TEMPLES AND MONUMENTS
BARAHI TEMPLE
It is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake
just offshore from the lakeside. It takes less than 10 minutes to reach there
by boat. The atmosphere is so tranquil that one can enjoy the green forest
scenery just across the south end of the lake, full scale scenery of the
Annapurna lake and amazing reflection of
the Annapurna and Fishtail Mountains on the surface water of the lake. There
are major celebrations during Dashain, the biggest Nepali festival, which
normally falls in the month of October.
KEDARESWORE MANDIR
AND MITERI PARK
Kedareshwore temple is beautifully constructed in the
premises of Komagane Miteri Park just close to Fishtail lodge. This park was named in memory
of official friendship relationship between Pokhara city of Nepal and Komagane
city of Japan. If you want to observe Nepal I way of wedding ceremonies, this
temple and the park can be the best spot.
BINDABASINI TEMPLE
It is located on the top of a small hillock at the north end
of the old bazaar around 6 km from Lakeside. This believed to be one of the
oldest temples in the valley and is most famous in Pokhara. On lucky days, you
may get chances to witness Hindu wedding ceremonies taking place in the
premises of this temple.
BADRAKALI TEMPLE & BUDDHIST MONASTERY
Hindu temple and Karma Kagyu Chhonkerling Buddhist Monastery
are situated in close proximity at Matepani nearby small hillock, surrounded by
rich luscious forests, 7 km away from Lakeside. The location is superb for the
Mountain View and the view of the whole Pokhara City. It is also a proper place
for bird and butterfly watching and for a half day hike too. This is a good
example of our religious and social harmony especially between Hinduism and
Buddhism.
WORLD PEACE PAGODA
It is a massive Buddhist stupa located on a hill
top ( Rani Ban) just Southern hill of Phewa Lake. This stupa is the symbol of
peace where the huge idols of Lord Buddha from Japan, Sri Lanka and Thailand
have been installed. From here one can enjoy the breathtaking view of Himalayan
ranges, lakes and the city. As the route is from the lakeside by boat, it can
be enjoyed biathlon of boating and hiking at a same time. Other option is that
you can visit Devi’s fall on the way and then the gentle climbing starts from
Chhore patan. If you want to avoid all walks and then you can drive close to
the place and walk 5 minutes to the stupa.
OLD BAZAAR AREA ( HERITAGE SITE OF POKHARA)
A historical Newari bazzar is extended in the heart of the
city just south beneath the Bindabasini temple. This area has been protected as
an old heritage site of Pokhara where one can observe old houses, temples and
the cultural life & activities of Newari People.
TIBETAN VILLAGES
Several number of Tibetan of refugees have been living in
Nepal since 1959. The number has reached up to twenty thousands now. Pokhara
area is the main land when they arrived and settled in Nepal. One such is Tashi
Ling Tibetan Settlement at Chhorepatan , which is located near 2 popular
sightseeing, ie Davi’s Fall and Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave. Other 2
Tashi Palkhel and Paljor Ling are situated in Hemja and Prithvi Chowk
respectively. One may visit Tibetan monastery , curio shops , handmade carpet
factory , schools etc in those
settlements . Tashi Palkhel is in Hemja , 9 km west from Lakeside ,where zip
line fly ends nearby.
As each and every corner of Pokhara is scenic and
picturesque ,there are many places and things to see and to enjoy . What you
need is to plan it as per your available time. There are several half day trips
, full day trips , day hikes mountain bike routes and bird watching trips as
advised below.
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