PHEWA TAL

Nepal’s second largest lake is the centre of attraction in Pokhara and it’s what brings the peace and tranquility to Lakeside. You can walk along its edge or hire a brightly painted boat (with or without a local boatsman), sail boat or paddle boat at a reasonable cost around Lakeside. Take a day to explore the distant shores, villages, aquatic & bird life and to watch local fishermen collecting the day’s catch. Don’t miss the chance to see the stunning reflection of the snow-capped Annapurnas in the calm waters early in the morning. The best spot for this is in Damside in the small park on the island.

BEGNAS TAL & RUPA TAL

These two picturesque lakes are perfectly serene, clean and receive few foreign visitors. Located about 15km east of Lakeside, a trip to these lakes makes a perfect day or overnight trip from Pokhara. Swimming, boating and fishing are possible in Begnas Tal. At the western end is a small hill called Piple Hill where there are several small guest houses directly on the lake shore with stunning, undisturbed views of the lake and the Himalayas. To get here take the last left before the bridge at Begnas Chowk; it’s a dirt road which passes the fisheries. At the even quieter eastern end (Majhilkuna) of Begnas Tal are several more small, family run guest houses. Follow the road straight through Begnas Chowk, which climbs up the hill and reveals the isolated beauty of Rupa Tal on the right hand side. After passing through a small village on top of the hill, where there is a luxury eco resort (Begnas Lake Resort) take the next left down the dirt road.
You can get to Begnas Tal from Pokhara either by motorbike (see p.73) or by local bus. Drive out of Pokhara along the Prithivi Highway to Kathmandu and after approx. 12km turn left. There is a sign to Begnas Tal, but its on the right hand side of the road, just past the turn. A better indicator is the bus stop and large tree on the left.

SARANGKOT

Famous for its breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri ranges, the Pokhara Valley and Phewa Tal, this 1,592m mountain located on the northern side of Phewa Tal is one of the most popular destinations for day walks and sightseeing around Pokhara. Enjoying the sunrise or sunset from this former Kaski fort is an experience not to be missed when visiting Pokhara. It is also a thrill to watch tandem and solo paragliders taking off daily just below the top. Walking up the stone steps from the north end of Lakeside (Sedi) takes 2-3 hours, while taxis can take you up just below the summit. A day trip on a motorbike (preferably with gears) is a fun way to explore the mountain, its local villages and 4WD tracks all the way along the ridge top to Naudanda or down to Pamaye at the end of the lake.

CAVES

There are many caves around Pokhara, the most popular of which are in Pokhara’s north, 6km from Lakeside. Here is the Mahendra Cave, a large limestone cave famous for its stalactites and stalagmites and nearby is the Bat Cave, also a limestone cave which is full of bats. The Gupteswar cave opposite Devi’s Fall is sacred for Hindus due to the idol of Lord Shiva found there and is almost 3km long. There are both large caverns and narrow passages where crawling is necessary.

DEVI’S FALLS

Devi’s Falls is a fascinating waterfall located 2km southwest of Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway towards Tansen. Water coming from Phewa Tal disappears deep underground, travelling 150m through tunnels and passing through the Gupteswar cave.

MOUNTAINS

No other place in the world can you sit below 1,000m and marvel at 8,000m peaks. Mt Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) is the most prominent and as it is a holy mountain it is forbidden to be climbed. Two of the world’s top 10 highest mountains, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna I can also be seen from various parts of Lakeside.

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