Pokhara — time and weather
Pokhara is a city in Nepal, in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. This page shows the current local time in Pokhara and the current weather: temperature, precipitation and wind speed.
About the time in Pokhara
Local time in Pokhara is based on the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. Daylight saving time, where it applies in this region, is handled automatically. The current offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is shown next to the clock. The time on this page updates every second and is synced with your device clock.
About the country and city
Nepal is a mountainous country in South Asia, sandwiched between India and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is home to Mount Everest and eight of the world's fourteen 8,000-metre peaks, making it the capital of high-altitude trekking and mountaineering. The Kathmandu Valley with its three royal cities (Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur) preserves a UNESCO-listed treasury of Malla-era temples and crafts, while the Terai national parks such as Chitwan are known for rhino- and tiger-watching safaris.
More about the country: Nepal →What to see in Pokhara
Sights and historical places
- Phewa Lake with the Taal Barahi temple on its small island is Pokhara's main place to relax — rent a boat and watch the Annapurna reflected in the water.
- The World Peace Pagoda on Anadu Hill above the lake is a white Buddhist stupa with a full panorama of the city and the Himalayas.
- Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Mahendra Cave are limestone caves with a Shiva shrine and an underground river next to the Devi's Fall.
- Sarangkot is a ridge village above the town, the classic spot to watch the sunrise over Annapurna and Machhapuchhre (the Fishtail).
Museums
- The International Mountain Museum tells the story of the Himalayas, climbing expeditions and the cultures of Nepal's mountain peoples — unique of its kind.
- The Gurkha Memorial and Tribal museums document the Gurung, Magar and Sherpa peoples whose traditions are inseparable from the Annapurna region.
- The mountaineering museum at the gateway of the lakeside area displays expedition photographs, equipment and stories of the first ascents of the 8,000-metre peaks.
Where to spend time
- Paragliding from Sarangkot Hill over Phewa Lake — Pokhara is considered one of the world's best places for tandem flights with Himalayan views.
- An evening boat ride in a wooden «dunga» on Phewa Lake at sunset is the classic Pokhara experience and its most famous postcard.
- The starting point for treks in the Annapurna region: Poon Hill, the Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal all begin from here.
Local cuisine
Try dal bhat with hill-style chicken at one of the Lakeside restaurants, fresh fish from Phewa Lake itself and Tibetan momos — Pokhara is known for its homely mountain cuisine.