Quoted as the “City Of Lakes”, Pokhara is absolutely a piece of heaven. Tourists generally visit Pokhara to view the spectacular Himalayan ranges, for boating, adventure sports, trekking and many more. Located 200km far from Kathmandu, Pokhara is peaceful and green, unlike Kathmandu. Based at the foot of Annapurna mountain, Pokhara is the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) and Upper Mustang.
It is not difficult to reach Pokhara as there are several local buses available that travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara. It is cheaper compared to flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara which is probably the fastest way to travel. People can travel in their private vehicles as well. It takes more or less 6 hours …show more content…
You have to go to Pokhara to witness the shimmering Phewa lake at sunrise. When the rays of the sun touch the surface of the Phewa, it will seem like someone has sprinkled glitters all over the Lake. The sight of the Lake with the reflection of the Annapurna mountain range on the surface is the most divine sight you’ll ever witness. People don’t miss to capture those views in their photographs. Due to the green hills, forest, lakes, and snow-capped mountains, Pokhara has a mild climate. Hire a boat and take a tour of the lake. There's 'Tal Barahi' temple on a small island, floating upon Phewa …show more content…
Mahendra Cave, named after the late King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah, is the largest cave of limestone in Pokhara. It's deep and has slippy pathways. Another nerve wrecking cave is Bat Cave 'Chamero Gufa'. The cave is quite long and dark. This cave is also slippery as droplets of water keep dripping from above. You have to walk carefully and try to make the least noise because you wouldn't want to disturb those lurking bats. So, for the same reason, avoid flashy lights. It will be an exciting, adventurous and unforgettable experience to sneak out of the narrow exit of Bat Cave. Another cave with religious importance is Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. There are few stairs that lead down to a temple of Lord Shiv. This cave is beneath the famous waterfall 'Davi's Fall'. The water passes through this cave and