Major city · Nepal
Kaskikot
Half-day trip from Pokhara: 8 km (5 mi), 1 h walk or 20 min drive. Go for the Annapurna panorama and the old palace ruins; skip if you are short on time.Half-day trip from Pokhara: 5 mi (8 km), 1 h walk or 20 min drive. Go for the Annapurna panorama and the old palace ruins; skip if you are short on time.
Kaskikot is a ridge-top village 8 km west of Pokhara with a sweeping view of the Annapurna range, the ruins of a 15th-century palace and a short walk to a viewpoint at 1788 m. It works as a half-day add-on to a Pokhara stay, not a destination on its own.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, limited views)
- Airport
- PKR
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kaskikot100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kaskikot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetySafe during daylight.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPKR Pokhara International Airport (Taxis to Kaskikot about 30 min, NPR 1,500–2,000 (check)).
- Getting aroundWalk or bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi Pokhara–KaskikotcheckNPR 1,500–2,000
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus Pokhara–KaskikotcheckNPR 100–150
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNPR 1,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNPR 2,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNPR 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,500 · Mid NPR 3,000 · High NPR 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PKR Pokhara International Airport (Taxis to Kaskikot about 30 min, NPR 1,500–2,000 (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kaskikot: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or bike. The village is small; the viewpoint is a 10-min uphill walk from the main road. Bikes can be rented in Pokhara.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Taxi or local bus from Kaskikot, about 30 min
Return to Pokhara for more food and activities.
Sarangkot
goDoor to door: 1 h
Walk west from Kaskikot, about 1 h
Combine both viewpoints in one morning.
Naudanda
cautionDoor to door: 20 min
Local bus or taxi, about 20 min
Another ridge viewpoint; similar views to Kaskikot.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guntechour / Deurali
Clusters of guesthouses near the main viewpoint; basic rooms with mountain views.
Maula / Mandhare Dhunga
Quieter, more local homestays; check for hot water.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- NPR 1,500–2,500 (day trip)
- Mid
- NPR 3,000–5,000 (day trip)
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NPR 2,000 | NPR 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 3,000 | NPR 6,000 |
| Taxi from Pokhara, one way1 × NPR 1,500 · check | NPR 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 950 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 5,230 per person per day, bed included | NPR 10,450 |
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2026 estimate in NPR; day trip from Pokhara.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (lunch) | NPR 300–500 |
| Tea | NPR 50–100 |
| Local bus Pokhara–Kaskikotcheck | NPR 100–150 |
| Taxi Pokhara–Kaskikotcheck | NPR 1,500–2,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The viewpoint path is steep concrete steps; wear sturdy shoes.
- Monsoon clouds can block the mountains entirely; check the forecast before you go.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash from Pokhara.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
Embassies are in Kathmandu; the nearest consulate is in Pokhara (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pokhara → Kaskikot taxi: NPR 1,500–2,000, about 30 min (check)
- Pokhara → Kaskikot local bus: NPR 100–150, about 45 min (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabad)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- मिठो — Delicious (mitho)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kaskikot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, limited views) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages: viewpoint, palace ruins, homestays with verified hot water.
- Eat pages: dal bhat, momo, local wine.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures from Pokhara.
Sources
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