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The most beautiful places around Pokhara

The best of Pokhara

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The most beautiful places around Pokhara
Inserted: 23.11.2020
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Pokhara is the busiest tourist destination in Kathmandu after Kathmandu. Not surprisingly, the relaxed atmosphere and especially the starting point for a number of treks and day trips. Even in the vicinity of the city you will find a number of great views. Let's take a look at the most beautiful places around Pokhara, which are definitely worth a visit

1.
Annapurna Base Camp

Base Camp under the monumental wall

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| Altitude: 4 122 m / 13 524 ft

The path to the Annapurna I base camp is one of the most classic and most visited treks from Pokhara. From the BC is an absolutely stunning view of the impressive wall of this eight-thousand-mile mountain. continue reading

2.
Lookout from Poon Hill

The majestic view of the Dhaulagiri

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| Altitude: 3 176 m / 10 420 ft

One of the short treks you can take around Pokhara is ascent to Poon Hill. Otherwise, the insignificant hill is famous for its stunning views of Dhaulagiri and many other beautiful mountains. continue reading

3.
View from Sarangkot

The famous view of the Annapurnas

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| Altitude: 1 539 m / 5 049 ft

Perhaps the most popular prospect of Annapurna near Pokhara is the Sarangkot hill lying to the north of the city. Deep below you will be the wide valley of the Seti River, and the whole horizon is beckoned by Annapurnas headed by the beautiful Machhapuchhre continue reading

4.
Lake Phewa

Mirror for Annapurnas

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| Altitude: 800 m / 2 625 ft

The most famous Nepalese lake Phewa, on whose shore lies the tourist town of Pokhara, is famous for the mirroring of Annapurnas and „fishtail“ Machhapuchchhre. You can undertake several nice hikes in the surrounding mountains that tower almost directly from the water. The most popular activity on the lake itself is cruising in the boats and admiring mountain views. continue reading

5.
World Peace Pagoda

View of Lake Phewa

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| Altitude: 1 094 m / 3 589 ft

The World Peace Pagoda, along with the Sarangkot Hill, is the most popular viewpoint on the Himalayas near Pokhara. At the same time it is a nice starting point for hiking on the mountain ridge of Nehyeaal Danda. continue reading

6.
Rice fields over Phewa Lake

An amazing rice amphitheater

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| Altitude: 1 120 m / 3 675 ft

Just a short walk from Pokhara, there are beautiful rice terraces situated on the slopes of the Nehyeaal Danda mountain ridge, bordering the southern shores of Lake Phewa. It is a typical example of vegetation in local hills just 50 kilometers away from the glaciated eight-thousanders. continue reading

7.
Ghandruk village

View of Annapurna Dakshin

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| Altitude: 2 024 m / 6 640 ft

Ghandruk is famous for its location, where you can admire the beautiful Annapurna Dakshim (south) directly from the lodge. In addition, there are nice rice terraces and the architecture of the village is picturesque continue reading

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