How To Reach Pokhara

How to Reach Pokhara, Nepal

By Flight

Pokhara is served by the Pokhara Airport (PKR), which is a regional airport. It is well connected with flights from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. There are no direct international flights to Pokhara. Hence, the primary route for international travelers is to fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu and then take a domestic flight to Pokhara.

By Road

The primary way to reach Pokhara by road is by first reaching Kathmandu and then driving or taking a bus to Pokhara. The drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara offers a scenic view along the Prithvi Highway and takes approximately 6-7 hours.

By Train

Nepal does not have a well-developed railway system, and there are no direct trains to Pokhara. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar in India, which connects to Janakpur in Nepal. From Janakpur, travelers will have to take a bus or hire a vehicle to reach Pokhara.

How to Reach Pokhara from India's Top 10 Cities

• Mumbai

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu then take a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Delhi

  Flight: Direct flights are available to Kathmandu; from there, a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Approximately 1,160 km via Agra-Lucknow Expressway, entering Nepal through the Sunauli Border Post.
  Train: Nearest railway station in India is Gorakhpur; from there, take a bus to Sunauli Border and continue to Pokhara.
  

• Kolkata

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu then a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Approximately 1,075 km via NH 27 and NH 19; entering Nepal through Panitanki/Kakarbhitta Border.
  

• Bengaluru

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu then take a connecting flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Chennai

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu followed by a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Hyderabad

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu and then connect to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Ahmedabad

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu and then a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Pune

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu then take a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Surat

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu and then take a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Not recommended due to the lengthy and complex route.
  

• Jaipur

  Flight: Fly to Kathmandu then take a domestic flight to Pokhara.
  Road: Approximately 1,067 km via Agra-Lucknow Expressway, entering Nepal through the Sunauli Border Post.
  Train: Nearest railway station in India is Gorakhpur; from there, take a bus to Sunauli Border and continue to Pokhara.