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There are 11 ways to get from Chengdu to Pokhara by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, subway, or night bus

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Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Pokhara Airport
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane CTU - PKR
8h 50m
$146–709
Train, bus, drive, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu to Lhasatrain
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar
4. Take the night bus from Dhungaadda to Pokharanightbus Vip
2d 22h
$145–260
Train, bus, drive, taxi
1. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuantrain
2. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lhasatrain
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
4. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar
5. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Mugling(Nepal)bus
6. Take the taxi from Mugling(Nepal) to Pokharataxi
2d 12h
$216–361
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Budhanilkanthacar
4. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Pokharabus
2d 19h
$174–279
Drive 2,937.5 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Pokharacar 2,937.5 km
42h 4m
$376–543
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Pokhara Airport
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane TFU - PKR
8h 52m
$177–560
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, night bus
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane TFU - KTM
3. Take the night bus from Dhungaadda to Pokharanightbus
16h 22m
$217–312
Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, night bus
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane CTU - KTM
2. Take the night bus from Dhungaadda to Pokharanightbus
16h 35m
$296–491
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)plane TFU - BHR
3. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Pokharataxi
11h 14m
$277–763
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Bhairawa, taxi
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Bhairawa (BWA)plane TFU - BWA
3. Take the taxi from Bhairawa (BWA) to Pokharataxi
12h 25m
$272–623
Bus, drive, night bus
1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus
3. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar
4. Take the night bus from Dhungaadda to Pokharanightbus Vip
2d 20h
$180–287

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 55mAverage Duration

$143Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,977.9 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Pokhara, Nepal?

China Eastern Airlines, Buddha Air Ltd, and three other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) 3 times a day.

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Pokhara(opens in a new window), Nepal(opens in a new window)

Known as the gateway to the Himalayas, Pokhara in central Nepal is popular with adventure travellers due to the town’s proximity to the the Annapurna Range with three of the 10 highest mountains in the world (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu) within easy reach. Soak up the magnificence of Lake Phewa, the second largest in Nepal, or head to the top of the World Peace Pagoda, built by Buddhist monks. Take in the breathtaking views of the Annapurna massif from Sarangkot village – a truly unique experience.

Things to do in Pokhara

Sarankot(Opens in a new window)

Sarangkot is a former Village Development Committee west of Pokhara in Kaski District Gandaki Zone. In 2015, it was annexed to Pokhara 26. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a total population of 5,060 with 1,010 individual households.

Phewa Lake(Opens in a new window)

Phewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserve, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest lake in Nepal, the largest in Gandaki Zone followed by Begnas Lake. Phewa lake is located at an altitude of 742 m and covers an area of about 5.23 km2. It has an average depth of about 8.6 m and a maximum depth of 24 m. Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 43000000 m3. The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear distance) away from the lake. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake.

International Mountain Museum(Opens in a new window)

The International Mountain Museum is a museum located in Pokhara, Nepal.

Davis Falls(Opens in a new window)

Davi's Falls or Devi's Falls (Nepali: पाताले छाँगो) is a waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal.

Places to stay in Pokhara

Himalayan Front Hotel by KGH Group(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Hotel Brisha Sarangkot(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Hotel Pristine Himalaya(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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