Culture of pokhara

The culture of Pokhara is an interesting one because the history of the area is long but the developed history of the city itself is less than a century in age. This produces an interesting culture because many of the more rural and simple aspects of life in Pokhara have been preserved in a way which is not seen in places which developed gradually over time.  However, because much of what caused Pokhara to develop was tourism, the culture has been greatly influenced by the Western world’s interest in the East.  This leads to a unique vibe in the area which can only be felt, not described.
As far as the people who are living in the area, they are made up of numerous different native groups.  The largest of these groups are the Gurung, Magar, and Newar groups.  Another large group in this city is made up of Tibetan refugees who came to the area to escape persecution in their homeland.