Pokhara

After trekking for a couple of days along the Annapurna circuit, we had a few days of R&R in Pokhara. It’s a laid back, semi-hippie town full of shops, restaurants and beautiful views of the lake. For some reason we noticed a lot of Germans walking around, which might explain the German Bakery cafe.

Definitely recommend getting your souvenir shopping done here. It’s less chaotic and cheaper than Kathmandu.

Heading hwest out of Kathmandu by completing a 6 ½ hour drive (200 km) or an hour plane ride in the Pokhara Valley is the city of Pokhara. Known as the “city of 7 lakes” it brings you even closer to the Himalayas than in Kathmandu.

Pokhara second largest city in Nepal and can be considered a ‘holiday resort’; as it is one of the main centres where people can access the mountains. Only 30km away you can start climbing the first peak. There are wonderful views of all around the city of the Annapurna ranges within a sub-tropical setting.

I know no mountains, yet i appreciate their simplicity.
I chose Pokhara in Nepal since i understand that this place must
be one of the doors to graceful solitude, – and to heartwarming sunshines.
I would like to take longs walks, hike and talk to locals.
Bhutan, tucked away in Himalayas, would be my next road to take.

Walk up the hill, and watch the sun rise on the Annapurna range. Beyootiful.

Beautiful place, been there many times… A few years ago I went on from Pokhara to Jomsom and then to Muktinath. Enjoyed a wonderful few days trekking all by myself and yet oh so happy – surrounded only by the spectacular Himalayan landscapes. Throughout my life, I am sure that somewhere in my heart I will continue to hear the call of the Himalayas!