Pokhara Impressions

After a week in bustling, energetic, dirty, rainy Varanasi we decided to follow the number of SOAS students currently in Nepal, meet old and new friends and discover something new. While revisiting places was never boring, because there is always so much more to see, it is a different thing to come somewhere new, approach places without any ideas or preconceptions, go out and discover. And Pokhara is definitely a places for discoveries. Set around the beautiful Phewa lake and lush mountains (sometimes the snow covered peaks of the Anapurna range can be seen from the city) it is quiter and cleaner than most places i've seen in India, at the same time the tourist industry seems to be more efficient, putting a lot of emphasis in decoration and atmosphere in restaurants and hotels. See for yourself.

Pokhara lakeside. 5 Minutes away from our Hotel. A dream!


A fisherman, taken on an evening scooter drive around the lake.

I know I know, but honestly, that's how it feels sometimes! And my traveling companion has proven to be very hug gable (tried in various other situations) Top!