Pokhara on a backpacker budget
Pokhara costs a backpacker about €18 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
What to see
Phewa lake, Annapurna trailheads, Sarangkot sunrise.
Eating
Dal bhat €2.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Task Force | hostel | 0.4 km |
| Miracle Hostel | hostel | 0.6 km |
| Chandani Guest House | guest house | 0.4 km |
| Dhawalagiri Guest House & Khaja Ghar | hotel | 0.4 km |
| Hotel Him Sagar | hotel | 0.4 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Pokhara Mini Market | market | 0.9 km |
| Newroad Food Station | market | 1.2 km |
| Sunrise Food Cafe And Naan House | market | 1.4 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Pashchimanchal Community Hospital | emergency | 0.2 km |
Routes through Pokhara
Costed corridors that pass through, each with the full leg-by-leg breakdown.
Next stops on the network
Common questions
How much does Pokhara cost per day?
Budget about €18 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €21, and a small guesthouse room about €28. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Pokhara?
Phewa lake, Annapurna trailheads, Sarangkot sunrise.
Where do you eat cheaply in Pokhara?
Dal bhat €2.
Build a route that runs through Pokhara, costed end to end.
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