent of days gone by as are the mule caravans which arrive regularly from Mustang. There are lots of temples to visit in the region and lots of hiking trails to do. The lakes are generally not very good for swimming though boating is popular. There are a great number of natural attractions in the area which are well worth visiting.
Many tourists enjoy Pokhara as it is not as cramped as Kathmandu, but it does not house as many cultural attractions as Nepal's capital. While it does have some great cultural sights, the focus tends more towards the many natural wonders around the city. Pokhara should definitely not be missed.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-01-16 06:21:25
POKHARA IS A BEAUTIFUL CITY. I IS LIKE A PARADISE. IT IS A RARE COMBINATION OF SNOW CLAD MOUNTA iNS,CRYSTAL CLEAR LAKES, DIFFERENT CAVES.
2009-10-19 16:30:09
Pokhara is very beautiful city. I saw many beautiful photos from www.pokharaphotogallery.com So i like Pokhara very much. One time every body have to visit Pokhara. Fewa lake and Annapurna & Fishtail mountain are best.
2009-10-02 17:59:58
Pokhara is famous for the most popular cities of nepal. It is located on the western part of nepal. Pokhara is not pokhara when we forget the most popular lake city , cave city (there are more than 7 lakes and more than 8 caves ) and its natural beauty . This is the one of the best location where we can see 3 mountains over 8000m. from such a closer distance .It is not enough to read about pokhara .You will definately much happy than your own expectation . In pokhara there are alot of trekking operators . No need to book from your country or kathmandu based company so you will get cheaper than your expection . we are proud of wellcome to pokhara and show are hidden natural beauty. so visit pokhara once is not enough.
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