Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival

Your Arrival Time – Airport pickup and transfer to your Hotel.

Short briefing about your tour program. If you are arriving late (after 4PM) then we will have briefing next morning at 9:00AM.

No Lunch stop on arrival

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing

After breakfast full day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. The richly-ornamented pagoda houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this temple that is also known as ‘The Temple of Living Beings.

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Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. From above, Bodnath Stupa looks like a giant mandala, or diagram of the Buddhist cosmos. And as in all Tibetan mandalas, four of the Dhyani Buddhas mark the cardinal points, with the fifth, Vairocana, enshrined in the center (in the white hemisphere of the stupa). The five Buddhas also personify the five elements (earth, water, fire, air and ether), which are represented in the stupa’s architecture.

Patan, the oldest of all the three cities of Kathmandu valley. It is probably one of the oldest Buddhist City in the world. The city is situated on a plateau across Bagmati River. Another name of Patan, is Lalitpur. The city is surrounded by 4Stupas at 4 corners of Patan, one at each corner of its cardinal points. About the beauty of Patan, a western lady writer has to say this – “Patan means eternity itself and Patan Durbar Square is the spectacular sight of Asia indeed”.

Swayambhunath – Perched atop a hill on the western edge of the Kathmandu Valley, the ancient Swayambunath Stupa (known to tourists as the Monkey Temple) is Kathmandu most important Buddhist shrine. The sleepy, all-seeing Buddha eyes that stare out from the top have become the quintessential symbol of Nepal.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive to Pokhara.

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara. Pokhara’s bewitching beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Its pristine air, spectacular backdrop of snowy peaks, serene lakes and surrounding greenery make it ‘the jewel in the Himalaya’, a place of remarkable natural beauty. With the magnificent Annapurna range forming the backdrop and the serenity of three major lakes – Phewa, Rupa and Begnas – Pokhara is the ultimate destination for relaxation. Pokhara Valley, gateway to the Annapurna region where many a trekker finds his Shangri-la, sits high on the list of ‘must visit’ places in Nepal. Upon reaching, check in at the hotel.

Evening stroll around Few lake side.

Optional: En-route visit Manakamana Temple by Cable Car. (Cable car charges to be paid extra by guest) Manakamana is temple of Durga Bhawani (Hindu Goddess), situated in Gorkha District of Nepal. Manakamana means the “wishes”. It is believed that Goddess Manakamana fulfills the wishes of ones who worship her with pure heart. It is very true when someone wish something from theheart; it is fulfilled by the God.

Overnight: Pokhara

NOTE: Road section near Pokhara approx. 100 km of road section is under construction and is off-road with bumpy ride. So, drive for Kathmandu-Pokhara/ Pokhara-Chitwan will be affected and we suggest taking inter connecting flights.

Day 04: Pokhara (B)

04:30AM: Drive to Sarangkot for sunrise. Sarangkot is mainly for sunrise and Himalayan ranges. Pokhara is blessed with stunning panoramic views of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop. The mesmerizing Machhapuchhre also called Mt. Fishtail dominates the scenery because of its proximity to the valley and can be seen from anywhere in Pokhara.

Later back to hotel visiting Bindabasini temple en-route.Bindabasini temple or Bindhyabasini Mandir is of great religious importance to Hindus living in the Pokhara region. It is a vital hub of religious fervor. The temple itself is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga, who is Pokhara’s chosen guardian deity. Durga, also known as Shakti or Kali has numerous manifestations and at the Bindabasini temple she is seen as Bhagwati, a blood-thirsty aspect of the goddess. Durga appears in the form of a Saligram. A Saligram, according to Hindu mythology is a propitious stone.

After breakfast, Half day City tour Davis fall – Locally known as the PataleChhango (Nether Fall), Devi’s Fall is a fascinating waterfall located about 2 km south-west of Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway and, Gupteshwor – The Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave is a combination of Devi’s fall in the upstream and the cave in the downstream, one has to climb down the metal stairs to have a real look. Although it is a bit scary but it’s definitely worth a watch.

Optional: Bungee Jumping, Paragliding, Ultra- Light, and Zip-flyer

Overnight: Pokhara

Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu. (B)

08:00AM – After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu.

Overnight: Kathmandu

Day 06: Transfer to Airport (B)

You will be free till your flight time. We will drop you at Airport 3 hours before flight time (30 mins drive).

No Lunch stop on departure