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.