Your Travel Guide to Pokhara in Nepal, Pokhara, Nepal

Compared to the hectic, dusty and busy capital of Kathmandu in Nepal, Pokhara was an oasis of calm. I instantly felt a bohemian traveller vibe, which was exactly what I was after. A great place to find peace and relax, I knew I was going to love it here.

The locals were so friendly and welcoming, there were plenty of amazing restaurants and all the action was centred around a majestic sparking lake with a backdrop of the Annapurna mountain range! Could this be heaven on earth?

I took a few days out of the blogging/social media world here just to chill out and unwind and I would highly recommend Pokhara as the place to take it easy on your Nepal travels.

There are no trains in Nepal due to the mountain ranges which pretty much cover the whole country, so if you’re heading here overland buses and private taxis are the only way to travel.

Air conditioned tourist buses will cost you anything from $8 (800 Nepalese rupees) to $35! To be fair, this ‘luxury bus’ had a hostess, fridge, massive seats and drinks and meals included but it’s SO not necessary to pay that much. It will still go the same old route as all the others.

Popular bus companies are Blue Sky Travels and Greenline (both recommended in Lonely Planet). But there are also plenty of other companies too. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).