The Lakeside part of Pokhara surrounds Phewa Lake, which is popular for its reflections of blue skies and the lofty Mount Macchapucchre. Tourists can row to the middle of the lake to reach Varahi Mandir, the holiest Hindu shrine in Pokhara, while the World Peace Pagoda waits on the other side of Phewa Lake.
The Gurkha Museum and Devi Falls provide glimpses of local history and folklore, and visitors can try mountain climbing at the International Mountain Museum. For the adventurous, Lakeside offers paragliding, rafting, and kayaking, and it is also the starting point for trekkers scaling the Annapurna range.