Sunday, January 2, 2011

Pokhara - A city of lake and Macchapuchre Himal

                                      Pokhara is situated 200km west of Kathmandu valley, center of adventure, has several beautiful lakes and Himalayan peaks.The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.
Pokhara is slightly warmer than Kathmandu with daytime temperature around 35 degrees in summer and 15 degrees Celsius in winter.Pokhara is a water full city and it's always raining, mostly raining city in the country. Best time to visit is between October and April.

            Gliding and the flying in Nepal is always spectacular with great views of the himalaya had while soaring above the beautiful lake and laid back town of Pokhara. But concerning the desire of flying, from september 2009 pokhara has also started Sky diving which is more adventurous, fun and dangerous.

Place to visit At pokhara:

Phewa Lake:




   It is the second largest lage in nepal and is the centre of all attraction here. You can see the beautiful image of Mt. Annapurna as the reflection on the lake.

Begnas lake:
    Begnas lake is the Biggest lake in bepal and Rupa lake is quiet lake of all. Both are located about 16 km from pokhara. Both lakes and divided by the forested hillock called panchabhaiya danda.

World peace pagodas:
Gifted by china, The pagoda is a Buddha stupa which is situated on top of the hill on the shouthern shore of Phewa lake. From the pagoda we have see the refreshing views of himalaya peaks and Phewa lake with whole pokhara city standing aside.


others:
Sharangkot- one of the best place for hiking


Davis fall- 
        The Beautiful stream AKA Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall)An interesting modern legend says that a foreigner named David was skinnydipping 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.Mahendra cave:stunning cave where you can have a view of beautiful stalactite and stalagmite.