At the north side of the town is the Annapourna Range in its full glory; as the mountains climb a full 7200 meters over the town, it is worth waiting in the case of bad weather for a clear sight, since the view is spectacular. From west to east the mountains in sight are: Annapourna South (7219m), Annapourna One (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Machhapuchhre - Fishtail (6997m), Annapourna Three (7555m), Annapourna Four (7525m), Annapourna Two (7939m) and Lamjung Himal (6986m)

Other attractions include several Tibetan settlements, the Devi Falls and the Sarangkot hilltop monastery. Day walks can be taken to Sarangkot (1592m), the limestone caves at Mahendra Gufa or Rupa and Begnas Tals lakes. A short trek known as the Annapurna Skyline Trek can be taken as preparation to the long one or in case of poor weather.

${QuickSuggestions} Avoid the monsoons season; the clouds coming from the south collide with the high mountains at its north and unable to cross them they pour their rain on the town. Pokhara’s quiet lakeside location and proximity to the mountains make it an ideal location for recovering from, or preparing for a trek, taking unhurried strolls. You can check your gear for the Long Annapouna Trek starting with the short trails around the town; the Sarangkot is an excellent option among them. The town does not offer only walks; it has some of the country's best accommodation and restaurants as well. ${BestWay}

Arriving from Kathmandu is easy, a Greenline bus departs daily and costs ten dollars, while the Blue Sky Company costs 250NPR; both can be found by the Standard Chartered Bank, a few blocks from Thamel. The bus trip between the two towns takes about eight hours, if the roads are not blocked. For Himalayan views sit on the right-hand side if you are heading to Pokhara and the left if heading to Kathmandu. There are daily flights between the towns; you can fix the flight on any of the many travel agencies in Thamel.

The Mustang Area is north from the town and includes several mountain passes to Tibet, thus independent trekking is forbidden there, but organized tours are possible, you can arrange them from the town. Crossing to Tibet is possible through dedicated companies but it is extremely expensive and limited; planning such a trip from China is wiser.

From journal Pokhara’s Big Fishtail