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Pokhara is a city in central Nepal.
It is the capital of Kaski District, Gandaki
Zone. It is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in
Nepal.
Pokhara is situated in the northwestern corner of the
Pokhara Valley.
There is a lake named Phewa Lake, two caves and an
impressive falls where the water from the Phewa Lake thunders into
a hole and disappears.
The climate is sub-tropical but due to the elevation the
temperatures are moderate: the summers usually have a bearable 30
- 35°C; the winters average around 15°C and have no
frost.
Pokhara has her unique festivals. Festivals like Gai Jatra,
Bhairab Naach (Bhairab dance), Krishnastami add their own colors
to the beauty of Pokhara. |