Things to do in Pokhara
Things to do in Pokhara, if you travel to Nepal you will arrive in Pokhara yes or yes. From here you will start your route a lot of mountaineers for the various trekking that flood the area. But not everything is limited to this. There are many alternatives to do in Pokhara before starting a journey. Next I show you plans that you can not lose.
Things to do in Pokhara
Things to do in Pokhara, upon arrival at the airport, you will meet and be assisted our representative driver who will welcome you and take you to your previously booked hotel. Travel to beautiful Nepal, hotel booking, train booking, flight booking, car, driver, guide, escort, and shopping anything you need in your travel the team of India’s Invitation will make all the arrangements so perfect for your budget, India’s Invitation says ” travel with us because we care”.
Go shopping
Things to do in Pokhara, being Pokhara the beginning of many important trekking, you could not miss the purchases “mountaineers”. In the commercial area of Lakeside we will find lots of shops with mountain equipment (backpacks, sleeping bags, clothes …), souvenirs, restaurants, agencies, ect … At night it will also be a point where you can live the nightlife.
Watch the sunset while you dine
Things to do in Pokhara, the path that runs along the shores of Lake Phewa Tal is a good place to have a drink and dine while watching the sun go down behind the World Peace Pagoda. India’s Invitation have several restaurants at a great price with improvised terraces.
World Peace Pagoda
Things to do in Pokhara, visible from Lake Phewa Tal, on top of a narrow ridge stands the white pagoda of World Peace (World Pace Stupa). It was built by Japanese monks to promote peace around the world. The best way to get there is by renting a boat from Lakeside that takes us to the base of a narrow path that winds up to the pagoda. Once up we can enjoy the views over the city of Pokhara.
Varahi Mandir Temple
Things to do in Pokhara, in the middle of Phewa Tal Lake we find this Hindu temple, built in the eighteenth century and dedicated to Vishnu. To visit it we have to rent a boat and pay between 50-100 NPR.
Trekking in the Annapurna
Things to do in Pokhara, from Pokhara they start a lot of trekking. There are those whose difficulty is low and can last one or two days, until they are 20 days of route and you reach the Annapurna base camp. You can do the Poon Hill trek, a 4-day trip that does not have much difficulty. You ascend above 3,000 meters and the views of the Annapurna massif are spectacular.
Phewa Lake Tal
Things to do in Pokhara, second largest lake in Nepal and a point of reference when we visit the city. We can rent a boat to navigate its waters or walk along the shore and leave aside the bustling Lakeside. Standing here and observing the life that surrounds the lake is one of the best things to do in Pokhara. There are many boat routes with different prices.
Walk around Rani Ban
Things to do in Pokhara, if you decide to walk down from the Pagoda of the World Peace to Devi’s Fall you will cross the leafy Rani Ban or the Queen’s forest. An attractive walk along a narrow path where you may not cross paths with anyone.
Devi’s Fall
Things to do in Pokhara, the waterfalls of Devi is another characteristic point of our route through Pokhara. To be able to visit it you will have to pay an entrance fee of 30 NPR. His fame is given because it is here that the Pardi Khola stream disappears underground. In monsoon season the rumble of the waterfall is overwhelming.
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