Pokhara
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Overview
Annual Rev
₨416.3k
12 mo avg
↑24%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
🔒 3•%
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
🔒 ₨4•••
12 mo avg
••.•%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
13 days
12 mo avg
↓4 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₨810
12 mo avg
↓2%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Pokhara market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pool | — | +Rs 2,734,089 | — | — |
| EV Charger | 🔒 6 (•%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 Rs 2•••••• | 🔒 Rs 8••••• |
| TV | 🔒 2• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1•••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 7••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 9••••• (+•••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 7••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 5••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 7••••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 7••••• |
| Lake Access | 🔒 3• (••%) | 🔒 +Rs 1••••• (+••%) | 🔒 Rs 1•••••• | 🔒 Rs 9••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (17.2 nights)
1 bedroom (12.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (6.9 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.7 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms (NPR 22)
2 bedrooms (NPR 13)
1 bedroom (NPR 11)
4+ bedrooms (NPR 0)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (77%)
Independent hosts (23%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Pokhara market averaged 371 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 0% from a year earlier and up 37% over two years.
An average Pokhara listing earns NPR260K/year. High-performing listings earn NPR1.2M, while low-performing listings earn NPR63K.
Average occupancy in Pokhara is 16%, producing RevPAR of NPR583 per available night.
3-bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Pokhara, at NPR786K.
Rules vary across Pokhara. I don't have reliable current information about short-term rental regulations and enforcement reality in Pokhara, Nepal. The regulatory framework for STRs in Nepal is still developing and enforcement practices vary significantly. I'd need to verify current local ordinances, licensing requirements, and actual enforcement patterns before providing an accurate classification. I recommend checking with Pokhara Metropolitan City offices or local STR host communities for current requirements. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Pokhara Airbnb and VRBO market does not show clear signs of oversaturation. Supply has grown 0% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 27%, suggesting demand is outpacing available supply.
RevPAR is highest in April and December; it is lowest in September and August.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (96%), Internet (93%), Parking (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+339%), Internet (+160%), Ev Charger (+143%).
Average daily rate in Pokhara is NPR6K, up 21% year-over-year. Rates peak in February and are lowest in August.
Guests in Pokhara book an average of 14 days in advance, down 19% from last year. Booking windows range from 11 days for 4+ bedroom listings to 18 days for 3-bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Wednesday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Monday.