If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its center of adventure. Here start many of Nepal’s most popular trekking and rafting expeditions. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of excited vitality as hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants exchanging recommendations on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake and above the clouds.
It is a fun place to meet people, relax, and shop around
Sarangkot is the nearest mountain by the lakeside of Pokhara. It takes about 1 to 2 hours to walk from Pokhara to the peak. On Sarangkot, you can have a good view to the surrounding mountains including fish tail and Annapurna.