Hotels in Pokhara
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Browse hotels in Pokhara, Nepal, near Phewa Lake and Annapurna trailheads. Lakeside guesthouses to mid-range properties, 200 km west of Kathmandu.
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About Pokhara
Pokhara: Gateway to the Annapurna Himalaya
Pokhara, Nepal's second-largest city, sits at 827 metres elevation on the shore of Phewa Lake, roughly 200 km west of Kathmandu by road. The Annapurna massif — including Annapurna I (8,091 m) and Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) — rises directly north, visible on clear mornings from the Lakeside (Baidam) district. The city has served as the primary trailhead for Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp treks since the 1970s, drawing trekkers, paragliders, and mountaineers year-round.
Where to Stay in Pokhara
Most hotels cluster in Lakeside, a 2 km strip of guesthouses, restaurants, and gear shops running parallel to Phewa Lake. Damside (Pardi), at the lake's southern outlet, offers quieter options closer to the domestic airport. The Newroad area serves the local market and connects to the older bazaar. Budget guesthouses start around $8–15/night in Lakeside; mid-range lake-view properties run $40–90/night.
Practical Tips
- Getting there: Pokhara Airport (PKR) receives daily flights from Kathmandu (25 min); buses from Kathmandu take 6–8 hours on the Prithvi Highway.
- Best season: October–November for clear Himalayan views; March–April for rhododendron bloom on trekking routes.
- Altitude: Pokhara itself poses no altitude risk; trails to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) require acclimatisation days.
- Currency: Nepalese rupee (NPR); ATMs available in Lakeside.
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