Activities
6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS NEPAL
DAY 01
ARRIVAL – CHECK-IN HOTEL (NO MEALS)
Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport and meet our representative.
Then transfer to hotel.
Check-in Hotel.
Note: Itinerary may defer depending on arrival time.
DAY 02
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
KATHMANDU – POKHARA BY SURFACE
Morning: Breakfast at Hotel.
Then transfer to Pokhara by land, drive approximately 7 hours.
Afternoon: Lunch on the way.
Pokhara - is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Fish Tail summit rising behind it create and ambiance of peace and magic. Indeed, the valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forest, gushing rivers, emerald lakes and of course, the world famous views of the Himalayas.
Evening: Arrives in Pokhara then check-in Hotel.
Leisure time and free for own activities.
DAY 03
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
SARANGKOT – POKHARA SIGHTSEEING
Early morning wake up for sunrise tour to:
Sarangkot - enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas in the world made up by the Annapurna Himal, the majestic Machhapuchhare and other surrounding snow-capped peaks.
On the way short visit at:
Bindhyabasini temple- Legend relates this temple to the famous temple of Bindhyabasini in Bindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is believed that King Siddhi Narayan Shah of Kaski brought the deity to Pokhara before Nepal’s unification. Bindebasini temple is also located in Birgunj city of Nepal which is believed to be connected with the temple in pokhara. Goddess Bindebasini, sister of goddess Durga is worshipped here.
Seti Gorge - The Seti originates from the snow fields and glaciers around the twin peaks of Api and Nampa in the south facing slopes of the main Himalayas. The area is near the trijunction of the borders of Nepal, India (Kumaon, Uttarakhand), and China (Tibet). The river first flows in a south-easterly direction, then turns and flows in a south-westerly and finally south-easterly again before joining the Karnali or Ghagra River. It has cut a spectacular gorge across the Mahabharat Range and appears to be lost amongst caves and tunnels for a short distance.
Morning: Back to hotel for Breakfast.
Boating approximately 1 hour at Phewa Lake - a freshwater lake in Nepal formerly called Baidam Tal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. It is the second largest lake in Nepal; the largest in Gandaki Pradesh after the Rara Lake in the comparison to Nepal's water bodies. It is the most popular and most visited lake of Nepal. It is the only lake in Nepal to have a temple Tal Barahi Temple at the central part of lake.
Arrival at Pokhara then visit Davi’s Fall, not far from town where you can see a waterfall appearing from nowhere into many pools and finally disappearing after flowing through small cascades info cracks in the ground.
Afternoon: Lunch at restaurant then visit Tibetan Refugee Camp - the Tibetan people living in these villages keep themselves busy by producing and trading in woolen carpet and other handicraft items. And they also run souvenir shops around lake side and some of them work like hookers selling souvenirs at bargaining price.
Evening: Free time for shopping at Lake Side market.
Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 04
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
POKHARA – KATHMANDU – BHAKTAPUR - NAGARKOT
Morning: Breakfast at Hotel. Then transfer to Kathmandu by land (drive approximately 7 hours)
Afternoon: Lunch on the way.
Evening: Reach Kathmandu Valley - the most developed and populated place in Nepal. The majority of offices and headquarters are located in the valley, making it the economic hub of Nepal. It is popular with tourists for its unique architecture, and rich culture that includes the highest number of jatras (street festivals) in Nepal. The valley itself was referred to as "Nepal Proper" by British historians.
Then visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square – is the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) above sea level. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is dotted with pagodas and religious shrines.
The Art Gallery - has a fascinating collection of ancient manuscripts, thangkas, centuries-old stone sculpture, antique pain tings that belong to the Hindu and Buddhist traditions of various periods.
Then drive to Nagarkot - which is at a height of 2300 m above sea level. It commands a classic panorama of the Himalayan ranges from where you can see many major peaks of the Himalayas; Langtang, Langtang-lirung, Chobhabhamre, madablam, DorjeLhakpa, Gaurishankar and many other including 5 of world’s ten highest peaks - Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Cho O Yu, Makalu one hour drive by coach.
Reach Nagarkot then check-in Hotel.
Dinner at Hotel.
DAY 05
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
NAGARKOT – PATAN – KATHMANDU D. SQUARE – SWAYAMBHUNATH
Early Morning: Wake up early morning to catch the sunrise and beautiful panorama view of Himalayas from Hotel.
Morning breakfast at hotel then visit:
Patan Durbar Square - Patan also known as “Lalitpur” Literally the city of fine arts is perhaps a living museum as she still retains her medieval air of the ancient times and almost half the inner city residents are craftsmen. Patan was one of the major Buddhist cities in Asia by the 7th century as pilgrims, scholars then visit to Golden Temple.
Afternoon visit:
Swayambhunath Stupa - The world’s most glorious Buddhist Chaityas built 2000 years ago is situated on a hillock about 77 meters above the level of Kathmandu valley. Visitors will also have a grand view of the Kathmandu valley and snowcapped Himalayan range.
Kathmandu Durbar Square – held the palaces of the Malla and Shah Kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square surrounds quadrangles, revealing courtyards and temples. It is known as Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, a name derived from a statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, at the entrance of the palace.
Interesting sites are Taleju temple, gigantic figure of Kalbhairav (The God of destruction), Basantapur Durbar, and Temple of Kumari (living goddess).
Evening: Dinner at Nepali Restaurant while enjoying Nepali Cultural Show.
DAY 06
BREAKFAST
BOUDHANATH – PASUPATINATH – DEPARTURE
Morning: Breakfast at Hotel.
Visit Pashupatinath Stupa - Pashupatinath (UNESCO World heritage site in 1979) is one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations for all the Hindus of the world. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the trinity and the guardian (patron) deity of Nepal. This is one of the oldest temples, situated on the banks of the Holy Bagmati River.
Boudhanath Stupa - This is a fantastic Buddhist stupa at a place known as Buddha, about seven kilometers east of Kathmandu. The largest spherical stupa is held in great veneration both by Lamas of Nepal and Tibet.
Then departure to airport for onward destination.
End of Service.
