Pokhara

Pokhara is a popular and well-known tourist destination in Nepal. From Pokhara great Himalayan Peaks can be admired as close as 30 km without disturbance. The 8,000 m giants visible are Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna I (8,090m) and Manaslu (8,163m). Pokhara itself is blessed with sub-tropical climate for lush vegetation and natural settings.

Sarangkot sunrise view
Sarangkot, a fortress site, overlooking Pokhara Valley is only 20 mints drive away from the lakeside. The hilltop offers a grandstand view of both sunset and sunrise over the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchre.

International Mountain Museum
International Mountain Museum provides information on mountaineering, the world's mountain system, mountain cultures, environments, prominent people in mountain history, mountain geography, ecology, exhibition of mountaineering history and implied methods. The museum is perfectly located as three 8,000 m mountain could be seen from the venue.

Begnas & Rupa Lake
Begnas Lake is situated in the eastern part of Pokhara valley, at a distance of 15 km from Pokhara. Tourist can relax in the lodges and resorts situated alongside the lake. Yet another popular lake of Pokhara is the Rupa Lake. It is separated from Begnas Lake by a bridge known as Pachabhaiya. The lakes offer the prefect nature retreat because of their relative’s seclusion and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Tibetan Refugee Camps
Since 1959, a group of Tibetan refugees have been living in Nepal. One such is Tashiling Tibetan Refugee Settlement at Chhorepatan, which is located near two popular sightseeing sites i.e. Devi's Fall and Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave. One may visit Tibetan monastery, hand-made carpet factory, schools etc. in this community. Another village is in Hemja, 7 km west from Pokhara.

Devi's Fall
Locally known as Patale Chango (Hell’s Falls) also know as Devins and Davids is a lovely Waterfall is about 2 km south West of Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway. Legend has it that a trekker by the name of Davy, was washed away by the Padi Khola and mysteriously disappeared down into an underground passage beneath the fall.

Gurkha Memorial Museum
Pokhara and its surrounding is mainly the homeland of the world famous Gurkha soldiers. Reminding the reminiscence of those soldiers, Gurkha Memorial Museum has been established in the premises of the British Camp. It contains a collection of used uniforms, Medals, Pictures and more materials used by those brave and courageous soldiers during the first and second wartime.

Trekking and Short Hiking

Pokhara is a base for trekking in Annapurna. The most common trek that starts from pokhara is Annapurna Base Camp. However there are several short treks and hiking around Pokhara. Most famous day hikes are hikes to Dhampus and World peace Stupa. Other Short treks around Pokhara are :
Ghorepani / Poon Hill Trek - 3 -5 days
Siklis Trek - (3 - 6 days)

Paragliding

Paragliding in Pokhara not only gets you airborne, but allows you to fly like a bird and chances are that you will actually fly with different types of birds including vultures, eagles and kites. Leave your worries behind as you will be flown by some of the best pilots available. They know the airspace very well are trained to make your short flight enjoyable to the fullest. This flight offers you an amazing discovery of the valley even if you are a novice.

Ultra Light Aircraft Flight

Ultra light aircraft flight is mankind's closest achievement 'to flying on wings'. Ultra-light flying is available in the lake city of Pokhara, Nepal in the arena of World's highest mountains. This is the best ever flight with the backdrop of World's highest mountains (Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu). Safety wise, ultra light is the safest with is extraordinary aerodynamic design, It can fly for hours even with the engine shut off. Ultra light can take off and land on a field and dirt road.