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Before you go on a trip to Pokhara, it would help you to know some interesting Facts about Pokhara. This page lists various Facts about Pokhara relating to its demography, climate, transportation, tourism and so on.

Pokhara is tucked away in the northwestern corner of the Pokhara Valley and is surrounded by majestic snow covered mountains. This scenic city is visited by a number of tourists every year. Pokhara has pleasant weather all round the year so you can plan your trip to this city any time of the year. Just pack your bags and get ready for once in a lifetime holiday experience in Pokhara. Some fast facts about Pokhara are listed below: Facts about Pokhara: Demography

• Total Area:123 sq. Kilometers
• Total Population: 2 Lacks (approximately)
• Location: Pokhara is situated at the foothills of Himalayas in the Central Nepal.
• Elevation: 900 feet
• Longitude: 83.58 to 80.02° East
• Latitude: 28.10 to 28.16° North

• Climate of Pokhara: In summer the temperature ranges from 40°C to 22°C, whereas in winter the mercury varies between 26 °C to 0 °C
• Average annual rainfall: 3,755mm
• Mean temperature: 20.80C
• Average January Temperature: minimum 13.20C
• Average July Temperature: maximum 25.50C
• Annual average wind speed: 4 km per hour from February to June
• Average Humidity: 80.16%

• Nearest Railway Station: None
• Nearest International Airport: Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu
• Nearest Domestic Airport: Pokahra Airport

• Must Visit Attractions: Fewa Lake, Annapurna Range, Begnas Lake, Davis Fall, Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwar Cave, Sarangkot, World Peace Stupa, International Mountaineering Museum and Gurkha Museum
• Best time to visit: October to March

• Language spoken: Nepalese, Newari and Maithali
• Religions: Buddhism and Hinduism
• Currency: Nepali Rupee (Rs)
• Time Zone: GMT/UTC +5.45 ()
• STD Code: +977-61
• Emergency numbers:100 (Police); 228094 (Ambulance)