Natural heritage of Pokhara

Pokhara occupies the overall pretty heritage of nature, which is the clue of prime attraction for tourists from all over the world. Table 2.1 offers the list of such natural heritages with their key features at a glance.

Table 2.1 Key natural heritage as the center of attraction for tourist in Pokhara

List of the Panoramic Nature	Location	Tourist attractions as viewable and enjoyable
Mount Fish- Tail and Annapurna range	North from Pokhara	Gorgeous view from Pokhara, sun- rising and sun- setting.
Fewa Lake	Lake- side, Baidam towards the Southern Flank of Pokhara Valley	Boating, Kayaking, strolling, swimming, shopping, hiking, viewing Mount Fish- Tail's and Annapurna's wonderful reflection from dam site in Fewa Lake
Begnas Lake	About 15 km away from the Mahendra-pool town to the east	Birds watching, swimming, fishing, hiking, horse riding, boating etc.
Rupa Lake	About 15 km away from the Mahendra-pool town, to the east	Hiking, swimming, fishing, horse riding, boating, birds watching, etc.
Seti river gorge	To the north of Mahendrapool and 1 km away from the bazaar.	Amazing view of Seti river flowing down below. Old and real K.I. Singh bridge can be sighted on the left adjacent to it. It is the first cement- concrete bridge in Pokhara, built in 2014 B.S.

Bhim Dhunga	To the north of Mahendrapool town, in the premises of Prithvi Narayan Campus, Bagar.	Giant and amazing igneous and granite mixed rock- shaped round like a huge glove. There is Annapurna Natural History Museum at hand
Mahendra cave	Batulechaur, Pokhara-16, to the north on 6 km away from Mahendrapool bazar.	Adventurous and curious walking in the cave.
Bat's cave	In the vicinity of Mahendra cave- about 5 minutes walk from the Mahendra cave towards right.	Scaring and frightening but adventurous experience inside.
Patale Chhango (Devi's- Fall)	12 km from Mahendrapool city and 2 km from Lake side. Gupteswar cave is very near in a walking distance.	Lovely rain-bow can be seen in the water vapour rising from the water- fall, exciting, romantic and ever enjoying feeling.
Kaski- Kot (Kaski- Fort) Hill- Top	Situated on the north west side of Pokhara valley.	Historical place. Many snow clad mountains can be viewed, Pokhara valley can be sighted to a close distance.
Sarang-kot Hill-Top	Situated on the north west of Pokhara valley	Historical place, Many snow clad mountains can be viewed, Pokhara valley can be sighted to a close distance. Paragliding, hiking.
Foksingh Hill- Top	4-5 km south of Airport	can be viewed Fewa Lake, Pokhara valley, snow-clad mountains, landing and taking off of plains
Kahun Hot-Hill-Top	Situated on the North east side of Mahendra- pool town	Forked summit of Machhapuchhre and other Himals can be seen. Mahendrapool town can be viewed closely.
Pangdurkot Hill-Top	About 30 km west from Pokhara	An idyllic spot with green forest for birds watching, hiking. Mainly a historical place that gives knowledge related to Kaski Principality.

Source: Compilation by author