October 16–17, 2026
After eight challenging days of trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, we welcomed a change of pace. Since our trek ended a day early, we had an extra day to explore Pokhara. On October 16, we hired a van and driver for sightseeing, while the following day’s tour was included in our trekking package.
Day 1 – Pumdikot Shiva Statue and World Peace Pagoda
We began at the impressive Pumdikot Shiva Statue, perched on a hill overlooking Pokhara Valley. The enormous statue and sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains made it a memorable stop.
We then visited the World Peace Pagoda, a gleaming white Buddhist stupa overlooking Phewa Lake. Its peaceful setting and panoramic views provided a welcome contrast to the demanding mountain trails.
Day 2 – Exploring Pokhara’s Highlights
We started at Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, a sacred limestone cave near Devi’s Fall. The section overlooking the waterfall had been closed due to recent flooding but reopened that very day. We were fortunate to be among the first visitors to see it again.
Next, we visited a Tibetan refugee settlement and carpet workshop, where we admired beautifully handwoven rugs. Several members of our group purchased rugs as souvenirs. At the Seti River Gorge, we looked down into the deep, narrow channel carved by the rushing river.
We continued to Bindabasini Temple, which was bustling with worshippers during Dashain, one of Nepal’s most important Hindu festivals. We then explored Old Pokhara Bazar, with its historic buildings, narrow streets, and small shops, before visiting a traditional weaving factory.
In the afternoon, we enjoyed a relaxing boat ride on Phewa Lake. After days of climbing endless stone staircases, it felt wonderful to simply sit back and enjoy the scenery.
The food was another highlight! After eight days of limited menus at mountain guesthouses, we thoroughly enjoyed Chinese food at every meal. Pokhara had some of the best Chinese food we had tasted, making every meal a treat. Hot showers, comfortable beds, and a freshly brewed cup of coffee at Himalayan Java were equally welcome luxuries after our days on the trail.
Our two days in Pokhara were the perfect ending to our Annapurna Base Camp adventure—a chance to relax, recover, and appreciate the simple comforts of city life.
2026年10月16日至17日
经过八天艰苦的安纳普尔纳大本营（ABC）徒步，我们终于可以放慢脚步，享受轻松的旅行时光。由于提前一天结束徒步，我们多出了一天游览博卡拉（Pokhara）。10月16日，我们包了一辆面包车，配上司机，游览当地景点；第二天的观光行程则包含在原来的徒步旅行团安排中。
第一天——湿婆神像与世界和平塔
我们的第一站是位于山顶的普姆迪科特湿婆神像（Pumdikot Shiva Statue）。巨大的湿婆神像气势宏伟，站在这里还可以俯瞰博卡拉山谷，远眺城市和周围的群山，景色十分壮观。
随后，我们前往世界和平塔（World Peace Pagoda）。这座洁白的佛塔坐落在山丘之上，俯瞰费瓦湖（Phewa Lake）。这里环境宁静，视野开阔，与前几天艰苦的山间徒步形成了鲜明对比。
第二天——博卡拉市区观光
第二天，我们首先参观了古普特什沃尔·马哈德夫洞穴（Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave）。这是一处位于戴维瀑布（Devi’s Fall）附近的天然石灰岩洞穴，也是印度教的圣地。洞穴深处可以从内部观赏瀑布。由于此前洪水的影响，这一区域一直关闭，恰好在我们参观当天重新开放。我们很幸运，成为重新开放后第一批欣赏到洞内瀑布的游客。
接着，我们参观了一处藏族难民定居点及地毯制作工坊，欣赏了精美的手工编织藏毯。几位队友还购买了地毯作为纪念品。随后，我们来到塞蒂河峡谷（Seti River Gorge），俯瞰河水在岩石间冲刷形成的深邃狭窄的峡谷，湍急的水流令人印象深刻。
之后，我们参观了宾达巴西尼神庙（Bindabasini Temple）。正值尼泊尔最重要的印度教节日之一——德赛节（Dashain），神庙里挤满了前来朝拜的信徒，气氛十分热闹。
我们还游览了博卡拉老集市（Old Pokhara Bazar）。这里保留着一些古老的建筑, 让我们得以一窥博卡拉昔日的风貌。随后，我们又参观了一家传统纺织工厂。
下午，我们乘船游览了费瓦湖（Phewa Lake）。坐在船上，悠闲地欣赏湖光山色，感觉格外惬意。经过多日无休止的石阶攀爬，如今终于可以坐下来，轻轻松松地欣赏风景了！
美食也是这两天的一大亮点！ 在山间客栈连续吃了八天选择有限的饭菜后，我们终于可以尽情享受中餐了。在博卡拉期间，我们几乎顿顿吃中餐，而且这里的中餐味道出乎意料地好，每一顿都让我们吃得心满意足。热水澡、舒适的床铺，以及在**喜马拉雅爪哇咖啡馆（Himalayan Java）**喝到的一杯香浓现煮咖啡，也都成了徒步归来后格外珍贵的享受。
博卡拉的两天，为我们的安纳普尔纳大本营徒步之旅画上了圆满的句号。终于可以放松身心，恢复体力，重新享受城市生活中那些平日里习以为常、此刻却倍感珍贵的舒适与美好。