Top Pokhara Attractions
Pokhara is the must-visited city if your time permits you to have a deep exploration in Nepal. You won’t miss the triangular mountain capped with snow, the clear water reflecting the snowy peaks, the peaceful villages on the lakeshore, the sunrise views of the peaks, the Buddhist temples etc. Check the following top attractions to get inspired for your Pokhara trip.>>Learn More about Pokhara Attractions and Things to Do
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Sarangkot
Type: Viewing Deck
Recommended Length of Visit: 1 hr
Getting up early to reach Sarangkot for sunrise is worth for everybody. a magnificent view of Fishtail and other peaks of Himalaya. When the sun picks out the peaks, they turn a purple-pink to a celestial gold. As the day breaks thoroughly, you will get rewarded by a wonderful panoramic Himalayan peaks by Paragliding from the highland of Sarangkot.
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Devi's Fall
Type: Waterfalls
Recommended Length of Visit: 1 hr
Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's fall), Devi's fall is an awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. An interesting modern legend says that a foreigner named David was skinny dipping in the Pardi Khola (river) when the floodgates of the dam were opened, sweeping him into an underground passage beneath the fall, never to be seen again.
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Phewa Lake
Type: Bodies of Water
Recommended Length of Visit: 2 hrs
Phewa Lake is the largest lake in Pokhara valley and the second largest lake in Nepal. It is the ultimate lake for boating where an island temple is located at the middle of the lake. Another attraction is the reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and Annapurna range on the crystal clear water of the lake. While boating in Phewa Lake, you can see verities of fish.
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Gupteswar Gupha
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Recommended Length of Visit: 1 hr
Gupteswar Gupha, a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway leading southwest from the city. The entrance is right across from Devi's Fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. Together with Devi’s Fall, it has attracted many tourists to explore the mystery.
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World Peace Pagoda
Type: Religious Sites
Recommended Length of Visit: 1 hr
Located on the peak of a mountain of southern Phewa Lake, the pagoda was built in 2000 by Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Japan to inspire people to search for world peace. Actually it's a Buddhism monument which houses the Buddha Shakyamuni. Around the pagoda, you get enjoy the pleasant sightseeing - splendid Annapurna peak.
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International Mountain Museum
Type: Museums
Recommended Length of Visit: 1 hr
The International Mountain Museum is an expansive museum devoted to the mountains of Nepal and the mountaineers who have climbed them and the people who inhabit in the area. It offers you a great insight to the world of mountaineering, those who conquered them. and a ton of knowledge of the great peaks, including mountaineering, climate change, geology, culture of the Himalayas.
Featured Pokhara Activities
A natural and cultural glimpse of Pokhara can’t fulfill the desire of the ambitious travelers. In fact, Pokhara is the paradise for outdoor enthusiasts as well. In Pokhara, tourists can take a sight of the beautiful natural landscape in other ways or other angle. There are featured activities in Pokhara you can take part in, and with them your tour will be more unforgettable. If you are interested in these activities, feel free to contact us or let your travel consultant add them into your itinerary.
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Trekking
Annapurna is the most popular destination in Pokhara for trekking, and many tourists like to take a Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trekking which is an easier and shorter trek. At the same time of stretching your legs, the natural views are marvelous. You will walk through the traditional villages, lush forest and fertile fields. The highlight comes when you climb to Poon Hill, the most specular painting will be unfolded in front of your eyes.
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Paragliding
Did you dream that you could fly in the air like a bird? Paragliding in Pokhara offers you the same feeling. It is an adventurous trip which will leave you truly jaw dropped. From highly above, you can see this lovely city. There are many local companies provide paragliding service equipped with a professional pilots. They are always nice and able to speck good English. Many of the pilots will take some wonderful pictures and videos for you.
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Boating
In Phewa Lake Scenic Area, you can find many colorfully painted boats. A boat ride of Phewa Lake will be the highlight of your Pokhara tour, even your Nepal tour. The rafting itself is a relaxing and comfortable experience. Plus the delicate boat, picturesque reflection, and surrounded forests and magnificent peaks, it really awe-inspiring. If you are in Pokhara, a rafting on Phewa Lake is a purification for your mind, body and soul.