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Things to do in Gandaki Zone, Western Region: The Best Nature & Parks
Gandaki zone (Nepali: गण्डकी अञ्चल Listen (help·info) is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, located in the Western Development Region. It is named as Sapta Gandaki after the seven tributaries (Kali Gandaki, Trishuli, Budhi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki, and Daraudi) that make up the Gandaki River. Pokhara serves as its regional and zonal capital. It is also the birthplace of Bhanubhakta Acharya, first poet of Nepal.
Restaurants in Gandaki Zone
1. Annapurna Mountain Range
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5.0 based on 537 reviews
One of Nepal's famed mountain ranges, the Annapurna consists of several peaks of varying heights. Of these, Annapurna I and Annapurna II are the tallest at almost 8000 meters providing a spectacular panoramic view for anyone visiting the Himalayas.
Reviewed By theadventurousfew - Brisbane, Australia
One of the world's most famous treks for good reason. The scenery covers everything from lush forest and rice paddys (in the lower sections) to arid valleys (around Manang and mustang) and of course, the 5400m Thorung La pass! And all along the way your have this amazing backdrop of the Annapurna range and other Himalayan giants. Plan on at least 2 weeks to enjoy the trek - or more if you want to do some of the side trips available. Lodging is easy to find pretty much year-round although it gets very busy in the peak seasons (April & September). Bring warm gear, a strong pair of legs and a sense of adventure :)
2. Machapuchare
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5.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By R4m3sh - Kathmandu, Nepal
Machapuchare mountain is one of Nepal’s most sacred mountains. Nicknamed ‘fish tail mountain’ after the shape of its peak, Machapuchare is sacred in the Hindu religion as the home of Lord Shiva.
3. Movie Garden
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5.0 based on 324 reviews
A British/Nepali collaboration. Movie Garden was conceived to create a truly unique experience of the greatest films of the last 50 years. Our location is hidden away at the jungle's edge in North Lakeside with a panoramic backdrop of Fewa Lake. Half covered and half open-air seating keeps the show on the road no matter what the weather and flashes of thunder and lightning can make for some of the most memorable nights of the year! We make our own pizza to authentic Italian recipes and keep the bar fully stocked so you can get a refreshment and soak up the view before the film begins. After the show is over we often find ourselves lingering until late to swap stories with the always varied mix of travelers, volunteers, adventurers and locals. Come and say hi sometime!
Reviewed By nomadiccion - Collingwood, Australia
This place is a dream, we’ve been there many nights watching a movie in that amazing garden. Even that we are in the middle of the winter the experience is amazing, they provide blankets and very good drinks for fair prices.
4. Gurunghe Hill
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By douglasatmanand
Spectacular view of Bandipur town and surrounding mountains. Well worth the steep hike to the top. Good stone steps and rest shelters along the path make this a delight.
5. Tilichol Lake
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By asmtreks - Kathmandu, Nepal
"Tilicho Lake" in the Annapurna range situated at 4,919 meters (16,138 ft), the World's Highest Lake, is one of the most popular hikes/treks of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Manang village is the tourist hub place for Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake trekking. Trekkers can expect the facilities for telephone, internet, money exchange, small shopping, high altitude hospital, etc. The trekking routes are just so spectacular surrounded by the magnificent-massif. Awesome place, must visit!
6. Mardi Himal
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By yelamr
Mardi Himal, located in Machhapuchhre Goupalika 9 of Kaski, is a comfortable mountain world for all. As it is a well-organized trekking route, both internal and external tourists enjoy it. The real fun here is to easily kiss the white snow of the mountains. Mardi Himal Base Camp is located at an altitude of 4500 meters The Mardi Himal Base Camp Route is one of the world famous footpaths within the Annapurna Circuit. The views of the snow-capped Mardi Gras are breathtaking. From this trekking route, Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and other mountains can be seen. Also, green forests and local settlements can be observed. This is a trekking route that takes about a week to complete. This trekking route starts from Kande of Kaski. Pitam Deurali is reached from Kande via Australian Camp, Pothana and then from Forest Camp, Forest Camp to Low Camp. On the same day, you can reach High Camp from Batase Danda to Mardi Himal Base Camp You can reach Pokhara by jeep from Siding after returning to Lo Camp. The last hotel of this trekking route is also in the high camp. But I have completed the trek in two days. I started on february 2 and completed it on february 3. I enjoy trekking and my route was like this. I walked from Pokhara to Siding by jeep and 7 hours on foot from Siding. I spent one night in a guest house of High Camp. I have completed trekking.
7. Manaslu
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By TrekguidePokhara-NP - Pokhara, Nepal
I highly recommand that trekking routes in Nepal because it is very less crowed trekking routes than others. it takes minimum 2 weeek to complete from kathmandu or pokhara.
8. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is on of the best trekking route in Nepal.
Reviewed By sam99101 - New Delhi, India
One of the most beautiful places i have visited ever in my life. ABC full circuit will take approx 6 days for you to reach the final destination and let me tell you its worth every second of it . The only meal i had for that 6 days was " Daal Bhat " which is your energy source for your legs . Make sure you take enough water , energy bar and Bananas .
9. Annapurna Circuit
10. Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake)
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4.5 based on 2,989 reviews
Reviewed By Crowhollow - Morrison, United States
We enjoyed our boat ride and hike up to the World Peace Pagoda so much that we arranged an early morning paddle the next day with the same boat oarsman, Gautam, at the location across from the Glacier Hotel. He is very good at spotting birds and monkeys and took us to the best places to see them. It was very peaceful and scenic to be on the lake in the morning while there were few other boaters and there were lots of birds to see.
