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For all of you people who are joining us in Pokhara to make WordCamp Pokhara 2018 a success, we have tried to list down a few must-do things in Pokhara to make your trip memorable.

The city of paradise Pokhara does not disappoint anybody in any circumstances. Regardless to say, there’s a myriad of things you can do at the most popular and loved tourist destination of Nepal as this city is a stunning one, filled with nature, great places to see as well as an important hub for mountain trekkers.

Here’s a list of some of the things you can do at Pokhara:

The Lakes of Pokhara

 

As suggested by the name in itself, Pokhara is a city of many lakes. There are altogether 9 lakes in Pokhara valley. These lakes are an important part of Pokhara’s beauty and provide ample activities for entertainment, including but not limited to boating, stand up paddle, kayaking, fishing.

Lakeside

 

Lakeside is the tourist district is along the north shore of the Phewa lake and is the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Lakeside houses most of the popular tourist accommodation and the best places to eat as well as hangout.

Hiking/Trekking

 

Trekking Pokhara is not just fun but extremely thrilling too. Pokhara has come up with and is the gateway to some of the most beautiful treks that have a culmination of both adventure with some jaw dropping and awe inspiring scenic beauty. The treks are quite beautifully adorned with rich flora and fauna which just adds to the beauty of the trek.

Paragliding

Pokhara also boasts a booming adventure-sports industry: it is arguably the best paragliding venue on the globe. Paragliding in Pokhara is one of the best places in the world to experience flying. Using Sarangkot as a take off area, gliders get incredible views of the Annapurna mountain range behind them while under and ahead is the beautiful lake Phewa Tal.

Ultra Light Flights

An UltraLight flight allows you to witness the virgin beauty of the nearby mountainm lakes and the greenery. It is another medium to observe the full spectrum of the magnificient Pokhara valley along with mountain peaks and lakes at the same time.

Bungee Jump

 

With 70m vertical drop and 3 sec free fall, Pokhara houses Nepal’s first and only tower Bungee, HighGround Bungee that has something for everyone. Located at a convenient 20 minutes from Pokhara Lakeside, the jump site offers a spellbinding view of the Himalayas, the hills and the rivers that will take your breath away.

Zip Flyer

 

With an incline of 56 degree, total length of 1.8 km and a vertical drop of 600 meters, The ZipFlyer in Pokhara is the tallest, the longest and the steepest zipline in the whole world. Located in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, no zip line ever made comes even close to this.

White Water Rafting

Only minutes away from Pokhara are many short and sweet rafting adventures that offer hours of non-stop adrenaline. With fantastic Annapurna mountain views, crystal clear Himalayan whitewater and beautiful gorges decorated with a suspension bridges and prayer flags – Rafting is a must-do activity.

Where to Stay

Check out these hotels for a stay of 1 or 2 days in Pokhara. They will be convenient for you as they are close to the venue and within your easy reach. Besides this, you can also hangout at all the other interesting places in and around the city.

Hotel Landmark Pokhara

Hotel Landmark Pokhara is one of the best hotel situated in Pokhara with great and luxurious and qualitative service. Hotel Landmark Pokhara is about one kilometer from Pokhara Airport. The Landmark bus stand is right in front of the hotel. The hotel features air-conditioned rooms with free toiletries and a sitting area. It has a restaurant and a bar.
The hotel is about 252 m from Fewa Lake and just over a quarter mile from Taal Barahi Temple. The tour desk helps guests organize excursions to popular tourist attractions.

The rooms at Landmark Pokhara Hotel are simple and feature private bathrooms. They have a wardrobe, satellite TV, and a telephone. Selected rooms have a mountain view.

Distance from WordCamp Pokhara venue (Hotel Pokhara Grande): 3.1 km

Rate: Starting from USD 60$ (For further information please check on Trivago.com or booking.com)

Rating: 4.5 on Tripadvisor.com

Services offered:

– Free Wifi
– Free Parking
– Breakfast included
– Air Conditioning
– Non-Smoking Hotel

Hotel Snowland

Snowland is next hotel which we have mentioned in our list because it offers qualitative service and is one of the grossing hotels in the list of TripAdvisor. Offering a restaurant that serves Indian and Local cuisine, Hotel Snowland is located just 100 m from Fewa Lake. Free Wi-Fi access is available. The property offers free parking.
Rooms here will provide you with a TV, a seating area and cable channels. Private bathrooms also come with a shower. Extras include a desk and a fan.
At Hotel Snowland you will find a 24-hour front desk, a terrace and a bar. Other facilities offered include a tour desk, luggage storage and dry cleaning. A car can be rented for sightseeing. Room service is available only for limited hours.

Distance from WordCamp Pokhara venue (Hotel Pokhara Grande): 3.2km

Rate: Starting from USD30$ (For further information please check on Trivago.com or booking.com)

Rating: Rated 4.5 on Tripadvisor.com

Services offered:
– Free Wifi
– Free Parking
– Breakfast included
– Air Conditioning
– Non-Smoking Hotel

Hotel Crystal Palace

Hotel Crystal Palace is next hotel which we have mentioned in our list because it offers qualitative service and is one of the grossing hotels in the list of TripAdvisor and this hotel is a budget oriented hotel. Centrally located, this luxury hotel offers great views of a lake and mountains from guest rooms. Featuring a spa and a restaurant, Hotel Crystal Palace is situated in Pokhara. Free Wi-Fi access is available.
This hotel is 2 km from Pokhara Airport and 1 km from Tourist Bus Park. The Fewa Lake is 200 m away. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a balcony. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries and slippers. Extras include a seating area and cable channels.
At Hotel Crystal Palace you will find a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a terrace. Other facilities offered include meeting facilities, a tour desk and luggage storage. A business centre is also present.
The property offers free parking. Crystal Restaurant serves multi-cuisine fare. Room service options are also available.

Distance from WordCamp Pokhara venue (Hotel Pokhara Grande): 3.5km

Rate: Starting from USD 27$ (For further information please check onTrivago.com or booking.com)

Rating: 4.5 on Tripadvisor.com

Services offered:
– Free Wifi
– Free Parking
– Breakfast included
– Air Conditioning
– Non-Smoking Hotel

Hotel Tara

Just 250 m from Fewa Lake, Hotel Tara offers spectacular views of Mount Machhapuchhare and elegant rooms with spacious interiors and private balconies. The hotel provides healthy food options and free Wi-Fi.
The rooms at Tara Hotel are air conditioned and equipped with a desk, a satellite TV and a safe. All rooms have comfortable seating areas, fine beddings and an en suite bathroom fitted with a shower.
The hotel is located about 1.5 km from Pokhara Domestic Airport and 2 km from the city centre. The tour desk helps guests organise excursions to popular attractions. It also provides car rental facilities.
The restaurant serves Chinese, European and Indian dishes. It also offers Nepalese specialities. There is a bar on site. Room service is available.

Distance from WordCamp Pokhara venue (Hotel Pokhara Grande): 2.9km

Rate: Starting from USD 23$ (For further information please check on Trivago.com or booking.com)

Rating: 4.5 on Tripadvisor.com

Services offered:
– Free Wifi
– Free Parking
– Breakfast included
– Air Conditioning
– Non-Smoking Hotel

Pokhara Eco Resort Pvt. Ltd

This is one of the budget-oriented yet clean and qualitative featured hotel situated in the town. Featuring a garden and a terrace, Pokhara Eco Resort offers classic accommodation in Pokhara. With a bar, the property is only 500 m from Lake Fewa. Offering views of the snow-capped mountains, the rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries.
There is a restaurant on site serving Indian cuisine. Guests can avail transportation facilities, trekking and tour facilities. Pokhara Eco Resort is 2 km from Pokhara Airport.

Distance from WordCamp Pokhara venue (Hotel Pokhara Grande): 3.5km

Rate: Starting from USD 20$ (For further information please check on Trivago.com or booking.com)

Rating: 4.0 on Tripadvisor.com

Services offered:
– Free Wifi
– Free Parking
– Breakfast included
– Air Conditioning
– Non-Smoking Hotel

Hotel Mountain View

This is one of the best budget oriented hotel in our list with great rooms and garden with clean and refreshing environment. Featuring a garden, Hotel Mountain View offers simple accommodation in Pokhara. The property is just 200 m from the Pokhara Komagane Friendship Park, while Lake Fewa is 400 m away.
All rooms come with free Wi-Fi and a TV. The private bathroom includes a shower, free toiletries, and slippers.

Distance from WordCamp Pokhara venue (Hotel Pokhara Grande): 2km

Rate: Starting from USD 12$ (For further information please check on Trivago.com or booking.com)

Rating: 4.0 on Tripadvisor.com

Services offered:
– Free Wifi
– Free Parking
– Breakfast included
– Air Conditioning
– Non-Smoking Hotel

If you require more information regarding hotels please contact Anish Upreti (Volunteer wrangler of WordCamp Pokhara) through:
Phone : +9779804103995
Facebook : www.facebook.com/anishu1
Whatsapp : +9779804103995

 

Places to visit

Besides the panoramic views of the Annapurna Range and Machhapuchhre peak, there are countless places to see at Pokhara, all of which are equally fascinating. This is why we decided to help you out by listing all the glorious places you shouldn’t miss to see on your trip to Pokhara for the WordCamp.

Davis Falls

Also known as Patale Chhango, this waterfall marks the point where the Pardi Khola stream vanishes underground. When the stream is at full bore after monsoon rains, the sound of the water plunging over the falls is deafening. The falls are about 2 km southwest of the airport on the road to Butwal, just before the Tashi Ling Tibetan camp.

Sarangkot

Sarangkot is famous for the view of the sunrise and the mountains. It offers breathtaking views of the entire valley, Hemja Village, Fewa Lake, Taal Brahi temple and many more.

There’s also a ruined fort at Kaskikot (1788m), a one-hour walk west of Sarangkot along the ridge road, with similarly jaw-dropping views.

International Mountain Museum

This expansive museum is devoted to the mountains of Nepal, the mountaineers who climbed them and the people who call them home. Eight of the world’s tallest mountains are located in Nepal. The international mountain museum has photographic details as well as information of the people who have conquered these mountains.

Caves

Pokhara also houses incredible natural caves, all of which have their own specialty. Different kinds of mysterious figures formed on limestone can easily be witnessed at these cages.

Some of them are:

Mahendra Cave, Batulechaur

Bat Cave, Batulechaur

Gupteshwor Gufa, Chorepatan

The religious heritage sites of Pokhara

Temples, monasteries, stupas, mosques, and churches have added to the beauty of Pokhara. If you’re a religious person, make sure that you visit these places:

Kedareshwor Temple, Lakeside

Mahadev Temple, Lakeside

World Peace Pagoda, Anadu Danda

Bhadrakali Temple, Bhadrakali

Matepani Gumba, Matepani

Taal Barahi Temple, Lakeside

Bindyabasini Temple, Bindyabasini and more

Call for Volunteers [CLOSED]

IMPORTANT: Call for Volunteers CLOSED!!

Volunteers are the life blood of the WordCamps and we love that you want to help us make the event best and successful. We’ve received a HUGE response of applications for volunteers so we can’t accept any more applications for this year. You can still contribute by attending the event and grab the most of this event.

WordCamps are fun, casual, locally organized conferences covering everything related to WordPress and beyond, and Pokhara has one of the most vibrant WordPress communities in Nepal.

However, Pokhara hasn’t seen a WordCamp yet and as the first WordCamp of the beautiful city is right around the corner, we also need a bit of help preparing for the day. Are you interested in helping us to successfully organise the first WordCamp Pokhara? If the answer is yes, there is a volunteer opportunity waiting for you! 

WordCamps are completely volunteer-driven events and we need your precious help to make it a wonderful, accessible and welcoming event for everyone. By volunteering, you can be at the very centre of this exciting event and learn about what goes into organising a WordCamp!

Why Volunteer?

It would be easy for us to list a thousand reasons why volunteering is awesome, fantastic, rewarding, amazing, fulfilling and many other things but it’s tedious. So to give you an idea, here are a few:

  • Unique opportunity to make a contribution to the WordPress community.
  • Get an insider’s view on being part of a WordCamp.
  • Gain useful job experience and satisfaction.
  • Meet like-minded people as well as leading experts.
  • Identify possibilities for personal skills development.
  • Strengthen your CV.
  • When you become a part of our team, we take care of you. Hence, a stunning 100% discount on the ticket price and, free access to the pre-party, conference and the after-party!

Deadline : 2018/6/1 [June 1]

Should you wish to volunteer, please submit the form below by …

Thank you in advance for helping the community out and Congratulations for being a part of the history.







However, being a volunteer also means that you’re the friendly face of the WordPress project to a great number of people. That’s why we require you to agree to our Code of Conduct, respect the WordPress trademark and embrace the WordPress license.

Call for Sponsors

NOTICE: Call for Sponsors CLOSED!!

WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal is an annual event organized by the WordPress Community of Pokhara, a group of WordPress enthusiasts. WordCamps are casual, locally organized, volunteer-run events. The main objectives of these events are to bring together all WordPress lovers, provide them a networking platform, share their experiences and give back to the community. One of the main objectives of WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal is to bring out local talents and expose it to the community and the whole world.

Being a sponsor gives you a unique opportunity to invest in the Nepali WordPress community. The attendees are made up of web-savvy professionals who work in media, publishing, film, music, art, technology, education, healthcare, financial services, government… you name it. Letting members of our community know you support them will earn you their goodwill.

We have all benefited from using WordPress, now is the perfect time to give something back. We’ve created sponsorship levels to fit every budget from the multinational corporations of midtown to small local businesses to independent freelancers building WordPress themes for a living. Even if you are a small agency, restaurant, magazine, or an individual wanting to give back because you know that WordPress has helped you and your business, we have a support level for you.

Who might be a great fit to become a supporter for WordCamp Pokhara 2018?

  • If you are running a WordPress based business and want to share your products with developers and users
  • If your business uses WordPress for its own website or you are pitching WordPress as a CMS for your clients and have benefited from WordPress (Client work)
  • If you have a service or product based on WordPress you’d like to get in front of a large number of freelancers, entrepreneurs and small businesses. Our attendees need you!
  • If you’re a tech recruiter or employer looking for Developers or Marketers – WordPress or otherwise – you’ll be sure to find them at WordCamp Pokhara
  • If you and your business is making a living with WordPress

Become One Of The Awesome Sponsors For WordCamp Pokhara 2018

Here are the WordCamp Supporter Levels and you can choose the one that best fits you and your company.

Platinum: Rs. 70,000/- (4Filled )

Platinum sponsors are the main supporters of the event and will be made visible in every way possible to showcase your brand. Here’s how Platinum sponsors will be acknowledged:

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara’s official website
  2. 7 free tickets to WordCamp Pokhara 2018
  3. Large Table will be provided on the event space to do demos, answer questions, sales, and meet customers
  4. Opportunity to give away swag at your event table (registration corridor). In case you’re unable to attend, our volunteers will handle your stall
  5. Opportunity to feature logo and banner on WordPress meet-up
  6. Large logo on the Banner as Platinum Supporter
  7. Large logo on schedules and all print materials
  8. Highlight with logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  9. Acknowledgement and thanks in opening and closing remarks
  10. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)
  11. Guest post highlighting your company on WordCamp Pokhara’s website. Advertise your company.
  12. 7 of your vacancy announcements (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 7 days on WordPress Pokhara’s Facebook group for a year

Gold: Rs. 40,000/- (3 Filled )

This sponsorship level is perfect for a medium-to-large WordPress-based business that wants to give back to the WordPress community. Here’s how Gold sponsors will be acknowledged:

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara’s official website
  2. 4 free tickets to WordCamp Pokhara 2018
  3. Large Table will be provided on the event space to do demos, answer questions, sales, and meet customers
  4. Opportunity to give away swag at your event table (registration corridor). In case you’re unable to attend, our volunteers will handle your stall
  5. Opportunity to feature logo and banner on WordPress meet-up
  6. Medium-sized logo on the Banner as Gold Supporters
  7. Medium-sized logo on schedules and all print materials
  8. Medium-sized logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  9. Acknowledgement and thanks in opening and closing remarks
  10. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)
  11. Guest post highlighting your company on WordCamp Pokhara’s website. Advertise your company.
  12. 5 of your vacancy announcements (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 7 days on WordPress Pokhara’s Facebook group for a year

Silver: Rs. 30,000/- (4 Filled )

This sponsorship level is geared towards medium-sized businesses that wants that want to show their love for WordPress. Here’s how Silver sponsors will be acknowledged:

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara’s official website
  2. 2 free tickets to WordCamp Pokhara  2018
  3. Small Table will be provided on the event space to do demos, answer questions, sales, and meet customers
  4. Opportunity to give away swag at your event table (registration corridor). In case you’re unable to attend, our volunteers will handle your stall
  5. Opportunity to feature logo banner on WordPress meet-up
  6. Small-sized logo on the Banner as Silver Supporters
  7. Small-sized logo on schedules and all print materials
  8. Small-sized logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  9. Acknowledgement and thanks in closing remarks
  10. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara, 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)
  11. 3 of your vacancy announcements (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 5 days on WordPress Pokhara’s Facebook group for a year

Bronze: Rs. 20,000/- (2 Filled)

This sponsorship level is geared towards individuals and small business that rely on WordPress to make their keep. Here’s how Bronze Sponsors will be acknowledged:

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara’s official website
  2. 1 free ticket to WordCamp Pokhara 2018
  3. Opportunity to give away swag at WordCamp Swag Store
  4. Opportunity to feature logo banner on WordPress meet-up
  5. Small-sized logo on the Banner as Bronze Supporters
  6. Small-sized logo on schedules and all print materials
  7. Small-sized logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  8. Acknowledgement and thanks in closing remarks
  9. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)
  10. 1 vacancy announcement (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 5 days on WordPress Pokhara’s Facebook group for a year

Micro: Rs. 10,000/- (5 Filled )

This sponsorship level is geared towards individuals and small business that rely on WordPress to make their keep. Here’s how Bronze Sponsors will be acknowledged:

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal’s official website
  2. Opportunity to give away swag at WordCamp Swag Store
  3. Small-sized logo on the Banner as Micro Supporters
  4. Small-sized logo on schedules and all print materials
  5. Small-sized logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  6. Acknowledgment and thanks in closing remarks
  7. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)
  8. Vacancy announcement (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 3 days on WordPress Pokhara’s Facebook group for a year

After Party: Rs. 15000/- (1 Filled – 1 slot Available)

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal’s official website
  2. Opportunity to give away swag at WordCamp Swag Store
  3. Small-sized logo on the Banner as After or Before Party Supporters
  4. Small-sized logo on schedules and all print materials
  5. Small-sized logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  6. Acknowledgement and thanks in closing remarks
  7. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)
  8. 1 vacancy announcement (related to WordPress) will be pinned on the top for 3 days on WordPress Pokhara’s Facebook group for a year

In-Kind: 10 Slot Available (1 Filled – 9 slot Available)

In-Kind Sponsorship is that kind of Sponsorship where sponsors can donate goods or services rather than cash as their sponsorship. These goods/services will be distributed to the participants.

The only constraint is that the goods or services will also have to feature a symbolic representation of WordCamp Pokhara 2018. For the symbolism, the logo of the WordPress Pokhara, text ‘WordCamp  Pokhara 2018’ or #WCPKR2018 can be used.

Note: The number of goods or services donated should be at least 400.

Here’s how In-Kind Sponsors will be acknowledged:

  1. A logo on the WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal’s official website
  2. Small-sized logo on the Banner as In-Kind  Supporters
  3. Small-sized logo on schedules and all print materials
  4. Small-sized logo in the first/introductory page of all speakers’ slides
  5. Acknowledgment and thanks in closing remarks
  6. A thanking you for your sponsorship of WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal 2018 on our social channels (Twitter and Facebook)

Please support this WordCamp by filling up the form below before the spots run out! We all appreciate your support to this community.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend WordCamp Pokhara 2018

WordCamp Pokhara is one among many WordCamps that happen around the world each year. If you already know about WordCamp 2017 but you’re still considering whether to go or not, these five reasons make it a must-attend event.

1. Super cool casual conference – Many people tend to associate “conference” with boring speeches and lectures. That’s not WordCamp! WordCamp is a casual conference with cool people that make networking super fun. No professional suits. No long-lasting lectures that put you to sleep. No awkward moments when you try to network. WordCamp not only enhances your WordPress skills, but it also provides a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, which makes it easy to meet new people and geek out over web design and coding.

2. It’s affordable – You can’t beat a conference that has speakers around the world and from locally for $15 (NRs 1500/-) for the weekend. That weekend ticket also includes some nice swag, lunch, snacks, and a t-shirt (assuming you grab a ticket in time). Not to mention the after parties and networking socials. Again, it’s hard to find a tech conference with that price tag and that much value.

3. Get your questions answered by real people at the Happiness Bar – you will meet a community willing to help each other out, to teach, to debate, and or maybe just lend an ear. You will definitely get answers to your questions.

4. Network in a more casual, fun atmosphere – WordCamp atmospheres are relaxed, casual and welcoming to all regardless of skill-set or financial ability. There is no pepper them air in the atmosphere. We advise you get in your best comfortable attire and shoes because you will move around a lot, not an outfit that will make you praying the day goes by so fast because we promise you won’t want the day to end that fast.

5. Great For Users And Bloggers: You don’t have to be a developer, coder, or WordPress professional. You can be using WordPress for the first time, or just trying to figure out how to better your own business or website. You can find out how to use social media or content marketing to make your business better – and talk with people that have made it work for themselves.

We could go on and on, but we think you get the idea. WordCamp Pokhara is great for:

  • Bloggers / Writers
  • Web Designers
  • Developers / Coders
  • Front-End Developers
  • WordPress Users
  • Online Store Owners
  • Online Marketers
  • Freelancers
  • Students / Kids
  • Teachers

At a glance! ..

Expected 2018 attendance: 400+ in person, with additional hundreds online via web streaming and social media. 

 

WordCamp Pokhara 2018

We’re thrilled to announce that WordCamp Pokhara, the first ever WordCamp for the city of Pokhara is officially on the calendar!

WordCamp Pokhara will be held on 24th November, 2018 at Hotel Pokhara Grande, Birauta Chowk, Pardi Pokhara

Unfamiliar with WordCamps?

WordCamps are casual, non-profit, volunteer-run conferences that are local in nature and focus on connecting people who work in, use, or have a website built in WordPress. Topics can cover everything related to WordPress including things like blogging, coding, branding, and security.

Aside from session content, WordCamps also provide the opportunity to meet people working in a similar field and to ask any questions that you might have.

Subscribe using the form below to stay up to date on the most recent news. We’ll be keeping you posted on all the details over the coming months, including speaker submissions, ticket sales and more!

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