Overview
Pokhara Overland Tour Package- 2 Nights 3 Days from Kathmandu 2024
Experience the beauty of Pokhara Overland Tour package from Kathmandu. Enjoy scenic drives, Phewa Lake boating, breathtaking mountain views.
Pohkara is famous for its lake and its amazing views of the Annapurna range include Annapurna I and VI, Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare. When the sunrises, you can see the reflection of the mountains in the lake, truly a photographers paradise. Most of the tourist from many places visit Pokhara not only for sightseeing over then natural beauties but also for the extra activities like bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Zip Flyer, Hot Air Balloon etc.
Pokhara is a resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapuchhre rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. Pokhara is part of a once vibrant caravan route extending between India and Tibet. This is the land of the Magars and Gurungs who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakalis are other major communities here.
Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple: Beautiful Lake Phewa is the second largest lake in Nepal. It covers an area of about 4.43 sq km with an average depth of about 8.6m, maximum water depth is 19m. The reflection of Mount Annapurna can be seen on Phewa Lake. Another attraction of this lake is Barahi Temple made in pagoda style, which is an island in the middle of Phewa Lake.
Barahi Temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake just offshore from the lakeside. It takes less than 0 minutes to reach there by boat. The atmosphere is so tranquil that one can enjoy the green forest scenery just beyond the south end of the lake, full-scale scenery of the lake and amazing reflection of the Annapurna and Fishtail Mountains on the surface of the lake. There is a major celebration during Dashain, the biggest Nepali festival in the month of October.
Sarangkot is a 1,600m high hill situated on the northern shore of Phewa lake. On the way to Sarangkot you’ll pass through Schima-Catonopsis forest and there is a lot of opportunity to watch birds. It’s a 2 hour walk from Phewa Lake. On reaching the hill, you can find good hotels and a tower on the top of the hill from where you can view the Pokhara Valley and also the wide range of Annapurna.
Bindhyabasini Temple: Bindhyabasini temple is situated on the hilltop and 3000m from sea level. This religious place of Hindus living in the Pokhara region is devoted to the goddess Durga. Goddess Durga which is also known as Kali Mata is the symbol of a bloodthirsty goddess. Many people come here to worship and sacrifice animals.
David’s Falls: David’s falls is an amazing waterfall in Pokhara Valley which is nearly 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below ground level. It is also known as Patale Chhango which means the underwater world. According to local old people, On 31st July 1961, a Swiss couple Davi went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit. Since that day the place is known as David’s falls.
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave: Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, one of the longest caves in Nepal is nearly 3km long. There are some walls dripping water inside the cave and about 40m in, we can see the statue of Lord Shiva. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is near David’s falls.
World Peace Stupa. Recently built atop a hill overlooking Phewa Tal, the Stupa offers a great place to see the sun set over Pokhara. It can be accessed by hiring a boat and rowing across the lake and climbing a sometimes leech-infested track, or by foot from the road that passes Devi Falls.
Lounging by the lakeside: The most laid-back activity on our list, enjoy your vacation and watch your stresses melting away as you lounge by the lake. You can take walks, bike rides, shop and even compose poetry with the lake as your muse. Try to capture the perfect reflection of the Annapurna range on the lake, on a camera.
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