How to Get from Pokhara to Kande (By Bus, Taxi)
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You’ve come to the right place as I have travelled between Pokhara and Kande when I went on the Australian Camp Trek. So, here is everything you need to know on how to get from Pokhara to Kande.
Kande is 27 km from Pokhara and there are local buses that go there from the Baglung Bus Park in Pokhara.
The bus journey from Pokhara to Kande takes around 1 hour and costs Rs. 150.
Alternatively, you can also get a taxi to Kande which is more comfortable and costs around Rs. 2,000.
How to Get from Pokhara to Kande by Bus
Kande is a popular starting point for trekking to Mardi Himal or to the Australian Camp. Kande is 27 km from Pokhara and can be reached easily by local buses from Pokhara.
The buses leave from the Baglung Bus Park in Pokhara about once an hour. These are local buses and there are no tourist buses between Pokhara and Kande. This means that it is not possible to pre-book a ticket and you can just get on any bus and pay for your ticket later.
Pokhara (Baglung Bus Park) to Kande
The Baglung Bus Park is 10 minutes’ drive from Lakeside and you can get there by taxi or taking a public bus.
For the best taxi prices, download the inDrive taxi app (Google Play, Apple Store) as it has the best prices. InDrive works just like Uber and it is the only taxi app in Pokhara that works.
How to get to the Baglung Bus Park from Lakeside by bus
If you want to take a bus to the Baglung Bus Park, then first take a bus from Lakeside to 0 km, then change to another bus to the Baglung Bus Park:
- Bus from Lakeside to 0 Km
- Change to another bus from 0 Km to Baglung Bus Park
Generally, the bus fare costs Rs. 30/trip in Pokhara.
Pokhara to Kande Distance
Kande is 27 km from Pokhara and takes about 1 hour to get there by bus.
Pokhara to Kande Bus Fare
The bus fare from Pokhara to Kande costs Rs. 150.
How to Get from Pokhara to Kande by Taxi
Taking a taxi to Kande is also an option. If you are short on time, the taxis are more comfortable and faster than taking a bus.
It takes about 45 minutes to reach Kande from Pokhara by taxi.
Pokhara to Kande Taxi Price
The price of the taxi from Pokhara to Kande is around Rs. 2,000-2,500. If you travel in a group, you can also split the costs.
FAQ: How to Get from Pokhara to Kande
How much is the bus from Pokhara to Kande?
The price of bus ticket from Pokhara to Kande is Rs. 150. Kande is 27 km from Pokhara and the bus takes about 1 hour to get there.
How far is Kande from the Australian Camp?
Kande is about 2.5 km from the Australian Camp. Once you get to Kande, there is a trail uphill that takes about 1 hour to get to the Australian Camp.
If you are coming from the Australian Camp down to Kande, the hike takes only about 30-40 minutes.
How much is the taxi from Pokhara to Kande?
The taxi from Pokhara to Kande costs around Rs. 2,000-2,500. Taking the taxi to Kande is a good option if you are short on time or prefer a more comfortable journey. If you travel in a group, you can also split the costs and then it is even cheaper.
How to reach Dhampus from Pokhara?
The best way to reach Dhampus from Pokhara is to take a bus to Phedi. The buses leave from Hari Chowk in Pokhara to Phedi and takes about 30-40 minutes.
Once you get to Phedi, the trail starts to Dhampus. The trek takes 2.5 hours from Phedi to Dhampus.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can get from Pokhara to Kande either by taking a local bus or by taxi.
Kande is 27 km from Pokhara and takes about 45 minutes to reach by taxi. The taxi usually costs around Rs. 2,000-2,500 from Pokhara to Kande.
If you want to take the local bus to Kande, you can get on the bus at the Baglung Bus Park in Pokhara. The buses leave once an hour and costs Rs. 150 from Pokhara to Kande. The bus journey takes about 1 hour.
