Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu to Pokhara Road Distance	201 kms
Kathmandu to Pokhara Aerial Distance	143 km
Kathmandu to Pokhara Travel Time	5 hours 31 minutes

How to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu

Not very far from Kathmandu is the city of Pokhara on the Phewa Lake. Also used as a point to reach a famous trekking route in the Himalayas. The options to travel between the two cities are by road or by flying there. But due to the rough Nepal roads, few people use the road option. Pokhara is situated about 200 kms away from Kathmandu.

Knowing The Details

1. Kathmandu to Pokhara by Flight
2. Kathmandu to Pokhara by Road
3. Kathmandu to Pokhara by Bus
4. Popular Routes to Pokhara
5. Popular Routes from Kathmandu
6. Places to Visit in Pokhara
7. Hotels in Pokhara

Pokhara Travel Packages

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8 Days / 7 Nights

Amazing Nepal Tour Package with Optional Paragliding in Pokhara

$580 per adult on twin sharing

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3 Days / 2 Nights

Pokhara Sightseeing

$60 per adult on twin sharing

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4 Days / 3 Nights

Majestic Pokhara Package: Boating on Phewa Lake Included

$ 221

18% off

$181 per adult on twin sharing

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5 Days / 4 Nights

4 Nights Kathmandu Pokhara Package - Budget All-Inclusive Tour

$ 232

14% off

$198 per adult on twin sharing

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6 Days / 5 Nights

Kathmandu Pokhara Trip Package: Visit to Davis Fall Included

$ 296

15% off

$250 per adult on twin sharing

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6 Days / 5 Nights

5 Nights 6 Days Nepal Itinerary: Full Day Sightseeing Tour in Pokhara

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1. Kathmandu to Pokhara by Flight

15 flights operate between the two cities everyday. The airlines that operate on this route are Budha Air and Yeti Airlines. Taking a flight is highly recommended as it is comfortable and the fastest way to travel. Moreover taking nan early flight will leave you with ample time throughout the day to enjoy activities and sightseeing.

Flights can sometimes be delayed because of poor weather.

Average Travel Time: 30 minutes
Starting Price: 3000 NPR
Departure Airport: Tribhuvan International Airport
Arrival Airport: Pokhara Airport

Kathmandu to Pokhara Flights

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Buddha Air

07:45 Kathmandu

00 h 25 m

08:10 Pokhara

₹ 3,110

Buddha Air

08:00 Kathmandu

00 h 25 m

08:25 Pokhara

₹ 3,110

Buddha Air

14:20 Kathmandu

00 h 25 m

14:45 Pokhara

₹ 3,110

Buddha Air

11:30 Kathmandu

00 h 25 m

11:55 Pokhara

₹ 3,110

Buddha Air

10:50 Kathmandu

00 h 25 m

11:15 Pokhara

₹ 3,110

2. Kathmandu to Pokhara by Road

A road trip between the two cities is not a very feasible option as it takes longer due to bad roadways and is quite expensive. But travelling by car, you can ask the driver to stop anywhere you like which isn’t possible in a bus system. The road from Kathmandu to Pokhara is more or less the same highway , so there isn’t any option that is going to be faster than the other.

Approximate travel time: 6 hours
Approximate taxi fare: 2400 NPR
Distance: 200 Kms
Car rentals in Kathmandu: Nepal Vehicle Rental, Alpine Car Rental.

Route 1: Via Prithvi Highway

Distance: 201 Kms
Approximate Travel Time: 5 hours 31 minutes
Sights on the way: Kathmandu Darbar Square, Tribhuvan Park, Royal Beach Nepal, Cable Car, Kurintar Garden, Pokhara Mall
Eating options: Dhalku Cafe, Parwez Alam Sekuwa Pasal, River Top Typical Kitchen - Bireni, Manakamana Cafe- Kurintar Garden, Aati Restro and Bar - Budi Bazar.

Route 2: Via Prithvi Highway + Via Begnas Lake and Pokhara Zoo

Distance: 225 Kms
Approximate Travel Time: 7 hours
Sights on the way: Kathmandu Darbar Square, Tribhuvan Park, Royal Beach Nepal, Cable Car, Kurintar Garden, Pokhara Mall, Begnas Lake, Pokhara Zoo.
Eating options: Dhalku Cafe, Parwez Alam Sekuwa Pasal, River Top Typical Kitchen - Bireni, Manakamana Cafe- Kurintar Garden, Aati Restro and Bar - Budi Bazar.

3. Kathmandu to Pokhara by Bus

There are multiple bus lines available from Kathmandu to Pokhara at varied rates. They all mostly leave from Kantipath Road. For the Greenline Bus service you will have to book your tickets in advance as it runs only once a day from Kathmandu to Pokhara. However you need not buy your tickets for the local buses which depart from several local bus stops.

Distance: 208 kms
Travel time: 7 hours