- During this important festival, the old kingdom of Bhaktapur. Mha Puja, the New Year's.
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- The years of research in Nepal were supported by grants from the University of California and the National Science Foundation. There were two one-year periods when I.
Its natural beauty and charm continues to inspire poets and songwriters for many years now. The mountains, caves, gorges, rivers, and lakes have been poetically linked to wide range of state of human emotions. In the medieval times Pokhara served as an important transit on the Tibet- Indo trade. Then, caravan of mules ferrying highland salt reached the town of Pokhara on the way to the towns in the Indian plains. Similarly, the traders from South ferried grains and cooking oil destined for the arid highlands. Over time this tradition contributed significantly to the growth of Pokhara.
Prior to the conquest of modern State of Nepal, Kaski, the area surrounding Pokhara valley, was one of the important principalities. Unfortunately, only few archeological remnants of those times have survived unlike the historical structures of the same period in Patan, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur.
Natural beauty and charm makes up for Pokhara’s lack of sites of historical significance. It is Nepal’s largest city from where three of the over 8.
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Rising from an elevation of 7. The people and lifestyle makes Pokhara more incredible. Although home to Gurungs and Magars, two indigenous ethnic peoples with a gallant history, Pokhara’s demographic composition also speaks for its celebrated multiculturalism and diversity; where Dalits and Brahmans, Muslims and Hindus, and ethnic Tibetans and Christians have peacefully existed for over half a century. It is also here that the forces of modern globalization have existed side by side an age old cultural tradition firmly grounded in the medieval past.
Only a short hike into the villages reveals the simple lifestyle that has sustained and survived for centuries. Largely an agrarian one Pokhara’s economy in the recent times has diversified into services, trade and some manufacturing. Tourism and remittances from foreign employment have clearly emerged as lucrative sectors. There are accounts of visits by outsiders to Pokhara as early as the mid 1.
However, the first meaningful contact with the foreigners began only after the kingdom was officially opened in the fifties. In the early days, westerners primarily volunteered in and around Pokhara working closely with the communities in the areas of health and education.
Map of Nepal 6 50 100 km 00 looms Dhangadhi NEPAL Pokhara 0 epalganj 0 KATHMANDU Mount 2016 Losar Kathmandu Go & Visit. First Buddhist New Year festival. The people of Bhaktapur rejoice the Bisket Jatra.
The flower people arrived in the 7. The modern era of tourism began in the late 8. Annapurna Sanctuary and Annapurna Circuit. Since then, large hotels, restaurants, bars, shops selling trekking gears, books, souvenirs and banks have opened to cater about 2. Places of Interest Devi’s fall & Gupteshwor Cave.
Devi’s or David’s fall (Patal. Legends have it that a lady by the name was swept into the waterfall never to be discovered again. In early years since the waterfall began to attract visitors, the nearby area was sparsely populated and much of the waterfall site was unattended. In the recent years, the conservation efforts to protect the waterfall and its premises are underway. The latest facelift around the waterfall is a testimony of ongoing conservation initiative. Although the waterfall is open to visitors throughout the year, the best time to visit is during the monsoon season when the floodgate of the Fewa lake barrage is opened to ease the water level.
The rushing flow of water through the narrow moraine canyon into the deep ground hole forms a spectacular site. The all new look of the waterfall comes with a landscaped garden, a wishing well, and a model Nepali countryside home perched on top of the waterfall for visitors to sit and relax. Just across the highway from the Devi’s fall is the famous Gupteshwor cave. This underground cavity is quite a fascinating occurrence for its close proximity to the waterfall. What appears to be a narrow entrance to the cave balloons up inside to form a first wide platform housing a temple of lord Shiva.
A further down the stairs and through a narrow passage leads to the main cavity with high walls aligned closed to wet stalagmites and stalactites. About 2. 5 meters beyond this point is the main drop zone of the Devi’s waterfall after sinking in the ground.
On any given day this underground spectacle is fascinating for it remained profoundly mysterious until it was explored by the locals. Phewa Lake. Pokhara sprawls around the turquoise waters of Phewa Lake. It is the second largest lake in the Kingdom and offers exciting boating and fishing opportunities. Many hotels, restaurant and handicrafts shops are located along its eastern shore and it is the favorite hangout for adventure travellers. Seti Gorge. The Seti Gandaki River that flows left through the centre of the city is another remarkable natural attraction. The river’s fierce and the deep gorege carved by it make for an amazing sight.
Tansen. Situated at an altitude of 1,3. Tansen is the most popular summer resort in western Nepal on account of its position and climate. It has the most extensive view of the country’s chief attraction, the Himalaya from Dhaulagiri in the west to Gaurishankar in the northeast. It takes just seven hours by bus from Pokhara to reach Tansen. Museums in Pokhara Gurkha Memorial Museum Open to the general public in July 2.
Gurkha Memorial is one of Pokhara’s newest museums. A brainchild of and operated by the Gurkha Memorial Trust, the museum is a noble undertaking to conserve and promote the gallant history of the famous Gurkhas. The museum exhibits in display are categorized into a Historical gallery; Gurkha infantry regiment gallery, Gorkhas gallery, and Gurkha specialist/corps unit gallery. There is also a theatre room and a library specializing in a rich archive of documentaries, books, and publications relevant to the history of Gurkhas. There are several interesting collections in the museum including a royal truncheon from the early 2.
Gurkha weaponry, 1. British Gurkha army gears and insignias, and pictorial overviews of each Gurkha regiments since the forging of allegiance with Britain in 1. The museum is open to visitors from 8am- 4: 3. Entry fees are 1.
SAARC nationals. The museum also offers guided tours, refreshments, and an all exclusive Gurkha merchandise booth. International Mountain Museum.
Sprawling over 1. International Mountain Museum is one of the must see while in Nepal. Established by Nepal Mountaineering Association in early 2.
The first section of the museum features the mountain peoples from Nepal and other countries and their lifestyle portrayed through the clothes, crafts, utensils and models. The second section has mountain rocks, geological specimens and old and new posters on display. The last section consists of the display of tools and equipments used by famous mountaineers including Junko Tabei, the first woman to summit Everest. The museum provides free tour guides and documentary shows throughout the day. The Buddhist prayer room inside the main building also features periodic worships by monks, an age old tradition of many ethnic groups of Nepal’s Himalayas. Manaslu and a quad faced climbing wall for outdoor indulgence.
The cafe, souvenir shop, and resting sheds overlooking the Annapurna range make IMM one of the most peaceful places in Pokhara. IMM opens daily and occasionally hosts special events. Annapurna Natural History Museum.
One of Pokhara’s oldest the Annapurna Natural History Museum inside Prithivi Narayan College is one of many early grassroots initiative to help provide learning opportunities to the students, people of Pokhara and its surrounding areas to learn about nature, flora and fauna, and the world beyond their neighbourhood. Established by Dorothy Mierow in 1.
Nepal, rare samples of “Saligrams” and mineral rocks specimens, butterflies of the Annapurna region, and an impressive collection of stuffed birds from the region including the rare Spiny Babbler. Monasteries and Temples. The places of worship for both Buddhists and Hindus are of special importance in Pokhara. There are always grand worships or regular rituals taking place round the year.
Buddhist monasteries are scattered throughout Pokhara valley and surrounding. The Jangchub Choeling Monastery of the Kagyu tradition lies in Hemja. Nearby at Yamdi lies the Sakya monastery.
There is also a community Buddhist Ritual Center under the patronage of Gelug lamas. The temple and shrine of Bindabasini in the Old Bazar enclave is one the most popular temples of Devi, the Hindu goddess. The main temple is situated on a hillock covered by a forest grove and is accessible by a wide hand- cut stone stairs. The most ideal time to visit the temple is during the Hindu festival of Dasain.
The restaurant is situated left next to the main gate of Ratna mandir, the summer palace of the former kings of Nepal. The breezy unwalled seating in the second floor facing the legendary Banyan trees, lake and the palace gate is an ideal place to beat the heat of Pokhara’s warm summer evenings. Over the past four years Caff. Indeed the proprietors, Basanta and his wife from Venice put meticulous effort to maintain the food as authentically Italian as possible.
The herbs, cheese, pasta, organic vegetables, wines and liquor are either local organic produce or imported. What really puts the restaurant in the culinary map of Pokhara is the rich variety of oven fresh pizzas and home- made Gelato. Indeed, there are over 1. Fish Tail. Since 1. Fish Tail lodge is one of Pokhara’s finest. Ideally situated at the western tip of the peninsula and reached on the hotel’s private floats or boats, the rotunda dining hall offers unmatched view of the lake and mount Fish Tail. The use of traditional materials including jute, thatch bamboos, and cane combined with hand cut stone floors and wood pillars add to the charm and warmth of the restaurant.
During winter, the central fireplace and the sun- kissed lawns upfront the rotunda offer a warm cosy dining experience. The kitchen at Fish Tail specializes in Muglai along with Chinese and Continental delights on both ala carte and buffet basis.