Physical Structure

If we study about the physical structure of Pokhara then we can see various types of structure. Mount Annapurna (7033-7555) mount machapuchre (6998), large number of mountains like sarangkot, kaudada are the most precious wealth of pokhara. Since eight number of lake lies in pokhara, pokhara is also known as the "city of lake". It is the main destination of nationals and international tourist.

Pokhara valley lies between 27⁰55' - 28⁰23' longitude and 83⁰48^'-84⁰11^' attitude. If we see the pokhara valley in the map it seems as the eight a l     '2'. It lies in kaski district from Bharabhori goun at north to Vemadh of Tanahu District at south. Its area is around 850 sq, km. and is stretched around 50km.

Pokhara valley can be known as intermontone valley. Pokhara valley is the combined form of different types of physical structure. Here we can see toll mountains, peak Gorges and ampitheaters, cross and plain as physical structure. Pokhara valley lies from 850m to 6998m (mount machapuchre) which shows that it has 30km height difference. This valley has many other small valley inside it like, sardi-bhurjung river valley (Tallakot), Kudiriver valley, Lastiriver valley, (Ghachawr) Mardi river (Cahachowk), Chitepaniriver valley (Puran), Chamdi river valley (Hemja), Kalikh valley (Jogimare), Bijaypur Kholavalley.

Seti river is the main source of water in pokhara. It flows from the himal like Annapurna, machapuchre. It has made very attractive Gorges and ampitheaters in Pokhara valley.

For example, Gorge of Ricingpull to prithvi narayan campus. ampitheaters of Tulsighat to naragan sthan. Gorge and ampitheaters lieing between machendrapull to Ramghat.

Gorge and ampitheater between Ramghat and Tutonga.

            Among all the Gorges of Pokhara the most deepest gorge lies at mahendrapul which is about 53m deep. It is the attraction point for many tourist. Pokhara is also famous of the lake lieing here. eight number of lake lies in pokhara named. Fewalake, Begnas lake Rupalake, Khaste lake, Ghude lake, Nureni lake lake, Dipang and Maidi among all these Fewa lake is the most deepest and large in area. Its area use to be 10.1sq. Km till 1960. But today its area is just 4.3Sq. Km. 

Machhapuchhre Trekking

Pokhara is the 2^nd most visited place of Nepal for which Machhupchhre trekking are also equally responsible. Trekkers can have a thrilling sensation. While passing through a Machhapuchhre. This is also due to its wilderness. Trekkers can see deer, tigers, bears, monkeys and other wild animals at the route. This is also rich in vegetation like wild flowers and herbal plants. Multi colored rhododendrons, or chides, grass berries and many other.

            Machhapuchher trekking routes start from the northern point of Pokhara. It takes an hour to reach the point by vehicle. The trekking can be done for 5 to 10 days as per the trekkers' interest and if it's not sufficient it can be extended to 10 to 20 days. Trekkers can spend days visiting hot springs pond, waterfalls, caves etc. On the route trekkers have to climb Odane Dande" Where they can find perfect natural environment we can reach thereafter. One two days was trekking from sati and mardi river, white approaching Machhapuchhre. We can watch bird's conservation area known as. Piper pheasants reserve. We can find about 480 species of birds, 40 species of migrant birds and 80s spiecies of mammals.  

            After 3000 m height the journey is not so easy. After the journey of 2 to 3 days. By dense and rocky forest we can reach a hill called khumai (3140m)
, a perfect view point of lush green forest, wildflowers towards the east west and south. The final destination of general trekkers is korchan hill (3682m) and it takes about 3 to 4 hours from khumai. As it is fully covered with snow at sloppy surface it's not easy to head to mardi Himal and Mt. Machhapuchhre, that's why the trekkers should be fully equipped against snow and altitude sickness.

            While coming back to Pokhara from Korcnan. We may come down to Basin of seti river or Basin of Mardi river. On the way to mardi,trekkers have to come down through a  hill "meshram" where we can see "naudhoke" as a monument made by stress.

            In this way,by 10 to 20 days a trekking of Mt. Machhapuchhre ends.

Festivals and Events

Pokhara is also known for the festivals and events too.During Nepalese New Year a festival called ,"Phewa festival" is organized at the champion chowk. At this period,there are at least 100 stalls. Tourist,too enjoys this festival by dancing on the Nepalese songs. Buying and selling of Nepeleses handicrafts are done in this festival. People use to exchanges good wishes of New year to each other. At the month Ashar, farmers organize,"Ashar rice planting festival". On these festivals people use to enjoy playing. With the mud, which is participated by the tourist too. People enjoy by eating beaten rice with curd and singing aside song in this festival.

            At this tourist area of pokhara, street festival is organized from 28^th December to 1^st January. At this period around 2-3 Km road are blocked for the vehicles so that the people can enjoy food, songs and dance at road. The local people and tourist both share the happiness. On the occasion of New Year and merry Christmas. Due to huge amount of tourist hotel should be reserved before.

            From 2004 RHAN has bought a unique festival called "Annapurna International Food Festival" Whose aim is to bring lot of food and happiness to everyone. It is also aimed to promote pokhara as a tourist destination.

            Different religious festivals Dashain, Tihar, Thote, Teej, Holi, Bhairab Dance, Gai Jatra,  etc. are also celebrated hugely in pokhara. It is also said that Newar people use to celebrate 366  festival in 365 days. The government of Nepal has given national valve to festivals. We can see many older temples too in Pokhara like, Binda basini, Tal barahi, bhadra kali etc. where people visit with the full faith.

Temple

There are lots of temples in Pokhara. All the templested has its own importance and value to the people. Our of all those some temples are more famous like Bhadrakli, Bindyabasini, kedareshor Mahadev, Tal barahi. There we can see different status of god. We can see the Nepelese handicrafts in the temple. People use to come there worship to god and ceturn with a believe that their wish will be fulfilled.

Bindyabasini temple lies about 230 feet above the top of a small hill. People believe that this is the oldest temple of pokhara. We have to walk some stairs before reaching the temple.

Bhadrakali temple lies about 230 feet above the ground level. We can view whole pokhara from that temple. It is surrounded by a thick forest. It islocated at Banjha Patan where we can reach by any medeium like, bus, taxi, bicycle or by foot.

Kedarehor mahadev temple lies at the starting point of Lake side at southern side of Fewa lake with a huge garden. At the mouth of shrawan we can see lots of devotees gathered ford Bol Bom. BOL BAM is a rally where people use to pray to lord Shiva kedareshor Mahadev temple is known for lord Shiva but we can find sculptured of other gods too.

Tal Barahi temple lies in the middle of the Fewa lake as a island. We can reach there only by swimming or by boating. We can get boat service on any day. This temple is built in Pagoda style. At least once a year at dashin (festival) People use to visit there.