Places to visit in Pokhara

As there are many places to visit in Pokhara, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal which ticks all the right boxes, with panoramic scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food varieties plentiful. Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to refresh yourself whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek, escape from work chaos, or suffered a bus trip from hell.

There are many more places to visit in Pokhara just than its laid-back attraction. Some of the places to visit in Pokhara boasts a booming adventure-sports industry where you can find the best paragliding venue on the globe and is surrounded by white-water rivers. There’s an interesting museum dedicated to the world-famous Gurkha soldier. It is also the gateway to the world-famous treks in and around the Annapurna range and beyond. From the Himalayan range and lakes, Pokhara is also famous for boating, trekking, rafting, and extreme sports like rafting, canoeing, and bungee jumping.

Here are some of the places to visit in Pokhara to make your experience mesmerizing and spectacular.

World Peace Stupa

World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara

The brilliant-white World Peace Stupa atop a hill just south of Phewa Tal is one of the best places to visit in Pokhara. You’ll get the spectacular panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountains, including Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Annapurna III, Fewa Lake and Pokhara city. This great provides a splendid view of the sunrise or sunset over Pokhara.

Sarangkot

Sarangkot, Pokhara

Sarangkot is a popular tourist destination that lies at an altitude of 1600 meters, northwest of Pokhara. To reach the top of the hill, you can hike for two or three hours from Pokhara lakeside or take a cab instead. It is also a popular paragliding launching point. You also can get a splendid sunrise view and views of massive peaks like Mt. Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Ganesh, Manaslu, and Annapurna.  The spectacular beauty of the place is what makes the village an obvious pick for most of the tourists.

Old Bazaar

Old Bazaar, Pokhara

Four km away from Phewa Lake, Old Bazaar is a traditional bazaar and a colorful gathering place for an ethnically diverse group of traders. It is also home to one of Pokhara’s most important shrines’, the Brindhyabasini Mandir. The locals have somehow managed to maintain the old town’s appeal of Pokhara where one can get a glimpse into what it was like before it was struck by modernization. You can witness some mysterious alleys and courtyard, the local handicrafts, hanging beads and cultural attires in the busy streets.

Fewa Lake

Fewa Lake, Pokhara

One of Nepal’s most beautiful spots and the second largest lake in the country, Phewa Tal is, it is extremely famous for its natural beauty. It is surrounded by a combination of monkey-filled forests and the high white peaks. You can witness the Barahi Temple which is based on an island in the lake, and the mirror-like reflections of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Machhapuchhre in its waters. You can explore the lake on a boat and you’ll be mesmerized as the lake is surrounded by Sarangkot and Kaskikot hills on the northern side.

International Mountain Museum

International Mountain Museum, Pokhara

International Mountain Museum has documented some of the important things related to mountains. You can learn some of the hidden mysteries about Mount Everest, mountaineering, people living in the Himalayas, descriptions of the 14 highest peaks and their most famous expeditions, and its history. You can see a mountain model of Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Everest, and a complete 3D model of mountains from the Himalayas here. You can also see original gear from many of the first Himalayan ascents, as well as displays on the history, culture, geology, and flora and fauna of the Himalaya. You can see a mountain model of Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Everest, and a complete 3D model of mountains from the Himalayas here.

David’s Falls

David’s Falls, Pokhara

David’s fall is one of the major tourist attraction spots in Pokhara. Known for its beauty and tranquility, the legend of Devi’s fall adds a touch of mystery to this site. Another mysterious fact of this waterfall is the water of this fall that comes from Phewa Lake, which eventually rushes down the waterfall and disappears. Located very close to David’s fall, Gupteswar Gupha is a mysteriously sacred cave that endures extraordinary significance for Hindus’ as a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered.

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