Pokhara

Popular tourist destination Pokhara is the main tourism hub and the capital of tourism in Nepal. Every year the majority of tourist travel Pokhara to experience the ultimate adventure. Pokhara became a famous tourist destination for trekking (Annapurna Mountain Trek). Besides trekking, there are many reasons which made Pokhara a must-visit destination for all in South Asia. This tour guide will inspire you some best things to do in Pokhara, the peaceful destination in Nepal.

Top  Attractions around Pokhara

1.      International Mountaineering Museum

The International Mountain Museum is a landmark destination in Pokhara. Otherwise a sleepy but vibrant town, Pokhara rings a bell when someone mentions International Mountain Museum. The foundation stone of this museum was laid in 1995 under the initiation of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) who realized the importance of preserving all the major and minor records and evidences regarding Himalayan expeditions. After 9 years of ceaseless efforts and data collection, the museum was opened to public in 2004 and since then it has become an indelible aspect in every Pokhara vacation plan. Dedicated to the Himalayan range and the mountaineers who conquered some of the world’s toughest peaks, International Mountain Museum is a must visit in Pokhara.

2.      David’s Falls

Grab your camera and head to Devil’s fall, known locally as the Patale Chhango. This beautiful waterfall is located about 2 kilometres south-west of the Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway.

3.      Bindabasini Temple

Travel to the old Pokhara Bazaar. This traditional market is also a colourful gathering place for an ethnically diverse group of traders. The temples and monuments of the bazaar showcase a close resemblance to the Newari architecture of the Kathmandu Valley. The old bazaar is also home to one of Pokhara’s most important shrines, the Bindhyabasini Mandir, a white dome-like structure atop a hill.

4.      Gupteshwor Temple

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is a cave located in Pokhara-17, Chhorepatan, Kaski district, opposite to Davis Fall, the water from Davis fall passes through this cave. Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is one of the major attractions of Pokhara.

5.      Bat’s Cave

For those looking for a different level of adventure, the Bat cave or Chamero Gufa in Pokhara is just perfect. As the name suggests, it is where one can find thousands of bats thriving in the dark, gloomy and moist chambers of the cave. These are mostly Horseshoe Bats, and they are found clinging upside down on the ceilings of the cool (chilly even) and dingy caves. If one’s up for it, they can even explore the complete cave (which takes about 10 minutes) till the end and wiggle their way through a narrow shaft to reach the surface. This cave could get extremely confined, so those who have claustrophobia might want to rethink their visit.

Entry fee is around NPR 150, and you will be given a torch along with it. You can also get a guide for NPR 300 who will take you through the cave. There is one exit point of the cave which is narrow and the cave can get really slippery so be careful.

6.      Mahendra Cave

Explore the Mahendra Cave, a large limestone cave famous for its stalactites and stalagmite rocks.

7.      Begnas Lake

Begnas Lake is a freshwater lake in Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolis of Kaski district of Nepal located in the south-east of the Pokhara Valley. The lake is the third largest lake of Nepal and second largest, after Phewa Lake, among the eight lakes in Pokhara Valley.

8.      Phewa Lake

Venture to Fewa Lake, the largest and, some would say, the most beautiful of Nepal’s lakes. Here, you can enjoy boating on its placid waters and tuck into mouth-watering menus at one of the many restaurants that dot the lakeshore.

9.      Sarangkot

Sarangkot is a beautiful Hill station situated at an altitude of 1592M from the sea level which is nearby Pokhara City. There are few cities in the world that are encompassed by such remarkable natural beauty as Pokhara.

10. World Peace Stupa

Marvel at the World Peace Pagoda, situated on the southern fringe of Fewa Lake. It has four images of the Buddha facing in the four directions. The dome-shaped pagoda is an impressive sight. It is a great vantage point, offering spectacular views of the Annapurna.