Pokhara
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.
Local culture:Gurung & Magar Hill Culture
Elevation
820m
Fitness
Easy
Best Seasons
Spring, Autumn, Winter
Activities
3
Best For
Adventure9/10Relaxed9/10Photography9/10Food7/10Trekking6/10Cultural5/10Spiritual5/10
In Pictures
Best Time to Visit
Best monthsMarAprOctNov
Jan
January
Cold and clear, Annapurna reflections on Phewa Lake
Feb
February
Cold mornings warming to pleasant afternoons
Mar
Activities
🛕
Cultural2h
International Mountain Museum
A museum covering Nepal's mountaineering history, climbing equipment through the decades, and the ethnography of high-altitude communities.
Easy
♨️
Relaxation2h
Phewa Lake Boating & Barahi Temple
A rowboat crossing to the island shrine of Barahi Temple, with the Annapurna range reflected on the water on a clear day.
Easy
🪂
Adventure
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Approximate Costs
Lakeside guesthouse, double room
NPR 1,800
Lakeside hotel, double room with lake view
NPR 6,500
Lakeside resort, double room
NPR 16,000
Lakeside dal bhat
NPR 400
Lakeside restaurant meal
NPR 1,200
Fine dining lakeside restaurant, per person
NPR 3,500
Kathmandu-Pokhara domestic flight
NPR 6,500
Museum entry fee
NPR 500
Tandem paragliding flight
NPR 8,500
Prices in Nepali Rupees. Approximate only.
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