POKHARA VILLEGE SIDE

Kathmandu. Everyone can reach with the very affordable price from Kathmandu within Six hours by bus and half hour by plane. Everyone can visit there on foot, by vehicles as well as they can hire cycle, motorcycle which is very useful to go anywhere as they like. Lakes like Phewa lake, Begnash lake adds more beauty to this area. Not only this but also a wide range of mountain region including Fishtail mountain and Annapurna mountain can be observed. Tourist can take joy in booting.

 Island like place situating at Phewa lake is one of the interesting matter in this region. One more important matter is an adventurous game, Paragliding from Sarangkot. There the tourist can land at the side of Phewa lake flying about an hour in air from Sarankot, which is the most enjoyable because places below you can be properly observed which is not possible by plane and other medium. Description in any number word is always insufficient for this area which you feel when you visit POKHARA…

Mountain flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara is the best option. View Himalayas including the Annapurna range which lies right next to flight path. So sit back, turn your head to the right, and enjoy the flight. Be careful though, this will blow your mind away, don't hurt your neck, do not push the passenger on the right out through the window!!

Riding a public bus or a taxi to Pokhara is also a good option. Public buses run daily from Kathmandu. It takes about 5 to 6 hours by bus. Buses are crowded, but thats' how Nepalese travel all life long, so what the heck, go ahead experience it, for you, it's only for a day! Remember, public buses do not have A/C, Heaters and have frequent stops on the way. Bus will stop at Mugling for Lunch or Dinner. Have some Nepail food there, if you can digest spicy foods, or you can pick restaurants which specifically cater to foreigners. Taxis are expensive, probably will cost you as much as the Air-fare. When you ride by land, you get to see more places, you get to enjoy the scenery that you would not be able to see from the air.

About buying the tickets :

How to get Cheap Ticket to Pokhara ? Buy them directly from the Airlines located in Kathmandu. Visit their website and make online reservations. Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, buy tickets from their Sales Office. If needed, ask your Hotel's travel desk to help you find the airlines office.

Facts on Pokhara City

These facts are based on Data from HMG Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, and Websites of Municipalities. Last update on May 9 2006