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Free travel guide in Nepal, Pokhara top ten must-see attractions

Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. The locals call it the City of Seven Lakes, because Pokhara Valley has seven lakes, large and small. Pokhari means pool in Nepali, and this city with seven lakes has been deceased. Pokhara.

Pokhara, located very close to the Annapurna Mountains, used to be a base for hikers to camp and rest. As a result, Pokhara has become a new big city where tourism started. The ancient city and the capital Kathman are very different. Pokhara has spacious streets And flat, the overall environment is much more leisurely and cleaner.

Pokhara’s famous Fewa Taal (Fewa Taal) in good weather, the lake reflects the white-capped mountains, beautiful scenery and leisurely city scenery, is a good place to rest and vacation.

In the Pokhara Valley, when the weather is clear, you can see the snow-capped mountains above your head

I like to share this favorite city with my friends, and I hope my friends will also like this beautiful city surrounded by mountains and lakes. Let’s introduce the top ten sights of Pokhara. In addition to hiking and climbing, Pokhara also has many places to see and play.

World Peace Pagoda World Peace Pagoda

(Nepalese: Shanti Stupa)

Looking around in the Pokhara Valley, you can see a distinct white tower, quietly sitting on the top of the mountain, this is the World Peace Pagoda.

The top of Anandu Mountain in Pokhara is where the World Peace Pagoda is located. Walking along the jungle, there is a call of nature along the way, quiet and beautiful, surrounding the entire World Peace Pagoda.

The overall white buildings and stone slabs symbolize peace, and many signs can be seen everywhere to remind visitors to keep quiet and leave this moment of tranquility to everyone.

Circle around the Peace Pagoda, overlooking the beautiful Pokhara City and Fewa Lake, and the entire Himalayan peaks can be seen on a sunny collapsible trekking pole day.

If you choose to visit in the early morning, you can also meet monks chanting here, so that you can start a peaceful and beautiful day here.

Traffic information: There are three ways to reach the Peace Pagoda on the top of the mountain

Walk from the lake area to the bus stop at Barahi chowk (opposite Hotel Snowland) to find the bus to Cholepatan, get off near Devi's Fall, the fare is 20 rupees. Then you have to find the entrance to the Peace Pagoda. Ask the nearby shops, there are small villages with local residents along the way, it is not easy to get lost. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to get there.

Reminder: There are many local kids or young people who will pretend to be your tour guide and take you all the way up the mountain, but they will definitely charge you. If you don't want to spend more money, you should refuse them to travel early.

Find a taxi from the lake area to go up the mountain, turn up the mountain from the Prithivi Highway, take a taxi to the top of the mountain, you need to walk about 20 minutes to the Peace Pagoda.

Take a boat from Fewa Lake to the summit of the Peace Pagoda and take the forest path to the top of the mountain. It takes about an hour to an hour and a half to arrive. There is a fixed price for the boat fare, be careful not to pay more than 800 rupees!

Suggested travel time: If you want to walk back and forth, you must be walking for at least two to three hours. Take a look at the Peace Pagoda for about half an hour, and take a bus for about 20 to 30 minutes. It depends on the boatman. Did not plan carefully!

If you take a taxi to the top of the mountain, the traffic time is about 20 minutes up the mountain, plus a single trip of 20 to 30 minutes on foot.

Paragliding (or paragliding)

The Pokhara Valley has a good climate and stable air currents, the towering Annapurna peaks in the north, and the beautiful Fewa Lake in the valley, making it one of the three largest gliding sites in the world.

In order to ensure safety, the Air Sports Association of Pokhara and several other units are constantly improving rescue team technology and water rescue technology and equipment.

For flight instructors carrying tourists, most of the gliding clubs here have strict regulations and training, which will ensure the safety of this experience to the best.

During the flight the instructor will tell the guests what to do, including which angle the GoPro should take to take pictures

Gliding experience: You can book with a hotel, travel agency or gliding agency, and you need to make a reservation the day before. The Gliding Society sends a car to pick up and drop off guests without paying extra fares. Take off to the top of Sarangkot Mountain and land on the shore of Fewa Lake. The total flight time is 15 to 30 minutes. Unless it is a scheduled long gliding, the time will end within 30 minutes. However, the flight time depends on the coach’s skills and weather conditions. If the heat flow is unstable that day, even a senior coach will have difficulty staying in the air for a long time.

Price: The original price of gliding within 30 minutes is 12,000 rupees, including photos and videos. However, because the price of gliding has risen and fallen a lot recently, sometimes the price will drop, but it will never exceed 12,000. But remind everyone, don’t look for companies with very low prices just because you are greedy for small and cheap. Some companies with ultra-low prices will not help guests to insure insurance. Many coaches are novices. There have been accidents. Don’t kill yourself because of saving money!

Intimate reminder: It may be very hot in Pokhara, but the wind will be strong and the temperature will be low when flying high in the sky. Be prepared to keep warm. You can’t wear slippers, and mobile phones and cameras will not be allowed to guests. , Unless there is a strap to prevent any items from falling. In addition, high-altitude ultraviolet rays are strong, so take good sun protection. When flying, communicate with the instructor if you have any discomfort. Try to look far away as you climb up again.

Fewa Lake

(Nepalese: Fewa Taal)

Fewa Lake is the largest lake in the Pokhara Valley, covering an area of ​​about 4.43 square kilometers. The north side of the lake is a continuous mountain range. When the weather is good, you can see the snow-covered peaks of Annapurna peaks reflecting on the lake. .

The Lakeside of Pokhara Sightseeing Area is on the banks of Fewa Lake. Restaurants, restaurants, homestays, travel agencies, and souvenir shops are all in the Lake District.

You can walk all the way from the southern part of the lake to the northern part of the lake along the lakeside trail. There are boats available at two places on the lake. You can rent a boat to go rowing on the lake yourself, or you can ask the boatman to go rowing. The fee is a fixed price.

There are also many water activities on the lake, such as water cycling, canoeing, stand up paddle, etc.

There are many people who want to swim in the lake, but there is only one place in the lake area where people can swim in the water. It is dangerous to enter the water in other places. Although the surface of the lake is calm, there are many undercurrents and vortices under the lake, which are invisible on the surface. Be special Be careful!

There is a small island in the middle of the lake, and there is a temple on the island.

Barahi Temple Barahi Temple

(Nepalese: Barahi Mandir)

There is a small island in Fewa Lake, and there is a temple on the island, which is the Bala Xi Temple.

This temple is said to have an incarnation of the important patron saint of Pokhara, the goddess Balahi, and many Hindus will come to worship.

Especially during festivals, the temples on the island become very lively and crowded. Many people will rush to worship and pray for the blessing of Goddess Balaxi.

Transportation and visiting time: To go to the island, you can only take a boat. The boat fare is about 300 rupees (or depending on the pricing at the time). The whole journey takes about one to one and a half hours.

Bindyabasini Temple Bindyabasini Temple

(Nepalese: Bindyabasini Mandir)

The main temple of Bindia Bahini Temple is a white and elegant building.

Strolling in the old city of Pokhara, you will find a park-like place with flowers and green shadows. Many people sit or lie here and enjoy the scenery-the entrance to the Bindiabahini Temple.

Climbing up the stairs, you will arrive at this temple on the top of the mountain.

White temples, quiet squares, overlooking the Pokhara Valley, and the Himalayas in the distance,

In addition to being a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists, Bindi Bahini Temple is also a special attraction. Many movies come here for shooting.

Every Tuesday and Saturday, there will be special sacrificial activities here, which is the traditional animal blood sacrificial ceremony.

Many newlyweds also come here to worship and pray to the goddess to bless their marriage.

Shiva Temple on the other side of Bindia Bahini Temple, where there are many Hindu priests

Traffic information: You can take a local bus, take the bus from Hallan chowk in the lake area to Prithivi chowk, and then transfer from Prithivi chowk to Chipledhunga, or you can directly find the bus to Bindyabasini, but there is no way to see the old bus directly. city! The ride time is about half an hour. When you reach the intersection, you need to climb a ladder to the top of the mountain, where the temple is.

Old Bazzar in Pokhara

Ancient buildings with red bricks and carved wooden windows unique to Nepal

Heading in the direction of Bindiabahini Temple, you will first pass through the Old Town of Pokhara. The locals call Old Bazaar, which means Old Bazaar.

Most of the local markets have moved to the areas of Mahendrapul and Chipledhunga further down. There are more shops in the old market and only shops selling gold jewelry.

International Mountain Museum

Of the ten peaks in the world, eight are in Nepal, or on the border with Nepal. The world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, is also between Nepal and China. In such a high mountain country, everything contained in mountains and mountains is the most important. One of the assets.

The Mountain Museum is one of the most famous museums in Pokhara. It has a very complete record and introduction about the Himalayas, whether it is geology, climate, flora, fauna, introduction to world-class mountains, ethnicity and culture of Nepal, etc. The content is very rich. It is a very good treasure house for understanding Nepal's geography and humanities.

There is a stone monument in front of the museum to commemorate the dead or missing climbers

Traffic information: You can take a bus to Birauta chowk from the Barahi chowk bus station in the Lake District, and the fare is 15 rupees. After arriving at Birauta, walk in the direction of Gari patan. There are signs along the road. You can also directly ask the nearby shops.

If you can find a bus in the direction of Mustang chowk, you can take the bus and get off in front of the airport. It will be closer than walking from Birauta chowk!

Visiting information and time: the transportation time is about half an hour, the tickets (forgot but it is very cheap, I remember) the time to visit the museum depends on the individual!

Sunrise in Sarangkot

Sarangkot, Kot means the top of the mountain, and Sarangkot is a very nice scenic spot on the top of the mountain

From the northwest, you can overlook the Seti River and the Annapurna peaks. Turn around and you can see the entire Pokhara Valley and Fewa Lake. If you look to the southeast, you can see the sunrise in the morning.

Looking at the Annapurna peaks from the outskirts of Pokhara

There are some small villages near Salangkoh, and there are also local schools. Many tourists like to come here to see the lifestyle of local residents.

Most people will come to Salangkoh, nothing more than a short hike or to watch the sunrise. If you start from the Pokhara Lake area in the early morning, you should reserve at least one and a half hours before sunrise. (About 40 minutes by car, plus about 20 minutes)

Some people choose to go up the mountain first in the afternoon and live in the guesthouses and small restaurants near the top of Salangkot. The price is about 1,500 rupees. After watching the sunrise the next morning, you can easily finish your breakfast before going down the mountain.

Sarangkoh entrance stairs

There will be a toll on the road leading to the top of Salangkot, 50 rupees for foreigners and 20 rupees for Nepalese. The paraglider takes off on the same road, and there will be a slight traffic jam from about 9 in the morning to more than 3 in the afternoon.

If you want to walk all the way to Salangkol, you can take the bus to Pame from Hallan Chowk bus station, or take the direction of Chipledunga and turn up the hill from the Old Bazaar.

The journey takes three to five hours, and the altitude rises from about 800 meters to 1,300 meters. (The bus fare in Pokhara city is mostly around 20 rupees, be careful not to be overcharged)

From Sarangkoh, you can clearly see Fewa Lake, the lake area and the small colorful paragliders flying in the sky

Be careful when chartering a taxi up the mountain. Generally, taxis will only take guests to two-thirds of the journey, because the latter part of the journey is very bumpy, and usually only a four-wheel drive car or a jeep can get there. If you want to get to the top of the mountain all the way, remember to find the right taxi, of course it will be more expensive!

If you hire a taxi back and forth, the driver will wait for the passengers to come back at the end of the journey. You can negotiate the price with the driver. Generally, the journey is less than 800 rupees, and the ride to the top of the mountain may cost one thousand to one thousand two rupees.

In addition, if you take a car to the top of the mountain, you will actually have to walk a flight of stairs (about 20 minutes) to get to the real viewing platform. People with less physical strength need to leave more time to walk.

Zip Flyer and Bungee Jump

Rope flying and high-altitude jumping are probably the most popular activities in Pokhara besides parachuting.

The two events are in the suburbs of Pokhara, and the host company will take guests back and forth. The single cost is about 60-80 US dollars. There are discounts for both events.

The online order price is 140 US dollars, and the local office seems to be able to buy it for less than 120 US dollars!

Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake

Lake Begnas is quite close to Lake Rupa and is the second and third largest freshwater lake in the Pokhara Valley. Compared with the lively sightseeing area of ​​Fewa Lake, these two lakes have beautiful scenery and more secluded. This is the lake landscape light area for locals, the first choice for schools and small families for picnics.

When the weather is good, you can see the Annapurna peaks and the sunrise. In terms of natural environment, it is a very good resting place.

Begnas Lake View

However, near Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake, most accommodations are resort-type high-end hotels, and there are almost no affordable B\u0026Bs and youth hostels.

There is a restaurant on the top of the mountain, you can see two lakes at the same time, the scenery is very good. When I went to Begnas Lake, I chose a place close to the lake, convenient and cheaper, but I would not recommend it.

There is no sightseeing street like Fewa Lake nearby, there are not many restaurants and souvenir shops, it is very quiet overall, but relative to eating, you can only choose the food at the place of accommodation.

Begnas Lake early in the morning (see the sunrise from the hotel balcony)

The promenade on the shore of Lake Begnas is sparsely populated, and several homestays and restaurants are even closed. However, I saw a nice yoga center on the hillside, and there are more foreigners here.

Transportation

From the Barahi Chowk bus station in the Lake District, you can find buses to Lake Begnas. In addition, you can find the bus to Lekhnath from Prithivi Chowk or New Road. Lekhnath is the name of the area where Begnas Lake is located. It is about 40 minutes away from the center of Pokhara. It is a very important area in the Pokhara Valley except for the urban area. In the past, the bus to the urban area was very easy to find, and the price was about 30 rupees.

Lekhnath area, on the road to Lake Begnas

Davis Falls and Gupteswor Cave Devis Fall and Gupteswor Cave

Davis Falls is the most famous tourist waterfall in Pokhara. The rainy season is from June to September each year. It is the most popular season. The water level rises and the waterfall runs straight down. The surrounding mist is full of water and the rainbow shines in the evening.

Davis Falls was originally named Patale Chango. On July 31, 1961, Mrs. Davis and her husband were bathing in the upper reaches of the waterfall. They were accidentally washed away by the water and fell under the waterfall. After a long search and rescue process, her body was finally found. For this reason, the locals call the waterfall Davis Falls.

The waterfall is 500 meters long and 30.48 meters deep. It is two kilometers away from the city center.

Davis Falls entrance

There is a charge of 30 rupees per person to enter the Davis Falls Park.

In addition to watching the waterfall, the park has a small park, commentary signs, a wishing pool, a Buddha statue and a rest area. On the left hand side of the main entrance, there is a display of traditional costumes of various ethnic groups in Nepal.

Trevi Fountain by the waterfall

The sign next to it says:

Try to put the coin on the plate where the goddess Manakamana Bhagawati is placed. If you try harder, your wish will come true.

With eye-shaped railings and pupil-shaped pools, a group of people gathered in a blink of an eye to throw money. In other words, it is not easy to let the coins land on the idols steadily. The water will cause the coins to constantly flip, making it difficult to predict the movement.

Gupteswor Mahadev Gupha

Gupha means cave in Nepali. Gutswa Cave is located across the street from Davis Falls Park. It is said to be the longest cave in Nepal. It is 2950 meters long. One part of the cave can be seen through light, and the water of Davis Falls falls straight down. Then flow slowly into the cave.

Many Hindu gods are enshrined in the cave and it is a very sacred place. (Note: The largest natural cave in Nepal and the largest natural cave in Southeast Asia is located in Bandipur)

Ornate doorway to the cave entrance

Walk through the gate to a place where souvenirs are sold. Passing through the hawker area is the place to actually visit the cave. Before entering the cave, you need to buy a ticket. Foreigners are 100 rupees.

Souvenir sales area before arriving at the cave

Gutseva Cave is said to have been discovered in the 16th century, but the main building was completed in 1991. The cave under the beautiful stone-carved building is divided into two large caverns. Among them are many different temples. The largest temple is the Shiva temple.

Buildings above the cave

The one holding the trident should be Lord Shiva, right?

There are not many lighting facilities in the cave, and overall it is very dim. It is best to bring your own lighting equipment.

The cave is limestone deposits, the ground and cave walls are slippery, so you need to wear proper shoes to enter. In addition, because the cave is very deep, it is slippery downhill all the way. Of course, the return journey is a slippery uphill slope. Remember to exhaust your energy. The premise is to look back early.

View the bottom of Davis Falls from the cave

Davis Falls and Gutseva Caves traffic information

From the Barahi bus station in the Lake District, take the bus in the direction of Cholepatan. The fare is 15 rupees. The two locations are near the terminal Cholepatan Chowk. (Taxiling Tibetan Cultural Village is also nearby)

If you are walking from the Lake District, walk southwest along the lake past Rastra Bank, turn right to Damside and continue down, turn right at Birauta Chowk and go straight. It takes almost an hour to get there. On the way, you will pass the Immigration office and the office (Damside) where you apply for the entry permit. After passing Cholepatan Chowk, you will find the way to the World Peace Pagoda.

Mahendra Cave and Bat Cave

Mahandro Cave is named after Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, the former King of Nepal.

It was discovered by a shepherd in Pokhara in the 1950s. In 1976, British cave experts did a detailed study and kept the records in the Royal Geographical Society.

Bat cave is called Chameri Gupha in Nepali, Chameri means bat, and Gupha means cave. Thousands of bats live inside. Small bats of the Rhinolophus family. They feed on insects and are not dangerous, but the cave does not taste good.

Entrance and ticket office of Mahandro Cave

Both the Mahandro Cave and the Bat Cave are charged. Mahandro Cave is 30 rupees for Nepalese. I don't know the fare for foreigners. Bat Cave is 50 rupees for Nepalese and 100 rupees for foreigners.

Transfer from Prithivi Chowk towards Lamachaur. The two caves are a long way from the center of Pokhara, but the bus terminal is near the Mahandro cave, which should not be too difficult to find.

Tashiling Tibetan Refugee Camp

Including Tibetan Buddhist temples, monasteries and Tibetan schools, Tibetans also make many traditional handicrafts and sell them to various tourist areas. Hand-woven blankets, quilts, silver ornaments, beads, incense, thangka, five-color flags and many religious artifacts are very attractive to tourists.

Traditional houses on both sides of the streets in Tibetan villages

Tibetan Buddhist monastery

The small temple in the center of the Tibetan Cultural Village and the clear snow-capped mountain sunset

There are three Tibetan cultural villages in Pokhara: Palijorling, Tashi Pakhiel and Tashiling. Tashiling is the closest to the center of Pokhara.

Traffic information: Refer to the traffic route of Davis Falls mentioned above.

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