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 Locally
known as Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall), Devi's fall (also
known as Devin's or David's)
is an awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of
Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. An interesting
modern legend says that a foreigner named David was skinny-dipping
in the Pardi Khola (river) when the
floodgates of the dam were opened, sweeping him into an
underground passage beneath the fall, never to be seen
again.
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 Phewa
lake, the second largest lake in the kingdom,
roughly measuring 1.5 km by 4 km, is the
center of all attractions in Pokhara. The
enchanting lake is an idyllic playground.
Brightly painted wooden boats and sailboats
can be rented on reasonable cost around
lakeside.
The lake is neither deep (roughly 47 meters at
most) nor particularly clean, but the water is
warm and swimming is pleasant if you don't
think about the probable pollution.
The eastern shoreline of the lake, popularly
known as Lakeside or Baidam, consists of
seemingly endless strip of lodges,
restaurants, bookshops and souvenir shops. One
of the fascinating parts of lakeside is the
splendid view of the mountains, especially
when the still water reflects the peaks,
creating a double image.
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