Pokhara Sightseeing
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Trip Duration
1 Day |
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Region
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Country
Nepal |
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Group Size
1 To 15 Person |
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Arrival On
Pokhara |
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Departure From
Pokhara |
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Best Season
March to May and Sept to Nov |
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Max Altitude
1750M |
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Easy TripGrade are those in which less hiking is required - about 3-4 hrs per day. Good for begineers and less intensive. City Tours, Jungle Safari are some easy ones. Acclimatization is not required.
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Trip Grade
Easy
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Activities
Day Tour
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Pokhara Sightseeing Overview
Pokhara Valley is situated in the Gandaki Zone of central Nepal and on the shore of Phewa Lake, on the foothills of giant Annapurna Majestic peaks of the Himalayan ranges. In compared remarkable beauty of Pokhara Sightseeing, there are only a few cities in the world you can find so Pokhara is a peaceful and tranquil gateway in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
The magnificent view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the Manaslu range which is dominated by fishtails makes Pokhara’s soul a fresh point, calm, and visually attractive for travelers. Fishtail also called Machepucchhare in Nepali means the tail of fish.
Alongside The admiring beauty of the Himalayan sunrise and sunset of Annapurna, south(7219m) Hiunchuli(6441m) Annapurna 1 to Annapurna 4 can see from the hilltop around Pokhara like world peace pagoda, Dhampus, Sarankot, Naudanda, Australian camp.
Annapurna range is the middle of the Dhaulagiri in the west and Manaslu in the east, as we can see from some foothills of Pokhara. Pokhara lying 200km from the west of Kathmandu, is Nepal’s second largest city and can go by local bus, tourist bus, private car, or flight. Since 1970 the most tourist attraction most mythical in Kathmandu.
The famous places in Pokhara are the lakeshore of Phewa called Lakeside came tourists can for overland exploration of the Annapurna Himalayan range and peaceful relaxation.
After 1977 when Annapurna opened for foreign tourist attractions trekking for the first time the tourist industry increased a lot in Pokhara. Now Pokhara is the main tourist hub and the best clean city and touristy attraction point in Nepal.
Massage, Meditation, Yoga, paragliding(flying like a bird or with a bird), white river rafting, Zip flyer, Bungy Jumping, trekking, hiking, Sightseeing, city tours, Exploring the culture, Temple, and Monasteries are the main attractions in Pokhara or things to do in Pokhara. In clear Phewa, lake water tourists can explore the panoramic view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain.
Numerous lakes, Snow-capped Himalayan ranges, fresh air, and friendly people make Pokhara is tourist capital or popular tourist destination of Nepal where every year almost 1 million people visit.
Trip Highlights:
- The largest International Museum in Nepal, packed with the information of mountaineering.
- The well-known international peace pagoda by a Japanese monk.
- Exciting Davis Waterfall and Gupteswor Cave.
- The famous Seti River and gorge.
- The Temple of Barahi along with the biggest and cleanest Fewa lake.
Pokhara Sightseeing Itinerary
The Pokhara sightseeing Tour starts at 9:00 am and ends at 4 pm. It lasts for 7 hours. We will especially include Barahi Temple, International Mountain Museum, Davis Waterfall, and Tibetan Refugee Camp in our sightseeing tour itinerary.
Beginning at 9:00 am
Ending at 4 pm
Tour duration: 7 hours
Departure from the lakeside hotel where you stay. we arrange the hotel drops upon request.
Places To See In Pokhara:
1. World Peace Pagoda
World Peace Pagoda is Situated In Kaski Nepal Near the lakeside on the Anadu Hill inside the Pumdi Bhumdi VDC. Pagoda-style Buddhist Shrine Pokhara Shanti Stupa or World Peace Pagoda Pokhara is the best Monument for sightseeing and Hiking near Pokhara.
Nipponzan Myohoji monks from Japan Built this Shanti Stupa under the full guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii a Buddhist Monk and Founder of Nipponzan Myohoji and Local Peoples. Pokhara Shanti Stupa was Planned to be Constructed in 1947 and finished on September 12, 1973.
Shanti Means Peace and this world comes from the Sanskrit of Pali Script. This Stupa is Situated at 1100m altitude and is built as a symbol of peace in the world inside there is a relic of Buddha.
There are 80 peace pagodas around the world 2 in Nepal. One in the Birthplace of Buddha Lumbini and the other in Shanti stupa Pokhara. World Peace Pagoda is a famous place for tourist sightseeing and tours in Pokhara because of the panoramic Vista of Dhaulagiri(8167m), Annapurna(8091m), and Manaslu(8163m) range and Enchanting fascinating view of Pokhara city and beautiful Fewa lake. Tourists can go there by taxi or Take a boat and hike for 1 hour around 5.5 km to reach there from the lakeside Pokhara.
2. Sarankot View Point
Most Spectacular Sunrise and sunset viewpoint Sarankot is the best spot to see Annapurna and Fishtail Mountain. It takes around 30-40 minutes to drive by taxi or car or 2-3 hours hiking from Bagar near the lakeside Pokhara.
Sarankot is Situated at 1600m altitude on Sarankot hill. Now Sarankot is the best spot for Paragliding in Pokhara can explore Pokhara City Phewa Lake and awesome views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu Himalayan Range.
3. International Mountain Museum Pokhara:
It is Situated in Gairipatan Pokhara and is the biggest Museum in Nepal. International Mountain Museum is also the most interesting Museum about the mountains of Nepal and the communities who live in Nepal’s Himalayas Hilly region and the Terai Region information on Famous Mountaineers who climb the mountain and break records with their types of equipment used for expeditions.
The International Mountain Museum tour can explore All the history Geography fauna flora culture of Nepal Himalayas. Even you can learn about pollution and global warming caused by people. Outside you can explore the 21m climbing wall as well. The entrance fee is around Nepalese rupees 500.
The Mountain Museum is located around 4 km from Fewa Lakeside. You can take a taxi and it takes around 10 minutes by taxi. You can learn stories about climbers in the past and a free mountain documentary show every hour about Nepal mountain and their stories.
4. Davis Waterfall:
Davis Waterfall is the waterfall that comes from Fewa Lake water. This water goes to a tunnel around 500 feet underground reaching the bottom. This waterfall is normally 500 feet long and 30 m below the ground level. Nepali local people say this waterfall is “Patale Chango” which means underground waterfall. It is the most famous tourist place in Pokhara.
In 1961 July 31 a Swiss couple went swimming there but a huge water flow came or an overflow of water because a Monsoon dropped the woman in the pit and died. After a great effort of 3 days, they succeeded in putting the body outside. her father wished to name “Davis Falls” after this accident. so from this time, it is famous for the name Davis Fall.
5. Hiking From Kande- Australian camp- Phedi
Pokhara is the best place for hiking lovers because it is surrounded by the Annapurna area. The best option to hike from Pokhara is the Australian camp. In the morning after breakfast, we will drive to Naudanda, and Kande then we start hiking from there. the lush rhododendron flower and local lifestyle can be seen during your hike in the countryside people.
When you reach the Australian camp we can enjoy the majestic mountain vistas. Annapurna Himalayan ranges and Manaslu can be seen from there. The Holy and Secret mountain fishtail is one of the attractions of this tour. from there, we can take lunch and trek through Dhampus Village. Dhampus is the village of |Gurung people who are selected as British soldiers.
The bravery of the Gurkha village Dhampus and you can see the lifestyle of the Gurung people. you can trek downhill to Phedi. on the way, you can see lots of vegetation and grains. finally, we drive back to Pokhara. It’s one day full of activities when you stay in Pokhara.
Pokhara Sightseeing Cost
Quotation Can be Different According to Number of Days in Trekking, Your Country of Residence, Number of days in City, Guide quality, Equipments, Flights Company, Hotels quality in City, Transportation Type, Number of Trekkers in your Groups, Teahouses quality of Trekking, Meals what include in Trekking, Other Numerous included Items. For exaxt Cost Please Message us in whatsapp. +977-9841965533
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Private air-conditioned car with driver.
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Government-licensed Excellent tour guide with salary, food, and, insurance.
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Sightseeing and Monuments entrance fees.
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Lunch during the tour.
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Tips to the guide and driver.
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Cost not mentioned in above itinerary.
Pokhara Sightseeing Reviews
Mission Himalaya is one of the best company to travel around Nepal. The company provide us a comfortable private car from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Pokhara sightseeing and Back from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The guide Resham very fluent English and dancing during the festival in the street. He is so talkative and gives all the information, Important and History of Sightseeing points especially World Peace Pagoda Pokhara. The driver Suman drive so well even the road condition is very poor. Big thanks all of the team giving me a wonderful stay in Nepal.
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