About Pokhara :- Millions of people travel thousands of miles  in the search of Heaven or Paradise on Earth ,fully unaware of the existence of a corner of real paradise. Pokhara valley is situated at an altitude of 827 meters from sea level. This is one of the picturesque spots of Nepal. Its lovely lakes and mountains enhance the beauty of the valley. Pokhara is situated 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu. It is linked by Air and by road from Kathmandu and the Indian border Sunauli. Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Fishtail, Manaslu, five peaks of Annapurna and others.This is one of the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic view in a sub-tropical setting. The nearest snow-capped mountain, Fishtail, is less then 30 kilometers from Pokhara. Pokhara's numerous lakes offer fishing, boating and swimming.

Climate of Pokhara

        Pokhara has a pleasent climate and can be visited any time of the year. Even during summer, the temperature does not riseabove 30-32 degree celcius. And as a rain begin, the temperature goes down considerably, coolong the valley.

Access to Pokhara

        Pokhara is situated 200 kilometers west from Kathmandu and is well connected by road and also by air. Pokhara can be reached in 6 hours bus ride and  just 30 minutes by Airplane from Kathmandu. And it is also connected  with Indo-Nepal border. There is daily bus services from Pokhara to Indian border of kakarvitta in the east, Birjung, Biratnagar and Sunauli in the middle part, Nepaljung and Mahendra Nagar in the west.

Caves and Water Falls in Pokhara

        Pokhara is famous for limestone caves such as Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwar Mahadev and others. Davis Fall is the most famous water fall in Pokhara, which comes to its gushing best just before disappearing underground.
 

Mountains and Hills in Pokhara

        Like the artifical painting from east to west, the breathtaking views of the world famous Himalayan ranges of Annapurna. Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and other appear so close as to make you feel that you can almost touch them. Sarankot, Kaskikot, Kalikasthan, Bharat Pokhari and the Pumdi Bhumdi Hills commands beautiful views of the valley and the mountains. The places are also ventage points to view sunrise and sunsets over the majestic Himalayan peaks
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Lakes and Rivers in Pokhara

        Pokhara is also known as lake city. There are seven famous lakes - Phewa or Fewa, Begnas and Rupa being the most well known ones. the glacial river Seti, flows right through the heart of the Pokhara valley and goes completely underground at certain places.Which is also called seti or white Gandaki because of the limestones sediments that give the water a milky tint. This river cuts the deepest gorge in Nepal.
 

Temples and Monasteries in Pokhara

        The Bindabasini temple is the centre of religious activity in the old bazaar area. Located right in the middle of the fewa lake,barahi Temple attracts many tourist and Hindu pilgrims from Nepal  and abroad. Another Hindu shrine is the Bhadrakali temple, which is situated on a small but beautiful hill with pleasent surroundinds. Some other temples in Pokhara are Narayan Than, Ram Mandir, Krishna Mandir, Kedareswor Mahadav Mindir Lamakhor Lakeside.
World Peace Pagoda , a massive Buddhist stupa, is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shores of Fewa Lake. Besides being an impressive sight, this shrine, built by Japanese, is a great vantage point offering spectacular views of the Lake  as well as Pokhara city.

Museums and Heritage sites in Pokhara

        The Annapurna museum displays a large variety of butterflies, moths and insects and also cement models depicting Nepal's wildlife. The Annapurna museum is located inside the Prithivi Narayan Campus.  The Pokhara regional museum exhibits a variety of items that captures the culture and customes of different tribes and races of Nepal.The regional museum is located at Naya Sadak. The Mountaineering Museum provides detailed information on mountaineering expeditions in Nepal. The Mountaineering Museum is very new and it is located in Ghari Patan which is close to Pokhara Eye Hospital.

Boating and Fishing in Pokhara

        Boating and fishing are the most popular attractions of the Phewa lake. hiring a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the other side of the lake bordering the forested hill and taking a swim can be the highlight of a warm day.

Adventure and trekking in Pokhara

        Paragliding, Golfing, Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Micro-light aircraft , Bicycleing and hikeing in the hills are the most adventure activities in Pokhara. The valley is the  starting point of some of the most popular treks in the country.

Culture of Pokhara

        Pokhara - a dazzing mountains landmark in the west of Nepal is a melting pot of various ethnic groups comprising Brahman, Chhetri, Newars, magars, Gurangs etc vibrant in their respective cultures and in pure harmony.
 

Hotels in Pokhara

New Pokhara Lodge, Lakeside
Find what other customer said about New pokhara Lodge

7 July 2003

        Over 20 month ago I left Scotland on a round the world bicycle tour. Since the start I have stayed in well over 500 different hotels, guest houses, hostels and other establishments (and also one bus shelter in England). Some of them have been extremely pleasant places to stay. But I put New Pokhara Lodge at the top of my list. This is an excellent hotel. Both owners and staff are extremely pleasant and helpful. The location is ideal, being very close to lake and yet in its own secluded garden. The rooms are most comfortable and spotlessly clean. When I arrived I intended to stay two or three nights. In the end I have stayed four weeks. For more info Click   New Pokhara Lodge, Lakeside

William J. Donaldson
 Edinburgh, Scotland

If any body need more information about Pokhara, please write mail to :-

New Pokhara Lodge ---------poklodge@fewamail.com.np
Nepal Tourism Board -------  info@ntb.wlink.com.np
Regional Hotel Association Pokhara -------  pokharahotels@bb.com.np
Tourist Office (Goverment office) Pokhara---- Tel.     977-61-520028

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