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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Pokhara by plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi, night bus, or car

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Fly to Pokhara Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)CMB - PKR
5h 30m
$354–511
Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, night bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)CMB - KTM
2. Take the night bus from Dhungaadda to Pokhara
13h 15m
$235–373
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Thiruvarur Jn to Itarsi Jn
4. Take the train from Itarsi Jn to Barhni
5. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Ramapur
6. Take the taxi from Ramapur to Pokhara
2d 16h
Fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)CMB - BHR
2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Pokhara
7h 47m
$354–944
Fly to Gorakhpur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)CMB - GOP
2. Drive from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Pokhara
11h 5m
$244–639
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jn
4. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Barhni
5. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Ramapur
6. Take the taxi from Ramapur to Pokhara
3d 3h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,418.8 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Pokhara, Nepal?

SriLankan Airlines, Buddha Air Ltd, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 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)

9.1Superb

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Hotel Brisha Sarangkot(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Hotel Pristine Himalaya(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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