Scenic spot introduction:
Pokhara, known as the Switzerland of South Asia, is located about 200 kilometers northwest of Kathmandu. It is the second largest city in Nepal and the center of the western region of Nepal. This city at the foot of the Himalayas attracts travelers from all over the world with its spectacular snow-capped mountain scenery, comfortable and pleasant lakeside environment, and especially its rich and diverse activity experiences. The tourist gathering area in Pokhara is the lakeside area along Phewa Lake. In addition to the Lakeside District, Pokhara City also has Damside, New Bazaar and Old Pokhara. The indigenous people of Pokhara are the Gurung tribe (also known as Tamu). They have lived here for many years, almost isolated from the outside world. Today's Pokhara can be called the "Thamel District by the water".Attractions distribution:
The most famous attraction in Pokhara is Phewa Lake. The Balach Temple in the lake is a Hindu temple. Fish Tail Peak among the Annapurna Peaks is a sacred mountain in the hearts of local people. Sanjankoot is the best viewing platform for overlooking Fish Tail Peak and the Annapurna Peaks. Paragliding is one of the most attractive activities in Pokhara. In addition, in addition to the lakeside area, it is also good to cycle around the old town of Pokhara.Scenic spot features:
Boating, sightseeing, sunset, snow-capped mountains, museums, gliding, old town, temples, lakes, canyons, snow-capped mountainstravelling guideline:
Cycling Pokhara has a relatively flat terrain, making it very suitable for cycling. Some scenic spots in the old town and around the city are relatively far to walk. It is convenient to ride there and enjoy the scenery along the way. There are many shops that rent bicycles and mountain bikes in the Lakeside District. The bicycle rental is 100 rupees for a day and no deposit is required. The boss will give you a lock and key, and tell you to lock it when parked on the roadside.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
Food: The specialty of Pokhara is the silver carp from Phewa Lake, which can be eaten in almost every restaurant. However, the locals are accustomed to Western food methods, frying the fish like steak, and the taste is relatively monotonous. Chinese tourists can choose fish dishes in Chinese restaurants. In addition, about 5-6 kilometers north of the lake area, there are several local fish restaurants on the roadside, which are famous for their local fish dishes, with rich seasonings and reasonable prices.
Shopping: The best quality cashmere products can be found in Pokhara Lakefront, with scarves, tapestries and rugs being the most popular.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Nepal
How to get there:
1. Airport: Kathmandu has more than a dozen flights from multiple airlines to Pokhara every day. The flight time is 30-40 minutes and the fare is about US$86. Besides saving time, another benefit of flying is that you can enjoy the scenery of the Himalayas from the air.
2. Tourist Bus Park: Located at Mustang Chowk near the airport, there are tourist buses to Kathmandu and Chitwan, and the tourist buses from Kathmandu also stop here.
Scenic area map:
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Precautions:
The Sherpas living in this area believe in Tibetan Buddhism. There are many Buddhist temples, pagodas and Mani stones along the way. Respect the local religious habits during the hike. When passing Buddhist temples, pagodas and Mani stones, walk clockwise Detour in the right direction and do not enter the temple wearing shorts or other inappropriate clothing. All temples welcome hikers. Before taking pictures in the temple, please obtain the consent of the monks in the temple. Before leaving, you can ask those in need The temple gives certain donations.
