Pokhara- A mirror to the Himalayas
Pokhara is the beautiful city on the shores of Lake Phewa and is best known for the alluring views of the snow-cladded Annapurna Himalayan Range. This place is also loaded with luxuriant vegetation and surrounded with shimmering lakes. The beauty of the place makes it a second home for many tourists and is one of the biggest adventure hubs of Nepal.
So, if you are planning your honeymoon then Pokhara is the right place with spectacular scenery and adventure activities for you to have the best Pokhara honeymoon trip by the reliable tour agency like Utkarsh Travels.
How to reach Pokhara?
By Air: The Pokhara Airport is in Pokhara itself. But due to lack of space flights gets shifted to other airports in Nepal. So from Bagdogra Airport, you can take a flight till Tribhuvan International Airport. Then from Kathmandu, you can get flights till Pokhara with a distance of 147 kilometers.
By Road: To travel from Siliguri to Pokhara you can hire a car from Siliguri and break your journey of 629 kilometers and travel two times. It takes approximately 14 hours 1 minute.
By Bus: From Siliguri, you can hire a cab to Kakarvitta. Buses are available from Kakarvitta and you will reach early morning to Pokhara.
Best time to visit Pokhara: It is a peak tourist season in the month of September to November with the maximum number of visitors coming during this period. The weather stays very pleasant and the sky tends to be clear. Between June and August is the monsoon season and it is not favorable to visit due to heavy rains. December and January are also considered the best months for adventure lovers as it offers various adventure activities.
Few of the Romantic and Adventurous places in Pokhara:
1- Phewa lake:
It is one of the most beautiful spots surrounded by amazing forests and White Mountain peaks. It is the focal point of all the tourist activities. The beauty of the lake itself will make your honeymoon trip in Pokhara memorable.
Highlights
Attractions:
- The beautiful scenery
- The snow-cladded mountain ranges
- Reflection of Mount Annapurna and Mount Machhapuchhre on the lake
- Talbarahi Temple
Activities:
- Boating in the lake
- Best time to visit: During sunset
2- Devi’s fall:
Devi’s fall is the most famous destination in Pokhara which marks the point where the Pardi Khola stream vanishes underground. It is also known as Patale Chhango. During the monsoon season, you can clearly hear the sound of the water striking against the rocks of the gorge.
Highlights
Attractions:
- Luck pond
- A model of traditional Nepali house
Operating hours: 5 am to 7 pm (Sunday to Saturday)
Best time to visit: During the day
3- International Mountain Museum:
If you and your partner are a mountain lover then you can definitely visit the International Mountain Museum. The foundation of the museum was done in 1995 and it has preserved all the remembering of major and minor evidence and records of the past and recent Himalayan expeditions.
Highlights
Attractions:
- Exhibition of famous peaks
- Descriptions of famous mountaineers
- Culture and lifestyle of mountain people
- Flora and fauna
- Maurice Herzog Climbing Wall
- Nepal leopard
Operating hours: 9 am to 5 pm (Sunday to Saturday)
Best time to visit: During Day
4- World Peace Pagoda:
The impressive gleaming-white World Peace Pagoda is one of the world’s greatest stupas. It is a Buddhist pagoda style monument. Taking a walk along this stupa with your partner creates a memorable honeymoon trip.
Highlights
Attractions:
- The statue of Buddha
- Phewa Lake and Himalayan Range can be viewed from the stupa
- Sunrise and sunset
Activities:
- Hiking
- Cycling
Operating hours: 8 am to 8 pm
Best time to visit: During sunrise or before sunset
5- Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave:
This cave in Pokhara is the place where Devi’s fall leads to. Just across the road of Devi’s fall, a staircase leads to the entrance of the cave. This cave is an amazing place for adventure lovers and if you are one then it is the right place for you.
Highlights
Attractions:
- A 2m high Shiva Linga
- A cow shed
- Main Shiva Temple
Operating hours: 6 am to 6 pm (Sunday to Saturday)
Best time to visit: During the day
Visit the beautiful charming valley for adventure and leisure
Pokhara known as the city of lakes is the most happening romantic destination in Nepal. It is a dreamland for the newlyweds with the picture-perfect setting of the Himalayan range, lakes, and winding trekking paths. Honeymoon package of Pokhara will give you the chance to explore the unique cultures, the lifestyle of locals and the real beauty of Pokhara for a lifetime experience.