POKHARA

 If you have not visited Pokhara then you have not visited Nepal. Pokhara is a heaven on earth, according to the book of A. Gillimpus, who visited Pokhara . before it became Nepal's tourist town. Pokhara's natural beauty attracts eyes from all corners of the globe. It is located 200 km from Kathmandu, which takes roughly 4-5 hours on bus and around 30 — 35 min by flight. The administrative centre of Kaski district, Pokhara is famous for a plethora of natural beauty, historical sites and rich biodiversity. Despite the close proximity to the mountain ranges, Pokhara has a balanced climate. It is a favoured destination for visitors for all purposes, including study, research, adventure, extreme sports, sightseeing, trekking or religious trip. Lakeside, Fewa Lake, Sarangkot, Kahundanda, Anadudanda, Davies' Fall, Lekhnath-the city of 7 lakes, Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, Bat Cave are some of the prominent tourist hotspots in Pokhara. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek, one of the eight most beautiful in the world, starts from Pokhara. Royal Trek, Sirubari, Ghandruk, Dhampus, Sikles, Panchase, Poonhill, Muktinath, Jomsom, Peeper, Sundaridanda, Kharapani, Armalakot, Lumle Hill, Machhapuchhre Model treks are other major trekking routes that start from Pokhara

.The town is also famous for extreme sports like paragliding, zip-line, and rock climbing. One can also enjoy boating and pony ride around Pokhara. The World Peace Stupa, Matepani Gumba, Talbarahi Temple, Bindyabasini tern ple, Bhadrakali temple, Jame Mosque and Nepal's first Ramghat Church are the important religious centers of the town..Pokhara is also the gateway to Muktinath Temple of Mustang, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites of the Hindus and Buddhist. Al! classes of hotels ranging from basic to exclusive are available in Pokhara. Bus and van services to Pokhara are available from Kathmandu. The luxurious tourist coaches from Kantipath. ensure a very comfortable travel experience compared to the local bus. Regular flight service is also available from Kathmandu.