at pokhara Gupteswar Gupha

Gupteswar Gupha, a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway leading southwest from the city. The entrance is right across from Devi's Fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered. An entrance fee of Rs. 5 is charged and taking pictures inside the cave is prohibited.

at pokhara Seti Gandaki

Flowing right through the city, the boisterous river runs completely underground at places. Amazingly, at certain points the river appears hardly two meters wide. But its depth is quite beyond imagination - over 20 meters! Mahendra Pul, a small bridge near the old Mission Hospital, provides a perfect view of the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by its powerful flow.

situated of pokhara

Pokhara is situated at about 827 meter from sea level. The magnificent city is located about 200 kilometers west of Kathmandu and can be reached both by aircraft as well as bus. The journey duration is 35 minutes and 5 hours respectively. As far as adventure trips are concerned, Pokhara is the next destination after Kathmandu. Pokhara is often called the enchanting Himalayan valley with a heart of major actions and adventures.

Surrounded by beautiful snow-caped mountains with a magnificent lake of crystal-clear pure Himalayan water; the Pokhra is a dream come true. An all-year round pleasing weather and friendly inhabitants will greet you with smile and leave you with the most unforgettable moments in your life. So pack up your bag, load your camera, and get ready for Pokhara experience!

Among the attractions, nothing is as majestic as the Fewa (or Phewa) Lake. The lake is 1.5-kilometer long and second largest in Nepal. Fewa Lake offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections in the water. This picturesque place is a hot favorite among the honeymoon couple. There are as many as 8 different lakes in Pokhra and apart from Fewa Lake, Begnas and Rupa Lakes are the most serene. Both these lakes are located about 15 km from Pokhara and are ideal places for relaxation, boating and fishing.

Another spectacular sight in Pokhara is the sight of Annapurna range. This magnificent range stretching from west to east and looks beautiful in the glittering sunlight. Apart from that Seti Gandaki and Seti Gorge are other two important places to visit in Pokhara. The Seti Gandaki flows right through the city at places it runs completely underground. The best view of the river can be seen from the top of the Seti Gorge. Then you have Mahendra cave that is located about 10km north from downtown Pokhara. It is a natural site located across the Seti River.

Pokhara is also known for its Newari and Tibetan artifacts. No trip to Pokhara can be complete without buying Newari handicrafts items. Don't forget to buy Tibetan carpet as well. The Newars have heavily contributed to the culture of Pokhra and that can be witnessed in its magnificent cuisines. Newari food is a must eat in Pokhra.

pokhara pokhara Hotel Lake Palace Location

Hotel Lake Palace is located in the heart of popular Fewa Lake side. We are only 7 minutes away from Pokhara airport & tourist bus terminal. Located peaceful are of Lake Side with easy access to all popular tourist attractions

For further information & reservation, please contact:
Hotel Lake Palace (P.) Ltd.
P.O. Box 248 Lakeside, Baidam, Pokhara, Nepal.
Tel: 00977-061-21027, 31776, 31864
Fax: 00977-61-31776, 21027
E-mail: hotel@lakepalace.wlink.com.np
Website: www.hotel-lakepalace.com

pokhara Hotel Lake Palace

Hotel Lake Palace (P) Ltd. is newly opened modernly designed stone house located in peace and quite area at center part of the Lakeside and offers 24 international standard rooms equipped with centralized A/C and non A/C, Cable TV, Telephone, Mini bar, bath tub and attached bath to provide a high standard comfort and luxury.
Each room has got private balcony. Most of our rooms offer uninterrupted view of Phewa Lake and snow-capped mountains.

At Hotel Lake Palace (P) Ltd, you will find a team of dedicated young people who are highly motivated and committed to a high degree of professionalism, personalized service and homely atmosphere and willingness to assists our guests is all.

Pokhara information

If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its centre 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 remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa lake and the magnificence of the fish-tailed summit of Machhapuchchre (6,977m) rising behind its create 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 Himalayas.

Moreover, 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 outskirts 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 world-renowned brave-Gurkha soldiers. The Thakalis, another important ethnic group here, are known for their entrepreneur.

Places of interest in Pokhara:
Fewa Lake
Barahi Temple
Sarankot ( 1,592m)
Seti Gandaki
Devi's Fall
Mahendra Cave
The Old Bazaar
Museums

How to reach Pokhara
Pokhara, 200 km west of Kathmandu, can be reached either with flight (30 minutes) or 5 hours car/bus ride from Kathmandu. The flight to Pokhara itself is a semi-mountain flight and a wonderful bird's view of central Nepal. The enjoyable drive on the bank of river passes through small towns and village is fantastic to observe the life in Nepal.

How to reach Base Camp Resort
Let us pick you up at airport or the bus stop by car. It is 5 minutes drive from airport and walking distance to the tourist bus stop in Pokhara. Just come by the lakeside, find us and be our guest.

pokhara flying sites

The main area for flying in Nepal is the Annapurna region, more specifically the Pokhara valley. This lakeside town is Nepal's second city, nestled at the foot of the Annapurna Himal, the views commanded from here of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks, are unsurpassed. At an altitude of 800m ASL the sub-tropical climate means that, year round, it is short and T-shirt weather. The micro-climate of the valley makes it an ideal area for flying, with far more constant conditions than the Kathmandu valley 150km east.

There are several sites around Phewa Taal (the lake) but the most accessible is Sarangkot (1500m ASL). A view point 700m above Pokhara, it is unique in that it has a road running to the top. A short walk brings you to the only purpose built take off in the country. Cut out of the slope is a 45m by 45m clearing. With regular cycles providing easy reverse launches, you could not ask for a more picturesque site. With the lake 2000ft below, the mountains behind, and the unlimited potential for XC and out and returns, this has quickly become the main site for the area, and many pilots have based themselves in Pokhara for the season, flying from this mountain alone.

There are an abundance of other sites around the valley with names such as Dhikie Danda, Galem, Sirkot, Tansen, Bandipur all can be connected by air from Sarangkot.

This is a spectacular site, with everything that makes flying in Nepal so awesome. A sheer jungle covered mountain over 2700m. Home to an abundance of wildlife and waterfalls. You can cruise along, scaring troops of monkeys screaming at you from their tree only inches from your wing tip, or ride the face and fly through the spray of a 300ft waterfall. It is also the start for the best XC flights in the area.