Nepal is a small South-Asian country, scintillating with the Himalayas and home of some of the best landscapes your eyes ever witnessed or will ever witness. As a small country, Nepal doesn’t have a large population, but the crowded tourism is always at its peak. Nepal has so much to offer to its tourists, regarding the fact that the country houses the world’s highest mountain peak, Mount Everest. And not just the mountains, the temples, the lakes, the museums, etc. makes this country a tourism hotspot. And one such gem that Nepal has is Pokhara city.
Pokhara is a metropolitan city located at the heart of Nepal, both literally and figuratively. It’s the largest city in Nepal by area and second-largest in terms of population. Annapurna peaks in the north and several beautiful lakes down in the south surround the city. But enough with the geography, already! What’s important is that Pokhara is a major tourism hub, also known as the tourism capital of Nepal.
Now one question which you might ask is what’s the best time, month or season to visit Pokhara? Well, the city remains as beautiful as ever throughout the whole year. From June to August, the monsoon showers heavy rains in the area as Pokhara receives the highest rainfall in the country. And in winter, there is no snowfall in the city. Since you don’t want the rain to ruin your trip, we would recommend the summertime reigning from March to May and then September to Mid-November. The cool breeze coming from the north and clear skies to enjoy sunrises and sunsets will give you the best out of the Pokhara tour packages.
Now as we have answered the question of when, let’s move towards the activities that must be on your top priorities on your Pokhara tour packages in Nepal. After all, the weekend is only so small to experience a few wonders in this wonderland. So, here’s a list for you to quickly go-through before the excitement overpowers you and you start looking for hotels.
Bungee jumping
Adventure is not an activity which you can do. It is a feeling or an experience you can only feel and get by pushing the limits. Bungee jumping is a sport that will give you that experience. And Pokhara’s 70m vertical drop bungee jump will make you feel the thrill factor that’s been missing from your daily life.
Paragliding
Not very far from Pokhara, Sarangkot valley is famous for its paragliding venue. Starting from the hilltop, you will glide over the Pokhara city and capture the essence of lakes and mountains from a completely different angle point. The experts will assist you in your flight and you will have the best time of your trip here.
Fishing & Rafting
Water sports are always fun. And the fun will be multiplied when you go white water rafting on the upper Seti river in Pokhara. The rapids are not dangerous and the whole rafting sequence is safe. And if you want to do something quite in a personal space, fishing is your answer. Catch the great mahseer fish, abundant in Pokhara’s waters.
Trekking
Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna circuit. So, if you’re planning a long weekend over the valley, go for trekking to Annapurna base camp. Manaslu circuit trek is also a great alternative you can opt for.
And at this point, we would like to call the drapes for our blog. We hope you have a safe and beautiful trip to Pokhara and do explore the city as much as you could.