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ABOUT NEPAL
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OUTSIDE NEPAL
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POKHARA
The Pokhara Valley is one of the most picturesque places. The lakes- Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa enhance the beauty of the Valley, which have their source in the glacial region of the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas. Pokhara is situated 200 kilometres north-west of Kathmandu and is connected by air as well or by a five-hour ride from Kathmandu. Pokhara Valley is situated at an altitude of 827 metres from the see-level. For mountain viewers, Pokhara offers the magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre, and five peaks of Annapurna range. Pokhara is one of the few places in the world to provide such a dramatic view in a subtropical setting. Machhapuchhre also called Fish-Tail Mountain, that is situated only 28 kilometres from Phewa Lake, and not a single mountain range intervenes between the two natural enties. Pokhara's numerous lakes, known as "Tal" in Nepali offer tourists facilities likefishing, boating and swimming.
The major sightseeing places in Pokhara are:
- Devi's Fall
- Mahendra Cave
- Seti River Gorge
- Bindabasini Temple
- Tibetan Refugee Camp
- Lake Side
- Dam Side
Trekking from Pokhara
If Pokhara is famous for its lakes and mountain views, it is equally famous as a base for treks and expeditions into the Central Nepal Himalaya. The town is the best way to end the classic three-week Annapurna Circuit, an exhilarating trek that takes one to the spectacular Trans-Himalayan domain of Manang and Mustang in the rain shadow of the Annapurna range.
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