Pokhara is considered
one of nature wonders. It is indeed Nepal center of adventure. The
serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit
of Machhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it, create an ambience of
peace and magic. From an altitude of 827 meters above the sea level,
Pokhara offers a unique point of view on Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre,
and five other peaks of Annapurna.
Crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges and picturesque
villages inhabited by friendly ethnic groups, add to the beauty
of Pokhara. This is the land of Mangars and Gurungs, hard working
farmers and brave warriors, who earned the worldwide fame of Gorkha
soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic group in the
area, are known as industrious people.
Besides sight seeing, Pokhara offers adventurous sports like
trekking, swimming, boating and fishing in its fine lakes with
crystal clear waters. It is situated 200 km west of Kathmandu
and from there it takes six hours by bus.