Pokhara travel guide
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Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

Pokhara travel guide

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Lakeside calm beneath the Annapurna Himalaya. The best time to visit Pokhara is March, April, May and November. A mid-range trip runs roughly $130/person/day before flights.

Best time
March, April, May
Ideal length
4 days
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Pokhara

The best time to visit Pokhara is March, April, May and November. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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24°
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23°
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23°
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19°
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11°
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Top things to do in Pokhara

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

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Western Development Region, Nepal
The Western Development Region was formerly one of Nepal's five development regions. It was located in the west-central part of the country, with its headquarters located in Pokhar
~$5 · 1.5h
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List of people from Pokhara
This is a list of notable people from Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan City of Gandaki Province Nepal. It includes people who were born/raised in, lived in, or spent portions of their
~$5 · 1.5h
Bat Cave, Nepal
Bat Cave, Nepal
The Bat Cave is a solutional cave in the Kaski District in Pokhara, Nepal. It is known for a habitat of Horseshoe bats inside the cave, over the walls and ceiling. The cave is form
~$5 · 1.5h
Mahendra Cave
Mahendra Cave
Mahendra Gupha is a cave located in Pokhara-16, Batulechaur, Kaski district, close to the Kali khola, is a large limestone cave. It is a rare example of a cave system in Nepal cont
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

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Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley
Lake Cluster is the collective name for nine lakes in the Pokhara valley in western Nepal. The nine lakes which constitute the lake cluster are Phewa, Begnas, Rupa, Khaste, Dipang,
Free · 2h
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Kali Khola
The Kali Khola is a tributary of the Seti Gandaki River in Nepal. It joins the Seti Gandaki in the ward of Bagar in Pokhara in central Nepal.
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Pokhara
Taste the signature dishes of Pokhara.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 4-day Pokhara itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Western Development Region, Nepal12:30 · Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · List of people from Pokhara12:30 · Kali Khola16:00 · Mahendra Cave
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Day 3
09:00 · Bat Cave, Nepal12:30 · Batulechaur16:00 · Sarangkot
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Day 4
09:00 · Kapileshwar Temple, Janakpur12:30 · Bindhyabasini Temple16:00 · Mohariya Tole

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Pokhara travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Pokhara?+

The best months to visit Pokhara are March, April, May and November, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Pokhara?+

Most travellers find 4 days ideal for Pokhara, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Pokhara expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Pokhara (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Pokhara?+

Popular highlights include Western Development Region, Nepal, List of people from Pokhara, Bat Cave, Nepal and Mahendra Cave. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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