Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Pokhara
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Pokhara, Nepal — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Lakeside (Baidam).
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Top pick
Lakeside (Baidam)
The tourist mile — gear shops, cafés, live-music bars along Phewa Lake.
31 min walk from center
#2
Sarangkot
The ridge above town — sunrise viewpoint and paragliding launch.
4.7 km from center
#3
Old Bazaar
The Newari trading town Pokhara was before trekking — worth a morning.
23 min walk from center
Getting around
Lakeside is walkable; taxis are cheap and negotiable. Kathmandu is 25 minutes by air or 6-8 rattling hours by road.
Fly TO Pokhara — the mountain views justify it. Paragliding: book morning slots for stable air.