Location
Pokhara
 If
Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal,
Pokhara is its center of adventure.
An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley, it
is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular
trekking and rafting destinations. The atmosphere on
the shore of Phewa Lake is one of excited vitality as
hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants
exchanging recommendations on guest houses and viewpoints,
both by the lake and above the clouds.
Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural
beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake
and the magnificence of the fish-tailed summit of Machhapuchhre
(6,977 m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace
and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it
has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated
by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper
in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara
is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes,
and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.
Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade
route extending between India and Tibet. To this day,
mule trains can be seen camped on the out-skirts of
the town, bringing goods to trade from remote regions
of the Himalaya. This is the land of the Magars and
Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who
have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis,
another important ethnic group here, are known for their
entrepreneurship.
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Side
 Lake
Sie, or Phewa Tal, is the tourist center
of Pokhara and the second largest lake in
Nepal.
From Phewa Tal you can
set off on walks or bicycel rides, or take
to the lake in one of the numerous boats
available for rent at Lakeside. |
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