- Shree Bindhyabasini Temple - 10:30 am or 1:30 pm: Your Expert guide picks you up form Hotel Lobby and drive for half day Pokhara sightseeing tour.
The ancient Bindhya Basini Temple sits atop a small hill in Old Pokhara. Founded in the 17th century, the temple is sacred to Durga, the warlike incarnation of Parvati, worshipped here in the form of a saligram (a fossilised ammonite shell, considered a sacred form of the Hindu god Vishnu).
- Seti River Gourge - The roaring Seti River passes right through Pokhara, but you won’t see it unless you go looking. The river has carved a deep, narrow chasm through the middle of town, turning the water milky white in the process. The best place to catch a glimpse of the Seti River is the park just north of Old Pokhara near the Gurkha Museum.
- Gurkha Memorial Museum - Located just north of Mahendra Pul, near the KI Singh Bridge, the Gurkha Museum celebrates the achievements of the renowned Gurkha regiments. Accompanied by sound effects, it covers Gurkha history from the 19th-century Indian Uprising, through two World Wars to current-day disputes and peace-keeping missions, with a fascinating display on Gurkhas who have been awarded the Victoria Cross medal.
- Mahendra Cave - Near Bat Cave is the underwhelming Mahendra Gufa, the first large cave to be discovered in Pokhara. The first 125m of the cave is lit only to reveal dusty vandalised limestone formations, some revered as Shiva lingams. Beyond the electric lights there are bats.
02:00 pm or 5:00 pm: Sightseeing ends and drop back to Hotel.
- Guide fee
- Entrance fee
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Any meals or drinks
- Other sightseeing spots entrance fees
The Bindabasini Temple, widely respected and frequently visited, serves as a serene observatory over the bustling city of Pokhara. It holds significant spiritual significance to the Hindus residing in this region, and is a shrine dedicated to the Goddess Durga, the selected patron deity of Pokhara.
The Seti River Gorges, a natural marvel of Pokhara, can be marvelously viewed from the vantage point of K.I. Singh bridge. The bridge gives an excellent perspective of the frightening speed of the river and the deep chasm formed by the white water’s vigorous flow.
The Gurkha Museum provides a glimpse into the lives of the Gurkha soldiers, predominantly residing in the highlands. Leading a hard life, these soldiers have proven themselves to be among the world’s finest. Exhibits include uniforms, medals, khukri (a type of Gurkha knife), photographs and other military artifacts.
The extensive limestone structure known as the Mahendra Cave stands as a unique representation of Nepal’s cave systems, housing stalagmites and stalactites. A statue of Lord Shiva, a Hindu deity, is located inside the cave.
- Hotel pick up and drop off service very far from Lakeside in additional cost.
- We offer two different start time for this trip. Please let us know which time i.e 10:30 am or 01:30 pm is appropriate for you.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
