Kathmandu To PokharaThings to do

Things to do in Kathmandu To Pokhara

  1. Manakamana Temple

    From the tiny hamlet of Cheres (6km before Mugling), an Austrian-engineered cable car soars up an almost impossibly steep hillside to the ancient Manakamana Temple, one of the most important temples in the Middle Hills. Hindus believe that the goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati, has the power to grant wishes, and newlyweds flock here to pray for male children.

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  2. Gorkha Durbar

    Regarded by many as the crowning glory of Newari architecture, Gorkha Durbar is a fort, a palace and a temple all in one. This magnificent architectural confection is perched high above Gorkha on a knife-edge ridge, with superb views over the Trisuli Valley and glimpses north to the soaring peaks of the Annapurna and Ganesh Himalaya.

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  3. Gorkha Museum

    The Gorkha Museum, housed inside the Tallo Durbar, is a Newari-style palace built in 1835. Exhibits are limited, but it’s interesting to see the finely carved timbers up close. The camera fee, on the other hand, is daylight robbery.

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  4. Ke Garne Café

    The name of this cosy cafe means ‘what to do?’ so here are some suggestions for you: sip tea, munch on Nepali snacks or play giant chess on the cafe’s terrace. It can be found along the main square.

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  5. Bandipur Café

    A typical local restaurant on the square, serving a decent selection of Indian, Nepali and continental standards. You can check email for Rs 100 per hour.

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  6. Shreeban Nature Camp

    The Shreeban Nature Camp offers rock climbing, hang-gliding, mountain biking and trekking in the hills around Dhading.

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  7. Hill Way Café

    Every evening, Hill Way Café attracts couples keen to sit at the cloth-covered tables set out on the village square.

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