Comparison · Agra vs Pokhara · India / Nepal
Agra vs Pokhara
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Agra for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break; choose Pokhara for Phewa Lake, Annapurna views, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Pokhara is generally less expensive, and the two are about 600 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 600 km
- Less expensive
- Pokhara
- Best time for Agra
- October–March
- Best time for Pokhara
- March–April and October–December
Side by side
| Agra | Pokhara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Known for | Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Mughal architecture | Phewa Lake, Annapurna views and Paragliding |
| Best time to visit | October–March | March–April and October–December |
| Ideal stay | 2 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $60–$150 | $50–$110 |
| Cost level | Very affordable | Very affordable |
| Warmest month | May, 42°C (108°F) | May, 30°C (86°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 22°C (72°F) | January, 20°C (68°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 5 | 6 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 5 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | AGR, DEL | PKR, KTM |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Agra for…
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break. Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire for much of the 16th and 17th centuries, and it holds three UNESCO World Heritage sites: the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and, 37 km away, the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Most visitors arrive from Delhi on a fast train…
Choose Pokhara for…
Phewa Lake, Annapurna views, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. Pokhara is Nepal's second city and its main base for the Annapurna region, set around Phewa Lake at about 800 metres with the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range rising behind it on clear days. Lakeside, the strip of guesthouses, cafés and…
Top sights compared
| # | Agra | Pokhara |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taj Mahal | Phewa Lake |
| 2 | Agra Fort | Tal Barahi Temple |
| 3 | Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah | Sarangkot sunrise |
| 4 | Mehtab Bagh | Tandem paragliding |
| 5 | Akbar's Tomb, Sikandra | World Peace Pagoda |
Food compared
| Agra | Pokhara |
|---|---|
| Petha | Dal bhat |
| Bedai and jalebi | Thakali khana set |
| Dalmoth | Momo |
| Mughlai biryani | Thukpa |
Which is cheaper?
Pokhara is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $50–$110 per person there, against $60–$150 in Agra (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Pokhara on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Agra and Pokhara are about 600 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 2 days in Agra and 4 in Pokhara.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Agra or Pokhara cheaper?
Pokhara is usually less expensive: about $50–$110 a day mid-range against $60–$150 (estimates).
+Is Agra or Pokhara better for a first trip?
Pick Agra for Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and a short break, or Pokhara for Phewa Lake, Annapurna views, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife.
+How far is Agra from Pokhara?
About 600 km in a straight line.