Pokhara City Map
Pokhara is Nepal's second-largest city and the tourist capital, famous for its stunning lakes, panoramic views of the Annapurna range, and as the gateway to some of the world's best trekking routes.
City Information
ProvinceGandaki
DistrictKaski
Population264,991
Elevation827 m
AirportPokhara International
Distance from KTM200 km
About Pokhara
Pokhara lies in a valley beneath the towering Annapurna massif, with the famous fishtail-shaped Machapuchare (6,993m) dominating the skyline. The city is built around three lakes: Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, and Rupa Lake. It serves as the starting and ending point for most Annapurna region treks.
Major Attractions
- Phewa Lake - Nepal's second-largest lake, perfect for boating
- Lakeside (Baidam) - Main tourist area with hotels, restaurants, and shops
- Sarangkot - Famous viewpoint for sunrise over the Himalayas
- World Peace Pagoda - Buddhist stupa with panoramic views
- Davis Falls - Unique waterfall that disappears underground
- Gupteshwor Cave - Sacred cave with Shiva shrine
- International Mountain Museum - Museum dedicated to mountains and mountaineering
Adventure Activities
- Paragliding - Tandem flights over Phewa Lake with Himalayan backdrop
- Ultralight flights - Experience flying close to the Himalayas
- Zip-lining - One of the world's steepest and longest zip-lines
- Bungee jumping - Multiple sites near Pokhara
- White water rafting - On the Seti and Trishuli rivers
Trekking from Pokhara
Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna region: