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Pokhara Valley · 820m
Kathmandu Valley · 1,400m
Nepal's second city sits at 820m on the shore of Phewa Lake with a mirror reflection of the Annapurna massif. The lakeside area is lined with cafes and adventure companies. It is the calm before or after the storm of any Annapurna trek.
Nepal's capital crams centuries of Newari architecture and Hindu-Buddhist temples into a maze of streets that never quite go quiet. Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath are all within the valley. The city is noisy and chaotic, and it is the first impression of Nepal most travellers carry home.
Pokhara Pokhara Valley | Kathmandu Kathmandu Valley | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Pokhara Valley | Kathmandu Valley |
| Fitness level | Easy | Easy |
| Max elevation | 820m | 1,400m |
| Best seasons | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, Jun, Oct, Nov |
| Avg daily cost | ~NPR 6,600 | ~NPR 6,692 |
| Permits | None required | None required |