The Waiting Sky Over Phewa Lake

Day three in Pokhara: Bibek watches the dragon boats train on Phewa Lake, navigates the flooded streets, and climbs to the World Peace Pagoda as the monsoon shows its first signs of breaking. Reflections on the cost of living, the town's tourism pulse, and the slow approach of clear Himalayan skies. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nepal: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nepal guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Nepal Travel Podcast with Bibek Shrestha. Bibek Shrestha is in Pokhara, Nepal. Places in this episode: Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Sarangkot, International Mountain Museum, Fresh Elements Restaurant and Bar, Nature's Beans Cafe, Mahendrapul. Covered: Pokhara lakeside life, Dragon boat festival, Monsoon in Pokhara, Cost of living, Mustang permits planning, World Peace Pagoda, International Mountain Museum. Chapters:00:00 Mahendrapul01:45 World Peace Pagoda03:36 International Mountain Museum05:32 Sarangkot06:41 Rain on pavement07:37 Quiet room08:39 Tal Barahi Temple A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Pokhara #PhewaLake #WorldPeacePagoda #Sarangkot #DragonBoatFestival #MonsoonNepal #CostOfLivingNepal #NepalTravel #Annapurna #MustangPermits #Himalaya https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nepal/