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POKHARA,
The Paradise Place On the Lap of
Mountain
Pokhara valley is situated at an
altitude of 827 meters above the sea
level and is 200 kilometers west of
Kathmandu valley. Prithivi Raj Marga is
the highway linked with by Bhairahawa by
Siddhartha Raj Marga [Sunauli border] It
is a combination of the long arrays of
world famous snow clad peaks, emerald
lakes, turbulent rivers with deep
Georges and picturesque villages
inhabited by Magar, Gurungs and Thakalis.
Pokhara offers the magnificent views of
Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare,
five peaks of Annapurna Himalayas and
others.
Pokhara numerous lakes known as "Tal" in
Nepal offer fishing, boating and
swimming, which ensure the famous Phewa,
Begnas and Rupa lakes of Pokhara.
Pokhara is also referred as the center
of adventure. It is the starting point
for most of the popular trekking &
rafting destination. The serenity of
Phewa lake and the magnificence of
Machhapuchhare [6,977m] rising behind
it, creates an ambiance of peace and
magic.
Phewa lake is situated at an altitude of
784m above sea level with an island
temple at the middle of the lake. It is
second largest lake in the kingdom.
Temple situated at the island is the two
storied pagoda dedicated to the boar
magnification of Ajima. The reflection
of Mt. Machhapuchhare & Annapurna can be
seen in its serene water. Thick forest
lies on the adjoining southern slopes of
the lake.
Begnas & Rupa Lake lies in the northeast
of the Pokhara valley at the distance of
13kms from the main city. These lakes
are locates at the foothill of Begnas,
mountain and are separated by the
Pachabiya hill.
Seti River Gorges carved by Seti-Gandaki
is one of the natural wonders of
Pokhara. K.I. Singh Bridge at Bagar,
Mahendrapool & Prithivi Highway Bridge
near Bus Park provides a perfect view of
the river's dreadful rush and the deep
gorge made by the turbulent flow of
white water.
Devi's fall locally known Patale Chhango
in the southern flank of the Pokhara
valley is where the stream flowing from
Fewa Lake collapses and surges down the
rock into a deep gage, leaping through
several potholes.
Mahendra cave lies at the north of the
Pokhara valley. It is a large limestone
cave, which is one of the few stalagmite
stalactite caves found in Nepal.
Tibetan Village Tashiling in the south
and Tashii Palkhel in the north of
Pokhara valley is the two Tibetan
village which is inhabitant by the
Tibetan people who keeps themselves busy
by producing and trading woolen carpets
and other handicrafts.
Museum : One museum displays the life
styles and history of the Gurungs,
Thakalis and Tharu and other one Natural
history museum and is functioned by the
Annapurna Conservation area project.
Butterflies, insects, birds and wild
life found in the Annapurna region.
Mountain View : Spectacular Panorama of
the Annapurna range forms the backdrop
of Pokhara valley. The mountains
stretching from east to west includes
Annapurna I to IV. It lies at the
distance of 40kms from the valley and at
the elevation of 900m. Among these
Annapurna. Annapurna I (8.091m high is
the highest peak. Mt. Machhapuchhare
with its pyramid shape dominated all the
other neighboring Peaks. The other peaks
are Mt. Dhaulagiri 8167m, Lamjung Himal
6983m and Manaslu 8163m and Himalchuli.
Barahi Temple : This is the most
important religious monument in Pokhara.
Built almost in the middle of Phewa
Lake, this two-storied pagoda is
dedicated to the boar manifestation of
Ajima, the protectors deity representing
the female force Shakti. Devotees can be
seen, especially on Saturday, carrying
male animals and fowl across the lake to
be sacrificed to the deity.
World Peace Pagoda a massive Buddhist
Stupa is situated on top of a hill on
the southern shore of Phewa Lake.
Besides being an impressive sight in
itself, the shrine is a great vantage
point which offers spectacular views of
the Annapurna range and Pokhara city.
You can get there by crossing the lake
by boat and then hiking up the hill.
Bindhyabasini Temple is the center of
religious activity in the old bazaar. It
is dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, yet
another manifestation of Shakti. The
park like grounds offer a fine picnic
area, and on Saturday and Tuesday when
devotees flock there to offer
sacrifices, take on a festival local
flavor.
Pony treks are becoming more popular by
the day. With a landscape varying from
the even lakeside to small hills with
the most famous view in the country.
Pokhara provides a magnificent
opportunity for sightseeing on
horseback. |
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