Bustling Pokhara at night

Pokhara City--"adventure central" in Nepal

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April 7th 2007
Pokhara City is probably unlike any other city in Nepal. The area around Pokhara is the place where many trekkers from the United States and other countries begin their Himalayan adventures. There are at least four rivers and a lake nearby that attract rafters and kayakers. To cater to the many western tourists that come there, Pokhara is filled with hip restaurants and bars, expedition outfitter ... read more

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In 1951, the Nepalese monarch ended the century-old system of rule by hereditary premiers and instituted a cabinet system of government. Reforms in 1990 established a multiparty democracy within the framework of a constitutional monarchy. A Maoist in... ... read more