Returning from Gandaki Rainbow Trout Fish Farm way to Pokhara ride Nepal best place to visit nature

Pokhara is the second-largest city in Nepal and the capital of Gandaki Province, officially declared the tourism capital of Nepal in 2024. Key Facts • Location: Central Nepal, about 200 km west of Kathmandu, sitting in the Pokhara Valley on the shore of Phewa Lake. • Population: 600,051 (as of the 2021 national census). • Elevation: Approximately 822 meters (2,697 ft) above sea level. • Area: 464.24 km². • Mountain Views: Offers panoramic views of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu. • Economy: Heavily driven by tourism and the service sector (~58%), remittances (~20%), and agriculture (~16%). • Transport: Connected via the Prithivi and Siddhartha highways, and served by Pokhara International Airport. Major Attractions & Activities • Lakes: Phewa Lake (with Tal Barahi Temple), Begnas Lake, and Rupa Lake. • Adventure Sports: Paragliding from Sarangkot, boating, zip-lining, and rock climbing. • Trekking Gateway: The primary starting and ending point for treks into the Annapurna Conservation Area (such as the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp). • Nature & Landmarks: World Peace Pagoda (Shanti Stupa), Davis Falls (Patale Chhango), Gupteshwor Cave, and the Seti River gorges Returning from Gandaki Rainbow Trout Fish Farm way to Pokhara ride Nepal best place to visit nature