Pokhara: City of Tourists

ABOUT POKHARA VALLEY:

This is a view of The Fishtail Mountain swimming on the Phewa Lake: Experience Nepal Treks & Expedition
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 In recent decades, Pokhara has become a major tourist destination, it is considered as tourism capital of Nepal in South Asia mainly for adventure tourism and the base for the famous Annapurna Circuit trek.

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 Thus, a major contribution to the local economy comes from the tourism and hospitality industry. A lot of tourists visit Pokhara every year. Tourism industry is one of major source of income for local people and the city. There are many 5-star hotels as well as other hotels in the city.

Many medieval era temples (Barahi temple, Bindhyabasini, Bhadrakali, Talbarahi, Guheshwori, Sitaldevi, Gita mandir temple, Bhimsen temple) and old Newari houses are still a part of the city (Bagar, Bindhyabasini, Bhadrakali, Bhairab Tol, etc.). The modern commercial city centres are at Chipledhunga, New Road, Prithvi Chowk and Mahendrapul (recently renamed as Bhimsen Chowk).

The city promotes two major hilltops as its viewpoints to view the city and surrounding panorama, World Peace Pagoda built in 1996 across the southern shore of Phewa lake and Sarangkot which is located northwest of the city.

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Sarangkot is a village and famous tourist destination of Nepal worldly recognized as one of the best place to view sunrise.The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with panoramic Himalayan views. From Sarankot, on the northern direction we can see Dhawalagiri in the far west . Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.

Sarangkot: Sunrise view. www.experiencenepaltreks.com.np

In February 2004, International Mountain Museum (IMM) was opened for public in Ratopahiro to boost city's tourism attractions. Other museums in the city are Pokhara Regional Museum, an ethnographic museum, Annapurna Natural History Museum which houses preserved specimens of flora and fauna, and contains particularly extensive collection of the butterflies, found in the Western and ACAP region of Nepal; and Gurkha Museum featuring history of the Gurkha Soldiers. 

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Davis Falls is a waterfall located at Pokhara.The water forms an underground tunnel after reaching the bottom. This tunnel is approximately 500 feet (150 m) and runs 100 feet below ground level. On 31 July 1961, a Swiss couple Davi went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit because of the overflow. Her body was recovered 3 days later in river Phusre. Her father wished to name it "Davi's falls" after her. Its Nepali name is Patale Chango, which means "underworld waterfall". After exiting the tunnel, the water passes through a cave called Gupteshwor Mahadev or "cave beneath the ground". The Phewa Lake dam is the water source.

It is an attraction for tourists and locals. Thousands of Nepalis visit for recreation and enjoyment.The city also has recently been adorned with a bungee jumping site (second in Nepal) titled Water Touch Bunjee Jumping. Also, a cable car service has begun construction joining Fewa Lake with World Peace Stupa led by the government of Nepal which is expected to boost the tourism industry of the place exponentially.

Pokhara is the major tourism Hub in Nepal. Tourism plays a vital role in Pokhara since thousands of tourists visit Pokhara every year and majority of people are involved in tourism sector. The Experience Nepal Treks & Expedition is a trekking agency that provides several trekking programs and itiniaries for the tourists. Some of the major trekking regions are Annapurna region, Everest region, Langtang region, Manaslu region, Rara/Jumla region and Kanchanjanga/ Makalu region.

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Found the major route of trekking's itinerary: Annapurna Basecamp Trek

Annapurna Base-Camp















Annapurna is a massif in the Himalayas in north-central Nepal that includes one peak over 8,000 meters (26,000 ft), thirteen peaks over 7,000 meters (23,000 ft), and sixteen more over 6,000 meters (20,000 ft). The massif is 55 kilometers (34 mi) long, and is bounded by t5he Kali Gandaki Gorge on the west, the Marshyandi River on the north and east, and by Pokhara Valley on the south. At the western end the massif encloses a high basin called the Annapurna Sanctuary. Annapurna is the tenth highest mountain in the world at 8,091 meters (26,545 ft) above sea level.
Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which literally means “full of food”, but is normally translated as Goddess of the Harvests. According to Devdutt Pattanaik, Annapoorna devi is”… the universal and timeless kitchen-goddess….the mother who feeds. Without her there is starvation, a universal fear. This makes Annapurna a universal goddess… Her popular shrine islocated in Varanasi, on the banks of the Ganges River.” Her association with the giving of food (wealth) led her in the time to be transformed into Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth.
The Annapurna Conservation Area (7,629 km) is a well known trekking region. There are three major trekking routes in the Annapurna region: the Jomson Trek to Jomson and Muktinath (increasingly disturbed by a road-building project; the Annapurna Sanctuary route to Annapurna base camp; and the Annapurna Circuit, Which circles the Annapurna Himal itself and includes the Jomsom route. The town of Pokhara usually serves as a starting point for these treks, and is also a good starting place for other short treks of one to four days. Such as routes to Ghorpani or Ghandruk. 
About two-thirds of all trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, guest houses in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer incredibly diverse scenery, with both high mountains and lowland villages. Also, because the entire area is inhabited, trekking in the region offers unique cultural exposure and experience.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu 1,300 m and transfer to hotel. 
When you reach at Kathmandu International airport, our staff will receive and transfer you to respective hotels, At the hotel we will brief with orientation program of the hotel, Kathmandu city, trekking, do`s and do not and other related information while you are in Nepal with Experience Treks.

Day 02: In Kathmandu with full day private guided city sightseeing tour. 
Kathmandu is full of world heritage sites; the Hindus temples in Pagoda & Shikhara styles mostly, monasteries, Stupas & monuments, ancient Kings Palaces, water taps & well, old traditional houses with masterpiece woodcarving and courtyard; full day private guided sightseeing tour will be interesting and a memorable tour before setting for the mountains with Experience Treks.

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 950 m/07 hrs journey by tourist bus/coach, distance 200 km
Morning after breakfast, traveled by tourist coaches or at private vehicle to Pokhara on the busy scenic highway, an interesting drive on the Himalayan foothills, on arrival at Pokhara transfer to respective hotel nearby beautiful Phewa Lake. 

Day 04: Drive to Nayapul 1,100 m and begin walk to Tikhedhuga 1,577 m/04 hrs. 
Having your breakfast, an hour & + drive to Nayapul (New bridge) where Experience Treks. journey begins, the trail passes through areas encountering trekkers, mules and donkeys trains. At Birethati village, the trail splits in different routes; our trek follows the main trail to old Trans-Himalayan trade route, crosses the suspension bridge, after the bridge, treks through many farm villages and waterfalls till Tikhedhuga village is reached for overnight stop after 03-04 hours of good walk.

Day 05:Trek to Ghorepani 2,860 m/06-07 hours walk.
From Tikhedhuga, a walk up to a steep climb for 2 hrs on the stone steps to Ulleri village (2,070 m), from here a gradual walk through the serene green alpine forest of oaks, firs and rhododendron trees, the route leads to a gradual climb gaining height as it reaches Ghorepani village, from here 10 minutes walk bring you at Ghorepani Deurali village (2,900 m) with glamorous views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri and Annapurna ranges of mountains. Ghorepani situated on the old Trans-Himalayan trade route to Upper Mustang into Tibet. This place is inhabited by Pun /Poon Magar tribe and its famous for its Pun hill view point, a 45 minute walk uphill from the lodge at Ghorpani.

Day 06: Trek to Tadapani 2,675 m/05 hours walk.
Before dawn, 45 minutes hikes up to Pun hill located at 3,210 ms for awesome sunrise views of the panoramic Himalayan range of mountains from Mt. Dhaulagiri range, Nilgiri, Tilicho Peak, Annapurna range and Fishtail, Mardi Himal as far Annapurna 4th in the eastern horizon including the majestic other peaks. 
Mt. Machhapuchhre “The Fishtail” the unclimbed peak, one of the nickel mountain in the region, after a wonderful moment here walk back to Ghorepani and after breakfast continue trek to Tadapani via Deurali (3,100 m) & Banthanti (2,450 m), the walk leads uphill through the enchanting rhododendron, Oaks & Bamboo forests ,this area is a real paradise for naturalist and botanical interested people with rich vegetation along with the gorgeous mountain views, after heading down hill and with the last short climb to Tadapani for the overnight stop.
Tadapani located in the middle of Rhododendron, Magnolia and Oaks forest with fantastic scenery looking at Annapurna South, Huinchuli, Annapurna 3rd & Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) at mere distance. 

Day 07: Trek to Chhomrong 2,050 m/06 hours walk.
After a wonderful time of Tadapani, to walk leads downhill through the beautiful serene forest with constant views of the snowcapped mountain peaks, the downhill walk heads to near Kimrong valley from here another hoour of the top ridge where the route from Landruk and Jhinu danda meets, on this spot ascend gradual to Chhomrong, the last village and the gateway to Annapurna base camp and the Sanctuary. Good view of Annapurna south, Hiunchuli & Fishtail in very close distance.

Day 08:Trek to Dovan 2,600 m via Bamboo 2,450 m/06 hours walk.
From Chhomrong, the walk leads steep downhill on the terraced fields to the raging river for an hour steep descend after the bridge an uphill for an hour & half to reach in Sinuwa danda, a small place with two lodges with grand views of the rolling valley and landscapes, from here trekking in the cool forest Bamboo is reached in the midst of bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest where there are 5 lodges. After Bamboo an hour walk on the pleasant uphill path to the overnight stop at Dovan with 03 lodges in the middle of forest by the raging glacier Modi River. The valley from Bamboo to Machhapuchhre base camp is very narrow & after MBC, the valley will open widely.

Day 09: Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp 3,750 m via Deurali 3,250 m/06 hrs walk.
This morning, the trek begins through cool temperature with gradual up most of the way walkings by Modi river upstream, the path heads with gradual ups as it reaches at Himalaya hotel, the name of the place after the name of the hotel, an hour of by the Hinko Cave, located at the bottom of Hiunchuli peak. The walk is gradual from here for another two hour of Deurali the place with Teahouses/Lodges before Machhapuchhre base camp, from Deurali onwards the lush vegetation disappears for high alpine bushes and shrubs. After Deurali, the route leads up following the raging Modi River upstream, the walk is pleasant in some sections with few strenuous ups to reach at Machhapuchhre base camp. Machhapuchhre base camp houses about 05 lodges located beneath the staggering North face of Mt. Machhapuchhre or the Fishtail Peak.

Day 10:Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4, 130 m/02-2:30 hours.
After a pleasant stop here, morning walks continue in the heart of Annapurna Sanctuary/Annapurna base camp, walk follow uphill for two hours of the grassy path the trail is pleasant till it reaches the higher flat level ground at Annapurna base camp offering magnificent views of different snowcapped mountains which circles around you with giant face of Annapurna I. Annapurna base camp with 06 large lodges in the shade of superb mountain panoramas. Afternoon you’ll get free time at leisure to marvel the awesome surrounding Mountain View. The mountains are seen so close in the distance with 360 degrees panoramic views. It seemed, ABC is a real piece of HEAVEN!

Day 11: Trek to Bamboo 2,450 m/06 hours.
With mountain views on breakfast in the tranquility of nature treks back to the lush green vegetation, the trail from here is downhill with a few ups to Bamboo by passing MBC, Deurali, and Himalaya & Dovan for the overnight stop.

Day 12: Trek to Jhinu danda 1,600 m via Chhomrong 2,050 m/06 hours.
From Bamboo morning walk heads up to Khuldighar, from here trail descends most of the way to a bridge at Chhomrong Khola. Immediately, the trail leads uphill for at least an hr to the top Chhomrong village, a possible lunch break here, afternoon time walk descend towards Jhinu danda, the new trail from the last lodge branches off to a steep downhill till Jhinu danda village for the overnight stop, a nice quiet spot, here visit the refreshing hot springs down by the bank of the river Modi for 20 minutes.

Day 13: Trek to Pothana 1,950 m/06 hours. 
After a refreshing time of Jhinu danda hot spring our route leads downhill for an hour of River Modi at New Bridge, then crossing the bridge with a short climb brings at Landruk village at 1,640 m. From this large Landruk village, walk is easy on the winding trail through several farm villages and terraced fields then it bring to the last uphill climb for 40 minutes to a small pass at Deurali ridge at 2,150 m. From Deurali a pleasant descends into the forest with wonderful views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu range including the fishtail peak all the way to Pothana village in the middle of alpine forest. Pothana is a wonderful spot of the forest with large meadows overlooking magnificent views in the Himalayan range of mountains with another opportunity for sunrise and sunset views. 

Day 14: Trek to Dhampus phedi and drive to Pokhara 03 hrs walk & an hr drive.
Morning with awesome surrounding scenery of the last day walk an easy downhill to Dhampus Phedi by passing Dhampus village, a large Gurung ethnic tribe with magnificent view of the mountains in semi-circle. From Dhampus phedi, an hour drive reaches at the hotel by the tranquil Lake Phewa (Fewa) in Pokhara. You will get free time to hang out in the Lake side area after Lunch.

Day 15:Drive back to Kathmandu.
With a wonderful mesmerizing trip to Annapurna base camp and the Sanctuary drive back to Kathmandu, by passing different villages, towns, paddy fields, a beautiful terraced & so on....on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotel with afternoon free for individual activities/shopping & recreation. OR a full day private guided city sightseeing in Bhaktapur & Patan durbar squares.

Day 16: Transfer to Airport for International Departure. 
Last days in the magic awesome Himalaya and with grand memorable time in the mountains with Experience Treks., as per your flight time BTE staff will transfer you to airport for your final departure for homeward bound.

Price: 1550 for 16 days