Pokhara as a unique selling destination | Nepal Tourism
In Chinese there is a proverb, “bu dao changcheng fei hao han” (if one has not reached the Great Wall, he can't be a good man) Similarly "You have not seen Nepal, the beautiful country, tourist based country, , the beautiful country, tourist based country, , the beautiful country, tourist based country, if you have not been to Pokhara," in the sense that the beauty of Pokhara is the crux in the tourism of Nepal, the beautiful country, tourist based country, , the beautiful country, tourist based country, , the beautiful country, tourist based country, .
That is why the Pokhara valley is recognized as the hanging garden of the earth. The tourists themselves have admired the beauty of Pokhara as "one of the paradises on the earth" (Shakya 1995, p. 1). This popular statement about Pokhara reveals that it has become one of the most popular tourist destinations of Nepal, the beautiful country, tourist based country, , the beautiful country, tourist based country, , the beautiful country, tourist based country, . It is not only the abundance of natural and cultural heritages, but also the mild weather conditions (neither too hot nor too cold) throughout the year which have made Pokhara a favorable tourist destination for the tourists from all over the world. People's hospitality is the additional attribute for the touristic attractions in Pokhara (NTB 2011).
From Pokhara, one can easily see the top 3 mountains (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna 1st and Manaslu), which are more than 8 thousand meters high peaks often visible from Pokhara in a very close distance. They are not only inseparable from Pokhara, rather they identify this city as the paradise on earth.
Likewise, Tilicho, the lake situated on the high altitude in the world, Kali Gandaki, the deepest gorge in the world also lie in the periphery of Pokhara. Moreover there are several lakes, caves, flora and fauna, birds, wild animals, very fascinating landscapes and the traditional cultures in and around Pokhara. It has not only the natural attractions, but also some other man-made tourist attractions. Some of these are International Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda, Gorkha Museum, Buddhist monasteries and stupas, and Hindu temples.
Apart from these attractions, Pokhara is the gateway of Muktinath and Damodar Kunda pilgrimage tour. Every year thousands of Hindu pilgrims, especially from India visit this area. Trekking, Paragliding, Mountaineering, rafting, Ultra light flight, Jeep liner, Hiking, Cycling, Boating, Sight Seeing etc. are some major activities for tourists. Trekking on Annapurna circuit and paragliding from Sarangkot hill are very popular in the world. Mt. Fishtail is said to be one of the only fishtail-shaped twin peaks in the universe, which lies only 28 KM north from Pokhara. The attractive reflection of this mountain on the Fewa Lake is the topographical uniqueness of Pokhara. To observe this special natural phehomena, every year thousands of tourists visit here and those who have already come once, yet plan to revisit.
Nearly 40 percent of total tourists, who have already travelled to Pokhara, are repeated visitors (personal communication through interviews with tourism entrepreneurs of Pokhara).
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