Kaski

Pokhara's lakes and caves, Sarangkot, Ghandruk and the Annapurna Sanctuary under Machhapuchhre.

Places in Kaski

Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi
Lake & pond

Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Pokhara's lake, with Machhapuchhre reflected in still water and a pagoda temple on an island.

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Pokhara
City & bazaar

Pokhara

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Nepal's adventure capital and tourism capital, where the Annapurnas rise just 30 km from the lakeshore.

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Sarangkot
Hill & viewpoint

Sarangkot

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A ridge above Phewa Lake with Pokhara's classic sunrise over Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, and the launch site for paragliding.

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World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara
Monastery

World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A gleaming white stupa on the forested ridge across Phewa Lake, with a view of the lake, city and Annapurnas.

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Davis Falls, Gupteshwor and Pokhara's caves
Cave

Davis Falls, Gupteshwor and Pokhara's caves

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A waterfall that vanishes underground, a Shiva cave beneath it, and the limestone caves north of the city.

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Begnas and Rupa lakesHidden gem
Lake & pond

Begnas and Rupa lakes

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Two quiet lakes in Pokhara's eastern valley, divided by a forested ridge, with fish farms and homestays.

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International Mountain Museum
Heritage & palace

International Mountain Museum

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Exhibits on the Himalaya's peaks, climbers, geology and mountain peoples, with a practice climbing wall.

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Trek & trail

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A walk into the Annapurna Sanctuary, a glacial amphitheatre ringed by Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and Hiunchuli.

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Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)
Mountain

Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)

Kaski, Gandaki Province

Pokhara's sacred 'fish-tail' peak, never officially climbed and closed to mountaineers.

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Ghandruk
Village & culture

Ghandruk

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A large Gurung village of stone houses and slate roofs facing Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.

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Dhampus and Australian CampHidden gem
Village & culture

Dhampus and Australian Camp

Kaski, Gandaki Province

An easy overnight walk from Pokhara to a Gurung village and a grassy ridge facing the Annapurnas.

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Mardi Himal Trek
Trek & trail

Mardi Himal Trek

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A short ridge trek to a viewpoint directly under Machhapuchhre, through moss forest and above the clouds.

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PanchaseHidden gem
Hill & viewpoint

Panchase

Kaski, Gandaki Province

A forested hill where Kaski, Parbat and Syangja meet, with a sacred pond, orchids and a quiet trek from Pokhara.

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SiklesHidden gem
Village & culture

Sikles

Kaski, Gandaki Province

One of the largest Gurung villages in Nepal, in the Madi valley under Lamjung Himal and Annapurna IV.

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Quick answers

What is Kaski famous for?
Pokhara's lakes and caves, Sarangkot, Ghandruk and the Annapurna Sanctuary under Machhapuchhre.
Which province is Kaski in?
Kaski district is in Gandaki Province, whose capital is Pokhara.
Is Kaski in the Himal, Pahad or Terai?
Pahad — the hills
What is the headquarters of Kaski?
Pokhara
What are the places to visit in Kaski?
Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi, Pokhara, Sarangkot, World Peace Pagoda, Pokhara, Davis Falls, Gupteshwor and Pokhara's caves, Begnas and Rupa lakes, International Mountain Museum, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Ghandruk, Dhampus and Australian Camp, Mardi Himal Trek, Panchase, Sikles
What is Kaski called in Nepali?
कास्की