My relationship with Pokhara was not love at first sight. Rather, it was horror and despair. When I've been listening to the stories about this town, usually I heard such expressions as "a calm and quiet place", "resort", "town by the lake." So I imagined a kind of sleepy paradise. What was my surprise when we drove to the center of Pokhara through endless blocks of noisy and dusty construction sites. Cars, scooters - all the same as in the capital! It seemed my dreams of a quiet holiday have collapsed. But it was much better than I expected :) Of course, Pokhara is not such a secluded spot, but even here you can find a welcome retreat away from the bustle of the streets. The main thing is to find the right hotel. I was lucky. My family-run hotel, found by chance, was not far from the lakeside promenade. It is worth noting that the lakeside is the heart of Pokhara. All entertainments, cafes, shops and bookstores are located here. So I left backpack in the suit and went to explore the city with the intention of becoming friends. In this case, the first impression was misleading. Pokhara is very nice town. Here you can find a variety of things to do. Boating, rafting, paragliding, visiting temples, waterfalls and caves with bats (oh my gothic heart!), talking with other travelers, enjoying views and swimming in the pool, and, finally, tasting cuisine from around the world. But the most important thing: Pokhara is the starting point of trekking. Routes to Everest, Annapurna, forest reserves - they all start here. Of course we could not resist of such temptation...
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