Kathmandu Pokhara City Tour

Detail Itinerary

• Day 01:Arrival in Kathmandu On your arrival, our company representative will receive you at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. You can stay over at the hotel and take rest. Also, if you have time and you are not tired, then you can roam around the Thamel area. In Thamel, you can find various shops of ornaments, dresses, statues, etc, travel agencies, coffee shops and restaurants, bars and clubs, rickshaw riding along, and so on. You can try various types of foods in stores and enjoy live music as well. You can also do indoor activates like Astrek wall climbing, arena archery, pooling, and more. You can also enjoy a spa and massage for relaxation. Except that you can go for a movie, buy different books and also organize a trek from here. All these activities will be at your own cost. In the evening the NTA team will host a welcome dinner for you.
• Day 02:Sightseeing in Kathmandu We officially begin our tour from this day. Our guide will take you to the UNESCO World Heritage site in Kathmandu. You will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square where you will observe more than 500 years old Nepalese art and culture. Swayambhunath also is known as Monkey Temple is a popular tourist destination that you will visit. Pashupatinath (Hindus’ greatest temple) is another place you will visit on this day. Here you will be able to know about Hindu traditions, culture, and festivals. Boudhanath, which is in walk-in distance from Pashupatinath, will be another spot of your visit. It is one of the largest stupas of South Asia. After strolling around these places, you will return back to the hotel. Enjoy dinner and stay overnight at Kathmandu hotel.
• Day 03:Sightseeing in Patan and Bhaktapur/Overnight in Nagarkot This day, we move towards another most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal, i.e. Patan Durbar Square. It is a historic place that is rich in arts and architecture. Besides Patan Durbar, Krishna Temple is another attraction to watch due to its typical ancient architecture. It is said that the temple was built by carving a single rock. The square is full of ancient places and temples and shrines noted for their exquisite carving. Patan is also famous for Patola sarees, one can see this exquisite fabric being woven. You can try and buy them as well. Another spot of the day is Bhaktapur. It is the traditional Newar City with its own culture and lifestyle. Here, you will roam around Nyatapole Temple, The Golden Gate and 55 Window Palace. These historic attractions will lure tourists from inside. Bhaktapur is famous for 'Juju Dhau' (Royal Sweet Yogurt), which you can have at any corner of the Bhaktapur area. Also, potteries, artistic wood carving, and Newari foods add spur to the journey.
  
  After lunch in Bhaktapur, you will drive towards Nagarkot. Nagarkot is the hill station in Kathmandu Valley that offers the best sunrise and sunset view from its viewpoint. Also, the views are panoramic and magnificent from some Nagarkot hotels' balcony and terrace. It takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to reach Nagarkot from Bhaktapur. The area is filled with lush greenery and beautifully carved houses and hotels/lodges. Reaching Nagarkot Hotel is followed by check-in and rest for moments. You can walk along the streets of Nagarkot in evening as well, but it remains at your choice. Stay overnight at Nagarkot.
• Day 04:View Sunrise at Nagarkot and Drive to Pokhara Early in the morning, we will move towards the Viewpoint for the sunrise view. From here, one can observe the beautiful ripe sun and enjoy the series of harmonious mountains. We start the day at about 04:30 AM and drive to the viewpoint. But the time differs according to the sunrise time in the morning. We return back to the hotel and have breakfast. After that, we pack the bags and drive towards Pokhara. It takes around 5 to 6 hours to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu. On-track, you will see Trishuli River, green hills and small settlements (villages) by the side of highways. Upon our arrival in Pokhara you feel as if giant mountain walls welcoming you in an eternal way. We will have our lunch on the way to Pokhara at the trail-side hotel. You will stay at the pre-booked hotel in Pokhara. You can spend your time strolling in the streets of this lake city and also enjoy the nightlife of Pokhara. Stay overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
• Day 05:Pokhara Sightseeing On this day, early in the morning, we head towards Sarangkot. It is a hill from where we can enjoy Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on the north side and observes the whole upside-down view of Pokhara Valley. Watching the sunrise from this place is an amazing experience of life. The way the sun kisses the snow-capped peak is not expressed in words. Now we move back to Pokhara and explore the amazing and popular landmarks of this lake city. Some of the places that we visit are Davis Falls, Shiva Cave, and Mahendra Cave. We also do boating in Phewa Lake (largest lake of the city) and visit the Bindhyabasini Temple (the temple is located at the center of the lake). These are the major attractions of the day. Also, we visit the International Mountain Museum (IMM) where one can view the remarkable historic collections of the brave Nepalese and also the dresses, lifestyle and cultural blends. Records of mountaineering activities happening in the world are essentially kept here. You can also do various types of adventures like paragliding, cycling, bungee jumping, skating, and rock climbing as well.
• Day 06:Drive to Kathmandu On this day, after breakfast, we drive back to Kathmandu. We will follow the same route which we experienced a day earlier. It will take around 5 to 6 hours to complete the distance. But the time may fluctuate due to different road conditions such as traffic jams, and so on. On arrival in Kathmandu, our company representative will transfer you back to your respective hotel. Here you can rest along or can enjoy the city lights for some moments. The choice remains yours. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
• Day 07:Departure from Nepal This day our company representative will drop you to the airport from your hotel. Hence, this trip ends with the final goodbye from Nepal and Nepal Trek Adventures. See you soon in Nepal!!!