Location: Pokhara
Top Things to do in Pokhara
The 10 Best Things to do in Pokhara, Western Region
Most visitors to Pokhara stop here before starting or after finishing the "Round Annapurana" trekking route. Because of its popularity with travelers, the city itself has relatively modern hotels and restaurants, but you’ll also find ancient lakes, waterfalls and gorges, and, of course, majestic views of the Himalayan Mountains.
Restaurants in Pokhara
1. Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,989 reviews
Reviewed By Crowhollow - Morrison, United States
We enjoyed our boat ride and hike up to the World Peace Pagoda so much that we arranged an early morning paddle the next day with the same boat oarsman, Gautam, at the location across from the Glacier Hotel. He is very good at spotting birds and monkeys and took us to the best places to see them. It was very peaceful and scenic to be on the lake in the morning while there were few other boaters and there were lots of birds to see.
2. Peace Temple
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4.5 based on 2,412 reviews
Reviewed By AZCasualTraveler - Mesa, United States
The World Peace Pagoda in Pokhara is one of an estimated 80+ Peace Pagodas that are located around the world today. The Pokhara Peace Pagoda was built after World War II by the Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organization to promote world peace. The Pagoda is located on a hilltop, and our small group tour had utilized a small tour bus that was capable of holding 16 tourists plus the guide and driver. Our tour driver drove past the main parking area that was intended for the big, full-sized buses and drove all the way to a small taxi drop-off area - saving maybe about 20 minutes of uphill hiking. If I remember correctly, the hiking time from the taxi drop-off area to the Pagoda still required 20 to 30 minutes of uphill walking. We had arrived at the Pagoda hill before daybreak - before the big tour groups had arrived. Once at the top of the hill, there is a small park area where the Pagoda is located. The views from this hill-top park are outstanding - views of the Pagoda, the mountains in the background, Pokhara city skyline below the hill and the sunrise over the city skyline - fantastic views!
3. Sarangkot
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4.5 based on 2,202 reviews
Reviewed By RichD221 - New York City, United States
I'd definitely recommend visit to Sarangkot to the more athletically inclined folks as a nice early morning run from Pokhara's Lakeside, or wherever you are staying... The cool air, and beautiful views over the Phewa Lake to the south, and stunning Himalayan vistas of the Annapurna range to the north are DEFINITELY worth to walk, or run, if you are up for it, the steep middle hills to reach it. My photos speak for themselves... For the lazier ones, there are plenty of cab rides to the top from anywhere in Pokhara. Although, they will probably 'milk' you for the 'tourist' surcharge, or even "upsell" you on the guided tour... Hey, it's your money but do it on a nice day;) Btw, when you get to the top, you don't need to pay the fee to go to the view tower. Just walk for about 150-200 yards on the road to the left and you'll hit a nice clearing with Tibetan prayer flags with amazing views...
4. Begnas Lake
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4.5 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By RahulG2323 - Jodhpur, India
beautiful lake adjacent o the fewa lake. amazing and panoramic beauty of the lake in the steep hills of the Himalayas.
5. Gurkha Memorial Museum
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4.5 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By acton28 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Before doing so I took in the sights of Pokhara, a bat cave and the Gurkha Memorial Trust. Since joining the British Army in 1815, after showing valour in the battlefield against the British, the Gurkhas have enjoyed great connection with Britain and India. The museum itself was alike almost every museum and trust collection, with cabinets of medals, regalia and factsheets. Photos of hundreds of faces, stories and campaign information could be found throughout the large building. I was welcomed by two former Gurkha soldiers in full uniform and shown to the ticket desk, then set free to enjoy the words of regimental life, the sounds and read about Victoria Cross winners. A history sheet was handed to me and I spent a good couple of hours perusing the displays. I had passed the museum by chance, and prior to walking to Bat Cave in the direction of Mahendra Cave not even know there to be such a museum. I did not expect to be so detailed and well-constructed. The passion of many had created their space to inform, educate and celebrate. Here I learned the name Gurkha comes from the hill of Gorkha, and not from a specific race of people. Better to die than be a coward, is the Gurkha motto. Their history attains to that. Long may they have the welfare and care of those who respect them.
6. Poon Hill
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4.5 based on 1,477 reviews
Reviewed By Coldings - Copenhagen, Denmark
For those of us who will never make it to the top of Everest climbing 45 mins of stairs to Poon Hill to watch the sunrise is a good compensation. We were there, along with 2-300 other tourists from all nations of the World on a bright and clear morning with frost on the handrail to watch an unforgettable sunrise on he Annapurna range as well as the steep, impressive lone giant of Dhawalagiri. An experience for a lifetime.
7. Barahi temple
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4.0 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By lrosspittsburghpa
This place is a tourist destination, a beautiful structure and a place of worship and reverance all in one. I found it fascinating!
8. Gupteswar Gupha
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4.0 based on 480 reviews
Reviewed By davidsharma777 - Pokhara, Nepal
If you haven't had a chance to visit this cave next to Davi's fall, I would highly recommend doing so. You can see a very spectacular view of the waterfall inside the cave and crystal clear pond inside the cave. The natural cave is beautiful and worth visiting.
9. International Mountain Museum
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4.0 based on 956 reviews
Reviewed By Tony_DXC - Singapore, Singapore
I had a full afternoon visit at International Mountain Museum during a cloudy day in Pokhara. It helped me gain essential knowledge about the highest mountains in the world. It also has a general introduction to different ethnic groups in Nepal. Very fruitful visit for me. It attracted not only tourists but also many local people.
10. Devi's Fall
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3.0 based on 1,459 reviews
Reviewed By Sightsee737349 - McLeod Ganj, India
Such a nice waterfall and such a scenic view it is which is indeed very romantic one feels out of the world here
