Pokhara (Nepali: पोखरा) is third largest city of Nepal with an area of 55.22 km2 and a population of over 300,000 inhabitants, making one of the densely populated city. It serves as the headquarters of Kaski District, Gandaki Zone and the Western Development Region. Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are within 30 miles (linear distance) of t
he city, so that the northern skyline of the city offers a very close view of the Himalayas. Due to its proximity to the Annapurna mountain range, the city is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit through the ACAP region of the Annapurna ranges in the Himalayas.
