Kathmandu And Pokhara Tour

Kathmandu And Pokhara Tour

We offer a short tour to the mostly visited cities, Kathmandu and Pokhara. Kathmandu and Pokhara are the major tourist spots with the majestic natural beauty along with historical aspects. This short tour will be the treat for those who wants to explore Nepal in very short time period.

Itinerary

Day 1: KATHMANDU ARRIVAL

Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. The city stands at an elevation of approximately 1,400 meters (4,600 ft) in the bowl-shaped Kathmandu valley of central Nepal. It is surrounded by four major mountains: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Nagarjun, and Chandragiri. Kathmandu Valley is part of three districts (Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur).
Duration: 10 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3 star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 2: KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath is revered as national deity of Nepal. The Pashupatinath Temple, located at the bank of the river Bagmati, is considered the most sacred place in Nepal. In myth, Pashupatinath started living in Nepal in the form of a deer, when he saw the Kathmandu Valley and was overwhelmed by its beauty. Chronicles indicate the temple existence prior to 400 A.D. Pashupatinath temple, world heritage site is one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world. This holy place is picturesque collection of temple and shrines. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Boudhanath Stupa, Boudh Boudha, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Boudhanath is Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa's massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal. The Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath dominates the skyline. The ancient Stupa is one of the largest in the world. Boudhanath is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Boudhanath was founded by the Nepalese Licchavi king (590-604 CE); though other Nepalese chronicles date it to the reign of King Manadeva (464-505 CE)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Swayambhunath Temple, Swayamhu Circle Road, Kathmandu 44620 Nepal
The golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Its lofty white dome and glittering golden spire are visible for many miles and from all sides of the valley. Historical records found on a stone inscription give evidence that the stupa was already an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century AD. Its origins however, date to a much earlier time, long before the arrival of Buddhism into the valley.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Kathmandu Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. It is one of three Durbar (royal palace) Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Durbar Square is surrounded with spectacular architecture and vividly showcases the skills of the Newar artists and craftsmen over several centuries. The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Other major attractions are House of Living goddesses Kumari, Kasthamandap, statue of Kalbhairav, temple of Taleju Devi and so on.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 3: KATHMANDU POKHARA DRIVE

Stop At: Pokhara, Pokhara, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Pokhara city is located approximately 200 km west of the country's capital, Kathmandu. It serves as the headquarters of Kaski District, Gandaki Zone and the Western Development Region. Pokhara is the most popular tourist destination in Nepal. Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu are within 30 miles (linear distance) of the city, so that the northern skyline of the city offers a very close view of the Himalayas. Pokhara is the largest tourist city in the country and home to great Himalayan trails.
Duration: 10 hours

Stop At: Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake), Pokhara Nepal
Fewa Lake is the second largest lake in Nepal. The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear distance) away from the lake, and the lake is famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Pokhara

Day 4: POKHARA SIGHTSEEING

Stop At: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Sarangkot is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with panoramic Himalayan views. From Sarangkot, on the northern direction we can see Dhawalagiri in the far West. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Devi's Fall, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33700 Nepal
Devis Falls is a waterfall located at Pokhara. The water from the fall flow about 500 feet through the natural tunnel at the depth of 100 feet from ground level. The water passes through the cave called Gupteshwor Mahadev cave. The source of water is provided through the dam of Phewa Lake and in the rainy seasons the rise in the water level increases the flow and density of water in this fall. The natural scenery is very impressive.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gupteswar Gupha, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia which is located at the northwestern part of Pokhara. Inside the cave there is a temple of Gupteshwor Mahadev.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bindhyabasini 21600, Nepal
Bindabasini Temple is the oldest temple of Pokhara, and the royal Deity of Kingdom of Kaski. Along with religious significance, the magnificent view of Annapurna and Fishtail Mountain can be seen from here.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Pokhara

Day 5: POKHARA KATHMANDU DRIVE

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
After breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Kathmandu. Check-in at the hotel in Kathmandu. Evening free for personal activities or shopping.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3-star hotel in Kathmandu

Day 6: KATHMANDU DEPARTURE

Pass By: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
Morning will be comparatively free and closer to the time of your flight; you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your flight for onward journey.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.