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Kathmandu to Pokhara overland: route, cost and stops
Kathmandu to Pokhara, overland all the way, across 2 countries, with every leg costed. This is the planner's own output for the corridor — 3 stops, 3 legs, 6.2h on the move.
Modelled estimates, not live fares. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
This is one version of the corridor. Change the budget, the pace, the dates or the bed type and the route rebuilds around them.
Open this route in the plannerThe route, leg by leg
Each row is the mode the planner picked as the best balance of time and money. Alternatives on every leg — including night trains and coaches — are in the planner itself.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu → Bharatpur | Rail | 1.5h | €4–€5 |
| Bharatpur → Gorakhpur | Rail | 2.2h | €5–€5 |
| Gorakhpur → Pokhara | Rail | 2.5h | €5–€5 |
What it costs
| Component | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | €14 | €10 | €15 |
| Beds | €41 | €48 | €61 |
| Daily spending | €106 | €133 | €180 |
| Total per person | €205 | €240 | €312 |
Dorm beds, two people sharing where a room is cheaper than two dorm bunks. Daily spending is food and local transport, modelled per city rather than averaged across the trip.
Where you stop
Kathmandu, Nepal
Worth the time: Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Annapurna trailheads
Eating: Dal bhat €2.50, refills free
Beds near the centre:
Unique Girls Hostel · hostelKathmandu Youth Hostel · hostelDream Garden Inn · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Cereals and Tubers · marketसुभ लक्ष्मी फर्निचर शोरुम · marketआकाश भैरब स्वाडिस्ता मोमो सेन्टर · market
Gorakhpur, India
Beds near the centre:
Bindu Shahi Girls Hostel · hostelthe regal inn · guest househotel ganesh · hotel
Pokhara, Nepal
Worth the time: Phewa lake, Annapurna trailheads, Sarangkot sunrise
Eating: Dal bhat €2
Beds near the centre:
Task Force · hostelMiracle Hostel · hostelChandani Guest House · guest house
Markets and cheap eats:
Pokhara Mini Market · marketNewroad Food Station · marketSunrise Food Cafe And Naan House · market
Worth a detour
Places just off the corridor, priced against the route you already have — the extra time and the extra money each one actually adds.
| Place | Fits | Extra time | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birgañj, Nepal | after Kathmandu | +6m | +€28 |
| Patna, India | after Kathmandu | +3.2h | +€30 |
| Varanasi, India | after Kathmandu | +3.3h | +€27 |
| Butwāl, Nepal | after Gorakhpur | +37m | +€29 |
Common questions
How long does the Kathmandu to Pokhara trip take?
Moving time is about 6.2h spread over 3 legs. Allowing 2 nights in each of the 3 stops, the whole corridor works as a 7-day trip. You can compress it by skipping stops, but the travelling time itself does not shrink much.
How much does it cost?
About €240 per person for 7 days in dorms, sharing with one other. That splits into roughly €10 of transport, €48 of beds and €133 of daily spending. The realistic range is €205 to €312 depending on how early you book and how much you eat out.
Can you do it without flying?
Yes. An all-surface version runs about 6.2h of travel and €240 in total — €-0 less than the version above. Switch on avoid flying in the planner to see it.
Which countries does it cross?
Nepal, India — 2 in total. Check visa requirements for your own passport before you commit to the route; this planner does not model them.
What transport does it use?
Rail. Every leg is costed with a walk-up fare and an advance fare, so the range on each row is the booking-window spread, not uncertainty about the route.
Adjust it for your own dates, budget and party size.
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