Kathmandu & Pokhara

Day by day

1. DAY01

   Arrival at Kathmandu & Half Day Sightseeing

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   Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Meet & greet by our representative and transfer to hotel for check-in. After freshening up, proceed for half-day sightseeing covering: Visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple – one of the most important Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visit the famous Boudhanath Stupa – one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

2. DAY02

   Kathmandu - Pokhara Via Manakamana

   Day 2: Kathmandu – Pokhara via Manakamana Temple After breakfast, drive to Pokhara En route visit Manakamana Temple, the wish-fulfilling goddess temple. Continue the scenic drive along the Trishuli River to Pokhara. Arrival in Pokhara and hotel check-in. Evening leisure time Overnight stay at hotel in Pokhara.

3. DAY03

   Sarangkot & Half Day Sightseeing

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   Day 03 - Pokhara Sightseeing And Night Stay After Breakfast,Full day sightseeing around the Pokhara valley on Peace Stupa, Seti Gorge, BindyaBasini Temple, Fewa lake , Devids falls and Gupteshwor cave. ETC. Peace Stupa Situated at the height of 1100 meters, commonly known as Shanti, the World Peace Stupa located on the Anadu Hill of Pumdi Bhumdi Village is a special Buddhist monument. It was built by Nipponzan-Myōhōji monk Morioka Sonin with local supporters under the guidance of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist monk and the founder of Nipponzan-Myōhōji. Shanti, the Sanskrit word that does mean peace, also widely used in the Nepali and Hindi languages, indicates Peace Pagoda as it was built as a symbol of peace. One can see the total ranges of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna including the beautiful peak Machhapuchhere, the Fishtail. Seti Gorge Seti River is famous for its deceptive river course and its milky white water. The water cuts a deep gorge right across the mighty Mahabharata range and then runs a deep chasm in the middle of the town. The gorge can be seen from a park in the Old pokhara close to the Gorkha Museum. BindyaBasini Temple The temple of Bindhyabasini is the oldest in the city of Pokhara, Nepal and is situated in Ward No. 2, Miruwa. It regularly attracts many local Nepalese from across the region, as well as foreigners.The principal temple is devoted to goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati who is believed to be Goddess Kali’s incarnation. Smaller temples are within the temple premises which are dedicated to Goddess Saraswati,Shiva,. Hanuman, and Ganesha Phewa Lake Phewa Lake is a freshwater lake, located in the city of Pokhara in Nepal. It is the second largest lake in Nepal. The crystal clear water of the lake reflects the Annapurna ranges and Mount Machhapuchhare, lending tourists with a most breathtaking view. The lake has a temple in its center, natively called Barahi Mandir. This is situated on an island in the lake. The pagoda-style temple is unique in its structure and setting. It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and can be reached by boat. Boating is one of the main tourist attractions here. The lakeside is perfect for a boat ride in a quiet afternoon with the Himalayan ranges as a backdrop. Devids falls David’s falls is an amazing waterfall in Pokhara Valley which is nearly 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below ground level. It is also known as Patale Chhango which means the underwater world. According to local old people, On 31st July 1961, a swiss couple Davi went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit. Since that day the place is known as David’s falls. Gupteshwor Cave Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is one of the longest caves in Nepal is nearly 3km long. There are some walls dripping water inside  the cave and about 40m in, we can see the statue of Lord Shiva. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is near David’s falls.

4. DAY04

   Pokhara - Kathmandu & Half Day Sightseeing

   Day 4: Pokhara – Kathmandu & Half Day Sightseeing After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, proceed for half-day sightseeing: Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) offering panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley. Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square – a UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient palaces and temples. Evening free. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.

5. DAY05

   Departure From Kathmandu

   Day 5: Departure from Kathmandu After breakfast, check-out from the hotel. Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward journey.