The culture of Pokhara is an interesting one because the history of the area is long but the developed history of the city itself is less than a century in age.  (See http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... for more information on this history.)  This produces an interesting culture because many of the more rural and simple aspects of life in Pokhara have been preserved in a way which is not seen in places which developed gradually over time.  However, because much of what caused Pokhara to develop was tourism, the culture has been greatly influenced by the Western world’s interest in the East.  This leads to a unique vibe in the area which can only be felt, not described.

As far as the people who are living in the area, they are made up of numerous different native groups.  The largest of these groups are the Gurung, Magar, and Newar groups.  Another large group in this city is made up of Tibetan refugees who came to the area to escape persecution in their homeland.  See http://hrw.org/english/docs/2005/01/2... for more information about this population.

Travelers who are interested in learning more about the local culture and the various people who have thrived in the area throughout its history should make it a point to stop and visit the Pokhara Museum .   This is an ethnographic museum which details that type of history in a condensed and easy to understand way.   See http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g29... for more information.