About Pokhara:
Pokhara valley occupies the central location in
Nepal and is dominated by the peaks of Annapurna
range. Its unique setting may be judged from the
fact that the town of Pokhara (91 3 metres), is
only fifty kilo metres from Annapurna 1 (8,091
metres), clearly seen from the valley. There is
a decline of six thousand metres in altitude
within a short distance of only twenty-nine
kilometers thus the region provides a dramatic
contrast in landscape. The northern horizon is
defined by a seventy kilometers long wall of
snow and ice with numerous peaks. The prominent
peaks from east to west are Annapurna South
(7,21 9 metres), Fang (7,647 metres), Annapurna
1 (8,091 metres), Rock Noir (7,454 metres),
Glacier Dome (7,193 metres), Gangapurna (7,455
metres), Annapurna Ill (7,555 metres),
Machhapuchhre (6,997 metres), Annapurna IV
(7,525 metres), Annapurna 11 (7,937 metres) and
Lamjung Himal (6,983 metres). In addition to
these, Dhaulagiri 1 to the north-west and
Manaslu- Himal chuli peaks to the north-east are
also visible.
Lakes:Pokhara valley abounds in lakes. Phewa, Rupa and
Begnas are the most famous ones while Khaste,
Dipang and Mardi are some other smaller lakes
situated further away. Sporting activities like
canoeing and swimming are conducted on Phewa
Lake, together with angling of carp fish. On a
small island is a temple dedicated to Varahi,
and in contrast to the gaiety of holiday makers,
devotees go about their worship undisturbed by
the goings-on in the water as well as occasional
barbeques on the banks of the lake. Apart from
the lakes, the floor of the valley is made up of
a layer of gravel, cut into intricate terraces
and deep canyons by various tributaries of the
Seti river.
People:
Similar to the contrast between the level plain
and the rugged hills, there are sizeable
variations in the cultural pattern of the area.
The tropical plain and low hills are the home of
mainly Newars, Brahmans, Chhetri and other Hindu
castes, while the temperate highlands are mainly
inhabited by tribal Gurungs and Magars. Above
the highest villages at 1,900 meters, there are
extensive temperate forests with alpine pastures
further beyond.
There are also two Tibetan settlements near
Pokhara where one can see women weaving
exquisite carpets using traditional designs and
methods handed down to them for generations.
Both these settlements are famous for
traditional Tibetan handicrafts and souvenirs.
Places
to see: Pokhara is full of
interesting places to visit such as the Seti
River Gorge which flows some ninety-one meters
below ground level, Davis's Fall called Flatie
Chhango in Nepai where the cascading water
vanishes underground, and Mahendra Cave where
one can see stalactite and stalagmite
formations.
Mini
Treks: Although a base for all
treks to the Annapurna region, several mini
treks can also be organized from Pokhara,
notably to Sarangkot. The four-hour trek to the
top of this hill offers a spectacular
birds-eye-view of Phewa Lake, the entire
Annapurna range, the river Seti and the village
of Hyangza. A one night trek to Naudanda and
Ghachowk can also be made. On the way to
Naudanda, one passes the village of Hyangza
while from Naudanda, the twin peaks of
Machhapuchhre, the Fish Tail Mountain can be
seen.
Climate:The prevailing climate of Pokhara valley is
humid sub- tropical with heavy rains during the
summer. Spring, autumn and winter are ideal
seasons for visiting and trekking around Pokhara
valley.
Pokhara is connected by daily flights with
Kathmandu and also by highway from Kathmandu and
Siddharthanagar (Bhairawa). The town has good
hotel facilities, and for trekkers, provisions
and porters can be easily arranged.
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