9 Excellent Things to do in Beautiful Pokhara

While Pokhara is Nepal‘s second largest city it can be surprisingly peaceful and laidback, particularly in the Damside and Lakeside areas where nearly all tourists stay. It makes for a great base for trekking the Annapurna region, but Pokhara itself also has a number of great attractions and things to do. Here are a few recommended ones…

Take a boat ride on Lake Phewa

Lake Phewa is a beautiful place, offering views of the hills surrounding Pokhara and, on a clear day, views of the distant Himalayan peaks as well.

Motorized boats are banned from the lake which means it’s always rather peaceful and quiet.

You can rent rowboats in a few different places, which you can row by yourself or you can hire someone to row for you. You can find a good boat rental company in Damside [location] and another one in Lakeside [location] closer to Tal Barahi Temple.

Visit Tal Barahi Temple

The Hindu temple of Tal Barahi, also known as the Lake Temple, is situated on a tiny island…