Pokhara & the Annapurnas · – · –
Pokhara & the Annapurnas in August
Still monsoon, with frequent landslides on the Prithvi Highway and trekking roads. Flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara are the reliable link. Bandipur and Gorkha are wet but walkable in gaps between rain, with lush terraces and few visitors. Manang is the only trek we suggest, approached with spare days.
Local tip for August
Book the flight rather than the bus when highway landslides are reported.
Where to go in August
Pokhara & the Annapurnas1,030 mBandipur
A car-free Newar trading bazaar on a ridge saddle
Pokhara & the Annapurnas1,097 mGorkha
Hilltop palace where Prithvi Narayan Shah was born
Pokhara & the Annapurnas822 mPokhara
A lake city under Machhapuchhre, gateway to the Annapurnas
Elsewhere in Nepal in August
Questions
Is August a good time to visit Pokhara & the Annapurnas?
Still monsoon, with frequent landslides on the Prithvi Highway and trekking roads. Flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara are the reliable link. Bandipur and Gorkha are wet but walkable in gaps between rain, with lush terraces and few visitors. Manang is the only trek we suggest, approached with spare days.
What is the weather like in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in August?
Pokhara ≈ 22–30 °C, heavy rain. Conditions change fast with altitude, so check the forecast for each stop a week before you travel.
Where should we go in Pokhara & the Annapurnas in August?
We suggest Bandipur, Gorkha, Pokhara. Book the flight rather than the bus when highway landslides are reported.