Author: Roshan Banstola

Get Your Ticket to WordCamp Pokhara!

Regular Ticket Price: NPR 2000/-

Lunch and some cool WordCamp swags are included with every ticket purchase, which probably makes WordCamp Pokhara 2019 the best WordCamp in Nepal to happen to-date. Not to mention a full day of inspiring sessions from WordPress gurus and a chance to find like-minded people !

Please scroll down to the bottom to fill up the registration form.

WordCamp Pokhara, Nepal is happening  December 7th-8th, 2019

If you’ve already registered and have not yet paid, you can make payments using the following options:

1. Online transfer via eSewa/ Khalti

Send your payment to wppokhara@gmail.com or 9806724771

2. Bank Transfer (Siddhartha Bank Limited, Online/Offline)

Pratima Sharma/Sabitri Shahi
Siddhartha Bank Limited
A/C No: 00515192546

3. Cash Payments

After your payment has been confirmed, your name will be listed on the attendees’ page.

If you have any question, please feel free to call WordCamp Pokhara organizer Pitam Bahadur Sen (9856026697), Nishal Gurung (9856000849), Pratima Sharma (9846785856)

Notice Regarding PAN/VAT Bills

In the past few weeks, we have been getting requests for PAN bill for the purchase of WordCamp Pokhara tickets.
We regret to inform you that we cannot provide you the PAN bills. WordCamps are casual community events. It is run by local volunteers and the ticket prices you pay are not for generating profits. Instead, the surplus amounts are used for the next WordCamp, Meet ups and WordPress Events in the country. That means, the volunteers and the organizers don’t receive any remuneration.
WordCamps are not run by a private company and therefore the PAN is not registered for WordCamp Pokhara.
We thank you for your cooperation towards WordCamp Pokhara 2019.

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Note: If you are having problem filling above “On Screen Form”, please use this link: https://bit.ly/2ZwsDYy

The call for volunteer has now closed. We have had tremendous response and are overwhelmed with the response.

We will now go through the entries and get back to those of you who filled in the form.

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.

WordCamp Pokhara is one among many WordCamps that happen around the world each year. If you already know about WordCamp 2019 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 2019 attendance: 300+ in person, with additional hundreds online via web streaming and social media. 

For all of you people who are joining us in Pokhara to make WordCamp Pokhara 2019 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 destination 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 mountain, lakes and the greenery. It is another medium to observe the full spectrum of the magnificent 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.

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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