Why you should visit Pokhara, Nepal
If you've never been to Pokhara, here are 15 reasons why you should visit Pokhara, Nepal. Pokhara is one of the biggest cities in Nepal but it is far away from the inner city influences. Pokhara is located at an altitude of 827 m from the sea and about 200 km west of Kathmandu city.
It is a beautiful city with many
small and large lakes and modern caves. Surrounded by mountains and green
forests. Therefore, it is the best place to relax after a busy time. The calm
and natural lakes of Pokhara bring us closer to nature. You can relax by the pool
during the day and enjoy the night life of Pokhara. It will be an exciting
experience.
Let's go through the list of 15 reasons why you should visit Pokhara.
1. Relax by the pool
The main attractions of Pokhara are
the lakes and there are eight lakes in Pokhara. Fewa Lake is the largest of
them all. Many people like to spend their time at Phewa Lake because the view
of the lake from the edge of the lake is spectacular. The wilderness and
mountain hills the pool shot.
You are recommended to see the east
side of the pool. You can choose a lakeside hotel to stay at. These hotels
offer a beautiful view of the lake. You can visits all lakes including Fewa Lake,
Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake and enjoy their beauty.
2. Paragliding in Pokhara
Pokhara is well known for boating.
People from different places go to Pokhara for boating. Pokhara is also famous
for the best paragliding destinations. Therefore, it is recommended to go
paragliding in Pokhara. Paragliding gives you breathtaking views of mountains
and lakes from an eagle's eye. You can try parahawking in Pokhara, which is
similar to paragliding and just as exciting.
3. Boating
When in the Lake City, one thing
that should be on your bucket list is boating. You will have different
experiences in different lake. You can try boating first at Begnas Lake, then
Fewa Lake, and finally at Rupa Lake. You need to buy a ferry ticket, the price
of which varies depending on the hours you choose for the ferry. Boating in
Pokhara is fun and relaxing.
4. Devi’s fall
One of the famous tourist
attractions in Pokhara is Devi’s fall. It is also known as Patale Chango in
Nepali. It is a huge waterfall that is especially attractive during monsoons.
During the rainy season, the waterfall becomes massive and the beauty of the
waterfall is mesmerizing.
Devi's fall is restricted to the
danger of falling. The water is deep and dangerous. The name Devi's fall was
given to the waterfall after a woman named Devi fell there and died there. For
the best of Devi’s fall, visit it during monsoon. The waterfall is becoming so
big that it has created many big holes. You will surely have a pleasant
experience during the visit.
5. Gateway to the Annapurna region
Pokhara is the gateway to Annapurna
region since the Annapurna trek starts from Pokhara. Most trekkers go to
Pokhara on the first day of the Annapurna trek. They also stay in Pokhara to
relax. There is a small town in Pokhara that provides roof top accommodation to
the travelers. Travelers learn about the culture and way of life of the people
of Pokhara.
6. Mahendra Cave
Mahendra cave in Pokhara called
Gupteshwor Gufa is one of the tourist attractions. The cave is named after the
ancient king Mahendra. It is a huge cave with an image of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims
of Lord Shiva go to the cave to worship the idol of Lord Shiva. The cave is
about 125m long and is located in the middle of the forest. The cave has two
openings. One hole is the entrance that leads to the temple of Lord Shiva while
the other hole is the exit from the cave. The exit is narrow which makes it
difficult for some people to get out.
7. Bat Cave
Bat Cave, called Chamero Gufa in
Nepali, is located 500m from Mahendra Cave. The cave is made of limestone and
is full of bats. The cave is almost 200m long. Bats do not like light, so there
is no light in the Bat Cave unlike Mahendra Cave.
After buying the entrance ticket,
you have to walk a few minutes to the cave. You must pick up the lower fire
hose to take it into the cave. The cave is high, be careful when walking. The
Bat Cave exit tunnel is also narrower than Mahendra Cave. It's hard to climb
the door, so it's very interesting.
8. Bird watching and Fishing
Birds from different countries come
to Pokhara because of its good weather. Pokhara is neither hot nor cold. The
lake and mountains make the climate cool and calm. When the temperature starts
rising, the birds migrate to Pokhara.
Therefore, you can see birds of
different species here. Some of the birds to watch are Red-breasted Falconet,
Ducks, Kalij Pheasant, Bulbul, Pallid and Pied Harriers, Black-backed Forktail,
Griffon vulture, Besra, Red-headed, and Eurasian Black Vultures, Sternidae,
Puff-throated Babbler, Gulls , etc.
You can go fishing in Rupa Lake.
You must first pay for the fishing rod and buy a ticket for fishing. If you can
catch a fish, you can take it. Fishing in the third largest lake in Pokhara is
an amazing experience.
9. To look at the Mountains
Pokhara offers you a 360 Mountain
View experience. High peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu and
Machhapuchhre are visible. Thus, Pokhara is suitable for mountain gazing and
sightseeing.
10. Sarangkot
Sarangkot is a wonderful place
located at a slightly higher altitude than the city of Pokhara. A road trip of
just 30 minutes will take you to Sarangkot from Pokhara. Sarangkot is most
popular for facing east. It is a popular tourist spot where travelers sleep to
catch a glimpse of the sunrise. Sarangkot is also known for paragliding.
11. World Peace Pagoda
Shanti Stupa, also known as World
Peace Pagoda, is one of the main attractions in Pokhara. It is a Buddhist
monument built inside a pagoda structure. It represents peace. A Buddhist monk
from the Nipponzan-Myōhōji clan built this white and gold structure on Mount
Anadu. You can reach Shanti Pagoda by boat or by Siddhartha Highway. Then, you
need to climb 200 stairs which require patience and stamina.
12. Nightlife
Pokhara's night life is probably
one of the most exciting parts of Pokhara. Explore Pokhara's nightlife because
the city never sleeps. Check out the night markets where you can find things
half-price. There will be a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Hotels and
restaurants are open until morning.
13. Suitable for a short holiday
Pokhara is one of the closest vacation
spots to Kathmandu. Pokhara is quite suitable for a short vacation. You can
enjoy your trip to Pokhara in 1-2 days. Spend time with your family and friends
in Pokhara and have an unforgettable experience.
14. Bungee Jumping
If you are looking for something
exciting to do but don't know what to do or where to do it, here are some quick
suggestions for you. Bungee is one of the popular travel activities that you
can do for fun and you will be happy to know that Pokhara offers its visitors
an amazing bungee experience. Put it on your bucket list because you don't want
to miss this crazy opportunity. You can opt for bungee, zipline and paragliding
packages as the combination will be cheap and exciting.
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