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It is the most important religious monument in Pokhara, Nepal. This temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. As the temple is situated on a small island, the only way to visit it is by boat. [1] [2] The temple is a symbol of the manifestation of Ajima representing the female force.
Nepal Tourism Board' (NTB) is the official national tourism organization of Nepal which works towards establishing Nepal as a premier holiday destination to the world. The Board provides platform for vision-drawn leadership for Nepal's tourism sector by integrating Government commitment with the dynamism of private sector. [ 3 ]
Named the country's "capital of tourism" [4] it is the second largest city after Kathmandu, with 599,504 inhabitants living in 120,594 households as of 2021 census. [3] Pokhara is located 200 kilometres (120 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, on the shore of Phewa Lake, and sits at an average elevation of approximately 822 m above sea level ...
In 2019, the number increased to 1.19 million. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on tourism in Nepal, with tourist arrivals dropping to just 230,085 with a decrease of over 80.7% and further decrease by 30% in 2021 with a total number of 150,962. Pokhara is one of the main tourist destinations in Nepal.
The district, with Pokhara as its district headquarter, covers an area of 2,017 square km and had a total population of 492,098 according to 2011 Census. This district lies at the centroid point of the country. The altitude of Kaski district ranges from 450 meters the lowest land to 8091 meters the highest point in the Himalaya range.
Mahendrapul [1] [2] [3] (Nepali:महेन्द्र पुल) is the financial hub and the busiest high street of Pokhara. [4] [5] It is one of the oldest and busiest marketplaces in the city and one of its central locations.
Pumdikot is a hill station near Pokhara in Kaski District of Gandaki Province in Nepal. The place has a viewpoint at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level, and has the second tallest statue of Shiva in Nepal, after Kailashnath Mahadev Statue .
During their journey, the men set up camps at the current temple location. However, the next morning they could not move on their journey because the deity could not be lifted from the camps. So, eventually, the temple was established in Mohariya Tole of Pokhara. Since then this place has been a hub for worshippers.