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| Pokhara |
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| Porakha is Place of remarkable beauty |
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| If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara
is its center of
adventure. An enchanting city
nestled in a tranquil valley, it is the starting point for many of
Nepal's most popular trekking
and rafting destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake
is one of excited vitality as
hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants exchanging
recommendations on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake
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Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa
Lake and the magnificence of the fish-tailed summit of Machhapuchhre
(6,977 m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. At
an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel
to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers
which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara
is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald
lakes, and of course,
the world famous views of the Himalaya. |
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Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending
between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen camped
on the out-skirts of the town, bringing goods to trade from remote
regions of the Himalaya. This is the land of the Magars and Gurungs,
hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide
fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic
group here, are known for their entrepreneurship. |
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| Getting there |
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| Pokhara is located roughly 200 km west of Kathmandu. |
| The journey between these two famed cities is certainly part of the
Pokhara experience. Flying over the snow-capped Himalaya to the north
and green Mahabharat range to the south is thrilling, while the
overland journey past sparse rural settlements nested along the
Trisuli river
provides a view of life particular to Nepal's middle
hills. |
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There are daily flight between Kathmandu and Pokhara |
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