Highland Asia

The city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serenity of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. So today the city has not only become the starting point for most popular trekking and rafting destinations but also a place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Pokhara, situated at an altitude of 900m (2952 ft) is warmer than Kathmandu and receives the largest amount of rain than any parts of the country during monsoon season. Daytime temperature hovers around 15°C (59°F) in winter and 35°C( 95°F) during summer. Best time to visit Pokhara is between October and April. As Pokhara serves as the gateway to the many of the Annapurna Treks and White water rafting trip itineraries, Pokhara is one of the tourist hot spots of Nepal. Even you are not trekking or rafting, its worth visiting Pokhara and you should allow 2 days to explore the area around and appreciate its natural beauty.