Pokhara

A small village which has its own natural beauty. The best thing about the village of Sarangkot is that it lies in the outskirts of the Pokhara city. Moreover, you will alo get a chance to view the one of the most beautiful Annapurna Himalayan range. You can also view the orange hues along with some beautiful mountain ranges. Highlights: The scenic beauty of the place is what makes the village an obvious pick for most of the tourists. It is also an important location for most of the paragliders. Prices: Free. Difficulty Level: Easy. Best time to visit: October

Witness the second largest in Nepal the Phewa Lake and it one of the must-visit places in Pokhara. You can enjoy some of the best boating rides in this lake and at the same time it also lets you witness some quite moments sometime in the late afternoon. You can also see some beautiful fishes in the water which is another attraction in this place.Highlights: The water is so clear that you can also see the reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and Annapurna range.Prices: Entry Free. Best months to visit: October

The temple comes with its own beauty which makes the temple a beautiful place for tourists.Location: Situated at a height of 3000 ft. above sea level and dedicated to Goddess Bhagawati, this is one of the oldest temple in pokhara valley. Highlights: Situated on a hillock near busy old bazaar of pokhara, this wonderful religious landmark has immense natural beauty and is worshiped by Hindus and Buddhist alike.Worshipers flock to this place to perform animal sacrifice especially on saturdays. you can clearly observe beauty of Machhapuchhere/annapurna Himalyan range from this Temple. Prices: Enty is free. Difficulty Level: Easy. Best time to visit: February

If you are a strong Hindu believer, you wouldn’t miss the chance to visit Mahendra cave. The cave was named after Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev and has several stalactites and stalagmites along with a statue of Lord Shiva which attracts almost thousands of visitors every year. Highlights: You cn also visit the Bat Cave which lies on a ten minutes walking distance from this cave and is also an important tourist attraction. Location: Kaski district close to river Seti in Pokhara.Best time to visit: Avoid visiting this cave during monsoons, however it will be best if it could be done during October. Prices: Free of cost

Caves have always been mysterious but the curious thing about this Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is that it comes with a religious bent too. One of the huge stalagmite is usually worshipped as Shiva Lingam. The peaceful atmosphere of the cave will definitely soothe your senses and will let you introspect a little bit. Amidst the regular hustle and bustle of the city, it is a good place to spend some peaceful time. If you planning to visit this place it will be advisable for you to carry a torch along as it is usually dark. Highlights: The Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave is a combination of Devi’s fall in the upstream and the cave in the downstream, one has to climb down the metal stairs to have a real look. Although it is a bit scary but its definitely worth a watch. Price: Rs.50 to Rs.100. Location: Chhorepatan. Pokhara.

A spectacular fall which you might have never seen before, the peculiar thing about this fall is that the starting point of this fall where Pardi Khola stream which eventually vanishes in the underground. The most amazing thing about this fall is that you can clearly hear the sound of the water which eventually strikes the fall and it is the most famous tourist places in Pokhara. The cascading waterfall secretly comes and meets the cave which makes this fall a must-watch in Nepal.Prices: Rs 30.Difficulty Level: High, reaching the fall is however tough.Best time to visit: Monsoon is the best time to visit.

The Jangchub Choeling Monastery in Pokhara was set up with the vision and support of the 14th Dalai Lama in the year 1987. At the present time, the monastery is home to about 250 nums who belong to various parts of India, Bhutan, Taiwan, Nepal, and South Korea. It is run as an educational institute that spreads knowledge in the field of philosophy, poetry, grammar, and many others. Visiting one of the most fascinating Pokhara tourist places, you will come across the intricate design elements on the walls of the monastery and various artworks as well. Location: Baglung Rajmarg, Pokhara 33700, NepalTiming: Open 24 hours

If you are a trek lover then you shouldn’t miss the chance to take a dip into the Seti Gandaki. The name “Seti” has been derived because of the white color which is the result of the limestone rock base. Highlights: You can enjoy the scenic view of the village of Jhijirka where you will also find a small guest house under construction. The Seti Gandaki joins the Trisuli river which will give you an opportunity for hiking. Location: It is 5 hours from Kathmandu by tourist bus. Best time to visit – September to December and February to June. Prices: If you are planning to raft to this place, ideally you will be charged US$50 per person.