TOURISM

The Pokhara Valley is one of the most picturesque spots of nepal. It is one of the combination of the long arrays of snowing peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly enthnic people. Pokhara is situated about 200km west from kathmandu at the lap of panoramic annapurna himal. Pokhara is linked with kathmandu by prithvi highway and the indian border of sunauli in the south by siddhartha highway. Pokhara valley is situated at an altitude of 900m,from the sea level. For the mountain viewers pokhara offers the magnificent views of dhaulagiri, himalchuli, machhapuchhre, five peaks of annapurna and others.

Pokhara is also the best place for the trekkers. Trekking routes to annapurna region, dhaulagiri region, mt.machhapuchhre base camp, jomsom, baglung etc. starts from pokhara and the route is through the pictresque villages with the panoramic views of the snowy mountains.
Also the beauty of the valley is enhanced by its lovely lakes phewa, begnas and rupa,which have their source in the glacial region of the annapurna range of himalayas. These lakes known as ‘tal’ in nepali language offering boating, fishing and swimming. Every kind of facilities such as hotels, lodges, restaurants, travel and trekking agencies, hospitals etc are available in pokhara. The number of accomodation establishments here is second only to kathmandu.