Brief Details
Pokhara (Nepali: पोखरा) is a metropolitan city in Nepal which is situated in Gandaki Pradesh province of Nepal.It can be considered as best tourist destination in the world.It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas. Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, sits on an island in the lake. On the eastern shore, the Lakeside district has yoga centers and restaurants. In the city’s south, the International Mountain Museum has exhibits on the history of mountaineering and the people of the Himalayas.Pokhara is Nepal's number 1 adventure and leisure destination, a gateway to treks in the Annapurna region with plenty of entertainment for individual travellers and their families. In Pokhara you can experience the excitement of adventure: boating, hiking, pony rides, paragliding or simply relax at one of the lakes with stunning views of the Annapurnas. Pokhara will overwhelm you with its natural beauty providing you great photo ops. Walk along the shores of the Fewa lake enjoying the greenery surrounding you and a spectacular panoramic view of the high Himalayan peaks of the Annapurna Massif that reflect in the lake. Colorful wooden boats add color and paragliders come floating down from above. Flying and rowing over the lake is probably going to be one of the highlights of your travel experience in Nepal.
Things to do in Pokhara:
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal 2019
- Seti River Rafting
- bunjee jumping
- para gliding
- zip flying
- ultralight flight
- trekking
- skydiving
- Kayaking in warm and scenic Seti River
- Canyoning & Canyoneering
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hand Gliding
- Mountain Biking
- Paramotor in Pokhara
- Visit Sarangkot
- Visit Phewa Lake
- Pokhara Shanti Stupa
- Visit Begnas Lake
- International Mountain Museum
- Visit Barahi Temple
- Gurkha Memorial Museum
- Visit Bindhyabasini Temple
- Visit Seti Gandaki
- Visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
- Visit Devi's Fall
- Visit Mahendra Cave
- Annapurna Butterfly Museum
Climate
The city has a humid subtropical climate; however, the elevation keeps temperatures moderate. Temperatures in summer average between 25 and 35 °C; in winter around -2 to 15 °C. Pokhara and nearby areas receive a high amount of precipitation. Lumle, 25 miles from Pokhara city center, receives the highest amount of rainfall (> 5600 mm/year or 222 inches/year) in the country.
Pokhara is the major tourism Hub in Nepal. Tourism plays a vital role in Pokhara since thousands of tourists visit Pokhara every year and majority of people are involved in the tourism sector. There are many trekking agencies in Pokhara that provide several trekking programs and itineraries for the tourists. Some of the major trekking regions are Annapurna region, Everest region, Langtang region, Manaslu region, Rara/Jumla region and Kanchanjunga/ Makalu region.
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