The Fishtail Mountain and Serenity in Pokhara City

Mountains In Nepal
4 min readDec 9, 2020

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If you are looking for calmness amongst the chaos of the concrete jungles in the city, then Pokhara has to be your easy and all-time favorite escape. The place is not far from the Capital city of the country, as it takes approximately six hours to reach the city. The city is filled with beauty and opportunities. Upon reaching there and exploring the nooks of the place, you will not be surprised to know that Pokhara is a retreat for most of the Nepalese.

Pokhara City

The first thing you will get to witness from your bedroom window whilst at Pokhara after waking up from your cozy bed is the pristine snow-capped mountains. And if you are staying at a hotel near the lakeside, you might get to see the sparkling lake and people boating on it as well. What a majestic view! So don’t forget boating and be amid the lake of tranquility.

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Boating in Phewa Lake

After boating for a few minutes, you will notice a temple situated in the middle of the lake named the Tal Barahi temple. This Hindu temple and its staggering architecture have wowed many visitors. Pay a visit there and be a part of the religious and spiritual atmosphere. Another place you can visit by boating is fancy restaurants.

What other better way to replenish yourself with a cool drink after boating in the sparkling waters whilst observing the mountains and hills hugging you from all over? The other best thing you can do in the early morning to start your day here is by catching the sunrise as it slowly peaks from in between the hills. People often reach the top of the famous hill spot called Sarankot and observe the red-orange sun slowly rising is a magnificent view surely to-die-for.

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Sarankot Paragliding

This view is worth the sacrifices made over choosing to sleep in and will make your heart pound with excitement and gratitude. The beautiful alleys, streets, and the generosity of the people depict the values deeply embedded in them it also acts as a guiding factor for the composition of a good human.

Nepal is amazingly a beautiful country blessed with the majority of the tallest mountain peaks in the world. Thus, a lot of people visit Nepal for the sole purpose to conquer these mountains and to hike all the way along. And, Pokhara being the major gateway to a lot of these adventurous destinations, Pokhara has been warmly welcoming many international and national tourists from all around.

Beautiful Fish Tail

The mountain ranges here are a splendid view you cannot put your eyes away from like the Fishtail Mountain, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, and many more. Thus, meeting people from different walks of life who have visited Pokhara with the mission of mountaineering is not a common view here. The place, as said earlier, is a gateway to some adventurous places like the Poonhill trek, Annapurna Base Camp, and many other short or long treks as per your convenience.

This second-largest city after Kathmandu has a lot in store for you except to ponder upon these natural beauties! The place also has an extensive stretch of recreational activities such as paragliding, zip-lining, ultra-light flights, visiting the mysterious Davis Falls, and also going through caves that were discovered in the 16th century. Thus, this place has to be the best fit for spontaneous people constantly looking for some thrill and adventure in their life.

Zip-lining in Pokhara

Nevertheless, people who just want to relax can also find their spot here as the place is a great one to lay back, grab a drink, and relax. There are also some restaurants and clubs that are open till midnight so you can dance and groove to the tune of the music with your bunch of friends.

So, in a nutshell, whichever age group it be and whichever purpose they carry with themselves, Pokhara is a great getaway for all. Be it for adventure, or thrill, or relaxation, or a short escape from your monotonous life, Pokhara hasn’t let anybody down and is sure to lighten up your spirit.

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