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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pokhara travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pokhara

With a population of 200,000, Pokhara is the largest city in Gandaki, Nepal by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pokhara deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Pokhara

Pokhara in March
Estimated hotel price
$16
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pokhara in March
Estimated hotel price
$16
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pokhara

Plane

When flying to Pokhara, you’ll arrive at Pokhara (PKR), which is located 7 km from the city center.

Bus

Pokhara’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Pokhara, you’ll arrive at Pokhara (PKR), which is located 7 km from the city center.

Bus

Pokhara’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Pokhara

KTMKathmandu Tribhuvan
PKRPokhara
BWASiddharthanagar Bhairawa

Airlines serving Pokhara

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,947 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Air China
Good (127 reviews)
China Southern
Good (122 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Kuwait Airways
Good (322 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (77 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (76 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (54 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pokhara

Average rates range from around $33 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Mountain View - Lakeside Pokhara and Hotel The Cherry Garden.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pokhara

Most booked hotels in Pokhara

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Hotel Middle Path & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 3008 reviews)
$36+
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Hotel Pokhara Grande
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 171 reviews)
$65+
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Hotel Barahi Pokhara
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 307 reviews)
$90+
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Lake View Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 380 reviews)
$40+
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Hotel Portland
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 575 reviews)
$39+
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Renting a car in Pokhara

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Pokhara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Pokhara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.