Mountains

Pokhara is first and foremost a convenient point for mountains oriented sightseeing. Mt.Annapurna. literally meaning the Goddess of Abundant Harvest , lies at a horizontal distance of 40 km. from the valley of Pokhara which is at an elevation of just 900 m. The moment you step into any part of Pokhara including the airport, the first thing that takes you to immediate delight is the gorgeous view of the gigantic mountains.

Here is a clue identification of mountain peaks visible from Pokhara:

At the extreme left isolated from the massif is visible the peak of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167) In order to have a clearer view of this peak, however, you should proceed to south east direction of the valley past the airport. On the extreme left of the massif, the bumpy peak in the foreground is Annapurna Shout. A little beyond the south peak in the background lies Annapurna (8091m.) The most imposing pyramidal peak in almost central foreground is Mt.Machhapuchchhre. Slightly east and back of this peak lies Annapurna which almost looks like the back of a camel.

Between Annapurna and the next mountain with characteristic rocky right flank which is Annapurna ( 7937 ) lies Annapurna　

Separated from the main massif of the Annapurnas, one mighty mountain appears on the right; Lamjung Himal (6983m.) Finally in the east Manaslu and Himalchuli can be spotted. The change of colour over the massif from purple to pink to red during the moment of sunrise can easily lift your heart.

For a long panoramic view of the mountains from Dhaulagiri in the west to Ganesh Himal in the distant east, you can drive as far as Tutunga behind Institute of Forestry past Ram Bazaar in the south eastern part of the Pokhara valley. This view points can also be approached narrow gorge of the Seti river and finally crossing the river over a natural stone bridge called Dhungesanghu on the left side of Mahat Gauda village. Indeed Pokhara and mountains have so much affinity that they become like the back of your palm once you get to Pokhara.