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Pokhara, Gandaki Pradesh, Nepal

5 days in Pokhara

Lakeside calm beneath the Annapurna Himalaya. Here's how to spend 5 days in Pokhara: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Pokhara trip is March, April and May. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
March, April, May
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Western Development Region, Nepal~$5
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
12:30
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,
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2

Day 2

09:00
List of people from Pokhara~$5
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
12:30
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.
16:00
Mahendra Cave~$5
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
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Day 3

09:00
Bat Cave, Nepal~$5
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
12:30
Batulechaur~$5
Batulechaur is Ward 16 of Pokhara Metropolitan City in Nepal. It consists of a small town and associated villages. Home to Mahendra Cave and Bat cave, Batulechaur is also called Ca
16:00
Sarangkot~$5
Sarangkot is Ward 18 of Pokhara, Kaski District, Nepal, after it was merged into the city in 2015. It is a popular tourist destination for those who arrive in Pokhara. At the 1991
4

Day 4

09:00
Kapileshwar Temple, Janakpur
Kapileshwar Temple is a temple of Lord Shiva situated at Janakpur, Nepal. According to the legend, in Treta Yuga, King Janak had constructed Shiva temples at the four corners of hi
12:30
Bindhyabasini Temple
The Bindhyabasini Temple is one of the oldest and most prominent Hindu temples in Pokhara, Nepal. Situated in Ward No. 2, Miruwa of Pokhara in Kaski District, Gandaki Province, the
16:00
Mohariya Tole~$5
Mohariya Tole is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Pokhara, located within Ward No. 2 of Pokhara Metropolitan City in Kaski District, Gandaki Province, Nepal. The area is known f
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Day 5

09:00
Prithvi Narayan Campus~$5
Prithvi Narayan Campus or P.N. Campus,(Nepali: पृथ्वीनारायण क्याम्पस) is a public co-educational institution located in the northern part of the Pokhara city and is one of the larg
12:30
Archalbot~$5
Archalbot is a village development committee in Lamjung District in the Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 1650 pe
16:00
Shree Mahendra Secondary School~$5
Shree Mahendra Secondary School, , formerly known as Mahendra Higher Secondary School, is a model government school of Nepal, established on 26 April 1960 in the village of Bhalam,

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What 5 days in Pokhara costs

What this trip costs

$1,191
Flights$45038%
Stay$23420%
Activities$11710%
Food$19516%
Local transport$787%
Shopping$524%
Buffer$655%
$238/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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5 days in Pokhara: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Pokhara?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Pokhara, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Pokhara?+

Start with Western Development Region, Nepal, Lake Cluster of Pokhara Valley and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 days in Pokhara cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $650 per person for 5 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Pokhara?+

The best months to visit Pokhara are March, April, May and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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