Destinations Covered :
Kathmandu,Local City Tour of Kathmandu Valley,Pokhara,Chandragiri Hills.,
Duration : 6Night/7Days
For many, stepping off a plane into Kathmandu is a pupil-dilating experience, a riot of sights, sounds and smells that can quickly lead to sensory overload. Whether you’re barrelling through the traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town in a rickshaw, marvelling at the medieval temples or dodging trekking touts in the backpacker district of Thamel, Kathmandu can be an intoxicating, amazing and exhausting place.
Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore. Whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek or endured a bus trip from hell, Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
For many, stepping off a plane into Kathmandu is a pupil-dilating experience, a riot of sights, sounds and smells that can quickly lead to sensory overload. Whether you’re barrelling through the traffic-jammed alleyways of the old town in a rickshaw, marvelling at the medieval temples or dodging trekking touts in the backpacker district of Thamel, Kathmandu can be an intoxicating, amazing and exhausting place.
Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore. Whether you’ve returned from a three-week trek or endured a bus trip from hell, Lakeside Pokhara is the perfect place to recharge your batteries.
Nepal with Kathmandu and Pokhara
Day 1:- Arrival at Kathmandu
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport. Pickup and drop to respective Hotel. Welcome drinks and check-in at hotel.
Evening: Free to explore the surroundings on your own.
Day 2:- Local City Tour of Kathmandu Valley
After having breakfast start full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. Back to hotel & rest.
Destinations we cover:
Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal’s most important Hindu temple stands on the banks of the holy Bagmati River, surrounded by a bustling market of religious stalls selling marigolds, prasad (offerings), incense, rudraksha beads, conch shells, pictures of Hindu deities and temples, tika powder in rainbow colours, glass lingams, models of Mt Meru and other essential pilgrim paraphernalia.
Boudhanath Stupa: The structure of the building consists of a giant dome, on the top which sits a Buddhist pyramid tower. All of this sits on top of huge steps shaped like mandalas themselves. Originally the stupa’s spot was on an important trade route which allowed for a steady stream of possible converts. Among the Nepalese in Kathmandu, the stupa is simply referred to as “Chorten Chenpo” which translates to “Great Tower” or just “Great Stupa.” No matter what pilgrims called it, they flocked to the monument in droves.
Swayambhunath: A journey up to the Buddhist temple and Unesco World Heritage Site of Swayambhunath is one of the definitive experiences of Kathmandu. Mobbed by monkeys and soaring above the city on a lofty hilltop, the ‘Monkey Temple’ is a fascinating jumble of Buddhist and Hindu iconography.
Jal Narayan Buddhanilkhanta: The Kathmandu Valley is awash with ancient temples and sacred sites, but Budhanilkantha is a little bit special. For one thing, it lies off the main traveller circuit, so most visitors are local devotees. This gives Budhanilkantha a uniquely mystical air – come on a busier day and you'll discover butter lamps flickering in the breeze, incense curling through the air, and devotees tossing tika powder around like confetti. For both devotees and sightseers, the focus is the impressive 5m-long reclining statue of Vishnu that floats in a sacred tank in the middle of the village.
Day 3:- Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Vantage points on this section of highway offers picturesque view of Himalayan peaks atop verdant hills drained by cascading white water. Pokhara appears as stadium of mountains with supercilious snow peaks towards north.
Check in at Hotel
Refreshment for an hr
Visit Davis Falls: An underground waterfall Fed by Phewa Lake Dam, the waterfall is surrounded by abundant flora. A landmark of Pokhara, Devi's waterfall is a must-visit when in Nepal.
Gupteshwor Cave: Numbers of devotees throng around the cave to pay their respects and worship the Lord Shiva as the cave is considered as the abode of Lord Shiva and is locally known as Gupteshwor Mahadev Gufa.
Lake Side & shopping market: Pokhra lies on the shores of lovely Phewa Lake. On a hill overlooking the southern end of Phewa Lake is the World Peace Stupa.
Day 4:- Full Day Pokhara Sightseeing
Early in the morning, about 45 minutes’ drive and 25 minutes hike takes us to the top of Sarangkot to see the best sunrise and close views of many mountains like Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Mt. Machhaphuchre, including views of the beautiful Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake. After breakfast at Sarangkot, drive back to the hotel in Pokhara and the rest of the day is sightseeing & visiting around Pokhara.
Destinations we cover:
Bindebasini Temple: This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offer a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar; hence a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple
Barahi Temple & Phewa Lake: Situated at an altitude of 800m above sea level, it is the second largest lake in the kingdom. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake it is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.
International Mountaineering Museum: If you want to dig deeper into the history of mountains and other mountaineering activities, the best thing would be to take a look at the Intl Mt Museum
Optional Tour: Paraglidng / Bunzy / Zip-Flyer / Heli Tour Nepal
Day 5:- Pokhara – Kathmandu
Breakfast, Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, check in at a hotel and rest.
Day 6:- Chandragiri Hills.
After Breakfast, drive to Chandragiri Hills. Chandragiri Hill, 16 kilometres from Central Kathmandu, lies on the South-West of Kathmandu Valley and is 2551 metres from sea level. Chandragiri can be reached via Cable car, driving or trekking. The second cable car in Nepal after Manakamana has been commencing in this route. The cable car route is around 2.5 km and it takes around 9 to 14 minutes depending on the wind speed on the cable car. It is easy, thrilling and fun-filled experience exploring in the cable car. You can view the stunning view of Mountain range from view tower. It is an easy one day trip from Central Kathmandu Valley.
Check-in at hotel and rest.
Evening: Explore markets around for Shopping.
Day 7:- Kathmandu Departure
End of your Scenic Nepal Tour. After breakfast, drive to Kathmandu International airport. It’s time to say good bye to all new friends you have made and take warm memories of your trip.
