Golden Eagle!
by illumina
I was thrilled to spot this huge bird of prey as we were walking up to the World Peace Pagoda. Recognisable due to the straight-edged wings with deep spreading 'fingers' and paler stripes on the underside, and above all the golden brown head feathers in contrast with the darker brown body, this glorious creature is known as 'baaj' in Nepali.
Pokhara Airport will be moved
by Saagar
Due to the dangerous approach path planes have to take, the current airport will be closed eventually, and a new one is slowly being constructed in Leknath municipality, some 5-6 km out of town along the Kathmandu road. As long as the insurgency goes on, this work will not be prioritised, but it is bound to happen some day. The sign for the new airport has already been put up...
Trekking
by herzog63
If you have the ability to hike for a few hours or more this is an awesome place to go trekking!! If you have bad knees it might tough on you as this is rugged country! But you will be well rewarded for your efforts!! Dal Bhat!! (lentils and rice) Which I like but after about the 10th meal straight it gets a little old. Many of the treks take weeks to go on but there are many shorts ones too.
Devi Falls
by PierreZA
Unusual, but spectacular, Devi falls plunge into a cave and disappear into the earth. Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall), is an awesome waterfall, about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. Accoriding to the guide I had, the Falls are far more spectacular during the rainy season, when masses of water run down.
Goats.
by euzkadi
Almost every house has a small barn for goats, most of them located next to the house. Even when you´re trekking you will see hundreds of goats everywhere, some of them roaming freely like these cute baby goats we found along our way to Kaskikot.