Pokhara

                    Pokhara



### **1. Overview**  

- **Location**: Central Nepal, capital of Gandaki Province, 200 km west of Kathmandu .  

- **Elevation**: 822 m above sea level, with the Annapurna Range (including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, and Manaslu) visible within 24–56 km .  

- **Nicknames**: "City of Lakes," "Tourism Capital of Nepal" .  

- **Population**: 599,504 (2021 census), Nepal’s second-largest city .  


### **2. History**  

- **Origins**: Named after the Nepali word *pokhari* (pond), reflecting its many lakes .  

- **Trade Hub**: Part of the 17th-century Kingdom of Kaski and a key route between China and India .  

- **Modern Growth**: Developed as a tourism hub after the 1968 completion of Siddhartha Highway .  

- **Tibetan Influence**: Hosts four Tibetan refugee settlements (e.g., Tashi Palkhel) since the 1959 exodus .  


### **3. Geography & Climate**  

- **Lakes**: Phewa (most famous), Rupa, and Begnas are among nine freshwater lakes .  

- **Rivers**: Seti Gandaki River carved deep gorges; Davis Falls is a notable underground cascade .  

- **Caves**: Gupteshwar Mahadev, Bat’s Cave, and Mahendra Cave .  

- **Climate**: Subtropical; summers (25–35°C), winters (-2–15°C). Monsoon (July–September) brings heavy rainfall .  


### **4. Top Attractions**  

- **Phewa Lake**: Boat rides to Tal Barahi Temple, sunrise views .  

- **Sarangkot**: Panoramic sunrise views of Annapurna peaks .  

- **World Peace Pagoda**: Buddhist stupa with lake and mountain vistas .  

- **Adventure Sports**: Paragliding, zip-lining, and trekking (Annapurna Circuit starts here) .  

- **Cultural Sites**: Bindhyabasini Temple, Gurkha Museum, Tibetan settlements .  


### **5. Culture & Demographics**  

- **Ethnic Groups**: Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, Chhetri, and Newar communities .  

- **Military Legacy**: Home to Gurkha soldiers recruited for British/Indian armies .  

- **Languages**: Nepali (official), Tibetan, and local dialects .  


### **6. Travel Tips**  

- **Best Time to Visit**: October–March for clear skies; spring (March–April) for rhododendron blooms .  

- **Transport**:  

  - **Flight**: 20-minute from Kathmandu (Pokhara International Airport) .  

  - **Bus**: 6–8 hours from Kathmandu (NPR 1200–1600) .  

- **Accommodation**: Lakeside area offers luxury resorts (e.g., Tiger Mountain Lodge) to budget hostels .  


### **7. Unique Facts**  

- **Disaster Risk**: Prone to earthquakes/floods due to Seti River .  

- **Military Presence**: Houses Nepalese Army’s Western Division HQ .  

- **2024 Title**: Officially declared Nepal’s "Tourism Capital" .  

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