Itinerary

• DAY 01

  ARRIVAL

  Kathmandu

  Reach Kathmandu Airport our representative will meet you there and guide you to the hotel for you to check in and relax.

  In the afternoon, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhu Nath

  The visit of Durbar Square includes the temple of Living Goddesses, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence, the Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the historic seat of the Royalty; the magnificent Taleju Temple towering 40 meters.

  Visiting the Swayambhu Nath stupa Said to be 2500 years old, the stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. It is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal and oldest of its kind.

  Overnight stay at Ramada in Kathmandu

• DAY 02

  FLY TO POKHARA

  Sightseeing in Pokhara

  Breakfast at hotel

  After breakfast, transfer to airport for a flight to Pokhara (30 minutes flight.)

  Rest of the evening; spend at leisure to walk around lake side (main tourist hub of Pokhara) at own.

  Pokhara; Enjoy the picturesque views of the Pokhra valley which is a rare combination of snow-clad peaks and snow fed lakes and rivers.
  Admire the Great Himalayan peaks from such a close distance in Bhairahawa. Three out of ten highest mountains in the world; Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu – are within a linear distance of 50 km from the city.
  Visit the majestic Bindhyavasani Temple on its well-kept platform overlooking a modest amusement park. Phewa Lake, Skirted by a large numbers of unpretentious lodges and simple restaurant, is the most congenial spot for visitors. Due to its proximity to the Annapurna mountain range, the city is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit through the ACAP region of the Annapruna ranges in the Himalayas.  The city offers

  a combination of nature and culture and is mostly known as the gateway to the trekking route “Round Annapurna”.   Pokhara is also home of many Gorkha Soldiers.

  Upon arrival at Pokhara, transfer to hotel

  After check in and freshen up at hotel, enjoy an hour boat ride at Fewa Lake.

  Boat ride on Phewa Lake: The Fewa (or Phewa) Lake 1.5 kilometer long, second largest lake in Nepal, offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections on the lake. Many tours and trekking operators and hotels are located on the lakeside. One can easily find a place to sit back, relax and enjoy great meal while enjoying scenery here. You will also enjoy 01 hrs. boating on the lake. Most hotels and guest houses have traditional designs and layouts which match with the surrounding views.

  Rest of the day stroll around the lakeside.

  Overnight stay at Landmark in Pokhara.

• DAY 03

  EXPLORING POKHARA

  Sarangkot and Davis Waterfall

  Early morning visit Sarangkot to view sunrise over Himalayas (subject to weather permit).

  Sarangkot: It offers the breath taking panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. Situated very close to Pokhara town, it is a semi-developed village located on a hilltop. One has to leave early in the morning while it is still dark to catch the sunrise. Later in the day the clouds gather around the mountains. It has great views in all directions. Pokhara and Phewa Lake are to the south. The grand Annapurna panorama is to the north and rolling hills to the east. To the west is a distant view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m).

  Return hotel visiting Bindhyabasini temple en-route.

  Bindhyabasini Temple: This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. Legend says that when 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 offers 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.

  Later visit Davis Fall and Gupteshwor Cave.

  Davis Fall’s: Witness a unique waterfall that lies 2 Km from central Pokhara City. The water fall directly goes into a deep and narrow canal with no ends. It is believed that this deadly waterfall took the life of a tourist named David, who fell down into the cannel and was never found, and hence the name David waterfall, named in his memory by the people of Pokhara. This place has many nick names like Davy’s fall, David’s fall or Davis’s fall, all mean the same thing `The Davis Water Fall’.

  Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia which is located at the pristine location of northwestern part of Pokhara, a world famous tourist destination in Gandaki zone and Kaski district.Ancestors called this place as desolate Khatri Tara. At that time water steam used to come out from this place and some courageous youngsters used to go inside and catch fishes. In 1970, 1980 and 1982 a British Expedition Organization named British course Research Cave Expedition expatiated this cave and published about it in The Atlas Great Cave of the World. This cave was formally established in 1994-01-01, which is a religious and touristic destination and called as Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

  Overnight stay at Landmark in Pokhara.

• DAY 04

  FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU

  Back to Kathmandu and drive to Nagarkot

  After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara airport for a flight to Kathmandu.

  Upon arrival at Kathmandu, proceed for Pashupatinath visit

  Pashupatinath: This is Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine and one of the subcontinent’s great Shiva sites. The supreme holiness of the site stems from the Shiva linga enshrined in its main temple and its location. It expresses the very essence of Hinduism as pilgrims, priests, devotes, temples, ashrams, images, inscriptions and cremation Ghats intermingle with the rituals of daily life, all sprawled along the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. The temple’s origins are obscure, an inscription dates from 477, but a shrine may have stood here for 1000 years before that.

  Later, drive to Nagarkot.

  Nagarkot: The Hill Resort Village of NAGARKOT, located at 30 km east to the KATHAMNDU, at an altitude of 2099 m, offers great mountain views. NAGARKOT is popular tourist destination for the panoramic view of the great Himalayan ranges and surrounding green valleys. Mountain watchers usually make their way up to the Village Resort, stay overnight in one of NAGARKOT ‘S hotels & lodges, then wake up at dawn to watch the sun rise appear over the Himalaya. You will never forget the majestic view of the sunrise from this corner of the earth.

  Enjoy beautiful view of Himalaya at the time of sunset form the hotel.

  Overnight stay at Mystic Mountains in Nagarkot

• DAY 05

  DRIVE BACK TO KATHMANDU VIA BHAKTAPUR

  Exploring Bhakatpur

  Early morning, enjoy beautiful view of Himalayas at the time of sunrise

  Breakfast at hotel and transfer to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur.

  Bhaktapur Durbar Square: The epitome of traditional Newari culture, Bhaktapur is an ancient city which dates back to 12^th century. Once the most flourishing city, today, stands as a picturesque portrait of classic medieval Nepalese lifestyle. The area is known as Durbar Square or the Royal Courtyard which was the royal seat of then kingship. A visit to this preserved city takes you back in time where you can feel every house and narrow alleys speaking of ancient culture and century old history. Bhaktapur is adorned with four squares; Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square and Pottery Square. Theses squares are home to exquisitely wood carved Golden Gate, architecturally intricate 55 Windows Palace and the tallest temple Nyatapola with 108 painted wooden struts representing different forms of Goddesses. Also famous for its pottery expertise, witness the making and huge pottery displayed in surrounding area. Walk on the brick paved pathways through this time-honored UNESCO World Heritage Site, still untouched by modernity, to experience its enticing beauty. Later transfer to Kathmandu

  Overnight stay at Ramada in Kathmandu

• DAY 06

  DEPARTURE

  Hugs and Goodbyes!

  Breakfast at hotel

  On time, transfer to airport for departure.
  Don’t forget to hug us goodbye!