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Pokhara is taken to mean no more than the gateway for the trekkers
to the Himalayas as the starting point for treks to Jomsom and the
Annapurna group. Lake Phewa, replete with lakeside hotels,
restaurants and shops, is indeed ideal for any seekers after
relaxation after a day of excursions.
But as the third largest town in Nepal, it offers much more. A
student of human activities would find here an incredible glimpse of
Hinduism at its violent best-where animal sacrifices run rampant.
The natural glories also abound and can even be sampled in the
museum.
How to Reach there
It is connected by roads to other cities.
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Annapurna
Regional Museum
Located within the Prithvi Narayan University it is a
natural history museum devoted to the region. Its
comprehensive butterfly collection is a fascinating
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Bindya Basini
Temple
Standing on a pleasing green hillside it is the site of gory
sacrifices. The principal shrine of goddess Bhagwati is
propitiated by numerous sacrifices by the thousands
thronging the temple. |
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Lakeside
Located on the east of Lake Phewa, it is meant for tourists
as seen by its hotels, guest houses, restaurants and shops
selling souvenirs and trekking gear. Rock music of all
countries blares from restaurants that serve apfelstrudel,
pizza and other exotic foods. It is picturesque, and the
relaxed, easy-going atmosphere allows you to let5 your hair
down. |
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Pokhara Museum
It
has a chiefly ethnographical collection focuses on the
region's various ethnic groups. Samples of jewelry, musical
instruments, clothing and customs along with brief
descriptions of the differing cultures are displayed. |
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