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Kathmandu or Pokhara: Where Should You Actually Start Your Nepal Trek? (2026)

Every international flight lands in Kathmandu — but which trek you have booked decides whether Pokhara becomes essential, optional, or irrelevant.

By Laxman Rawal · Jul 23, 2026

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The direct answer: today virtually every international flight into Nepal lands in Kathmandu, so you cannot skip it (one big exception is coming — flydubai flies Dubai–Pokhara direct, daily, from 23 September 2026 , letting Annapurna-bound trekkers land in the…

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What this means for trekkers

The practical verdict Book your international ticket into Kathmandu regardless of which trek you are doing — it remains the only reliable full-service gateway. Then check your itinerary for one thing: does it fly out of Jomsom, or start on the Annapurna side?…

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