Pokhara is the city of Phewa Lake situated at the centre of Nepal. As it is known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, you may find amazing Pokhara tour packages for your next adventure or a perfect Himalaya trail. If we date back to history Pokhara was an important trading point on the route between India and China and until the late 1960s, this valley was only accessible by foot. Later with the construction of Siddhartha Highway, which now connects the city to Southern Nepal, tourism flourished in the city. Especially the area beside the Phewa Lake is called as Lake Side, which has developed into one of the major tourism hubs of Nepal.
Pokhara is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is nature’s hidden paradise that possesses nature’s gift of acute beauty and peace. There is a lot of Buddhism influence seen in the temples and in the ancient architecture. With the majestic view of Annapurna, range Pokhara endows the perfect backdrop and tranquillity of lakes. All this make Pokhara the finest destination for a wonderful tour. From Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, which lies on an island in the lake to the eastern shore, the Lakeside district has some good yoga centres and restaurants.
Coming to the south there is an International Mountain Museum that exhibits the winning history of mountaineering and the audacious people of the Himalayas. Forming an impressive backdrop to Pokhara is the theatrical Annapurna Massif. It is the most important part of the emblematic Mt Machhapuchhare. The triangular mass emerges a large over the town image and remains the only virgin mountain in Nepal that is set aside as a forbidden mountain to be climbed.

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Pokhara Top Attractions
Places To Visit In Pokhara
A small village which has its own natural beauty. The best thing about the village of Sarangkot is that it lies in the outskirts of the Pokhara city. Moreover, you will alo get a chance to view the one of the most beautiful Annapurna Himalayan range. You can also view the orange hues along with some beautiful mountain ranges. Highlights: The scenic beauty of the place is what makes the village an obvious pick for most of the tourists. It is also an important location for most of the paragliders. Prices: Free. Difficulty Level: Easy. Best time to visit: October

Caves have always been mysterious but the curious thing about this Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is that it comes with a religious bent too. One of the huge stalagmite is usually worshipped as Shiva Lingam. The peaceful atmosphere of the cave will definitely soothe your senses and will let you introspect a little bit. Amidst the regular hustle and bustle of the city, it is a good place to spend some peaceful time. If you planning to visit this place it will be advisable for you to carry a torch along as it is usually dark. Highlights: The Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave is a combination of Devi’s fall in the upstream and the cave in the downstream, one has to climb down the metal stairs to have a real look. Although it is a bit scary but its definitely worth a watch. Price: Rs.50 to Rs.100. Location: Chhorepatan. Pokhara.

A quiet fresh water lake in kaski district of nepal that changes colour depending on the season. it is the second largest of the eight lakes in Pokhara valley with a maximum depth of 10 meters. Location: It takes about 40 minutes by bus from Pokhara to reach the lake. Not far from the maddening crowd but extremely clean and quiet. Since it is visited comparatively less, the original beauty is undisturbed. The lake supports irrigation and fisheries. Water level in the lake is regulated by a dam constructed in 1988 as it fluctuates with season and because of use for irrigation. Pressure of increasing human population is forcing conversion of swampy area into land for cultivation.Highlights: Boating, fishing and swimming are some of the activities you can indulge in, the bonus being surrounding green mountains. Price: There are whole lot of hotels around to suit different budgets but the entry to this lake is free. Difficulty Level: Medium, you can easily try your hands on boating. Best time to visit: October
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People Also Ask About Pokhara Tours
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What are the top attractions on a sightseeing tour in Pokhara?
Pokhara is an extraordinary place with amazing natural beauty. It is situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley. Pokhara is well admired and known for adventure sports and other stunning sightseeing attractions. This enchanting city has a population of around 95,000 that has a lot to offer with beautiful lakes dazzling panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks. Have a look at few:
- Phewa lake
- David's Fall
- Bindybasini Temple
- Mahendra Gupha
- Seti Gandaki Gorge
- World Peace Pagoda
- The old bazar
- Sarangkot
- Poon Hill
- Barahi Temple
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Which are the famous localities for a food tour in Pokhara?
Pokhara's food and cuisines are not to miss. No matter where ever you go, wherever you travel, you need food to sustain and if you get local delicacies to relish, nothing is better than this. Of course, the empty appetite will ruin the excitement and adventure of your trip. No wonder, Pokhara serves all the amazing types of food from local to Thai, from Italian to Lebanese and much more.
All the restaurants in Pokhara offer great food whether you go to lakeside or to the main city road; you will these restaurants offering local and international delicacies:
- Korean food - Natsal Restaurant
- Chinese food - China Town Restaurant
- Italian - Caffe Concerto
- Thai - Krishna’s Kitchen
- Japanese - AoZoRa andKoto
- Himalayan - Potala Tibetan Restaurant
- French - Metro
- Indian - Marwadi Restaurant
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Which are the best areas for a shopping tour in Pokhara?
Pokhara is situated to the west of Kathmandu, as it is a popular tourist destination for adventure and sightseeing, it is also quite famous for shopping. For tourists, there is a variety of outdoor and local markets and other shopping localities where there is plenty to shop. At some places, you can even haggle down prices to get the best deals. Look below for few:
- The Chital market
- Lakeside Emporium
- Jewels And Trinkets
- Silver Oaks Handicraft
- Mountain Women Handicraft
- Tashiling Handicraft Centre
- Women's Skills Development Organization
- Shopping Center
- Fair Mount Trekking Shop
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What are the best camping sites in Pokhara?
Pokhara is blessed with natural beauty and scenery thus on the foothills of the Himalayas you may find some interesting camping sites that offers majestic views and star gazing nights. These camping sites stand as a testimony to the beautiful mountains, which are snuggled quite royally in Nepal.
If you want to be completely enthralled by the healing sound of the water then look at the best campsites in and near Pokhara:
- Sarangkot Half-Day Hike from Pokhara
- Private Day Hike at Annapurna Foothills in Pokhara
- Private Begnas Thulokot Day Trek Including Boat Ride in Begnas Lake
- Pokhara Small Group Hiking Tour
- A perfect day hiking in foothill of Annapurna Himalaya Range in Pokhara
- Annapurna Base Camp Trek 14 Days
- Wonderful Australian Camp & Sarangkot Trek
- Annapurna Panorama trek
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What are the best adventure activities to do in Pokhara?
The Pokhara city is a remarkable city that offers some of the best adventure sports and activities to indulge in. Take a look at few and dive into the world of adventure:
- Bungee Jumping
- Paragliding
- Zip flyer
- Ultra-light flight
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Boating
- Trekking
- Hand Gliding
- White Water Rafting
- Canyoning & Canyoneering
- Kayaking
- Skydiving
- Stand Up Paddle-Boarding