Why go
- Metropolitan city in Gandaki Province, Nepal.
- Served by Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR).
History
Pokhara is a metropolitan city located in central Nepal, which serves as the capital of Gandaki Province. Named the country's "capital of tourism" it is the second largest city after Kathmandu, with 600,051 inhabitants living in 120,594 households as of 2021 census.
Where to stay
Middle Path St, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · instagram.com
Street 9A, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelhiddenkingdom.com
Fewa Dam, Pokhara -17, Damside Near by, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · sandalwood.com.np
Middle Path St, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelmiddlepath.com
14 Lakeside Street, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelshaara.com
18 Street 4, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · pokharatouristhome.com
17 Lalupate Margha, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelpokhara.com
Street No 16, Middle Path St, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · kingshotelrajkuti.com
Pokhara 33700, Nepal · 360-lakefront.com
Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hoteladamnepal.com
Lumbini Sanskritik 32914, Nepal · hokkelumbini.com
Phewa Marga, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · lakeparadisenepal.com
Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · waterfronthotelnepal.com
Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelkunja.com
street 13, Street No. 13, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelmala.com
New Pokhara Lodge Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelutsabhimalaya.com
North, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · cultureresortpokhara.com
gantavya St, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · gantavyaresort.wordpress.com
Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotel-peace-plaza.bedsandhotels.com
6 Street No. 19, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · tukiresort.com
Chowk Street No. 13, Pokhara 44600, Nepal · jadecity.com.np
Durbar Marg, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelpeacestupa.com
Panchase Marga, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · samiyogtouristresort.com
6X39+M7Q, Pokhara 33700, Nepal · hotelpauwa.com
Panchase Marga, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Hallan Chowk, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Lakeside pokhara18, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
6XC5+63W, 22 Road, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Pokhara 00977, Nepal
15th Street, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
6XC3+J22, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Indoor
62H6+JM2, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
6 Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Indoor
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee, Ice Cream, Cake, Cafe · Premium Dessert Shop all the way from Macau. Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Hallanchowk,… · facebook.com
Regional, Western, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-18:00 · hotellandmarkpokhara.com
Food Court · Shop selling fruit salads, lassis, juices and fresh fruit. Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00
Pizza, Burger, Seafood, French, Grill, Regional, Italian, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Chinese, Breakfast, Indian, Cake, Salad, Juice, Dessert, Restaurant · Opening… · freshelementsrestaurant.com.np
American, Asian, Chicken, Chinese, Japanese, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: vegetarian options · 49.9 Peaceful Road, Pokhara · crownhimalayas.com
Burger, Regional, Chicken, Pizza, Coffee Shop, American, Italian, Sandwich, Asian, French, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 6X79+F6 Hallan Chowk Road · forestsportsarena.com
Pasta, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:30 · Baidam Road, 33700 · godfatherspizzeria.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 · 6 Baidam Road, 33700 · godfatherspizzeria.com
Indian, Kebab, Fish, Curry, Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · Baidam Road · facebook.com
Tea, Japanese, Burger, Cake, Pasta, Korean, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · 8th Street,Gaurighat Marg, 33700 · facebook.com
Asian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · Damal Marg, Pokhara · instagram.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options · Street 15 (Pahari Marg)
Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset · Sarangkot, pokhara lekhnath metropolitan city · thehillssarangkot.com
International, Bar, Coffee, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating · Gantavya Marga
Local, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 05:00-21:00 · veiw point road
Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00 · Pahari Mharg
Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · ratnacoffee.com
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · hankooksarang.pkr.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant · tabemonoya-nepal.com
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:30 Features: vegan options · ggsbagel.com
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Fast Food · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset
Ice Cream · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset Features: takeaway
Dumplings, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Lakeside Marg
Oriental, Coffee Shop, Turkish, Breakfast, Asian, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · Lakeside Marga
Newari, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Tibetan, Nepalese, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
Potato Choops, Restaurant · Potato Choops restaurant · Bhim Kali Patan
Rice, Restaurant · Rice restaurant
French, Restaurant · French restaurant
Momo, Restaurant · Momo restaurant
Mo:Mo, Restaurant · Mo:Mo restaurant · lamachaur
Thakali, Restaurant · Thakali restaurant
Sausage, French Fries, Wings, Leg Piece, Fast Food · Sausage/French Fries fast food
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · Lakeside Marg
Food Court · food court
Pizza, Regional, Sandwich, Italian, Chicken, Chinese, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Asian, Tea, Salad, Curry, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-20:00 Features:…
American, Fast Food · American fast food
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA) 97 km to the centre
Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa), P5, NP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Yeti Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Kathmandu (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Yeti Airways YT (J41) · 1 route: Kathmandu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Pokhara International Airport (PHH) 3.7 km to the centre
Pokhara, P4, NP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather.
Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR) 1.4 km to the centre
Pokhara, P4, NP — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Yeti Airways) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Kathmandu (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Yeti Airways YT (J41) · 1 route: Kathmandu
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Baglung Airport (BGL) 32 km to the centre
Baglung, P4, NP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Manang Airport (NGX) 49 km to the centre
Ngawal, P4, NP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Jomsom Airport (JMO) 69 km to the centre
Jomsom, P4, NP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Ferry (only to fish tail lodge)
Ferry terminal · 2.8 km from the centre
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PKR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Kathmandu). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Ferry (only to fish tail lodge), 2.8 km).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pokhara, Nepal. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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