Pokhara is center of culture and adventure of Nepal. Pokhara is a pretty location at the foothills of the Himalayas. A busy city amidst tranquil valley; Pokhara is the doorway for most of Nepal's popular trekking and rafting destinations. The city remains full of trekkers and backpackers round the year. The stretches of hotels and restaurants near the Fewa Lake looks like the melting pot for different races. The sound of various languages spoken at the same time has a melody in itself.
Pokhara is a place of glorious and unique natural beauty. The most serene environment in the city is Fewa Lake. The image of the snow-clad mountain peaks that fall in the tranquil water creates an ambience of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, Pokhara has a much more tropical feel to it; a fact much appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs.
Mountain Views
the most spectacular and glorious site of Pokhra is the spectacular view of the Annapurna range that forms its background. The Annapurna stretches from west to east and includes Annapurna I to Annapurna IV in its massif. Apart from that it also includes the Annapurna South. Although the highest among them is Annapurna I that stands 8,091 meters above the sea level, it is Machhapuchhre that dominates all others in its vicinity. Proudly levitating in the skyline, the fishtailed pinnacle is the archetypal snow-capped, needle pointed mountain
Itinerary in Detail |
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| Day 01. | Arrive at Kathmandu airport (1345meters). You will be met by our representative and transfer to hotel and a short brief about the trekking after refreshment |
| Day 02. | Sight seeing in Kathmandu Darbar squire and in swayambunath( Monkey temple) in the morning and sight seeing in patan and Tibetan refugee camp in the afternoon. |
| Day 03. | Transfer to pokhara and visit fewa Lake and v Barahi Temple. |
| Day 04. | Full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city( seti Gandaki, Mahendra cave, Old bazaar and the museum) Seti River Pokhara is the city of Natural wonders. Another attraction in pokhara is Seti River that never fails to interest the visitors. The energetic river runs right through the city, it remains completely underground. Amazingly, at certain points the river appears hardly two meters wide. Nevertheless its depth reaches to over 20 meters at places. Mahendra Pul, a British style span bridge, provides the perfect view of the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by its powerful flow. Mahendra Cave Mahendra Gupha or Mahendra Cave is another attraction. This large limestone cave is locally known as the House of Bats. This name has been given because of the nests of bats that hang form the series of Stalagmites that run through the cave. The place is a 2-hours walk from the downtown Pokhra. Don't forget to bring a torch in order to see stalactites. The Old Bazaar The traditional bazaar of Pokhara is colorful and so are its ethnically diverse traders. The place remains bustling with traders from not only Nepal but also from places as far as Kashmir, Tibet, Ladakh and China. The market is full of monuments that give a sneak peak into the Newar architecture and culture. Located about four km from Lakeside, the market's original charm is alive and flourishing. The Pokhara Museum The pokhara museum is located between the bus stop and Mahendra Pul, Pokhara museum reflects the ethnic mosaic of western Nepal. The lifestyles and history of ethnic groups such as Gurungs, Thakalis and Tharus are attractively displayed through models, photographs and artifacts. One major attraction is a display highlighting the newly discovered remains of an 8000-year-old settlement in Mustang. The museum is opened weeklong except Tuesdays and is for both researchers as well as tourists. |
| Day 05 | Transfer to Kathmandu |
| Day 06 | Sight seeing in Pasupatinath temple and bouddhanath in the morning and sight seeing in Bhaktapur darbar squirein the afternoon. Pashupatinath Pashupatinath is the most important Hindu temple in Nepaland this is one of the most important Shiva temples on the subcontinent and draws many devotees from all over India too. Pashupati is considered to have a special concern for the kingdom of Nepal. Pashupatinath, an ancient base, by the banks of the holy Bagmati River, stands the 16th century of Pashupatinath - Shiva, as Lord of all Creatures. The old buildings on the site were destroyed by Moslem invaders in the 14th century, its stone linga smashed to dust, but it rose again behind their retreating backs. Succeeding monarchs reinstated the temple and the images. The flowing Bagmati is a holy river and the ghats (crematorium) at its bank are the earnest Hindus truest cremation center. Bouddhanath Bouddhanath is the largest stupas among in South Asia, and it has become the central point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered to Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath. They established many gompas, and the Little Tibet in Nepal . This "Little Tibet" is still the best place in the Valley to observe Tibetan lifestyle. Tibetans walk with prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituals of prostration are presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their lord. Bhaktapur Bhaktapur( City of devotees) covers an area of four square miles. Bhaktapur (city of devotees) still retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to numerous wonders of cultural and artistic achievements. The past glory of the Malla rules continues to be reflected at the Darbar Square. Pottery and waving are its traditional industries. Bhaktapur is famous for woodcarving and the traditional topi( cap). The city located about 14 km east of Kathmandu. The places of interest include Bhaktapur Darbar Square, the National Art Gallery, Nyatapola Temple, Bhairavnath Temple, Dattatreya Temple and Dattatreya Square. Bhaktapur Durbar Square contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces such as lion gate, the golden gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Malla. Palace of 55 Windows Being built by King Yaksha Mall in 1427 A.D. and remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in 17th Century, the balcony and the windows are intricately carved is a masterpiece of wood carving. Nyatapola Temple This five storied Pagoda Style temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1708 A.D. well known for its massive structure and subtle workmanship. It is the tallest pagoda structure in the Kathmandu valley. |
| 07 | Transfer to international airport for your final flight departure. |