Pokhara

Nepal · Gandaki Province

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.

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Practical facts

Local time

UTC+5:45 · 11.75 h ahead of Costa Rica

Region

Gandaki Province

Main language

Nepali

On the map

28.21° N, 83.99° E

Near Pokhara

• Dhampus · 18 km away
• Besisahar · 39 km away
• Jagat · 47 km away
• Gorkha · 68 km away
• Kagbeni · 73 km away
• Sauraha · 86 km away

More of Nepal

Explore Nepal · Kathmandu · Lukla · Nepalgunj · Khumjung · Kagbeni

Where to stay

Hotel Chino Pokhara

10/10 · 553 reviews

JAP Guest House & Apartments

10/10 · 44 reviews

Bar Peepal Resort

9.8/10 · 946 reviews

Pokhara Alpine and Springs

9.8/10 · 430 reviews

Little Pilgrim Family Lodge

9.7/10 · 234 reviews

Dorje's Resort and Spa

9.7/10 · 206 reviews

Hotel Guru

9.7/10 · 133 reviews

Cherry Garden Pokhara

9.6/10 · 213 reviews

Nishan Apartments -Lakeside

9.6/10 · 147 reviews

Pokhara Choice Inn

9.6/10 · 70 reviews