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