Machapuchare , Pokhara
About Machapuchare
The Machapuchare literally means “Fish Tail Mountain” which is a majestic peak in the Himalayas. The most exhilarating thing about this place is that this spectacular peak is off limits for mountaineers and hikers, mainly due to its religious significance. You have probably never heard of anyone who has climbed Machapuchare and no one probably has!
This place has a religious sentiment attached to it. It is a sacred peak for the Hindus, associated with Lord Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva once lived on this very peak and thus the restriction on climbing this peak. It get its name from the shape of the summit when seen from a certain angle.
The only climbing record of this mountain is by Wilfrid Noyce who has come closest anybody ever has to the summit, in 1957. He was asked by the King of Nepal to respect religious sentiments and not set foot on the summit after which he retreated.
The religious status has worked in the favor of Machapuchare, leaving it as the only pristine mountain left in the Himalayas. Thinking about the place where no human has ever set foot on is enough to rouse wanderlust among many people and does have a romantic ring to it.
Machapuchare enforces the belief that maybe some places are only meant for celestial beings and humans are to insignificant to ruin it!
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Places to Visit near Machapuchare
Annapurna Circuit, Dhawalagiri
*4.8 km from Machapuchare - See map
Annapurna Circuit, more popularly known as “Nepal’s classic trek” is one of the most splendid treks in the world. It is located within the...
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Manang, Gandaki
*12 km from Machapuchare - See map
Located at the leg of the gigantic Himalaya, Manang is an exceptional village with a dense collection of 500 flat-roofed houses alienated by...
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Tilicho Lake, Gandaki
*13.5 km from Machapuchare - See map
Claimed to be the highest lake in the world, the Tilicho Lake collects the glacial melt of the slopes of Annapurna and the Thorong Peak. This...
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Mahendra Cave, Pokhara, Gandaki
*16.2 km from Machapuchare - See map
A famous tourist attraction, Mahendra cave is located in Batulechaur near Pokhara, Kaski district. It is a rare ecological wonder with...
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Chamare Gufa (Bat cave), Gandaki
*16.5 km from Machapuchare - See map
Chamare cave, the bat cave (chamare is bat in Nepalese) is located in the Kaski district and is a 10 KMs walk from the famous Mahedev cave towards...
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Sarangkot, Gandaki
*18 km from Machapuchare - See map
Sarangkot is a village in the Sarangkot development committee. Located on the ridge of mountainside, Sarangkot has all its fame coming from the...
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Gurkha Memorial Museum, Pokhara, Gandaki
*18 km from Machapuchare - See map
Gurkha Memorial Museum is a fine tribute to the ‘bravest of the brave’ soldiers (Bravest of the brave is the Gurkha motto). Quite famous and...
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Bindhya Basini Temple, Pokhara, Gandaki
*18.6 km from Machapuchare - See map
The Bindhyabasini Temple or Bindhya Basini Temple looks like a small white hut, however there are other temples scattered inside the boundary....
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Rupse Falls, Dhawalagiri
*19.2 km from Machapuchare - See map
One of the most striking waterfalls in Nepal, the Rupse falls is located in Dana VDC of Myagdi District in Dhawalagiri zone of western Nepal. It...
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Nar Phu Valley, Dhawalagiri
*19.4 km from Machapuchare - See map
The Valle del Naar , also known as Nar Phu Valley is a trek which combines the villages of Nar and Phu. The special thing about this trek is that...
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Gaden Dhargay Ling Monastery, Gandaki
*19.6 km from Machapuchare - See map
The Shree Gaden Dargay Ling Monastery, a small peaceful monastery in the Tibetan settlement of Pokhara, Nepal. A peaceful environment, quite...
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Phewa Lake (Fewa Tal), Gandaki
*19.9 km from Machapuchare - See map
Phewa Lake is the focal point of all tourist activities, often the hub where people start their Pokhara tours from. This...
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