Bhimsen Tole

The neighbourhood's history is tied to the migration of Newar merchants from Bhaktapur in the 18th century, following the unification of Nepal. These traders, known as the Chhabis Kuriya (twenty-six households), were invited to Pokhara to establish trade links between the Tibet and India routes.^[1]

Bhimsen Tole became a central commercial hub because Bhimsen is worshipped as the god of trade and commerce by the Newar community. Until the 1960s, it remained the primary marketplace for the entire Pokhara Valley before the city's commercial center shifted south toward New Road and Lakeside.

• Bhimsen Temple: A 200-year-old pagoda-style temple dedicated to the Newar deity of trade. It is considered the oldest temple in Pokhara and is famous for its intricate woodcarvings on the doors and windows.
• Old Bazaar: The street itself retains traditional architecture with brick houses and carved wooden balconies, reflecting the Newari style of the Kathmandu Valley.