Lakeside trekking gateways, Newari hill towns, high trails and mountain guesthouses.
Climate varies widely across the zone. Pokhara is subtropical and warm at 18–30°C with heavy monsoon rainfall in summer. Tansen is cooler and forested at mid-altitude. Jomsom sits above 2700m with cold winters and thin air. Each has a distinct best season; spring and autumn work well for all three.
Cities and areas: Pokhara, Tansen, Jomsom
from $300/mo · rent $100/mo · food $1.72/day · wifi 13 Mbps