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 Pokhara
is the most
popular destination
in Nepal after
Kathmandu and
one of the
main trekking
hubs in Nepal.
It is easy
to reach from
elsewhere
in Nepal.
Travelling
by air and
overland each
offers a different
side of Nepal.
To get the
best of both
worlds, we
recommend
you travel
by air in
one direction
and overland
in the other.
Being a mountainous
country, Nepal
is well served
by domestic
airlines. Pokhara's
all weather
airport operates
throughout the
year. Flights
from Kathmandu
cost around
60 - 70 US dollars
per adult each
way (plus approx
165 Nepalese
Rupees domestic
airport tax
paid on departure
at each end).
Daily flights
take around
25 minutes and
offer great
views of the
Kathmandu and
Pokhara Valleys
as well as the
mid Himalayan
peaks en route.
Travelling overland
takes between
5 and 7 hours
along the
main Tribhuvan
Highway which
wends its way
beside the Trisuli
River. The cheapest
(also the
slowest, least
reliable and
comfortable)
option is by
bus from Kathmandu
costing around
5 US dollars
return. There
is a regular
coach shuttle
service from
Kathmandu to
Pokhara costing
slightly more
but giving
a faster, more
comfortable
and reliable
service. Groups
can also travel
by chartered
van, mini coach
or by hire
car (with driver).
Other alternatives
overland include
trekking, cycling
or motorbike
hire. For sheer
excitement,
the journey
from Kathmandu
can be made
part of the
way on river.
Trips which
combine white
water rafting
or kayaking
with travel
the remainder
of the way by
road can easily
be organised.
If you would
like further
details or
wish us to take
care of the
arrangements
for you, please
get in touch.
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