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Hudikot located in Bharat Pokhari, Pokhara Metropolitan City-33 in Kaski district has been lately one of the sought-after tourist destinations in Kaski. The picturesque landscape of Hudikot that is in the southern area in Pokhara has been alluring tourists who have a good trail for hiking offering a clear view of mountains such as Machhapuchchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri among others besides Seti River, Lekhnath Municipality of 'Garden of Seven Lakes' and the like.
Situated at 1,140 meters above the sea level, the place has added importance to the Bharatpokhari Municipality. Hikers' Club vice-president Krishna Ranabhat shared that the place has emerged as a good gate-way for those who want to be in the lap of nature.
Domestic tourists from Hudikot and its surrounding places have been thronging this place in impressive numbers from where 14 districts could be viewed with naked eyes during clear days. Furthermore, the Kot Bhairav Temple built during the time of Malla reign has remained one of the religious tourist centers which attract pilgrims from Syangja, Tanahu, Nirmal Pokhari, and then Bharatpokhari Municipality.
Likewise, Deurali Devi Temple is another religious shrine in Hudikot. It is believed that if there was no rainfall for a long time, the rainfall could be made happen in a day or two by performing special puja and chanting 'Har Har Mahadev', a slogan related to Lord Shiva.
The place is ideal for a one-day hike.and also an ideal location for watching the beautiful views of sunrise and sunset. The visitors can get a panoramic view of the Himalayan mountain range and of mountains like Annapurna, Lamjung, etc.
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