What to do and see in Gandaki Zone, Western Region: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

November 10, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Gandaki zone (Nepali: गण्डकी अञ्चल Listen (help·info) is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, located in the Western Development Region. It is named as Sapta Gandaki after the seven tributaries (Kali Gandaki, Trishuli, Budhi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki, and Daraudi) that make up the Gandaki River. Pokhara serves as its regional and zonal capital. It is also the birthplace of Bhanubhakta Acharya, first poet of Nepal.
Restaurants in Gandaki Zone

1. Peace Temple

Gorakhnath marg Pumdhi Bhumdhi, Pokhara 33411 Nepal +977 985-6035677 [email protected]
Excellent
58%
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32%
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4.5 based on 2,412 reviews

Peace Temple

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!

2. Manakamana Temple

Manakamana, Gorkha 34000 Nepal +977 64-460221 https://www.facebook.com/ManakamanaMandirJirnodwarSamiti/
Excellent
57%
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30%
Satisfactory
10%
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4.5 based on 145 reviews

Manakamana Temple

Reviewed By bibekfeb3 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Manakamana is a must-visit place if you're in Nepal, This is situated 100 KM away from Kathmandu, en route to Pokhara, The cable car ride is one of the best things to do, You can see the green valleys of Nepal, beautiful place and a very religious place.

3. Thani Mai Temple

Bandipur Nepal
Excellent
48%
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48%
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

Thani Mai Temple

Reviewed By AshokC171

Its a amazing place.the view of mountain are so closed.view of sunrise and sunset is best from this place also bandipur looks beautiful from this place.

4. Tushita-Nepal

World Peace Stupa Tushitanepal, Pokhara 33411 Nepal +977 61-621222 http://www.tushitanepal.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Tushita-Nepal

5. Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery

Tashi Palkhel Tibetan Settlement, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Jangchub Choeling Tibetan Monastery

Reviewed By viajar1974 - Tondela, Portugal

Peaceful and iconic. In this place we fell love and peace???????? Recommend that visit. Make a meditación it's powerful.

6. Matepani Gumba

Gumba Rd, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Matepani Gumba

7. Barahi temple

Pokhara Nepal http://www.pokharaphotogallery.com/barahitemple.htm
Excellent
38%
Good
35%
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3%
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4.0 based on 388 reviews

Barahi temple

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. Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery

Pokhara 17, Pokhara 33700 Nepal +977 61-460095 http://sgdm-monastery.org/
Excellent
33%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Shree Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery

9. Bindhya Basini Temple

Pokhara 33700 Nepal http://www.pokharaphotogallery.com/bindabasini.htm
Excellent
38%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
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4%
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4.0 based on 222 reviews

Bindhya Basini Temple

Reviewed By vasants2018

One can not imagine having gone to Pokhara and not gone to this place, Bindhya Basini Temple. This is both from religious point of view as well as the beauty of snow laden mountains. The temple provides a unique spot for photography. Temple is utterly clean and one can enjoy the darshan in the serene atmosphere. From a specially provided spot for photography one can take photos of snow mountains of Annapurna range to heart' content. Early morning these mountain provide a special effect of sun's rays.

10. Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple

South Lakeside Rear of Friendship Park, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Excellent
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Kedareshwar Mahadev Mani Temple

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