Pokhara is Nepal's second-largest city and the country's premier tourist destination, set beside the tranquil Phewa Lake with panoramic views of the Annapurna massif and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain). The lakeside district is lined with restaurants, cafés, and shops catering to trekkers preparing for or returning from the Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp routes. Beyond trekking, Pokhara offers paragliding over the valley, boating on the lake, and visits to the spectacular Devi's Falls and Gupteshwor Cave.