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Home » Destinations » Asia » Nepal

The Beauty of Pokhara, Nepal

Modified: Jul 14, 2019 · Published: Nov 4, 2013 by Mark Wiens |

Phew Lake in Pokhara
Phew Lake in Pokhara

[P]okhara, located near the Annapurna range of Himalaya mountains in Nepal, is the type of town you'll want to stay in for longer than you planned.

It's easygoing, has all the comforts you need, it's affordable, the people are friendly, and most of all the scenery is spectacular.

Pokhara is the starting point for many treks such as the Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Sanctuary trek, or the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek.

Pokhara, Nepal
Pokhara, Nepal

There are two main parts of Pokhara, one area that's mostly local and then there's a street, which they call "lakeside," that's home to countless guesthouses, shops, restaurants, and facilities that cater to travelers and trekkers.

Friendly ladies who served me lunch
Friendly ladies who served me lunch

Along the lake you'll find all sorts of Western restaurants (and even a Korean one), but there are some marvelous local restaurants as well.

Dal bhat
Dal bhat

Dal bhat as you already know, is the staple and most common meal in Nepal. A pile of rice, dal, potatoes, and assorted other vegetarian curries makes the meal complete.

Chili chicken
Chili chicken

Another dish I enjoyed eating was chili chicken, deep-fried boneless pieces of chicken that are coated in a tangy chili sauce. It goes well with rice!

Pastries in Pokhara
Pastries in Pokhara

Additionally, there are quite a number of European cafes and bakeries where you can grab some tasty pastries.

The peacefulness of Phewa Lake
The peacefulness of Phewa Lake

One of the things I enjoyed most about staying in Pokhara was being so close to nature, yet still having all the comforts, like a clean bed, internet, and restaurants to choose from, of a town.

The banks of Phewa Lake are a nice place to take an early morning stroll.

Beautiful Pokhara
Beautiful Pokhara

There's a small temple that sits on an island within the lake that you can visit. Also, if you're interested you can rent a boat to cruise around Phewa Lake for the day.

Taking a walk through the town
Taking a walk through the town

The town is spread out and walking around you'll be greeted by friendly kids and find all sorts of interesting neighborhoods to explore. Most of all, anything you do will be peaceful and relaxing.

Catching a morning view of the clear peaks
Catching a morning view of the clear peaks

Still, nothing impresses like the view of the mountains. Due to a hill blocking the view, the range is not always visible from the lakeside street in Pokhara, but if you head a little into town, you can get some breathtaking scenery.

Pokhara is a great little town, and a must visit stop when you're in Nepal.

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About Mark Wiens

Mark was raised in central Africa before migrating back to the U.S. for University. After graduating, he decided to continue traveling the world. On Migrationology, he shares the cultural side of travel from a slow-paced local perspective that often revolves around his love for eating all forms of food. Join him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @migrationology.

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  1. John@Pretravels says

    November 04, 2013 at 10:33 am

    These photos, especially the ones of the lake, are simply stunning. I got a true sense of the place, not to mention the food that looks delicious. Wonderful post.

  2. Sorin says

    November 04, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    the Chili chicken looks absolutely amazing! Hope it tasted as good as it looks :P!

  3. Don says

    November 04, 2013 at 6:15 pm

    Nice post, Mark. It brought back great memories of my time spent in Pokhara.

  4. Andi says

    November 05, 2013 at 9:24 am

    That 1st photo is beyond breathtaking!!! Take me to Nepal now! :)

  5. Cam says

    November 05, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Pokhara is a cool place. We stayed much longer than we planned... but some of that had to do with the fact that our legs didn't work anymore after returning from several days of trekking.

  6. Chanel @ La Viajera Morena says

    November 11, 2013 at 9:13 am

    That looks like a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for sharing! This post gives me another great place to explore :D

  7. Rebecca says

    November 28, 2013 at 7:04 pm

    some great pictures! love the colorful boats. this place looks beautiful with this simple town surrounded by the beautiful mountains!

  8. Francis Cassidy says

    December 07, 2013 at 3:04 am

    Nice account. The first photo by the way is lovely! It was a good spot on your part, the boats are arranged in a very peculiar way.

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