A small two-tiered pagoda on a tiny wooded islet in Phewa Lake, dedicated to the Hindu boar-headed mother goddess Barahi. It is the most-visited religious site in Pokhara, and the classic photo opportunity: the temple, the lake, and the Annapurnas reflected in the water on a calm morning.
To reach the temple, hire a brightly painted doonga rowboat at any of the jetties along Lakeside — about 500 NPR for the round trip, or you can row yourself for the same price minus a tip. Saturday is busy with Nepali pilgrims and worth a visit just to see the boats criss-crossing the lake; quieter visits early on weekday mornings. Take off your shoes before climbing the steps to the shrine.