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There are 5 ways to get from Sarnath to Pokhara by train, taxi, car, or plane

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwa18201
2. Take the taxi from Butwal to Pokhara
13h 37m
$128–177
Train to Simara Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varanasi City to Raxaul Jn
2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)SIF - PKR
15h 34m
$53–338
Drive 455.6 km
1. Drive from Sarnath to Pokhara455.6 km
7h
$59–85
Train to Bhairawa, fly
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Nautanwa
2. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)BWA - PKR
11h 11m
$181–242
Fly from Varanasi Airport
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)VNS - PKR
7h 23m
$241–334

Bhairawa (BWA) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights

91Weekly Planes

2h 13mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535 km
Duration: 13h 37m

What companies run services between Sarnath, India and Pokhara, Nepal?

Air India Limited, Buddha Air Ltd, and five other airlines fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) 4 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

Belgian Hotel Pvt. Ltd(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Hotel Brisha Sarangkot(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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