Kathmandu and Pokhara Unveiled
Kathmandu and Pokhara Unveiled
Kathmandu and Pokhara Unveiled
5 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Pokhara
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ATH3301
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Age range:
10-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Experience the delights of Nepal’s two most frequented destinations – Kathmandu and Pokhara. Discover the cultural highlights of Kathmandu, a city that is a wonderful mix of the old and the new. Visit ancient monuments, palaces of Malla Kings and sacred Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Take a whirlwind tour to scenic Pokhara, the ‘City of Lakes’. Savor the Himalayan experience from Sarangkot Hill. Enjoy boating in peaceful Phewa Lake, under the watchful gaze of the magnificent Machapuchhre(Fishtail Peak). Explore the natural wonders of the city – Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Seti Gorge etc. Find out more about the small Tibetan population by visiting the Tibetan quarters at the Tibetan Refugee Camp.
Highlights
- Guided city tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Boating in Phewa Lake.
- Panoramic views of Himalayan peaks from Sarangkot and Pokhara.
- Himalayan sunrise from Sarangkot
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Kathmandu And Half-Day Guided Sightseeing
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Our airport representative will welcome you at the airport and transfer to your hotel on a private tourist vehicle. We will have a well managed Guided Tour around Kathmandu on the same day, an experience city guide and the vehicle will be provided. You will be visiting the following places: Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swoyambhunath Stupa – The Monkey Temple.
Day 2 : Drive Kathmandu - Pokhara Drive By Private Tourist Vehicle 7-8 Hours
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara 7-8 hours drive on a private vehicle.
After we have breakfast we head to Pokhara on a tourist bus, van or a car, depending on the size of the group. It is a scenic drive where you get to witness rural settlements and inspiring Himalayan scenery. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
Day 3 : Sightseeing In Pokhara
Location: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A drive of 45 minutes with 25 minutes hike brings us to the view point of Sarangkot. It is the best spot in Pokhara to view the Himalayas. Get mesmerized with the magical sight of the golden sun rising over white spires of the Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri and Machhapucchre (Fishtail Peak), including views of the beautiful the Pokhara Valley and Phewa lake. It takes about 15-minute walk down and 45 minutes drive to the hotel in Pokhara. Return to hotel for breakfast.
Later in the day we visit these sites: Bindhabasini Temple, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple, Seti River Gorge, Tibetan Refugee Camp
Day 4 : Drive Pokhara – Kathmandu (7-8 Hrs.) By Tourist Vehicle
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After an early breakfast we leave Pokhara and return to Kathmandu (7-8 hours drive). Upon arrival, we check in at the designated hotel.
After returning to Kathmandu, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure. Explore Kathmandu on your own. Stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping. In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you).
Day 5 : Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes. Our airport representative will drop you at the international airport in Kathmandu for your flight departure from Nepal.
What's Included
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Meals
4 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner -
Accommodation
Twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara (2 nights).
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Airport Transfers at Destination
2 airport transfers during arrival and departure.
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Entrance Fees
Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites.
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Farewell dinner in a fine restaurant on the second last day.
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All Ground Transportation by Private Tourist Vehicle.
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The required number of ground staff during the tour.
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Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff.
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Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sunhat (yours to keep).
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All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.
What's Not Included
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Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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International airfare and airport departure tax.
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Your travel insurance.
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Nepal entry visa - you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa
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All items of personal nature like drink, laundry etc.
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Tips for tour staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.)
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Others expenses not mentioned in the Price Includes section.
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