DAY 26 : NEPAL : Jomson- Pokhara - 30 minute flight.

 

We are flying from Jomson to Pokhara today.

 

Up early for 6am flight. Staff up to say goodbye..and carry our bags for the last time. Mt Niligiri in the background.

The airport. Jomson is such a windy town that flights are unpredictable and are often cancelled. It is best to catch an early flight because after 10 am the winds build up down the valley.

 

Our aircraft. The passengers from the previous flight disembarked within about 5 minutes and we were ushered on while the propellers were still buzzing and were off within 15 minutes.

 

It is very basic aircraft - canvas seats. It is about a 30 minute flight - or 7 hours by car to Pokhara.

 

Spectacular views - mountains of rhododendrons!

Early views of Pokara - a bustling town with a great feel.

Birds??? No, tiny sightseeing helicopters and paragliders fill the skies.

Our hotel is divine - www.templetreenepal.com. Fabulous gardens, well appointed rooms ...and a pool!

The city is set around a lake with views of Macchapuchhre (Fish Tail Peak). Colourful dinghies ferry tourists to shrine in the middle of the lake.

Locals enjoying the lake breeze on a hot afternoon.

Macchapulchhre - Fish Tail Mountain overlooking Pokhara.

Lots of hard-selling locals. This Tibetan lady followed us around the lake with her bracelets - where is Mark to save me?

A snake charmer with his cobra and boa constrictor - and a terrified me!

 

A few of Mark's creative shots as we wandered by the lake.

 

Shopping heaven.

By the bar at the Temple Tree with Satish and Glenis. Such a happy day in a very relaxing setting. The end of a fabulous holiday!!

M&M

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