Kathmandu is noisy and polluted now. Pokhara – the second town of Nepal is much nicer. That’s why I didn’t stop in KTM on my way. The second point for Pokhara: from KTM you cannot see the snowy peaks. From Pokhara you see Annapurnas and even closer -the sharp pyramide of Machhapuchhre – Fish Tail Mtn – almost 7ooo m high. Third: Pokhara has beautiful Phewa Lake. Go Pokhara!
You will find a hundered or more hotels and GH to chose from. Rates are similar: 10 USD per room with bath. Plus 2 if they provide breakfast. I stay in the tiny and friendly Pushpa GH – lucky to see Fish Tail from my window – ask for room 109!
