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All Nepal Pokhara

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Pokhara

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Pokhara, Nepal

Updated May 2, 2025

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International Mountain Museum

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Pokhara, Nepal

Annapurna Natural History Museum Butterfly Collection

Feast your eyes upon hundreds of Nepal's native butterflies and moths.
Gurkha Memorial Museum

Pokhara, Nepal

Gurkha Memorial Museum

This institution honors Nepal’s most storied warriors.
Tal Barahi Temple

Pokhara, Nepal

Tal Barahi Temple

Lake Phewa is home to the only island temple in Nepal.
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