NEPAL POKHARA -GENERAL INFORMATION:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

LOCATION: POKHARA lies at the central part of Nepal, 200 km west from Kathmandu. It is headquarter of Western Development Region, Gandaki Zone and Kaski District. Pokhra and surrounding is the most unique, picturesque and most attractive place in Nepal.

CLIMATE

Pokhara has tropical mild temperature, neither too cold in winter nor too hot in summer. The Himalayas and the surrounding green hills keep it moderate. Winter offers quite a plesant weather, especially from September to December. The temperature remains between 32°c in summer and a minimum of 6°c in winter. Monsoon starts from early June and ends in early September. Pokhara received the heaviest rainfall in Nepal. It produces a variety of subtropical floras such as banana trees, orange trees, green leafy vegetables and huge Pipal and Banyan trees.

VISA AND PERMIT

VISA FACILITY	DURATION	FEE
MULTIPLE  ENTRY	15 DAYS	US 25 or equivalent convertible currency
MULTIPLE  ENTRY	30 DAYS	US 40 or equivalent convertible currency
MULTIPLE  ENTRY	90 DAYS	Us100 or equivalent convertible currency

Normally visa can be issued either on your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport Kathmandu Airport Kathmandu or at major surface entry points like Kakarvitta, Sunauli , Birgunj, Nepalgunj and Mahendranagar. If you want to go trekking, you have to obtain entry permits to the area you are going for example ACAP for Annapurna region. Few places like Upper Mustang, Dolpi , Nar Phu , Mnaslu etc need special permits. However, some nearby places like Panchase do not need any type of permit. Permits to all regions are provided from Immigration Office, Pokhara and some from Nepal tourism Boar and ACAP

BANKS AND MONEY CHANGERS

There are several banks and many money changers along lake side area in Pokhara. Visa cards, Master cards & ATM Cards can be cashed at any time. US Dollar and Euro are mostly preferred currencies.

ACCOMODATIONS

Pokhara offers wide varieties of accommodation facilities suited for almost all types of travelers. Whether it is for backpackers or business executives, Pokhara’s numerous hotels and lodges give everyone comfort only second to their own homes. Fulbari Resort & Spa and Pokhara Grande are the 2 of 5 star hotels in Pokhara. Likewise, there are 4 star , 3 star ,2 star and 1 star , non-star hotels and many lodges, guest houses available in Pokhara. There are about 500 tourist standard hotels with 12000 bed capacities.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

You can get almost all types of world renowned cuisines including western, continental and local food. There are many tourist standard restaurants, real beans coffee shops, bars, night clubs, music dance clubs and traditional dance show place for day and night life entertainments. You get all sorts of Liquors at lakeside.

ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES

POKHARA has recently become a spot for gambling too. Two casinos are in operation at Fulbari Resort and Pokhara Grande Hotel. Shopping, culture dance show, live band , clubs and many more night life are available.

COMMUNICATION

Communicating with your family from Pokhara is almost as easy as in your own country. You can enjoy the facilities of Email and Internet at cyber cafes in and around Lakeside. They also have ISD phone services. You can connect around the world at any time.

POSTAL SYSTEM

The main post office of Pokhara is situated at the city centre Mahendrapool, about 3 km from lakeside. Stamps can be bought in any bookshop and you can drop your letter in the mailbox there. There is a branch of the post office at Shahid Chowk. There are also branches of Sky Net and UPS (united parcel service) at Lakeside, from where you can send important documents.