🚶 4 min walk to LakeHotel The Kantipur
South Lakeside · hotel(🚶 4 min walk to Lake)
6.5 PSS · Good
- Bedroom mountain view listed
- Nightlife proximity 2/5 · map estimate
Est. from $59 / night
The Pokhara Tourist Bus Park is located near the Damside and South Lakeside neighborhoods. Hotels in these areas are often just a 5-to-15-minute walk (or a 2-minute taxi ride) from the buses, making them the most practical choice for travelers with early morning departures to Kathmandu. Best nearby options include:
The Pokhara Tourist Bus Park (Yatri Bus Park) is the departure point for almost all luxury and standard tourist buses heading to Kathmandu or Chitwan.
Because these buses typically depart sharply between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM, staying within walking distance can give you an extra 30 minutes of precious sleep.
Collection key insights
✅ Ideal For
Budget travelers, overland transit travelers, and practical itinerary planners
⚠️ Who Should Avoid / Trade-offs
You are staying in Pokhara for a week and want to be in the center of the culinary and nightlife scene.
Recorded Hotel Features in This Collection
33 / 40
Room or balcony mountain view
30 / 40
Low nightlife proximity (1-2)
40 / 40
Breakfast available
35 / 40
Parking on-site
🚶 4 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · hotel(🚶 4 min walk to Lake)
6.5 PSS · Good
Est. from $59 / night
🚶 5 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · boutique hotel(🚶 5 min walk to Lake)
7.5 PSS · Very good
Est. from $77 / night
🚤 Lakefront (shuttle boat)Damside · resort(🚤 Lakefront (shuttle boat))
8.3 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $123 / night
🚶 8 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · resort(🚶 8 min walk to Lake)
7.3 PSS · Very good
From $100 / night
🚶 7 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · resort(🚶 7 min walk to Lake)
6.8 PSS · Good
Est. from $24 / night
🚶 3 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · resort(🚶 3 min walk to Lake)
8.3 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $146 / night
🏨 Central Pokhara (8 min drive to Lake)Damside · hotel(🏨 Central Pokhara (8 min drive to Lake))
7.5 PSS · Very good
From $90 / night
🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk)Central Lakeside · resort(🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk))
6.6 PSS · Good
From $90 / night
🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk)South Lakeside · resort(🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk))
6.3 PSS · Good
From $35 / night
🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk)South Lakeside · hotel(🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk))
7.6 PSS · Very good
From $70 / night
🚶 2 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · hotel(🚶 2 min walk to Lake)
7.3 PSS · Very good
From $30 / night
🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk)South Lakeside · hotel(🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk))
7.2 PSS · Very good
From $36 / night
🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk)South Lakeside · hotel(🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk))
7.2 PSS · Very good
From $31.5 / night
🚶 4 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 4 min walk to Lake)
7.3 PSS · Very good
Est. from $32 / night
🚶 6 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · boutique hotel(🚶 6 min walk to Lake)
8.3 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $100 / night
🚶 4 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 4 min walk to Lake)
7.4 PSS · Very good
From $70 / night
🚶 12 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 12 min walk to Lake)
6.8 PSS · Good
Est. from $86 / night
🚶 12 min walk to LakeSouth Lakeside · resort(🚶 12 min walk to Lake)
8.5 PSS · Excellent
From $120 / night
🚶 4 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 4 min walk to Lake)
8.0 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $123 / night
🚶 3 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 3 min walk to Lake)
6.6 PSS · Good
Est. from $67 / night
🚶 5 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 5 min walk to Lake)
6.6 PSS · Good
Est. from $60 / night
🚶 9 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · boutique hotel(🚶 9 min walk to Lake)
8.0 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $86 / night
🚶 7 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · boutique hotel(🚶 7 min walk to Lake)
7.9 PSS · Very good
From $55 / night
🚶 7 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · boutique hotel(🚶 7 min walk to Lake)
7.4 PSS · Very good
From $40 / night
🚶 4 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 4 min walk to Lake)
5.3 PSS · Fair
From $35 / night
🚶 3 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · boutique hotel(🚶 3 min walk to Lake)
6.3 PSS · Good
Est. from $43 / night
🚶 3 min walk to LakeCentral Lakeside · hotel(🚶 3 min walk to Lake)
7.3 PSS · Very good
Est. from $65 / night
🚶 5 min walk to LakeNorth Lakeside · hotel(🚶 5 min walk to Lake)
4.8 PSS · Poor
Est. from $40 / night
🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk)North Lakeside · resort(🌊 Lakefront (1 min walk))
7.3 PSS · Very good
Est. from $55 / night
🌿 Phedi Patan retreatPokhara Valley & Ridges · resort(🌿 Phedi Patan retreat)
8.1 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $90 / night
🚤 Secluded lakefront (boat access)Pokhara Valley & Ridges · resort(🚤 Secluded lakefront (boat access))
8.2 PSS · Excellent
From $150 / night
🌱 Organic farm valley retreatPokhara Valley & Ridges · resort(🌱 Organic farm valley retreat)
8.0 PSS · Excellent
From $150 / night
🏔️ Sarangkot ridgeSarangkot Hilltop · hotel(🏔️ Sarangkot ridge)
8.6 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $56 / night
🌲 Forest retreat (Dobi)Pokhara Valley & Ridges · resort(🌲 Forest retreat (Dobi))
7.7 PSS · Very good
From $175 / night
🏔️ Sarangkot ridgeSarangkot Hilltop · resort(🏔️ Sarangkot ridge)
8.7 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $298 / night
🏔️ Sarangkot ridgeSarangkot Hilltop · resort(🏔️ Sarangkot ridge)
9.1 PSS · Exceptional
Est. from $250 / night
🏔️ Tiger Mountain ridgePokhara Valley & Ridges · lodge(🏔️ Tiger Mountain ridge)
8.3 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $386 / night
🏔️ Sarangkot ridgeSarangkot Hilltop · resort(🏔️ Sarangkot ridge)
8.9 PSS · Excellent
Est. from $189 / night
🌊 Begnas Lake shoreBegnas Lake & Surroundings · resort(🌊 Begnas Lake shore)
7.8 PSS · Very good
Est. from $223 / night
🏔️ Rupakot ridge (overlooking lakes)Begnas Lake & Surroundings · resort(🏔️ Rupakot ridge (overlooking lakes))
7.1 PSS · Very good
Est. from $103 / night
Curated Guide & Practical Advice
Local Advice
Even if your hotel is very close to the bus park, you must still arrive at your bus at least 15 to 20 minutes before departure for luggage loading.
From South Lakeside, yes. It is a flat, 10-to-15-minute walk. However, from Central or North Lakeside, it is a 2-to-3-kilometer walk, which is impractical with heavy luggage. Take a taxi instead.
Most hotels near the bus park are used to early departures and will either open their breakfast buffet early (at 6:30 AM) or provide a packed breakfast box if you request it the night before.
There are a few small local tea shops and bakeries right next to the bus park where you can grab a quick coffee or pastry before boarding, but sit-down dining options are limited.