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Pokhara valley, a perfect combination of tranquility and beauty, which lies 200 km west from the capital city of Kathmandu is located between the Great Himalayas and Mahabharat Ranges in the Western Development Region of Nepal. It is the only place in the world from where we can enjoy the magnificent view of snow-capped massive mountains of above 8000-meter elevation while sitting below 1000 meters above sea level. Out of the 14 highest mountain peaks of the world, elevating higher than 8000 meters, three of them Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu can be seen from Pokhara. It is only an enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley which is also the gateway to the world of adventures like trekking, mountaineering and many more. Pokhara is a major destination for visitors, so here we are going to drop out some of the general information, which may help you in your traveling period.
Why is Pokhara famous?
Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. Many tourists visit Pokhara Valley to see the Himalayan range and lakes. Pokhara is also famous for boating, trekking, rafting, and extreme sports like rafting, canyoning, and bungee jumping. Renowned for its natural beauty, Pokhara is regarded as the tourist capital of Nepal. Pokhara is the ultimate destination to get-away from the never-ending hassle of everyday life. It is also popular for various adventure sports like trekking, rafting, and paragliding.
What visitor can do Pokhara?
- MOUNTAIN GEAR. Pokhara is a great bazaar for mountaineering.
- WALK AROUND THE LAKE. Take a day to just walk around the lake, relax and see how local women wash their clothes on the shore. …
- WORLD PEACE PAGODA. …
- ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES. …
- SARANGKOT VIEWPOINT. …
- TREKKING THE HIMALAYAS. …
- RELAX, GET A MASSAGE OR GO OUT. …
- TRY LOCAL FOOD.
- PARAGLIDING
- BOATING
- And more
Other General Information:
Location:
Pokhara lies in the central part of Nepal, 200 km west from Kathmandu. It is headquartered in Western Development Region, Gandaki Zone, and Kaski District. Pokhara and the surrounding is the most unique, picturesque and most attractive place in Nepal.
Climate:
Pokhara has a tropical mild temperature, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. The Himalayas and the surrounding green hills keep it moderate. Winter offers quite pleasant weather, especially from September to December. The Temperature remains between 32 degrees Celsius in summer and a minimum of 6 degrees Celsius in winter. Monsoon starts in early June and ends in early September. Pokhara receives the heaviest rainfall in Nepal. It produces a variety of subtropical floras such as banana trees, orange trees, green leafy vegetables, and huge Pipal and Banyan trees.
Banks & Money Changers:
There are several banks and many money changers along the Lakeside area in Pokhara. Visa Cards, Master Cards, & ATM Cards can be cashed at any time. There are several 2-4 hours ATM Cards booth along Lakeside. US Dollar and Euro are mostly preferred currencies. Credit Cards are accepted by most of the service providers, travel agencies and trekking agencies.
Accommodation:
Pokhara offers a wide variety of accommodation facilities suited for almost all types of travelers. Whether it is for backpackers or business executives, Pokhara’s numerous hotels and lodges give everyone comfort only second to their 5-star hotels in Pokhara. Likewise, there are 4star, 3star, 2star, 1star, local hotels and many lodges, guest houses available in Pokhara.
Food & Beverage:
You can get almost all types of world-renowned cuisines including western, continental and local food. There are many tourist standard restaurants, real beans, coffee shops, bars, night clubs, music-dance clubs and traditional dance showplaces for day and nightlife entertainment. You get all sorts of Liquors at Lakeside.
Communication:
Communicating with your family from Pokhara is almost as easy as in your own country. You can enjoy the facilities of E-mail and the internet at cybercafes in and around Lakeside. They also have ISD phone services. You can connect around the world at any time.
