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Bhaktapur & Patan vs Pokhara

Pick Bhaktapur & Patan for

culture and heritage, photography, a spiritual journey, a smaller budget

Pick Pokhara for

family trips, couples, workations

Bhaktapur & Patan compared with Pokhara
Bhaktapur & PatanPokhara
RegionNepal, Kathmandu Valley, BagmatiNepal, Kaski, Gandaki
Highest point1,400 m1,600 m
DifficultyEasyEasy
Trek distanceNo trek neededNo trek needed
Days on the ground2–33–4
Best monthsOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, AprOct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr
Snow likelyRarelyRarely
Crowds in seasonBusyBusy
Daily spendabout ₹2,500about ₹3,500
GatewayKathmanduPokhara
With kidsGreatGreat
With seniorsGreatGreat
PermitsIndian citizens: passport or voter ID. Separate entry fee for each Durbar Square.Indian citizens: passport or voter ID; no visa needed.

Bhaktapur & Patan: when to go

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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely

Pokhara: when to go

  1. Jan
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BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
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