Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. It is the starting point for most of the treks in the Annapurna area. The road is winding with many switchbacks but offers wonderful views of hills and rural Nepalese lifestyle. The drivers will generally not drive too fast but some will calmly weave in and out of the stream of opposing traffic and slam on the brakes when a stop is required, making for a scary ride if you look out the front window. During the rainy season, there may be problems with the roads and flying may make more sense.

Yeti Airlines, Buddha Air, and Simrik Air are reputable airlines that operate regular flights 40min) that can be purchased online and at the last minute. The flights offer the benefit of a bird’s eye view of the countryside and of the panoramic mountains themselves. Airlines may ask for scanned copy of both sides of credit card if purchased online. Travel agents accept cash or bank transfers.

The Image Channel is a private television channel in Nepal. It is owned by Image Group of Companies, which also run FM station and located in Lazimpat, Kathmandu. It produces several kinds of news programs, talkshows, entertainment shows, teleserials, etc. Image Channel went on air with a one and a half hours block through Nepal Television on 25 January 1997. Its initial programs were focused on pop music, women, celebrity and fashion. Programs such as Image Pop, Button & Trades, AM Guest and Srijana ko Sansar gained huge