Major city · Nepal
Tukuche
Stop for one night on the Annapurna Circuit or the Pokhara–Jomsom trek: rest, eat well, and enjoy mountain views. Not a destination on its own.
Tukuche is a small village on the Annapurna trekking routes, about 4–6 days from Pokhara. It's a place to rest, eat freshly baked bread and cake, and sleep in a comfortable guesthouse. Most trekkers stay one night before continuing to Marpha or Jomsom.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (monsoon, leeches and landslides), Dec–Feb (cold, snow on passes)
- Airport
- JMO
- Nights
- 1
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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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Tukuche100 ▾
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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 Tukuche, 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
- SafetyTukuche is safe.
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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.
- AirportcheckJMO Jomsom Airport (About 1–2 hours walk north; flights from Pokhara (check).).
- Getting aroundWalk: the village is one main street, end to end in under 10 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed in guesthouse, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedDouble room with attached bathroom, a night, per roomNPR 1,500
- High-end bedDouble room with attached bathroom, a night, per roomNPR 2,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 3,500 · High NPR 6,000
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
- JMO Jomsom Airport (About 1–2 hours walk north; flights from Pokhara (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tukuche: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
2 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
3 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
20 rd
Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
19 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
1 rd
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: the village is one main street, end to end in under 10 minutes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Marpha
goDoor to door: 1 h return
Walk south, about 30–40 min
Famous for apple brandy and dried apples; a short side walk.
Jomsom
goDoor to door: 2–4 h return
Walk north, about 1–2 h
Larger town with airport, shops and a few restaurants.
Kagbeni
cautionDoor to door: 6–8 h return
Walk north via Jomsom, about 3–4 h
Historic village; a full day walk from Tukuche.
Muktinath
skipDoor to door: 10–12 h return
Walk north via Kagbeni, about 5–6 h
Too far for a day trip; plan an overnight stop.
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.
Tukuche village centre
All guesthouses are within a 10-minute walk; no separate areas.
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
- Rs 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room with attached bathroom1 × 1 night × NPR 1,500 | NPR 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 3,500 | NPR 7,000 |
| Hot shower (if not included)2 × NPR 200 · check | NPR 400 |
| Wi-Fi (if available)2 × NPR 200 · check | NPR 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 930 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 5,120 per person per day, bed included | NPR 10,230 |
2026 estimate in Nepali rupees; trekking permits and transport to/from Pokhara excluded.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (meal) | Rs 400–600 |
| Apple pie or cake | Rs 200–400 |
| Tea (milk or black) | Rs 50–100 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | Rs 50–100 |
| Hot showercheck | Rs 200–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Altitude: Tukuche is about 2,590 m; take it easy if you arrived from lower elevations.
- No ATM: bring enough Nepali rupees from Pokhara or Jomsom.
- Phone signal: Ncell and NTC work in parts of the village; data may be slow.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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My bed tonight
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यस गेस्टहाउसमा, कृपयाTo this guesthouse, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
No embassy in Tukuche. Nearest consular services in Pokhara or Kathmandu.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pokhara → Tukuche (bus + trek): about Rs 1,500–2,500 bus to Nayapul, then 4–6 days trek (check)
- Jomsom → Tukuche (walk): free, about 1–2 h
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- एक प्लेट दाल भात — One plate of dal bhat (ek plate dāl bhāt)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (śaucālay kahā̃ cha)
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 Tukuche. 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–Aug (monsoon, leeches and landslides), Dec–Feb (cold, snow on passes) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for High Plains Inn and Tukuche Guest House with verified prices and contact.
- Walking route page for the Annapurna Circuit section Tukuche–Jomsom–Marpha.
- Altitude safety page for trekkers above 2,500 m.
Sources
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