Top 10 tourist attractions in Pokhara

• Umesh Thapa
• Oct 01, 2025
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Top 10 tourist attractions in Pokhara

In this article we talk about the top 10 tourist attractions in Pokhara. This valley is located in central Nepal. Pokhara Metropolitan City, which is the second largest city in Nepal, is home to four rural municipalities, including Pokhara, where rivers such as Bijayapur and Kotre merge into the Seti River watershed and exit the valley. Pokhara Valley is also a rich valley in terms of lakes.

The picturesque lakes here and the Seti River Himalayan shadows and waterfalls are major tourist attractions. The shadows of Machhapuchhre in Fewa Lake and the boat ride in Begnas are unforgettable. The Annapurna trekking route also starts from here.

Pokhara Metropolitan City has historical and religious tourist attractions such as Bindavasini Temple, Dharmashila Buddha Vihar, Maitri Chaitya and Radhakrishna Temple, Bhadrakali Temple, Shobha Bhagwati Temple, Siddheshwar Mahadev, Pushkareshwar Shiva Temple, Ram Temple, Kedareshwar Temple, etc., while the Seti River Gorge, Chamere Cave, Patle Chhango, Mahendra Cave, etc., are top 10 tourist attractions in Pokhara’s natural tourist attractions here.

1. Vindhabashini Temple

Vindhabashini Temple is a famous temple located in Pokhara city. This temple is considered one of the major tourist attractions of Pokhara. From here, one can have a good view of the Annapurna mountain range. This temple is also important from a religious and tourist point of view. Devotees come here not only from Nepal but also from India and various other countries to visit. Vindhabashini Temple is located on the way from Pokhara to Sarankot.

Patale Chhango or David Falls

This waterfall falls below the ground level towards Gupteshwar Cave and is worth seeing during the rainy season. This waterfall is named David Falls because a Swiss tourist named Davy fell from this waterfall and disappeared. This waterfall falls from about 500 feet above ground level to 100 feet below ground level through a natural tunnel.

Apart from the waterfall, ‘Bispool’ and ‘Manoranjan Park’ are also attractive places within the David Falls complex. Students who come on educational tours also make this place their first choice. The ancient name of David Falls is ‘Patale Chhango.’

Gupteshwar Cave

Gupteshwar Cave is located about 150 meters below the ground. From this cave, you can see the waterfall falling from Patale Chhango. This cave, which is one of the largest caves in South Asia, also has temples and a large open space.

Fewa Lake

Fewa Lake is a very famous lake located in Kaski district. This lake located in Pokhara Valley is popular among domestic and foreign tourists. The name of this lake is Fewa Lake because it is located near the village of ‘Fewa.’ It is also called Vaidam Lake because it is located near the village of ‘Vaidam.’ And the location of ‘Barahi Temple’ in the middle of it has also succeeded in introducing it to Barah Temple. A panoramic view of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Himal can be seen from this lake. These views provide joy and happiness to everyone. The view of sunrise and sunset is also very pleasant and makes the mind happy.

This is the second largest lake in Nepal. Fewa Lake is located at an altitude of 742 meters (2434 feet) above sea level. This lake covers an area of ​​​​about 5.23 square kilometers (2 square miles). The average depth of this lake is 8.6 meters (28 feet), and the maximum depth is 24 meters (79 feet). The maximum water capacity of this lake is about 4,300,000 cubic meters (35,000 acre feet). To the north of this lake is the Annapurna range, which is 28 km away. This lake is also famous for the reflection of the peaks of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and other mountains, which are clearly visible in the water of this lake.

Talbarahi Temple

Talbarahi Temple is a famous temple located in Fewa Lake, Pokhara. This temple, located in the middle of Fewa Lake, is crowded with visitors. Although it is a Hindu temple, people of all religions are allowed to enter here.

The first temple was established by King Kulmandan Shah of Kaski by building a straw hut. This temple has existed since BS 1669. Somewhere BS There is also a record that it has existed since 1447. In ancient times, there was a rock on a mound of earth, where a temple was established and worshipped as Barahi.

When the Talbarahi Devi arrived at the village around the temple at night in the guise of a monk, no one else gave her shelter. Only an old woman gave her shelter and allowed her to eat the bread she had with her at night. When the goddess was about to leave the next day, the goddess told the old mother to go and live somewhere else, and the next day a big flood came and submerged the mound, leaving only the middle part. In 2017, King Mahendra built the temple in its current form.

Vehicles are available from various places in Pokhara to the lakeside. After going 50 meters from the Talbarahi Chowk at the lakeside, small and large boats are available, and you can circumambulate the temple by riding in those boats.

Begnas Lake

Begnas Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Lekhnath district, east of Pokhara. The area of ​​this lake is 3.73 sq. km. (373 hectares). The depth of this lake is 7.5 to 10.6 meters, and after the dam was built in 2044 BS, the total area has increased by 153 hectares. The canal taken out from this dam has also been providing irrigation facilities to the Khudi Phant and Malmool Phant of the municipality.

Sarangkot

Sarangkot is a historical and religious tourist destination located north of Pokhara. Other places here are Bhume Kalika Temple, Chisakhola Veda Vidyashram, Wahakot Devi Temple, Bageshwori Temple, Padenli Shiva Temple, etc., while natural tourist places like Sarangkot View Tower, Chandiko Dill (paragliding), Methlang Danda, Wahakot (paragliding), Khapaudi, and Ratadanda are located in its vicinity.

One can enjoy a pleasant view of Pokhara from Sarangkot. This place, where the headwinds blow, is famous in Nepal for paragliding. From Sarangkot, one can enjoy views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Pokhara Valley, and Fewa Lake.

Mahendra Cave

Mahendra Cave is a famous cave near Pokhara. It is also the first destination for domestic and foreign tourists. Tourists who only visit Pokhara and its surroundings first visit Mahendra Cave and then move on to other destinations. The cave located in Batulechaur, Pokhara Metropolitan City, is 125 meters long.

The cave was formally inaugurated in 2017. After the inauguration by the then King Mahendra, the cave was named Mahendra. The entrance to the cave is very wide. The general public can move easily. The exit is a bit complicated. After reaching 125 meters from the entrance, there is a Ganesh temple and a Shivling. Various shapes can be easily seen on the right and left sides of the cave. The cave is located about 8 kilometers northwest of Prithvi Chowk in Pokhara. The entrance to the cave can be reached by car.

Kaskikot

Kaskikot is located northwest of Pokhara. It is west of Sarangkot. This place has historical and religious tourist sites such as the Temple of Guptakali, the palace of Kulmandan Shah and other ruins, Bhumesthan Temple, Khadkagaunkot, Deurali Temple, etc., while Thamko Ghara View Tower, Thulipokhari, Kalika Temple, etc. The mountain range can be viewed from this place.

Seto Gumba or Shanti Stupa

Seto Gumba, located on a hill above Fewa Lake, is also considered a center of attraction for both locals and foreigners. Those who visit Pokhara visit this monastery once. From here, you can see the beautiful views of Pokhara, Fewa Lake, the Himalayas, and the mountains of Sarangkot, which makes it very enjoyable.