Pokhara is a city in central Nepal, located approximately 200 kilometers west of the capital city, Kathmandu. It is the second-largest city in Nepal and is known for its natural beauty, including its location on the shores of Phewa Lake and its views of the Himalayas. Pokhara city is a mixed combination of culture & nature. Known mostly as a gateway to the Annapurna, a popular trail in the Himalayas.
Gandaki Province is one of the seven federal provinces established by the current constitution of Nepal. Pokhara is the province's capital city. The total area of the province is 21,504 km2 - constituting 14.57% of Nepal's total area. According to the latest census, the population of the province was 2,479,745.
The Annapurna Reserve is a high glacial basin located 40 km north of Pokhara. This oval-shaped plateau sits at an altitude of over 4000 meters, surrounded by a ring of mountains, the Annapurna Range, most of which are over 7000 meters high. The only access is a narrow valley between the peaks of Hiunchuli and Machapuchare, where water from the glaciers flows into the Modi Khola River.
