A big statue of Shiva holding a trident can be seen in the skyline above Pokhara.

The photos of landscapes don't adequately capture the grandure of the real thing. In this case however,    sadly, the effect is mostly reversed. The statue is impressive in size as the pictures show but for me the word that most comes to mind when seeing the real thing is 'plasticy'.

Nearby are these other statues. I was told the one on the left is Parvati the goddess of power (which I think is correct) and the one on the right is Hanuman the monkey god (but I wonder if it is actuallyintended to be Saraswati the goddess of knowledge and wisdom - she is sometimes depicted riding a peacock but I don't think she normally carries weapons).

The vantage point provides impressive views over Pokhara and the surrounding area. 

Also overlooking Pokhara is the budhist Shanti Stupa - also known as World Peace Pagoda.

Devi's Fall (also known variously as Davi's Fall and David's Fall) is a waterfall descending into a cave apparently named for a Mrs Davis who was swept away and lost to the fall while bathing nearby.

There is a railing preventing anyone getting close to the falls and plantlife obscuring the cave entrance.  I felt like the water falling into the cave might be impressive but I couldn't really see it.

There is apparently a lot more water in the falls during the summer (Nepal having a monsoon climate) - that may make it more impressive. 

Not far from Devi's Fall is another cave attraction, the Gupteshwor Mandev Cave - which provides a unique experience. 

The entranceway leading down to the cave has been elaborately developed.

It seems to be a natural cave in its origin but extensively patched up presumably to improve safety and stability and/or to provide easier access.  Water is constantly dripping through the cave. 

Presumably to provide extra tourist appeal, a section of the cave is identified as the "cow shed" and contains a fabricated cow positioned such that the water dripping through the cave will run out of it as 'milk'.

There is also a temple in the cave but an extreme prohibition prevented me from taking any pictures of it. 

The cave system leads down to a pool of water, and through a fissure the water can be seen pouring in from above.  This is actually where Devi's Fall terminates - understanding that they form part of a composite whole, although presented as separate attractions with separate entrance fees, improved the experience considerably. 

And While Devi's Fall may be more impressive during the monsoon, by the same token this cave system is at that time inaccessible due to high waters