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Michael A. Stecker
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The Pokhara Valley at 827 meters above
sea level and 200 km west of Kathmandu is one of the most picturesque
spots in Nepal. Glorius views of the Annapurna Range of the Himalayas
including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I - IV and the magnificent "fish tail
mountain" Machhapuchhare are visible from the town. Machhapuchhare for
example, is only 28 kilometers from Pokhara's Phewa Lake, without a single
mountain range intervening between the two. The beauty of the valley is
enhanced by its lakes -- Phewa, Begnas,and Rupa, which have their source
in the glacial region of the Annapurnas. Pokhara has a much more tropical
feel to it than other mountainous regions; a fact well appreciated by the
beautiful diversity of flowers which prosper in its environs. Indeed, the
valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, rapid rivers, emerald
lakes, and of course, the world famous views of the Himalaya. Also, since
Nepal is further south than north American mountain ranges, the snow
levels in Nepal are higher. In fact the lower snow level in the Annapurna
Himalayas start at 15,000 feet; higher than the summit of the tallest
mountain in the contiguous 48 states! |
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