05 Nights/06 Days Kathmandu-Pokhara Valley Tour Package
Nepal is a landlocked country surrounded by China from the North and India from the south, east and west. Geographically, it is located at South Asia in the Himalaya range and the roof of the world called “Mount Everest” lies within itself. Nepal is rich in diverse geography and it also includes hills and plains for wildlife. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and it is also known as city of temples. Lord “Buddha” was born in here at Lumbini.
Day 01 (Arrival at Kathmandu)
Upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed and assisted by our tour officer, and brief about your package tour. Transfer to hotel and assist for check-in procedure.
PM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath
Welcome dinner at Local Restaurant with cultural dance program
Overnight at hotel
Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath temple is the most sacred temple of Hindu religion. It is located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to hindu god Shiva and every year at the day of “Shivaratri” thousand of devotees come to worship and pray for their welfare. This temple exists before 5th and erected anew in the 15th century by Lichhavi King Shupuspa. It is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. Most of the hindu people believes that if they are cremated in the site of Pashupatinath, they will be able to reborn as human in the next birth.
Boudhanath
Boudhanath is one of the largest stupas in the South Asia which is popular as the center of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. It was built during the 5th century at the major ancient trade route between Nepal and Tibet. The 36 meter high stupa was renovated at the time period of Licchhavi in the 8th century. It is also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. There are many Tibetan Monasteries & Nunneries around the Boudhanath.
Day 02 (Kathmandu)
Breakfast at hotel
AM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath
PM: Sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Overnight at hotel
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of oldest durbar (palace) of Nepal. The square was built in 17th and 18th centuries and many buildings/temples are much older than 17th century. The whole durbar square is fully crafted with unique architecture of 17th century and before. From 1979, the whole durbar square was designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Kathmandu Durbar Square, there are many interesting sites to visit like: Kumari Ghar (House of Living Goddess), Kasthamandap (temple made-up of single tree), Shiva-Parbati Temple, Ancient Big Bell, Krishna Temple (pagoda style in octagonal shape), Ancient Big Drums, Kal Bhairav Statue, Jagannath Temple, Human Statue, Taleju Temple, museum and many more.
Swayambhunath
Swayambhunath is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal from an ancient period of time. The word swayambhu refers to “self-existent or self created”. It is located at the top of the hill at the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley. The Swayambhunath stupa was built in 13th century by King Manadeva. It is also enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1979. This site is also popular as “Monkey Temple” among the foreign visitors as lots of monkeys live there around the jungle. It is also a perfect place to catch the panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is located in the Bhaktapur city which is also known as Bhadgaon. This Durbar Square is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The meaning of Bhaktapur is “the city of devotees”. The major attractions of the city are 55 window palace, vatsala temple, statue of king Bhupatindra Malla, nyatapola temple, bhairava nath temple, golden gate, mini pashupatinati temple and many more monuments which are totally rich with ancient arts, religious value, fabulous cultural traditions, architectural masterpieces and ancient sculptures including open museum.
Day 03 (Kathmandu – Pokhara)
Breakfast at hotel
AM: Drive to Pokhara
PM: Enroute visit Manakamana temple
Overnight at hotel
Pokhara
Geographically, Pokhara is the largest city with the beautiful landscape of Nepal. It is popular as tourism city of Nepal as the Shore of Fewa Lake is surrounded by a panoramic view of the Himalayan peaks of Annapurna Massif that reflects in the lake. Pokhara is close to Himalaya range; just a distance of 25 to 50 km. approximately. Hence, it is the gateway for various hiking, trekking and expeditions to the Annapurna region. The major attractions of Pokhara are Pokhara Old Bazaar, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Tal Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, Rupa Lake, Begnas Lake, Sarangkot, Shanti Stupa, International Mountain Museum, Gorkha Memorial Museum, Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, David’s Fall, Annapurna Butterfly Museum, Mahendra Cave.
Manakamana Temple
Manakamana Temple is famous as wish fulfiller goddess and the temple dedicates to goddess Bhagwati as an incarnation of Parbati. The word Mananakama is combination of two words, “Mana” and “Kamana” which means heart and wish respectively. Since 17th century people venerate the goddess to grant their wishes and devotees extremely believe in it. It is situated on a top of hill in Gorkha District of Nepal and easily accessible from Kurintar (en route Kathmandu-Pokhara) to Manakamana temple with cable car (rope way) journey approximately 10 minutes.
Day 04 (Pokhara)
Breakfast at hotel
Full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city including Pokhara Old Bazaar, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Tal Barahi Temple, Phewa Lake, International Mountain Museum, Gorkha Memorial Museum, Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti Gorge, David’s Fall, Annapurna Butterfly Museum, Mahendra Cave.
In the evening, 01 hour boat ride on Phewa Lake
Overnight at hotel
Day 05 (Pokhara-Kathmandu)
Breakfast at hotel
AM: Drive back to Kathmandu
PM: Sightseeing tour to Patan Durbar Square
Farewell dinner at local restaurant with cultural dance program
Overnight at hotel
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is also one of the oldest durbars (palaces) of Kathmandu valley. It is located on a fertile plain just above the Bagmati River which is known as lalitpur city. According to mythology, Patan city was created in the 6th century by King Birdeva. The meaning of Lalitpur is the city of fine arts and the Patan Durbar Square is fully surrounded by full of monuments with beautiful arts.
Day 06 (Departure from Kathmandu)
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Tribhuwan International Airport for final departure
Please note that international airport time is 03 hours prior to flight departure time
Total Package Cost:
02 Pax | 03-04 Pax | 05-12 Pax | 13-19 Pax | 20-30 Pax | Single Supplement |
USD 1365.00 Per Person | USD 1191.00 Per Person | USD 953.00 Per Person | USD 597.00 Per Person | USD 515.00 Per Person | USD 107.00 Per Person |
Cost Includes:
- All ground transfers, and airport pick up and drop down by AC vehicle
- 03 night hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis at Kathmandu (03 star category) on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- 02 night hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis at Pokhara (03 star category) on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- English speaking tour guide during sightseeing at Kathmandu & Pokhara
- All entrance fee at Sightseeing monuments
Cost Excludes:
- Lunch and Dinner
- Any kind of drinks and personal expenses during entire trip
- Any kind of personal equipment
- Travel insurance
- Any air fares
- Tips for any staff during entire trip
- Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Cost Includes
Optional tour packages to add up
Mountain Flight
Mountain flight is offered on daily basis (depend on weather) as an optional tour to Himalayas for a close-up view including Mount Everest, Kanchenjunga, and Tibetan Plateau for an hour flight. During a flight, a pilot will provide necessary guidelines to various snowcapped mountains. The mountain flight is operated from Kathmandu domestic airport and ended at same airport within an hour.
02 Pax | 03-04 Pax | 05-12 Pax | 13-19 Pax | 20-30 Pax |
USD 238.00 Per Person | USD 227.00 Per Person | USD 223.00 Per Person | USD 219.00 Per Person | USD 215.00 Per Person |