The forests of Pokhara valley can be grouped under five types as follows

1. Evergreen Coniferous Forest:
t occupies roughly 7% of total forested area of the valley. It is mainly found on the higher slopes of the hills, above 1,850 m. in the north-western and north-eastern part of the valley. The main tree species of this forest are:

S.No. English Name Scientific Name Family
1. Chirpine Pinus roxburghii Pinaceae
2. Spruce Picea smithiana Pinaceae
3. Silver Oak Gravillea robusta Protaceae

2. Mixed Forest:
Mixed forest occupies nearly 34% of the forested area of the valley. It is found on the lower slopes of the hills between 1,220 m. to 1,850m. It is found on the northern parts and mainly concentrated in the north-western and north-eastern parts of the valley. The main trees species of this forest are:

S.No.


Local Name


Scientific Name


Family

1.


Chilaune


Schima wallichii


Theaceae

2.


Katus


Castanopsis indica


Fagaceae

3.


Uttis


Alnus nepalensis


Betulaceae

3. Monsoon Forest:
It occupies 33% of the total forested land. These forests are found in the south and eastern part of the valley at the elevation of 762 to 1,219m. Several tree species of religious importance have been planted in these areas: The main species are:
S. No. Local Name

Scientific Name
Family Habit
1. Sal

Shorea robusta


Dipterocarpaceae
Tree
2. Simal Bombax ceiba Bombacaceae Tree
3. Chilaune Schima wallichii Theaceae Tree
4. Bar Ficus bengalensis Moraceae Tree
5. Pipal Ficus religiosa Moraceae Tree
6. Titepati Artemesia vulgaris Compositeae Herb
7. Tapre Cassia tora Leguminoseae Herb

4. Grasslands:
This type of vegetation occupies 12% of the total forest areas. It is concentrated in the central part of the valley along river sides and deposited areas. The major grassland species are:

S. No.


Local Name


Scientific Name


Family


Habit

1.


Dudhejhar


Euphorbia hirta


Euphorbiaceae


Herb

2.


Banmara


Lantana camera


Verbenaceae


Shrub

3.


Unyu


Dryopteris species


Polypodiaceae


Herb

4.


Bhui Kaphal


Fragaria insica


Rosaceae


Herb

5.


Kuro


Bidens pilosa


Compositeae


Herb

6.


Dubo


Cynodon dactylon


Graminae


Herb

5. Reverie Forest:
It covers 14% of the total forested land of the valley. The forest is found near the rivers and lakes. Swampy forest species are also included in this forest. Dominant species of this forest are:

S. No.


Local Name


Scientific Name


Family


Habit

1.


Khair


Acacia catechu


Leguminoseae


Tree

2.


Bayar


Zizyphus jujuba


Rhamasceae


Shurb

3.


Simal


Bombax ceiba


Bombaceae


Tree

4.


Kalo Siris


Albizzia lebbeck


Leguminoseae


Tree

5.


Amp


Mangifera indica


Anacardiaceae


Tree

Several species of medicinal plants are also recorded in the Pokhara valley. Some of them are:

S. No.


Local Name


Scientific Name


Family


Habit

1.


Asuro


Adhatoda vasica


Canthaceae


Shrub

2.


Amala


Emblica officinalis


Euphorbiaceae


Tree

3.


Bel


Aegle marmelos


Rutaceae


Tree

4.


Neem


Azidarachta indica


Meliaceae


Tree

5.


Chutro


Berberis aristata


Barberidaceae


Shrub

6.


Palans


Butea monosperma


Fagaceae


Tree

7.


Dhaturo


Datura stramonium


Solanaceae


Shrub

Besides these plants, the valley is equally rice in aquatic plants as it is the home of many lakes. Some of these plants are considered very important as they have become endangered. Following is the list of major aquatic plants:

Common Name


Scientific Name

Mosquito fem


Azolla carliniana

Water hyacinth


Eichornia crassips

Duckweed


Lemma spp.

Corntail


Ceratophyllum spp.

Water lettuce


Pistia stratiotes

Tape grass


Vallisneria spp.

Water weed


Egeria spp.

Pond weed


Potamogaton cenferoides

Water lily


Nymphoides aquatica

Hydrilla


Hydrilla verticillata

Water lotus


Nelumbo spp.

pokhara Flora and Fauna

Pokhara is not just a place for the mountains, it is rich for its natural vegetation and forest type too. Hills like Sarangkot, Kaudanda etc boast wide variety of forest plants and trees. These dense forest are also a dwelling place for different wild creatures.

There is exclusively great floral and faunal diversity in Pokhara valley due to the prevalence of a wide range of climatic and topographical variations. The valley is dominated by rich pockets of Schima-Castanopsis forest. In the southern part of the valley Shorea robust mixed with Schema wallichii is found. Along the river and streams side, Acacia catechu at lower belt and Almus nepalensis at higher belt occur. Gregarious Bompax ceiba trees spread over flat terraces. At higher elevations, north of Pokhara, floral composition of astonishing diversity comprising several species of blossoming rhododendrons and orchids and a wide range of other species of quercus, Champ, conifers, bamboos and pasture grasses have created dense and diverse vegetation complexes.

pokhara River Kwai RESOTEL Kanchanaburi Thailand

River Kwai RESOTEL (Resotel Kanglawa) is an authentic mountain resort in KANCHANABURI THAILAND that will captivate your heart and become one of your life-long experiences. It is a breath-taking place where you can enjoy and relax in the tranquil world. A perfect blend of serenity, comfort and adventure, River Kwai Resotel is an ideal hideaway for who wish to escape from the mundane life of a city for sometime.

River Kwai RESOTEL nestles on the bank of the legendary Kwai Noi River, surrounded by lofty mountains and beautiful cliffs. Being acclaimed as one of the world heritage rivers, the River Kwai Noi maintains a variety of pre-historic evidence. Extending from the west forest of Thailand, this heritage river experienced a memorandum of the history of the Thai-Burmese war at the beginning of the Rattanakosin period. The river has been widely reputed during the World War II by the Death Railway and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Come in with your loved ones and experience an amazing holiday amidst the tropical forest of Thailand.

pokhara Green Peace Resort

Green Peace Resort is Located North of Lake side 900 meter out from the major tourist area, north west from camping chock called Sedi Bazaar, Lake side, Pokhara, Nepal . Surrounded by beautiful landscape of open farming rice paddy field and fascinating lake view, the resort is unique to the place. Beautiful garden with in the resort engraves the true nature welcoming different birds at seasons... especially the three different kinds of kingfishers that inhabitant in the region.

pokhara Banana Garden

Started in early 90's, the Old and Popular, Banana Garden Lodge, we have been giving the best with our services to our guests, visitors and friends, we have since meet and made. Located at northern Lakeside, Khahare, in the Pokhara, the only greatest seneric city in Nepal, just a few minutes walk from the busy lakeside in Pokhara and away from the busy center, it is popular for the tranquility and peace.



"The best and brightest of the budget guesthouses, Banana Garden benefits from genial owners and a lovingly maintained garden." - Author Joe Bindloss, Lonely Planet



Situated slightly elevated, gives one of the most elegant view of the Fewa Lake and magnificent view over the fields in the monsoon that comes along down the road and the bank of the lake. Ranges of trees and wood along the backyard often provides great chances to come over different ariel species and beautiful birds and insects.

These features inherits a great charm during the stay. One of the other most Specular feature is the resting place... places to lay down hammock, or the read over a sitting places, gives a home alike environment during the stay. You can order for the drinks, toast and simple breakfast, but we provide one of the best Nepali Meals as people say.

During your stay you can have great time with various activities like to organize and fix short trek, walk or visits to different places. Sarangkot is well known for a day trek, have close access to it. It provides dignified views of the mountain ranges in the north and the over all view of the Fewa lake, along with the Harpan river that trails from the north west and merges into the lake.
Stupa, one of the greatest symbol for peace, you can make about an hour boat trip over the lake and then 3 quarters of an hours walk to this monastery. Different museums, caves, ancient and religious temples are located around or within the city.

We have always been stable and rigid with our position, its business and its services through every circumstance, since it started. We thank to all the friends, visitors and the great authors of the popular travel guide books for their genuine recommendations which has always greatly felicitated....and will always do for the image and the position of the little home- "Banana Garden".

Porakha is Place of remarkable beauty

If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its center of adventure. An enchanting city nestled in a tranquil valley, it is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of excited vitality as hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants exchanging recommendations on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake and above the clouds.

Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fish-tailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977 m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. At an elevation lower than Kathmandu, it has a much more tropical feel to it, a fact well appreciated by the beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, emerald lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya.

Pokhara is part of a once vibrant trade route extending between India and Tibet. To this day, mule trains can be seen camped on the out-skirts of the town, bringing goods to trade from remote regions of the Himalaya. This is the land of the Magars and Gurungs, hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic group here, are known for their entrepreneurship

pokhara hotle View Point

View Point as defined by its name itself is a viewing point for beautiful sceneries of Pokhara. World famous Fewa Lake in its back and the twinkling white Annapurna Range in front of it really makes it feel like living heaven on earth. To fulfill the want of humans to live and enjoy the beauty of nature. Hotel View Point provides beautiful rooms and garden where they can see, feel and enjoy the natural beauty of Pokhara.


Our Features:


* Hotel View Point is located at Gaurighat, Lakeside the most beautiful area of Pokhara.

* It is very near from the airport of Pokhara and has very easy facility of transportation.

* Hotel View Point offers very beautiful and well furnished rooms with attached bathrooms and toilets.

* All the rooms have allowance to panoramic view of Annapurna Range.

* Beside this, Hotel View Point Also has a very beautiful green garden where visitors can sit and relax.



Pokhara which was one of the most beautiful places on earth has now definitely become the most beautiful place on earth with this very beautiful hotel in its lap. as defined by its name itself is a viewing point for beautiful sceneries of Pokhara. World famous Fewa Lake in its back and the twinkling white Annapurna Range in front of it really makes it feel like living heaven on earth. To fulfill the want of humans to live and enjoy the beauty of nature. Hotel View Point provides beautiful rooms and garden where they can see, feel and enjoy the natural beauty of Pokhara.


Our Features:


* Hotel View Point is located at Gaurighat, Lakeside the most beautiful area of Pokhara.

* It is very near from the airport of Pokhara and has very easy facility of transportation.

* Hotel View Point offers very beautiful and well furnished rooms with attached bathrooms and toilets.

* All the rooms have allowance to panoramic view of Annapurna Range.

* Beside this, Hotel View Point Also has a very beautiful green garden where visitors can sit and relax.



Pokhara which was one of the most beautiful places on earth has now definitely become the most beautiful place on earth with this very beautiful hotel in its lap.