Pokhara Valley is one of the most biologically and naturally diverse place in Nepal. It is known for its natural beauty, lake, amazing mountain views and adventure sports this city offers. For a relatively small city, Pokhara has a wealth of things for visitors to see and do. There is so much beauty around Pokhara that you really can’t go wrong with where you choose city tour, hiking trip or adventure sports.
Pokhara has good connections to exciting nearby areas. All areas offer something extra. There are many options for beautiful trips in Pokhara from taking tour around Tibetan refugee Camp, a day hiking trip to Peace Pagoda, Sunrise view from Shrangkot and hiking down to Pokhara, white water rafting experience, bungy and Zipline, visit to beautiful mountain museum. Here is a list of some activities that are definitely worth doing while you are in Pokhara.
Pokhara is home to some of the most beautiful lakes in Nepal. This city is known as city of the lakes. Imagine what could be more fun than rowing on a boat in the beautiful lakes of Nepal? Boating on the second largest lake in Nepal (Phewa Lake) is an incredible experience. There is a small island in the middle of the lake that accommodates the temple of Barahi which is locally known as the Taal Barahi temple. The boats could be hired for an hour or a day and you could also take the boat all by yourself without the boatman.
Ultra light Flight is one of the most do things in Pokhara as it is the best way to see beauty of Pokhara valley in a unique way. Taking Ultra light flight also is an opportunity to enjoy beautiful panoramic bird’s view of the entire Annapurna Range. The two-sitter flight operates from Pokhara airport beginning September through June. They can take off and land on a field or even a dirt road and can ascend to a maximum height of 5000meters with speed of this flight ranges from 50-90 km per hour.
Paragliding is one of the most popular activities in Pokhara and sarangkot is one of the best places on earth for Paragliding trip. Paragliding in Pokhara is a great opportunity to experience the majestic Himalayas from Annapurna range in the distance and small villages, monasteries, lakes and jungles. Paragliding from Sarangkot is kind of an experience no one could forget.
World Peace Pagoda is located on the top of the hill. It was built by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji and it is a highly recommended place to visit in Pokhara. You can either drive or take a short hike up to the World Peace Pagoda and in a clear day you can enjoy one of the best views of the Pokhara Valley and the Annapurna Himalaya.
Sunrise view from Sarangkot hill is something that you shouldn't miss if you are in Pokhara. Sarangkot hill is considered as one of the best places in Nepal for beautiful sunrise view over the Himalayas. Sarangkot Hill is just on the edge of Pokhara and it takes about 45 minutes of drive from lakeside.
Davi's waterfall locally known as Patale Chhango – meaning the Hell’s fall, it acquired its name ‘Davis Fall’ through a modern legend that says - that On 31 July 1961, a Swiss couple Davi went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit because of the overflow. Her body was recovered 3 days later in river Phusre with great effort. Her father wished to name it "Davi's falls" after her.
Davi’s Waterfall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave are situated very close to each other. So when you visit Davi’s Waterfall you can visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave as well. A giant stalagmite within this Cave is honored as a Shiva lingam and the devout flock here to pray. Once inside the cave, look up at the ceiling and you will see detritus and branches in cracks in the rock; these have actually been pushed up there by floodwaters that fill the cave during the monsoon.
There are many rafting opportunities in Pokhara from trip for a day to multi days. If you are beginners, you can choose Trishuli River for rafting and if you like to experience more rapid and thrilling adventure, there are Seti and Kali Gandaki River.
Mountain biking is another popular thing to do in Pokhara if you are interested in exploring off the beaten places Pokhara. Pokhara valley is home to number of beautiful mountain biking trails that will show you the best of Pokhara. The bikes could be rented on an hourly basis or for a day from the various bicycle rental shops around the city.
Also atop Sarangkot Hill, if you are looking for a bit of adrenaline, you can go zip lining and bungee jumping in Pokhara. The zip-line has a vertical free fall of 2000 feet (600 m) and runs a distance of almost 5,900 feet (1800 m) at 140 km per hour. It's one of the tallest and steepest zip-lines in the world. For bungee jumping, the jump site offers a spellbinding view of the Himalaya, the hills, and the rivers below.
Tashi Ling is one of twelve official settlement camps in Kathmandu and Pokhara for Tibetan refugees. There are also several smaller settlements in the hillsides around Nepal. Up until 1989, Tibetan exiles were allowed ID cards and economic assistance, but due to recent political pressure, Nepal no longer recognizes Tibetan Refugees. Because of this, Tibetans are not allowed to legally work nor own a house or claim state benefits. Therefore, the refugees have resorted to making their living by selling homemade jewelry, trinkets, carvings, and carpets, making this a great place to stop and shop to support their local community.
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