Pokhara Holidays

Pokhara, which could have been a haven of peace after 3 weeks spent in the mountains, turned out to be an unpleasant culture shock, a real tourist town where the behaviour of the foreigners was a real contrast to the culture of the country.

Visit Pokhara

Art & Culture
Nature, Adventure & Sport
Mountain

Pokhara: How to get there?

200km by bus from Kathmandu

Pokhara: See when to go?

From October to May

Pokhara: For how long?

2 to 3 days

Learn more about your destination

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Pokhara: What to see nearby?

Patan

Chitwan National Park

Lukla

Birethanti

What our travellers think of their stay

David Debrincat

Travel writer

Located 200 km from Kathmandu, the town of Pokhara is attracting tourists in increasingly large numbers. As well as being quieter and greener than the capital, it is especially important as a base from which to hike into the Annapurna Mountains.

My suggestion

If you decide to fly here from Kathmandu, I recommend sitting on the right hand side of the plane: the views you get over the Himalayas are simply unforgettable.

Anonymous

Travel writer

Pokhara is Nepal's second largest town. It's in the central part of the country, 200km from the capital, Kathmandu.

My suggestion

If you want a quiet place to stay, I recommend you go to the north of Lakeside, the neighbourhood that sits on the banks of Phewa Lake.

Lorette Vinet

Travel writer

My suggestion

Don't spend too long in Pokhara, especially if you love the solitude of the high open spaces. There's not a lot to do or to enjoy and the Kathmandu valley merits better than spending your time there.