Neighborhoods

* **Lakeside (Baidam):** The vibrant tourist epicenter along the eastern shore of Phewa Lake, packed with hotels, cafes, pubs, and shops. * **Mahendrapool & Chipledhunga:** The traditional commercial and shopping heart of the city, bustling with retail stores and local businesses. * **Nayabazar:** A rapidly developing commercial and residential area connecting the old city to the southern districts. * **Hemja:** A suburban area on the highway toward the mountains, known for agriculture, potato farming, and hosting several Tibetan refugee settlements. * **Matepani:** A quiet, hilly neighborhood known for the stunning Matepani Gumba (Buddhist monastery) and panoramic city views. * **Chhorepatan:** Located near the Davis Falls and Gupteshwor Cave, this area is a mix of tourist attractions, residential housing, and a large Tibetan community. * **Sarangkot:** Once a separate village, now merged into the metro, famous for its ridge-top sunrise views over the Annapurna range.