David's Fall or Patale
Chango:
This is another natural wonder of Pokhara.
An awesome waterfall that disappears
into the blackness of the deep gorge
that lies below. Legend has it that
a trekker named David was swept by the
Pardi Khola and who mysteriously disappeared
into the underground passage of this
waterfall. Thereafter it is named after
him.
Mahendra Gupha:
This a natural wonder, a lime stone
cave which is very popular for its
stalactites and stalagmites formations
as well as for the bats that live
here. There is another cave 2km from
the Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha
Highway called Gupteshwor Gupha. This
is a very interesting cave because
it has some hall size rooms as well
as places where you have to crawl
on all four limbs. There is a sacred
phallic, the symbol of Lord Shiva
in here. So it holds a special value
for Hindus who come to worship here.
Phewa Lake:
It is the second largest lake in the
kingdom. The tranquility of this lake
and the magnificent Machhapuchre rising
high behind it with its still image
on the water of the lake creates an
ambience of peace and magic. The eastern
shore of this lake is popularly known
as Lakeside or Baidam, favorite place
for the travelers and place for hotels,
restaurants and handicraft shops.
The lake has in the middle an island
like place where the temple of Barahi
is located. This is an important religious
monument. A boat ride to the temple
is the most loved activity here. Besides
Phewa lake there are other lakes too
like Begnas lake and Rupa lake not
crowded like Phewa and situated in
secluded spots that makes them an
ideal place for a quiet natural retreat.
Seti Gandaki:
This is one amazing river that flows
right through the valley of Pokhara.
Hardly seen only the powerful gush
of this river can be heard. It is
amazingly 20m deep, the best place
to get its glimpse is from the top
of a small bridge called Mahendrapul
from where its gushing sound can be
heard as well as the deep gorge made
by its powerful flow can be observed.
Bindhyabasini temple:
This is yet another site of pilgrimage
in Pokhara. Situated in the colorful
heart of the city, the old bazaar,
this temple is dedicated to Goddess
Bhagwati who is the manifestation
of Shiva's Shakti. It is center of
religious activity here in the old
bazaar and is surrounded by grounds
that provide an ideal place for a
picnic. Sacrifices are conducted on
Tuesdays and Saturdays.
World Peace Pagoda:
Situated on top of a hill on the southern
shore of Phewa lake is a massive stupa
of Lord Buddha. This is an impressive
shrine and also a great vantage point
for unobstructed vistas of the Annapurna
range and Pokhara valley.
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