Located some
200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, this enchanting city is the rally point for
trekking and rafting destination. Pokhara offers perfect scenery and gripping
natural beauty not only for those who looks for fun but also for those seeking
solace. Be it the preview of the Himalayan Mountain range, a row in Phewa Lake,
a trek beside Seti Gandaki River and Devi’s Fall, or a peek to the Mahendra
Cave, a trip to Pokhara is a experience worth the journey.
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Places to visit in Pokhara
Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake,
Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of
the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot.
The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserve, therefore, the
lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest
lake in Nepal, the largest in Gandaki Zone followed by Begnas Lake. Phewa lake
is located at an altitude of 742 m (2,434 ft) it covers an area of about 5.23
km2 (2.0 sq mi) with an average depth of about 8.6 m (28 ft) with maximum water
depth is 24 m (79 ft).
Phewa lake
and water sports is the main tourist attraction of Pokhara city and the north
shore of the lake has developed into a tourist district, commonly called
Lake-Side, with hotels, restaurants and bars catering to the tourists. The
water from Phewa lake's outlet is used to generate electricity. The Phewa Power
House is located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) from the southern part of the Phewa
lake. A part of the lake is also used as commercial caged fisheries.
Annapurna
Circuit
The
Annapurna Circuit is a popular name for a trek within the Annapurna mountain
range of central Nepal. The total length of the route varies between 160–230 km
(100-145 mi), depending on where the motor transportation is used and where the
trek is ended. The trek rises to an altitude of 5,400m on the Thorung La pass,
touching the edge of the Tibetan plateau. This trek crosses two different river
valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif, crossing Thorung La (5416m), the
highest pass on this trek. Practically all trekkers hike the route counter
clockwise, as then the daily altitude gain is slower and crossing the high
Thorong La pass is easier and safer.
The mountain
scenery, seen at close quarters includes the Annapurna Massif (Annapurna I-IV),
Dhaulagiri,
Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna [7455m] and Tilicho Peak (7134m).
Numerous peaks of 6000-8000m in elevation rise from the Annapurna range.
International
Mountain Museum
Many people
in the world may not know much about the small country called Nepal, but they
certainly know about this peak, the tallest in the world, called Mount Everest.
Not only
this highest peak, but also other 8 of the 14 peaks above the height of eight
thousand meters in the world stand tall in Himalayan range of Nepal.
The Himalaya
is the source of water resources for billions of people living in the world.
Flora and fauna in the Himalayan range is the natural habitat for the thousands
of known and unknown species that contribute in maintaining and restructuring
the ecosystems of our world, day and night. The little surfaced cultural values
of the mountain people, geological mysteries buried underneath; nature’s serene
beauty- wonders on its rock- hard and melting surfaces- make the Nepalese proud
and people of the world an epicenter for their explorations.
Find out
more at http://internationalmountainmuseum.org/
Gurkha Museum
GURKHA
SOLDIERS joined the British Army since 1815 and later into the Indian Army
after it's independence in 1947. The MUSEUM concentrates on their history to
current British Army and the Indian Army. The displays include hundreds of
PHOTOGRAPHS of the many CAMPAIGNS they took part in and their REGIMENTAL LIFE.
The 3-FLOOR GALLERIES are brought alive by SOUND and COLOURED LIGHT. Displays
also include uniforms they wore, items they used and medals they won. Details
of the Gurkha VICTORIA CROSS winners, the highest bravery medal with their
citations can also be viewed.
Find out
more at http://gurkhamuseum.org.np/
Pokhara
Regional Museum
The Pokhara
Museum is located between the bus station and the Mahendra Bridge. Its chiefly
ethnographical collection focuses on the region's various ethnic groups. Brief
descriptions of the differing cultures are illustrated with samples of jewelry,
musical instruments, clothing and customs.
Annapurna
Natural History Museum
Annapurna
Natural History Museum (ANHM) is located within the compound of Prithivi
Narayan Campus of Pokhara, a unique museum that offers a rare collection of
nearly 90% of the 640 species of butterflies found in Nepal. Beside such a
precious collection of butterflies, this museum does offer a large collection
of wildlife, plants, insects and birds found in Nepal. The museum was
established in 1965 with the purpose of drawing students and visitor’s
attention towards the diverse of Nepal’s flora and fauna. The museum attracted
the attention of some well known scholars and well wishers alike. Among them
the names of Dorothy and Colin Smith are unforgettable. The large collection of
butterflies in the museum has much scientific importance and attracted so much
attention that this museum was nicknamed “The Butterfly Museum.” Butterflies
have been duly categorized in different environments and climates. The museum
also has an interesting collection of various species of moths and tropical
insects.
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