In the south, the city borders Phewa Tal (4.4 km2) at an elevation of about above sea level, while Lumle at in the north touches the base of the Annapurna mountain range. Pokhara, the city of lakes, is the second largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu. Three peaks (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu) can be seen from the city. The Machhapuchchhre (Fishtail) with an elevation of is the closest to the city.