Pokhara is a metropolitan city of Nepal and located at the border of Phewa Lake, which is famous and rich in fish. This premier town lay down at the feet of massive Annapurna Mountain.
It is the second major tourist destination where every year tourists come to visit the enchanting and blessed places in Pokhara, mountain valley, the Himalayan range, and lakes, do adventurous activities such as boating, trekking, rafting, canyoning, and bungee jumping.
Pokhara is not just known for its aesthetic beauty, but it also famous for a yoga retreat. While on vacation, Tourists also enrol in many yoga courses such as Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and learn other forms of yoga and meditation to build a career in yoga. Our 200 yoga teacher training course in Nepal is best fit to the beginner level.
Pokhara is just 200 km far away from Kathmandu, and various modes of transportation are available to reach Pokhara.
By Flight
If you are running on a time crunch, then Pokhara has its own airport hub, which only takes 20 minutes to reach from Kathmandu. Various airlines operate from Pokhara to Kathmandu, such as Buddha Airline, Yeti Airline, and Simrik Air. Prices are varying for the locals, tourists, and foreign residents. For Indian tourists, there is a special fare to view the beauty of Nepal.
By Road
If you are willing to travel by road, you can find various options such as private buses, tourist buses, taxis, or cars. The traffic around the Kathmandu Valley may affect your journey, depending on the time of day.
By Tourist Bus
Tourist buses are the safest option and not over-crowded like local buses. These buses cost ranges from Rs.600- 800 and leave every day at 7 am. If you are looking for luxurious buses, then you can travel through a greenline or Jagdamba bus, which costs Rs.2500, include lunch, wifi, and steward services. These buses leave at 7.30 am- 8 am from Thamel and Annapurna Hotel Durbar. Tourist bus takes approximately 7- 8 hours to reach Pokhara.
By Local Buses
Local buses or minibusses are overcrowded. Unlike tourist buses and greenline, they drive slowly. All local buses depart from New bus Park or at Kalank every day at 7 am. More likely local buses are cheaper and take more time as compared to a tourist bus.
By Taxi
Hiring a taxi or private car is a good idea because it is more comfortable and one can stop on the way where you want. The cost depends on the car model and capacity and ranges from Rs. 6000 to 8000. Private car approximately takes 5 hours to reach Pokhara. Taxis are more affordable than a car, the costs range from Rs 200- 500.
Conclusion
Pokhara is the most beautiful place in Nepal, which mesmerizes many tourists during their Sojourn. It is the best place where tourists can enjoy the tour, adventurous activities, and perform yoga. Surrounded by lush green hills, mountains and forests make it a suitable place to practice yoga.
Mantra Yoga & Meditation in Pokhara provides 200-hour yoga teacher training, which includes daily yoga and meditation class, Ashtanga Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga. For further information, please contact us on 91-99586723997 or mail us at mantrayogmeditation@gmail.com.
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