Day4: Pokhara Sightseeing
After Breakfast,Full day sightseeing around the Pokhara valley on Peace Stupa, Seti
Gorge, BindyaBasini Temple, Fewa lake , Devids falls and Gupteshwor cave. ETC.
Peace Stupa
Situated at the height of 1100 meters, commonly known as Shanti, the World Peace Stupa
located on the Anadu Hill of Pumdi Bhumdi Village is a special Buddhist monument. It was
built by Nipponzan-Myōhōji monk Morioka Sonin with local supporters under the guidance
of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist monk and the founder of Nipponzan-Myōhōji. Shanti, the
Sanskrit word that does mean peace, also widely used in the Nepali and Hindi languages,
indicates Peace Pagoda as it was built as a symbol of peace. One can see the total ranges
of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna including the beautiful peak Machhapuchhere, the Fishtail.
Seti Gorge
Seti River is famous for its deceptive river course and its milky white water. The water cuts
a deep gorge right across the mighty Mahabharata range and then runs a deep chasm in
the middle of the town. The gorge can be seen from a park in the Old pokhara close to the
Gorkha Museum.
BindyaBasini Temple
The temple of Bindhyabasini is the oldest in the city
of Pokhara, Nepal and is situated in Ward No. 2, Miruwa. It
regularly attracts many local Nepalese from across the
region, as well as foreigners.The principal temple is
devoted to goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati who is
believed to be Goddess Kali's incarnation. Smaller temples
are within the temple premises which are dedicated to
Goddess Saraswati,Shiva,. Hanuman, and
Ganesha
Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake is a freshwater lake, located in the city of Pokhara in Nepal. It is the second
largest lake in Nepal. The crystal clear water of the lake
reflects the Annapurna ranges and Mount
Machhapuchhare, lending tourists with a most breathtaking
view.
The lake has a temple in its center, natively called Barahi
Mandir. This is situated on an island in the lake. The
pagoda-style temple is unique in its structure and setting. It
is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and can be reached by boat.
Boating is one of the main tourist attractions here. The
lakeside is perfect for a boat ride in a quiet afternoon with the Himalayan ranges as a
backdrop.
Devids falls
David's falls is an amazing waterfall in Pokhara Valley which is nearly 500 feet long and
runs 100 feet below ground level. It is also known as Patale Chhango which means the
underwater world. According to local old people, On 31st July 1961, a swiss couple Davi
went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit. Since that day the place is known as
David's falls.
Gupteshwor Cave
Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is one of the longest caves in
Nepal is nearly 3km long. There are some walls dripping
water inside the cave and about 40m in, we can see the
statue of Lord Shiva. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is near
David's falls.
Meals
Sightseeing
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