Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 646
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pokhara in April
Estimated hotel price
₹ 646
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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pokhara is to pick up a car hire from Kathmandu, which is about 146 km from Pokhara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Spark Car, among others, in Kathmandu.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Pokhara is to pick up a car hire from Kathmandu, which is about 146 km from Pokhara. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Spark Car, among others, in Kathmandu.

Airports near Pokhara

KTMKathmandu Tribhuvan
PKRPokhara
BWASiddharthanagar Bhairawa

Airlines serving Pokhara

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,628 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (245 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,912 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
China Southern
Good (179 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Air Arabia
Good (55 reviews)
SriLankan Airlines
Good (89 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (94 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (88 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pokhara

From 5-star hotels such as the Bar Peepal Resort to great affordable options like the Hotel Adam, Pokhara offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,930 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,836 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Mountain View and 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, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,606+
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Hotel Tulsi
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
₹ 2,183+
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Hiring a car in Pokhara

Expect to pay ₹ 124 per litre in Pokhara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,492 and ₹ 1,989.

Expect to pay ₹ 124 per litre in Pokhara (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,492 and ₹ 1,989.