GLD INDEXGLD CITY SCORE
The local perspective, within Nepal.
YOUR DESTINATION IN THE INDEX
Among destinations covered by this index with current publishable scores. Based on unrounded scores; equal values share a rank. As of 2026-09-27. How rankings work →
YOUR DESTINATION, IN CONTEXT
Pokhara has a published GLD City Score of 63/100, in the Medium range.
Pokhara represents a distinct Asia destination within Nepal. Its GLD City Score of 63/100 combines national conditions with a recorded local adjustment and should be used as comparative context.
Understand the methodologyBEYOND THE NUMBER
Source-based overview · external sources consulted 2026-09-30. GLD score dates are shown separately. Source: GLD scoring inputs. Interpretation of the recorded assessment, not a new score calculation.
Neighbourhood choice, regional transport and seasonal opening patterns should be checked through current official information. Urban scale, weather seasons and holiday demand can change journey times. For Pokhara, verify current access and operating information close to departure.
Sources: Official tourism information for NepalThe city result combines national conditions with available local indicators. Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Pokhara. The current local-adjustment component is 38/100; individual places and experiences can still differ.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyPokhara's 63/100 result preserves its relationship with Nepal while making local evidence visible. It does not certify every venue or guarantee personal safety.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyNeighbourhood choice, regional transport and seasonal opening patterns should be checked through current official information. Urban scale, weather seasons and holiday demand can change journey times.
Sources: Official tourism information for NepalIt is a comparative reading of the Nepal national context and locally available evidence, not a promise about every situation.
Sources: Gaylidays — GLD Index methodologyHOW TO READ THIS SCORE
A city score builds on its country’s context and adds local signals such as LGBTQ+ visibility, venues, events and tourism. A higher city score does not remove national restrictions.
BEHIND THIS SCORE
The source-based overview above adds local context. These are the recorded score components; the editorial research has not recalculated them.
Local adjustment is a component, not the final city score. The national context remains important.
Local adjustment based on official tourism visibility, GLD city editorial review, LGBTQ scene/venue evidence and event/public-visibility evidence available for Pokhara.
Synced from GLD Index on 27 Sept 2026. The sync date is not an evidence verification date.
No. Use the GLD Index alongside current official travel advice and local information. Conditions and personal experiences vary.
This score is read from GLD Index’s data portal, using only current published or partner-ready records. Score last updated: 21 May 2026. Public display levels use the existing four-band scale; the underlying methodology category is tracked separately.