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What to do and see in Pokhara, Western Region: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Most visitors to Pokhara stop here before starting or after finishing the "Round Annapurana" trekking route. Because of its popularity with travelers, the city itself has relatively modern hotels and restaurants, but you’ll also find ancient lakes, waterfalls and gorges, and, of course, majestic views of the Himalayan Mountains.
Restaurants in Pokhara
1. Starlink Tours & Travel
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
StarLink Tours and Travel opened its doors in 1999 and has grown to become the premier provider of tourism services in Pokhara. We only offer the finest services, tried and tested over decades, to ensure the most memorable and satisfying experiences Nepal has to offer.
2. Umesh Adventures Nepal
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5.0 based on 76 reviews
Umesh Adventures is a trekking and travel business started by experienced trekking guide, Umesh Acharya. We can help you arrange tours, tickets, multi-day treks, short hikes around pokhara, rafting , paragliding, jungle safari, and many more.
3. Jiva Cafe & Spa
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5.0 based on 336 reviews
Jiva Cafe and Spa is Pokhara's hidden oasis situated on the shore of the picturesque Phewa Lake. Our spa features unique private treatment cottages decorated in a traditional style. In this natural setting one can enjoy a range of services such as massage, beauty therapies yoga classes as well as a garden cafe serving delicious food, smoothies and drinks. Jiva is like no other Spa in Pokhara. Come to unwind, be pampered and experience the difference for yourself!
Reviewed By lila_c_traveler95 - Kathmandu, Nepal
I have been coming to Jiva for years and I absolutely love their massages! I particularly love the body scrub. The whole experience is great- a nice lemon water to start, really professional staff, lovely private cabins, and heaters and hot water bottles in the winter. The body scrub leaves you feeling lovely and soft. I would definitely recommend the scrub followed by massage for ultimate relaxation! :)
4. The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours
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5.0 based on 540 reviews
The Tibetan Encounter tours are unique opportunities to spend a day in local Tibetan communities and have an opportunity to learn about Tibet and rich Buddhist culture/heritage in Nepal. Our tours are typically base on educational and Tibetan cultural tour. Our tours are an eye opening for those who knows little about Tibet and Tibetan people. We welcome and very excited to take you around our Tibetan villages in Pokhara and introduce our Tibetan people and culture.
5. Women's Skills Development Organization
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By 610fr_d_rics - Montreal, Canada
Not only are their products beautiful, useful and practical the organization itself truly has an immense positive social impacts in the region. They employ hundreds of women from different backgrounds and needs in making their products and thus help support hundreds of families. Shopping their items, you know you will not only have amazing stuff to use and wear but will also directly support the livelihoods of these families. Their shops (Woven) in Lakeside are really nice but it's even better to visit them at their factory just outside Pokhara (45 min walk or quick taxi). You can buy stuff there but even better, you can visit where they make the products to understand even more how it's made and who's making them. Plus their dog is super cute and sometimes its cute puppy is there too. Well worth a visit!
6. Purna Yoga Retreat
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5.0 based on 348 reviews
Purna Yoga Retreat is a dedicated residential yoga retreat center with comfortably furnished en-suite rooms, a spectacular glass walled yoga hall with panoramic views over the lake with surrounding hills and a lush garden grounds featuring swings, hammocks and hanging chairs. We offer yoga retreat programs as well as special retreats with yogic detox, juice cleanse, Himalayan singing bowl sound healing and mandala making workshops. Our yoga hall features highest quality yoga mats as well as original local art of mud sculpture and woven mandalas. Our daily retreat program includes meditation, two yoga classes, aromatherapy steam bath or foot bath, guided relaxation, sound healing with gong and singing bowls as well as chanting. Our food is cooked with local organic ingredients, with accordance to ayurvedic principles and under care of our on-site nutrition specialist. We welcome guests from all walks of life and various levels of yoga experience, sharing our passion for yoga and natural health is our greatest joy.
Reviewed By lauracabizzac
I initially booked a 3 nights/4days retreat that were easily extended because it was simply so hard to leave this place! Great location surrended by nature, on a hill overlooking Pokhara and the lake the retreat offers cozy accommodations and comfortable common outside areas and terrace with stunning views. The food is delicious, various abundant and very well balanced for a proper yogi diet and the house herbal tea always available. I had a wonderful time and finally understood the real meaning of yoga! The physical practice,meditation, the sound immersion experience and the chanting sessions are perfectly scheduled so that you are experiencing every aspect of the yoga life. Thanks to the teachers who make it so special, Yogesh, Raaj, BJ led by Manohar. Looking forward to enjoying another and longer experience with you again!
7. GN Reiki Meditation Center
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5.0 based on 96 reviews
Divine Spiritual center in Pokhara, Nepal; offering wide range of profound practices and teachings which are based on ancient teachings and deep spiritual researches; sharing session & courses on Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Spiritual practices and a wide variety of healing modalities (Reiki, Karuna Reiki, Lama Fera, 21 Coral Asten, Micro Reiki, Keral Ayurveda, Chakra massage, Infinity Consciousness, Shalvik Mantra Rahasya, Hunkara with Haleem, Pranic healing and more); assists not only for spiritual cultivation and real awakening but also equally beneficial for inner nourishment and structuring the mandatory components of life like physical-mental-emotional health, personality, will power, self-confidence, self-esteem, life-style, etc. required for living a proper and meaningful life - full of DIVINE LOVE-LIGHT-POWER.
Reviewed By rango72
The GN reiki meditation center is growing bigger and better! The lovely family of GN moved in a new and big beautiful location, the love is continously expanding, and everytime I met them is like stepping inside a healing energy field, the smile the talk the welcoming…so now the GN reiki center in addiction to the amazing courses, daily meditation, yoga, and healing practice , they offer accommodation and meal in a very safe, quiet and beautiful enviroment . Residential Yoga Alliance International certified 21 days and 10 days transformational yoga TTC. The new location is at half way up to the hill, and everyday you can enjoy the amazing view on Fewa lake…there are differrent type of accommodation (all the windows have mosquito screen) all with attached bathroom, very hot water (even too hot sometimes) safe, clean, with a comfortable bed and a authentic ,tasty yummy traditional nepali meal, the chef is very talented!!! They will make sure that your stay will be the most comfortable in all the aspect . In 15 minutes of easy walk you can be in lake side main road with all shops, café and restaurant, but in the night go back in the quietness of the nest of GN center. If you look for something " real" something different and you want start a deep change make the first step up to the light. Everything single thing they are doing , is done it from the heart with a real deep understanding. Thank you to all of you for the amazing experience, may you have happiness and the causes of happiness, and may all your dream become real. Looking forward to be back
8. Malama Spa
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5.0 based on 67 reviews
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Reviewed By stephaniehF7918EF - India, null
I had an excellent massage. The staff is very friendly and professional. I came with intense neck pain and got a treatment by a lady who specialises in back massages in addition to my Nepali massage. The treatment helped a lot to relieve my pain. The rooms are clean and decorated mindfully and with love. Overall a superb experience, I would come back any time.
9. Middle Path Spa
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5.0 based on 188 reviews
Middle Path Spa & Massage A Royal Treat for your body and Soul! Our mission is simple: to relax YOU! Our motto: "To Relax the World." What is Middle Path? Middle Path is a contemporary urban Spa that offers customers a lifestyle experience built around stress relief and relaxation. Our retreat is a tastefully decorated cozy boutique where men and women, young and old can enjoy a quiet moment together. Middle Path spa is easily accessible, located in the heart of Lakeside just 150 meter from center point in lakeside Pokhara. Our Spa is remarkably affordable so you can make a visit part of your regular routine: once a week, twice a week, or more - as part of your healthy modern lifestyle. Also enjoy organic coffee and food.
Reviewed By 4eeBrd - Portland, United States
I can't say enough great things about Middle Path Spa! The location is perfect, the staff were incredible lovely people, the facilities are clean, comfortable, beautiful and tasteful. I was a solo female traveler and I felt so safe and comfortable every moment. I loved my room and the bed was super comfortable, with clean well maintained bathroom and SUPER hot shower was great! I indulged in the spa services and all the staff and massage therapist were super nice and well trained. The breakfast! Amazing! Top notch lattes and espresso guy could roll with the latte art and any world competition, haha! I ate dinner at the hotel twice because I was too lazy to go out, and the food was really good. I will definitely be back to Nepal, and I will definitely be staying at Middle Path! You just can't beat the price for what you get, I was totally blown away. It exceeded all my expectations. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
10. Mandara Spa & Wellness Center
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5.0 based on 52 reviews
We provide the best spa experience therapists, beauticians.
Reviewed By yosephg307 - Sauraha, Nepal
#mandaraspasauraha# it was a great massage fist time had in sauraha branch of this center. Great hopitality, very clean and professional service, suggest me rate it 5 stars. Infront got greasy spoon restaurant make it more fabulous for italina based food. Please visit once whenever you once come sauraha. Recommended for every massage crazy.
