Social Pulse community

Social Pulse community ideas for Pokhara: * **Trekking Buddies**: A board for travelers looking to share the cost of a guide/porter for the Annapurna Circuit. * **Environmental Action**: Organize clean-up drives around the shores of Phewa Lake and Begnas Lake. * **Local Business Spotlight**: Showcase local artisans in the Tibetan refugee camps or traditional Gurung homestays. * **Volunteer Opportunities**: Connect expats and tourists with local NGOs like the Butterfly Foundation or animal rescue centers. * **Expat & Digital Nomad Meetups**: Weekly networking events at Lakeside cafes. * **Cultural Exchange**: Language tandem groups (Nepali/English) and momo-making cooking classes. * **Marketplace**: Buy and sell used trekking gear (sleeping bags, poles, boots). * **Local History Archive**: Share historical photos of Pokhara before the tourism boom of the 1970s.