Nepali Times

Gyalpo Losar

Gyalpo Losar, the Tibetan and Sherpa community celebrate the new year. 2 March

Dual worlds, an exhibition of the works of artists Anil Shahi and Sujan Dangol. Runs till 7 March, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal

Bazar minar, appreciate the work being done by social entrepreneurs and exchange ideas and knowledge from visiting experts and investors. 1 March, 1 to 5pm, Embassy Restaurant, Lajimpat

Cleaning up, the Goddess Bangalamukhi needs your help to keep her premises neat and tidy. 1 March, 8am, Bangalamukhi Temple, Patan

Touch wood, the famous Edo-period woodblock print artist Toshusai Sharaku is given a modern interpretation by Japan’s contemporary artists. 1 to 11 March, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Embassy Hall, Japanese Embassy, Panipokhari

Busy Bee

Busy Bee, head over for live rock and pop performances in English, Nepali and Hindi, indulge in their beer and pizzas to waste the night away in good fashion. Lakeside, (061)462640

Lemon Tree, one of the loveliest bamboo porches overlooking the main stretch of the Lakeside road, it provides a lovely setting for chilling out with beer and snacks, and is famous for fresh fish caught from the lake. (061)463246

Byanjan, stands out among the countless establishments on Lakeside for its crisp interiors, quite ambiance and of course, the food. Lakeside

Natsul, a Korean restaurant for all things barbeque, from succulent pork to crunchy vegetables; you can have delicacies cooked right at your own table or partake of the dedicated barbeque pit. Lakeside, (061)229198

Lanhua, for the best of Chinese at great prices. Lakeside

Mike’s breakfast, huge breakfasts and an endless supply of coffee amidst a lush garden setting characterise this cafe, popular among tourists and locals alike. Lakeside

Maya Devi Village Restaurant, Enjoy a BLT sandwich breakfast with fresh fruit, muesli and curd in the lap of a Phewa Tal sunrise. Visit the magnificent vultures in their enclosures. 9806647917, www.mayadevivillage.com

Koto, Japanese cuisine of the highest quality, served with meticulous attention; food fanatics will find themselves in a haven sashimi and tempura. Lakeside

Paragliding:

Mountain Hawk Aero Sports Club

(061)694838, 9846347768

[email protected]

Paragliding Nepal

www.paragliding-nepal.com

Sunrise paragliding

Lakeside Pokhara, Nepal

P.O. Box 125

Tel: 061-463174 / 061-461869

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Team 5 Nepal Paragliding

Gaurighat,?Lakeside

(061)466314/463698

[email protected],

[email protected]

nepalparagliding.com.np

Water sports:

Paddle Nepal

(061)465730/465736/466854/464754

[email protected]

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Rapidrunner expeditions

[email protected] (061)462024

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Adrenaline Rush Nepal

Pokhara Office Location:

Hallan Chok Intersection, Lakeside

(061)466663, 9816632097, 9816613975

[email protected]

[email protected]

adrenalinenepal.com/day-trips

Motorbike:

Hearts & Tears Motorcycle Club

Inside the Busy Bee Cafe

Lakeside, Baidam-6

[email protected]

9846020293

heartsandtears.com

Mountain Bike:

Pokhara Mountain Bike Adventure

Lakeside

(061)466224, 9804134788

[email protected]

[email protected]

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Air sports:

Avia Club Nepal?

Narshing Chok, Thamel, and Lakeside

(01) 4267633/4267260, (061)463338,

2161012, (061)462192, 9851129254

[email protected]

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Pokhara Ultralight Pvt. Ltd.

Mustang Chok, (061)466880/466881/466882

[email protected]

flypokhara.com

Parahawking:

Maya Devi Village

Kapaudi, Lakeside, 9806647917

[email protected]

parahawking.com

Golf:

Himalayan Golf Course

Majeri Patan

9856021150

[email protected]

himalayangolfcourse.com

Museums:

Gurkha Memorial Museum

British Gurkha’s Pokhara Camp

(061)441762/441763

gurkhamuseum.org.np

Open every day from 8am to 4.30pm

Nepalis: Rs 20, SAARC nationals: Rs 80, Others: Rs 150

International Mountaineering Museum

Ratopahiro

(061)460742/460343

internationalmountainmuseum.org

Open every day 9am to 5pm

Nepalis: Rs 50, Students: Rs 35,

SAARC nationals: Rs 100, Others: Rs 300

Annapurna Butterfly Museum

Prithivi Narayan Campus

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Atithi Resort

Atithi Resort, a perfect place to stay, nearby pool, massage, sauna, and delicious food of your choice. Shantipatan, Lakeside, Pokhara, (61)466760, (01)4002077

Raniban Retreat, situated at the other end of the Phewa lake and nested inside the Raniban forest and the World Peace Stupa, this retreat has one of the best views of the Annapurna range. Phewa lake, and Pokhara. World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, (61)692136, 9841382053

Waterfront Resort, head to this eco-friendly resort to make your stay right in front of Phewa Lake. Sedi Height, Pokhara, (61)466 303/304, 9801166311, [email protected]

Shangri~La Village Resort, set amidst peaceful surroundings with a breathtaking mountain view, landscaped gardens, water bodies and a relaxing ambience. Gharipatan, Pokhara, (61)462222, (01)4410051, [email protected]

Reggae night

Reggae night, get a load of jah music from Chari Amilo Kala Samuha every weekend. Rs 200, 28 March, 6pm onwards, Base Camp, Jhamsikhel

Vultures will feed, party with Jugaa and other Nepali thrash and hardcore bands. Rs 200, 1 March, 11am onwards, Fluid Bar, Thamel

Starry Night BBQ, catch Ciney Gurung live as you chomp on your meat stick. Rs 1,299, 7pm onwards, Fridays, Shambala Garden Café. Hotel Shangri-La, (01)4412999 (Ext. 7520/7515)

Kripa Unplugged, young Nepali musicians and seasoned veterans give an acoustic rendition of their favourite songs. http://www.youtube.com/user/KripaUnplugged

Shastriya sangeet, dabble in the magic of Hindustani classical music. 1 March, 3pm onwards, Kirateswor