THINGS TO DO AT POKHARA

BOATING:
From glacier-fed lakes up north to where rivers ease into the Terai plains, there are numerous lakes in Nepal where tourists can experience the pleasures of boating. With famous lakes like Phewa, Begnas and Rupa, Pokhara is known as the lake city and a popular place to go boating.

In the Terai, one can go canoeing on Narayani or Rapti rivers near Chitwan National Park. Boat and canoes can be rented from local dealers on hourly basis from nearby areas. Pokhara and Chitwan are accessible both by air and road from Kathmandu. A wide vaeiety of accomodation and other facilities are easily available in both the places.

MOUNTAIN FLIGHTS:
Mountain flights offer a luxurious option of Himalayan experience. The one-hour mountain flight takes one close to some of highest peaks in the world including Mt. Everest. One can clearly see and identify the peaks, and see the Himalayan landscape and glaciers during the flight. The peaks seeb are Gosaithan, Dorje Lhakpa, Phurbi Chyachu, Choba Bhamere, Gaurishankar, Melungtse, Chungimago, Number, Karyolung, Cho-Oyu, Gyanchunkang, Pumori, Nuptse and of course Mt. Everest. Mountain flights are offered by several airlines especially in the morning from the domestic airport in Kathmandu.

PARAGLIDING:
Paragliding in Nepal gives the opportunity to experience an aerial view of the Himalayas. Pokhara, the beautiful lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna mountains offers paragliding services. There are various deals for the paragliding vaterans and novices. Three-da introduction course is offered to beginners, and tandem flights where one can fly with instructor are also offered.

ULTRALIGHT AIRCRAFT:
Ultralight aircraft offer breathtaking bird's-eye view of Pokhara valley and the surrounding mountains. Flights are operated almost throughout the year except during the monsoons June through August. Flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m and from 3 p.m to sunset every day provided the weather is not rainy. In the half-hour flight, one can fly over Pokhara city, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot hill and get close to the Mt. Fishtail. Another option is the exploration of Annapurna range from 12,000 feet or higher in an hour. Pokhara is easily accessible from Kathmandu, Chitwan and other major towns.

POPULAR SHORT TREKS AROUND POKHARA

Pokhara is the starting and or finishing point for some of the most popular treks including the Annapurna Circuit and the Jomsom trek. It also offers a number of short treks for those who cannot opt for long,Challenging ones. The most popular destination among them is Sarangkot (1520m) a former kaski for lying a top of a hill 5km west of the old bazzar. Kathmandu (1520m) to the north-east of Pokhara has a dilapidated fort on the summit as well as a view tower with spectacular scenery.
Another must for nature lovers is Ghachowk, a five hour walk to the north of Pokhara. This typical Gurung village is the site of one of the region's oldest settlements. The ancient fort of Nuwakot, 15km south of Devi's fall is also ideal for savouring the splendors of nature. Naudanda is five hour walk and a favorite with those wishing to get away from it all.