Pokhara
The Pokhara Valley – one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal, is enhanced by its lovely lakes Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa. Situated 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air or by buss from Kathmandu and Bhairahawa – a border town near India.
Situated at an altitude of 827 miters from sea-level, Pokhara offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Manaslu (8, 128m), Macpuchhre (6,997m), the five peaks of Annapurna and others. Pokhara’s numerous lakes, known as “tail” in Nepali, offer fishing and boating.
Mountain views are splendid here, especially when the still waters reflect the peaks, creating a double range. The water is warm and swimming is pleasant. Lakeside has its own charm, especially in the evening, when the shops are lit up like Christmas trees.
The view of the Himalayas from Pokhara provides one of the world’s most awe-inspiring scenes. Nowhere else on earth can you get so close (25 miles) to so many peaks that exceed 22,000 feet while relaxing in a subtropical valley.
The view of the Himalayas from Pokhara provides one of the world’s most awe-inspiring scenes. Nowhere else on earth can you get so close (25 miles) to so many peaks that exceed 22,000 feet while relaxing in a subtropical valley.
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The mountain are: | |
| Dhaulagiri | (26,795 ft; 8,167m) | |
| Annapurna I | (26,545 ft; 8,091m) | |
| Machhapuchhare | (22,956 ft; 6,997m) | |
| Annapurna III | (24,787 ft; 7,555m) | |
| Annapurna IV | (24,688 ft; 7,525m) | |
| Annapurna II | (26,041 ft; 7,937m) | |
| Lamjung Himal | (22,909 ft; 6,982m) | |
Pokhara’s proximity to the mountains and scenic lakes of the region makes it a perfect place for our ultralight base.
A 15-, 30-, 60 or 90 minute flight gives you a unique view of the area.
Leave your woes behind on earth, soar to the heights, bathe in the clouds, reach out for the mountains and kiss the azure sky.
It might be lonely at the top, but the spectacular view from high up there certainly makes up for everything.
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Trekkers know Pokhara as the starting point for classic routes like the Jomosom trail, and as the ideal site for lazy recuperation after the three-week Annapurna Circuit.
For non-trekkers the valley offers mountain views and glimpses of rural Nepali life going far beyond those of the Kathmandu Valley. For everyone, Pokhara is a wonderfully relaxing place. |
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