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IMPORTANT: Call for Volunteers CLOSED!!

The quality of a WordCamp depends entirely on the people who give their time to make it happen. Being a volunteer is more than lending a hand, it is the secret ingredient that makes a WordCamp a WordCamp!
It is the perfect opportunity to get involved with WordPress. WordPress exists beyond being the world’s most popular website Content Management System (CMS). WordPress also has a powerful and growing community, who can be empowered, connected and inspired by WordCamps. Volunteering makes you an integral part of the WordPress global project.
Volunteers are crucial for making our WordCamp a success. From pre-event planning through post-event support, there are opportunities for all sorts of involvement.

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 : 2019-08-13 [August-13]

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.

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We’re thrilled to announce that WordCamp Pokhara 2019, is officially on the calendar!

WordCamp Pokhara will be held on 7th & 8th December, 2019 at Hotel Pokhara Grande, Pokhara.

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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.

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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