Why Pokhara is next destination : The heaven of Nepal

It was said pokhara is a heave of Nepal. Many people from different parts of the world came to visit Pokhara because it offers unique geography, full of natural beauty. Well, talking about the pokhara, I myself have not visited pokhara. But after a year, I am determined to explore Pokhara, a heaven of Nepal. So, in the year 2023 I visited Pokhara on my vacation to explore and experience the feeling of a heaven. 

So, finally after a long eight hours on the bus I reached Pokhara, the heave of Nepal. Heaven looks clean and quiet for your vacation, especially to those people who live in a crowded area and polluted area. I booked a cozy hotel near Lakeside in Pokhara, freshened up, and got ready to explore the famous Lakeside area. I enjoyed delicious Thakali Khana at an authentic Nepali restaurant. .Afterward, I went back to my hotel and had a good night's sleep to prepare for more adventures. The next morning, I had a hearty breakfast and set out to visit Shiva Mandir .The temple was stunning and looked like a postcard-perfect picture from afar and then made our way to the Peace Stupa. 

Why pokhara should be your next destination

Pokhara can be your motivational factor. Why? Imagine you are waking up in the morning and you were seeing an 8000 M height Annarpurna from your window, a picture squeezed scenario which will motivate you to be ambitious with goal just like a peak of a mountain. 

Some of the Interesting things at Pokhara Nepal

1.Phewa Lake

Phewa Lake is the heart of Pokhara. Phewa tal is also known as Phewa tal. It is the second largest lake in Nepal and one of the popular destinations to visit. Phewa tal is famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks. You must have to visit this gallery of beautiful Phewa Lake

2.Mountains 

Pokhara contains so many mountains. Some of them are Annapurna which is 8000 Meter height which can be seen from the city. Some of the other mountains are Dhaulagiri which is 8,167 Meter height can be seen from pokhara, Manaslu which is 8,163 Meter, Machhapuchhre which is 6,993 Meter

3. World Peace Pagoda

Built after World War II by Buddhist monks from the Nipponzan Myohoji organization of Japan, this towering Pagoda stands on a ledge overlooking Phewa Lake. This destination can be reached by rowing on the Phewa Tal, and trekking for about an hour on the other side. The views are breathtakingly beautiful, and the serenity is bound to make you contemplate and meditate. You can also take a bus to the Pagoda.

Cost: Bus: NPR 10
Boat: NPR 800

4. Varahi Mandir

Revered as the holiest Hindu shrine in Pokhara, this beautiful temple is located right in the middle of Phewa Lake, on a small island. You can access the temple by rowboat from Varahi Ghat and pay your respects to the fierce Varahi, who is known to grant all wishes.

Cost: NPR 100 (two-way rowboat)

5. Gurkha Museum

This is the pride of Pokhara. The Gurkha Museum, located near Mahendra Pul, chronicles the valiant achievements of the Gurkha regiment and has an interactive display as well. The AV show details the nuances of the regiment, and the exhibits contain many medals, artifacts and weapons used. There is also a wall of fame, naming prominent Gurkha soldiers.

Timings: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Cost: Foreigner outside SAARC nations: NPR 200

Foreigner from SAARC nations: NPR 100

Camera: NPR 20

6. International Mountain Museum

The International Mountain Museum is an exclusive space devoted to the Himalayas and her explorers. Containing the mountain scaling equipment of yore, champion trekkers and other exciting details, the museum also holds exhibits of the unique flora and fauna of the Himalayas. Outside, you can try your luck at mountain climbing, by trying to scale a replica of Mt Manaslu!

Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Cost: Foreigner outside SAARC nations: NPR 400

Foreigner from SAARC nations: NPR 200

Citizens: NPR 80

Garden tour: NPR 20

7. Devi’s Fall

This waterfall is special because half of it is underground! On the surface, it is a small stream which swells during the monsoon, but the water leads into an underground tunnel, surfacing at the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave near the World Peace Pagoda. Patale Chhango is the actual name of this waterfall, but it is locally known as Devi's Falls. Head over there and discover the local lore of how the waterfall got its name!

8. Shiv Mandir

Pumdikot has the second tallest statue of Shiva in Nepal. The statue itself is 51 feet tall. It sits on a white stupa that adds 57 feet in height, making the entire structure 108 feet high.The statue is part of a larger plan that is currently underway, which will include construction of Martyr’s memorial park, a model of mount Sumeru featuring Shiva and parvati and ensuring that the entire park is accessible to persons with disabilities. The park is projected to be about 50% done, with the Shiva statue being completed in late 2021. The statue premises also has 108 Shiva lingas that encircle the statue at its base