The short answer
Yes. Pokhara is the standard spelling of the lake city in western Nepal, and Pokhra, Pokhra city, Pokhara valley and Phewa Lake are all pointing at the same area. Some Hindi speakers write it as Pokhra or Pokhara depending on how they hear it.
If you see a flight, a hotel or a package called Pokhra, it is the same place as Pokhara. Check the airport code in a booking: the Pokhara airport is the usual one. Try both spellings when searching the guide for this city.
Key facts
- Standard
- Pokhara
- Variants
- Pokhra, Pokhara valley
- Lake
- Phewa
- Region
- Gandaki province
How it works
- Match the spellingPokhra equals Pokhara.
- Check the airportUse the standard spelling.
- Read the city pageDays, season and stay.
- Plan the transferFlight or road.
Insider tip
Use the standard spelling in written bookings to avoid confusion.
Avoid this
Do not assume Pokhra on a map is a different place; check the surroundings.
Related questions
Is Pokhara safe for tourists?
It is one of the easiest and most popular tourist towns in Nepal.
How do I reach it?
By flight or road from Kathmandu. See the city page.
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