Your mobile phone?
by Saagar
Nepal Telecom doesn't have much in terms of roaming agreements with other telecom companies.
What you do in Nepal is to rent a local phone (try at Fulbari Resort, or perhaps a private communications/computer companies) or buy a card phone.
As a short-term visitor you'll be fine without a mobile - there are so many nice communications shops around in Pokhara that will be pleased to organise your calls home or wherever at a modest rate. But a mobile is unbeatable when it comes to organising things, setting up appointments and adjusting schedules on the run in Nepal, such as work, expedition or working out logistics for a major trek.
Mobiles work in Pokhara, and as long you are less than, say 20 kms away and within the sightline of the city and its antennas, then you will have a connection. There are holes in the coverage, and for instance the central part of Lakeside is outside range.
Nice and Clean Breakfast.
by goutammitra about Highway Restaurant, Gunadi.
While coming back from Pokhara we stopped at Gunadi, for breakfast. They provide wholesome and nice breakfast both Indian and European in clean atmosphere. The owner Mr. Pramod Khanul and his wife runs the place with smile on their face. The place is worth trying. You can have good breakfast for Rs.125/- Nepali or USD$ 3. We had Indian breakfastof Paratha and Sabji( curry).
Sarangkot - the very top
by Saagar
Most visitors are shown the lower Sarangkot viewpoint. If you move on by vehicle or foot to the topmost viewpoint, you have better views west and toward Machhapuchhare and Annapurna's south rim.
Also, on the top you will escape the crowds and the nagging wanna-be guides.
Nice lodges on top, too, less thacky impression overall than the lower viewpoint.
Short hikes north of Pokhara
by Saagar
There are so many places to go hiking, that I can just recommend that you scout an area you like for a day's hike, then search for bus or taxi transportation to a trailhead, and just hit the trail for an outing. In this area you don't really need a goal, just the trail loop. Good maps are available.
Generally it is nice north of the Sethi Khola and into the Sethi Khola valley where it turns north (photo).
Machapuchare Mountain.
by Alphons
Himalayan Vista
The magnificent Annapurna panorama that's visible on the northern skyline of Pokhara is quite incredible. The main peaks are Annapurna I to IV and the beautiful Machapuchare (or Fishtail Mountain, so named after its twin peaks).
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Machhapuchhre from the World Peace Pagoda
Barahi temple
The Village Market of Pokhara!
Us with Mr.Chabi.
