If you've been wondering what it's like to live in or visit Pokhara, the Crowdsourced Explorer community can help. We asked four people living in Pokhara what someone who is considering moving to or visiting there should know. Here are their pros and cons, tips, and advice:

Living in Pokhara, Nepal:
Tips for Moving and Visiting
four local experts
4 comments on “Pokhara”
The weather can be quite unpredictable at times. an umbrella should be kept on oneself at all times during the monsoon season. The public means of transportation can feel like a market in the busy hours from 9am to 4pm. Buses are the cheapest and most widely used means of transportation.
Someone moving to Pokhara should have a general understanding of the native language spoken by people here i. e Nepalese or at least should be able to speak in English. In addition to this, it is also crucial to have general understanding about the major parts of the city and culture followed by the local residents.
Pokhara lies at the heart of the country. It is a valley which means it is a plane land surrounded by hills on all sides. It is famous for its magnificent mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and much more. The center of attraction of Pokhara is Phewa lake at the tourist hub of the city, Lakeside. Another popular destination is the Annapurna Base Camp, also known as ABC in short. Despite these natural beauties, Pokhara is getting more and more polluted day by day due to rapid population growth and industrialization.
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