Five Thing To Know About Pokhara City

Five Thing To Know About Pokhara City

                  Pokhara

Pokhara being the beautiful city of lakes that it holds many places to visit that will sweep you off your feet with their scenic beauty and calm atmosphere. As it is the second most important city in Nepal after the capital city, Kathmandu. But for tourism in Nepal, there is no other city that is popular as Pokhara. The popularity of this city is reflected in the huge number of tourists visiting every year. Pokhara houses a variety of places that confirm the richness of the culture and nature of the country. Situated in the shadow of some of the most famous Himalayan mountains, Pokhara is beautiful.

Let us help you know Pokhara better through our list of the “Top 5 Things” you can do  in the city 

   1.    A Visit To Sarangkot

A small village that has its own natural beauty situated on the outskirts of the Pokhara city. While you’re exploring the village, you can also get a glimpse of the beautiful sunrise that can be seen from the hilltops. 

And also, get a chance to view one of the most beautiful Annapurna Himalayan ranges. (Sunrise seen from Sarangkot in the motning.)

2.     A Visit To World Peace Pagoda

Also referred to as “Shanti Stupa ” which when translated in English is referred to as “World Peace Pagoda”. Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji order constructed the stupa. The monument is said to depict the four prominent stages of the Buddha’s life in four directions: the place that he was born in Lumbini, the place he became enlightened in Bodhgaya, the place he taught most of his lifetime in Sarnath, and the place he reached nirvana at KushiNagar.

You can experience the joy of overlooking the southern shore of Phewa Lake after reaching the top of the monument and learning about its design to inspire harmony. The shrine except for being an impressive standpoint provides spectacular views of the Annapurna range and Pokhara. 

3.   Boating in Phewa Lake

The second-largest freshwater lake in the country situated in the Pokhara Valley of Nepal. Many tourists frequent this place and many of them keep it in their travel list. The beauty and serenity of the lake know no bounds. 

As the lake has mirror-like reflections of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre in its waters. The lake is managed with the help of a Dam and is fed by a river stream, making it somewhat a mixture of a man-made and natural freshwater lake.

4.     Paraglide Among the Mountains

Are you thinking about Paragliding in Pokhara? Paragliding is one of the most preferred adventure sports in Nepal. Pokhara is the place where you can start your first paragliding experience.There are numbers of companies operating the commercial tandem flights in Pokhara. Tandem flying means the pilot will be with a passenger.Paragliding is operated with safety and with internationally certified pilots. If you are an adventure lover and you are traveling to Nepal, then paragliding in Pokhara shouldn’t be missed.

5. A Visit To Tal Barahi Temple

A lake temple in the Kaski District of Nepal which is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Durga, this temple is located on a small island in Lake Phewa of Pokhara and contributes as a great source of spirituality in the Nepalese Hindu population.

Highlights: This most famous Hindu temple in Pokhara has a lot of grace added by the surrounding lake. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu to commemorate his boar incarnation in the 18th century. Over the years the temple has been comprehensively renovated and so the pigeons have decided to make it their permanent shelter. A must visit not only for the religious mind but also for a regular tourist alike.

Location: 10 minutes drive from Pokhara, located on an island in the middle of phew lake, it can be reached by a boat from Barahi ghat.