Pokhara is considered the tourism capital of Nepal, being a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit through the Annapurna Conservation Area region of the Annapurna ranges in the Himalayas. The city is also home to many of the elite Gurkha soldiers. In recent decades, Pokhara has become a major tourist destination: it is considered the tourism capital of Nepal in South Asia, mainly for adventure tourism and the base for the famous Annapurna Circuit trek. Thus, a major contribution to the local economy comes from the tourism and hospitalities industry. Tourism is a major source of income for local people and the city. There are two 5-star hotels and approximately 305 other hotels that includes one 4-star, five 3-star, fifteen 2-star and non-star hotels in the city.
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200 km |
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5 Hours approx. |
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25 minutes. |
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13° Celsius to 25° Celsius |
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Gandaki |
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Kaski |
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1400 m/ 4600 ft |
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Valley |
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Sight Seeing, Paragliding, Trekking Gateway |
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Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave, Sarangkot, Tal Barahi Temple, Rupa Lake, Guptesor Cave, Chamera Cave (Bat Cave), World Peace Pagoda |
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