Kaski District

Home to Pokhara and Nepal's most important gateway to the Annapurna trekking region, with lakes, viewpoints and mountain access in one district.

Province: Gandaki Province.

Headquarters: Pokhara.

Area: 2017 square kilometres.

Population: 600051 (National Population and Housing Census 2021).

Population density: 297.5 people per square kilometre.

Geographic class: Hill.

Landscape: Pokhara Valley and Annapurna foothills.

Known for: Pokhara, Phewa Lake, Annapurna gateway.

Pokhara & Phewa Lake

The lakeside city is the district's visitor hub for accommodation, food, transport and trip planning.

Hill viewpoints around Pokhara are known for broad views toward the Annapurna range and Machapuchare.

Kaski is the practical base for several classic routes, including Annapurna Base Camp, Mardi Himal and Poon Hill itineraries.

Pokhara works equally well as an activity base and as a comfortable stop before or after trekking.