Pokhara travel guide

Pokhara works over one or two days: Phewa Lake, the World Peace Pagoda and the International Mountain Museum.

The museum operator lists daily hours 09:30–17:00, NPR 750 for foreign visitors and NPR 1,500 for photography.

Phewa Lake and the World Peace Pagoda appear in Nepal Tourism Board introductions; we omit fees and hours because we did not confirm official figures.

Figures were checked on 5 November 2026. Re-check any travel advisory that applies to you.

Visa and entry requirements for Nepal

Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.

• Visa on Arrival (Department of Immigration, Nepal)

The operator site lists daily opening 09:30–17:00; NPR 750 for foreigners; NPR 350 for SAARC and residential-visa holders; NPR 150 for Nepali nationals; NPR 80 for students; NPR 1,500 for photography.

An older Nepal Tourism Board note quoted NPR 300 and 09:00–17:00. This page uses the operator figures and records the conflict for follow-up. Re-read the operator page before you visit.

Nepal Tourism Board introduces Pokhara and Phewa Lake. Boat fees and opening hours are omitted here without a confirmed official source—check on site.

Nepal Tourism Board introduces the World Peace Pagoda. Admission fees, hours and climb charges are omitted without a confirmed official source.

Two foreign adults at the museum only: NPR 750 × 2 = NPR 1,500. Photography is an extra NPR 1,500. Phewa and Peace Pagoda fees are not included.

Plan meals around momo and sel roti. We do not name restaurants or menu prices.

Re-check any travel advisory and the museum operator's current fees. Save local emergency numbers offline.