Bandipur is a hilltop town on an old trade route between India and Tibet, known for its well-preserved Newar architecture. Its pedestrian main street is lined with traditional houses, shops and guesthouses. Short walks lead to viewpoints, caves and temples. On clear mornings there are wide views of the Himalaya, including the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.

Phewa Lake is the second largest lake in Nepal and the heart of Pokhara. Colourful wooden boats can be hired to row out to Tal Barahi Temple on a small island. On calm mornings, Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range are reflected in the water. The lakeside promenade is lined with cafés and shops, and paragliders often drift down from Sarangkot.

The World Peace Pagoda is a white Buddhist stupa on a hilltop above the southern shore of Phewa Lake. It was built by the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji order as one of a series of peace pagodas around the world. Golden Buddha statues sit in niches on each side. Most visitors hike up through forest or take a boat across the lake and climb, with views of Pokhara and the Annapurnas.

Davis Falls, known locally as Patale Chhango, is a waterfall in Pokhara where a stream plunges into a deep gorge and disappears underground. It is named after a visitor who is said to have been swept away by the water. The flow is strongest during the monsoon from June to September. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave lies just across the road.

Sarangkot is a hilltop village above Pokhara that offers one of the best sunrise views of the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre. Many visitors drive up before dawn to watch the peaks turn pink. It is also the main launch site for paragliding over Phewa Lake. Clear skies are most likely from October to April.

The International Mountain Museum in Pokhara tells the story of the world's great mountains, the history of Himalayan mountaineering and the cultures of mountain peoples. Exhibits include expedition gear, photographs and models of famous peaks. On clear days the Annapurna range is visible from the grounds, which also have a climbing wall.

Chitwan National Park was Nepal's first national park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its grasslands and forests shelter one-horned rhinos, Bengal tigers, gharial crocodiles and hundreds of bird species. Sauraha village is the main gateway, with jeep safaris, canoe trips and guided jungle walks. The best wildlife viewing is from October to March.