Wonderguide by
Subash Poudel
Pokhara, Nepal: A Guide For Adventurers
Pokhara is a hidden paradise that possesses nature’s gift of extreme beauty. There are many places to visit in Pokhara that will sweep you off your feet with their scenic beauty and calm atmosphere. Pokhara is simply the most popular destination in Nepal.
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A Day Hike
A day hike in Pokhara offers panoramic mountain views of the Annapurna range, a rich insight into the history, culture and religion of the locals, as well as some very picturesque views.
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Subash:A half day World Peace Stupa hiking from Pokhara is both fun and easy. During the hike, you will explore a Japanese Temple called the White World Peace Stupa. It's situated on the top of a hill, from where you can enjoy the Mt. Annapurna ranges, a view of Fewa Lake as well as the whole Pokhara valley. The trip begins and ends from Lakeside Pokhara.
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Subash:Kahun Danda (or Kahu Deaurali) is a newly opened touristic destination and a wonderful place to experience the sunrise and the mountain view. It's just a 45 minutes drive from Pokhara.
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Subash:Dhampus is one of the best view points of Nepal which lies west of Pokhara giving panaromic view of Dhaulagir, Nilgiri, Annapurna, Gangapurna, Fishtain and more. The single day hikes will give you the best panoramic view from different view points in and near Dhampus.
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Subash:It is the easiest short trek from Pokhara which is a three hour uphill climb from Lakeside Pokhara. The hill station is a popular one-night destination as many people stop in to enjoy the sunrise over the Annapurna range.
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Restaurants/ Cafes
The list of amazing places for foodies in Pokhara could become a VERY long one... So just to get you started, here are some of my favorite places.
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Subash:For super fresh from the market, home cooked food go and see Tara! She cooks beautiful Nepali food and also other countries cuisines very well.
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Subash:Delicious food and lovely relaxed atmosphere. All the staff are friendly and lots of books and colouring books to keep you entertained if you're a solo traveler.
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Subash:Med5 Showcases 5 different cuisines of France, Italy, Turkey, Spain and Greece. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes are available. Their terrace has both view on the lake and mountain, open kitchen guarantees a high standard of hygiene. In the premises they sell fresh pastries and ice cream by DOLCE Bakery, their sister business.
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Top Things to Do
These are some of the top things I recommend for people visiting Pokhara for the first time.
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Subash:If you want to partake in something more adventurous things during your stay in Pokhara then book your seat for tandem paragliding. You will be touching the sky and gazing at the amazing Annapurna mountain view in front of you.
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Subash:Zip flyer and bungee jumping could be another thrilling experience in Pokhara, where you can find the world's longest and highest zip flyer and bungee jump. If you are an adventure lover, don't miss this in Pokhara.
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Subash:The Pokhara Bungee Jump offers you a 70 meter vertical drop and a 3 second free fall before you bounce back and enjoy the rest of your experience. Make sure to take a peek at the scenic surroundings during your jump! Aside from screaming your lungs out from an exhilarating jump, the view of the mountains and rivers around you will surely take your breath away.
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Beautiful Nature
In Pokhara you can experience the best in trekking, boating, pony rides, paragliding or simply relax by one of the lakes near the city with the stunning Annapurna mountain range in the backdrop.
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Subash:The Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in Nepal, is a testament to the enthralling beauty of Pokhara. On the eastern side of the lake, visitors can find cluster of restaurants and pubs. Along with these attractions, boating, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, bird watching, fishing and angling are some of the activities that can be done on Phewa Lake.
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Subash:Mahendra Gupha is another major natural attraction that can be reached after a two-hour walk north of Pokhara. The cave is known as the "House of Bats" since a large number of bats live within its walls.
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Subash:David’s Fall is a charming little waterfall located about 2 km south-west of the Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Its source is the water from the Phewa Lake. David’s Fall is associated with a mysterious legend, that's also part of its appeal. Close to the fall there's Gupteswar Gupha, a mysteriously sacred cave.
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Subash:The larger counterpart of the twin Begnas and Rupa tal. Spread across an area of 49 kilometres, Begnas Lake is the second largest lake in Pokhara after the Phewa tal. Located in the Kaski district, Begnas is a freshwater lake, rarely overcrowded with tourists, which makes it so much better and cleaner than other lakes in Pokhara.
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Wonderguide map
- World Peace Pagoda
- Kahun View Tower (Kahun Dharahara)
- Dhampus View Tower
- Sarangkot
- Tara's Restaurant (Nepalese Vegetarian)
- You and I
- Coffee Break
- MED 5 "Mediterranean Restaurant"
- Pokhara Paragliding
- Zipflyer station
- Hemja Bungee jump
- Phewa Lake
- Mahendra Cave
- Davi's Fall
- Begnas Lake
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