What to do in Pokhara when it rains
Grey skies over Pokhara are a chance to go deep on its museums and galleries, poke around an indoor market, and find the cosiest café in town.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- International Mountain Museum Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Gurkha Memorial Museum Lamachaur Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Province Museum १ शिव मन्दिर मार्ग, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Annapurna Museum 6XQR+H6M, Road, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- International Mountain Museum Ticket Counter 5XQH+PWF, Ratopairo, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Taj mahal street no.4, shishu niketan marga, 17 birauta, पोखरा 33700, Nepal
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Earthly Treasures - Pokhara Lakeside Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Pokhara Art gallery 6X8R+FH5, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Shariyah Art Gallery Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Shambala Thanka Art 6X64+7RR, 6 Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Da vinci art gallery and studio 6X55+PW8, Baidam Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Martha's Macrame Baidam Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Hari chowk Nir Nibesh, Pokhara-Baglung Hwy, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Birendra Chowk Ram Bazaar Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Palikhe Chowk 6XGR+C85, Gairapatan - Tersapatti Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Belchautara 52QG+7HH, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Ratna Mandir 6 Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Kundahar Chowk 6233+M67, H04, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Old Pokhara Bazaar 6XFM+QRH, Ganeshman Sinha Maarga, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Vegetable Market 25 Buddha Maarga, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Red Rose Flower Shop nahar marga, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Ichhashakti Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.(Bajaj Showroom) 9 Nayabazar Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Bloom.Co Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Sita Bhawan 6XFR+3CJ, Mahendra Pul Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Cafe Camellia Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Fresh Elements Restaurant & Bar 16 Middle Path St, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- The Juicery Cafe near str, 22 A, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Relax Kitchen & Bar Hallanchowk, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Vegan Way Baidam Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Roadhouse Cafe Pokhara Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Pokhara Trade Mall Chiple Dhunga Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Birauta Shopping Center 5XRC+F65, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Bishal Bazar - Pokhara 6XFR+V9R, Mahendra Pul Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Kunti Mall prithivi chowk, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Dragon Mart Pvt. Ltd. (Lakeside Branch) 6X48+R57, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
- Courtyard at Nadipur 6XJR+982, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
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