Caves and grottoes near Pokhara

Answer: A visit to Lake Fewa, where the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna are reflected. The XVII century Bindhyabasini Hindu temple showcases traditional Nevar architecture with carved wooden balconies. Mahendra Gufa Cave is known for stalactite formations described in the notes of King Mahendra in the 1960s. The Sarangkot observation deck offers a panorama of the Himalayas at dawn.

Answer: The Shanthi World Stupa combines classical Tibetan mandala with modern white marble elements. The Tala Barahi temple on the island is a rare example of a double roof pagoda typical of medieval Nepal. Kaski Buddhist Monastery is built in the tradition of the Karma Kagyu school with bright frescoes depicting the life of Padmasambhava.

Answer: The International Mountain Museum displays Himalaya geological specimens and mountaineering history, including equipment from the 1953 Hillary Expedition. In Davis Fall Park, children watch a karst waterfall formed by the Pardy River. The ethnographic village of Ghandruk introduces the culture of the Gurung through interactive craft workshops.

Answer: Lakeside promenade on a foggy morning creates mystical footage of fishing boats against the background of Machapuchare. The stone staircase to the World Peace Temple is decorated with 365 ‘lungta’ flags symbolizing Buddhist prayers. In the gorge of the Gandaki Network, the pictures of the bridge across the turquoise waters of the river surrounded by vertical rocks are especially spectacular.

Answer: An underground river in the Gupteswor Mahadev cave, according to legend, leads to the sacred Kailas. In the area of Kalikastan, the ruins of the fort of the XIV century, where the summer residence of the Kaski kings was located, have been preserved. A unique “dancing stone” at Davis Falls changes position during the monsoon, which is described in the chronicles of the British consul of the XIX century.

Answer: Boris Lisanevich, the founder of the Fish Tail Lodge, created the first mountaineering club in the 1950s to train Sherpas. Swedish geographer Sven Hedin studied the tectonics of the region during a 1908 expedition. Japanese Buddhist Ekan Kawaguchi lived in a local monastery in 1899-1902, compiling the first dictionary of the Nepalese language.