
Moter Biking
Exploring the valley on a mobike is truly an adventure packed
with thrill and excitement. You can meet the locals and venture
into all the places in the Valley. Your requirement, thus,
is a good bike and a very good map.
Mountain Flight
Mountain flight is ideal for those who've limited time and
cannot afford to go for trekking. Mountain flight offers spectacular
views of the Himalaya. There are various flight carriers that
operate mountain flight during October-May.
Boating
Pokhara's Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for
travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is
the second largest lake in the Kingdom and measures roughly
1.5 by 4 km. Its eastern shore, also known as Lakeside or
Baidam, is the center of tourist activity in Pokhara. Begnas
and Rupa Tal are located 15 km out of Pokhara at the end of
a road that turns off the Kathmandu highway. Both these lakes
offer some splendid boating opportunities. Renting a boat
for a couple of hours and heading out to the middle or the
other side of the lake bordering the forested hill, and taking
a swim, can be the highlight of a warm day. The water is cleaner
out far from the buffalo and washing on the edge. Boats can
also be had for the whole day, or on an hourly basis. You
can either row around yourself or hire a boatman, the former
being definitely a better option.
At Phewa, tourists have a choice of pedal-driven boats, rowboats
and sailboats. There is also a choice between fiber body sailboats
and wooden ones.
The best time for boating is in the winter months between
October and February, when the skies are clear and the mountains
cast their shadows on the lake's tranquil waters.
Ultralight Aircraft
The choice of the Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft
is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains,
and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly
like birds when growing up, this flight is a must. Leave your
woes behind on earth, soar to heights, bathe in the clouds,
reach out for the mountains and kiss the azure sky as you
fly across it. It might be lonely at the top, but the spectacular
view from up high certainly makes it all worth it. The company
operates flights from the Pokhara airport beginning September
through June. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m.
and from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months. Ultra-lights
can take off and land in a field or on a dirt road, and in
areas where other planes fear to tread. The aircraft seats
two, a passenger and the pilot. It can fly for hours and ascend
the altitude of 5000 meters. Its aerodynamic quality allows
it to perform long flight even with the engine shut off. It
is flown by pilots with over 6,000 flights to his or her credit.
Fishing
Those who wish to stay by the lake can even try his/her luck
for the biggest catch. You can hire fishing rods from the
shops in the lakeside.
Golfing
Golfing is a newly introduced concept in Pokhara. There are
two world class golf courses in Pokhara.
Pony Riding
Pony riding is a major tourist attraction in this town. There
are operators organizing these rides in the valley and the
surrounding hills.
Rafting
Several operators in Pokhara offer rafting trips along major
rivers in the vicinity of the valley. The most popular rafting
trip is along Trishuli River, which flows along the Kathmandu-Pokhara
highway. Similarly, this adventure can be enjoyed at Kali
Gandaki River.
Short Hikes
Though Pokhara is a perfect relaxation point for the trekkers,
some individuals still yearn to explore Pokhara beyond that.
The sightseeing tour will take about 3-4 hours but you can
extend the hours by having an extended visit to some places
around Pokhara Valley in terms of a simple visit or a short
hike.
Mountain Biking
Mountain biking is recommended if you wish to explore urban
centers of Nepal as well as countryside in the outskirts.
Imagine, if you will, a ride through lush green rice fields,
through hamlets, up and down the hillside, along the river
bank, around temples, past the streetroaming cattle, along
the suspension bridge, along the highway. Mountain bikes are
available for rent by the day or longer in many of the bicycle
rental outlets in and around the city. If you wish to be enlightened
about the culture, rhythm of village life, cool spots to visit,
guided trips should be undertaken.
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