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- Duration
- 6 Days
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- Max. Altitude
- 1,400m.
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- Trip Grade
- Easy
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- Activity
- Tours and Discovery
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- Group Size
- 8 People Max
Kathmandu Pokhara Tour
Kathmandu Pokhara Tour is suitable for shorter visits based on your vacations and easy tour option for the travelers. You will visit the culturally interesting and historically rich capital city of Nepal Kathmandu and the most beautiful city of the world by nature called Pokhara, it is also considered best holiday place in Nepal.
This Kathmandu and Pokhara city tour is specially designed to enjoy your holidays with your family and friends visiting various historic and cultural monuments and enjoying outdoor sports like paragliding, zip flyer, boating, mountain biking and rafting. You can walk up to the Sarangkot hill, which offers the stunning Annapurna Himalayan range.
Apart from Kathmandu, almost every traveler to Nepal goes Pokhara. Whether it’s starting a trek in Annapurna or just chill in the more relaxed atmosphere of this lake city, Pokhara has something to offer to everyone. There are a number of things Pokhara visitors should do, however, it can be broken down into easy day trips. Obviously depends on your schedule, it is recommended that visitors spend at least two or three days in Pokhara. Longer if you can!
Useful Info
Accommodation
Accommodations are provided on the twin-sharing basis. If you are a solo traveler, a single supplement will be served. Accommodations during the trek in the Himalayas, you will be staying at basic mountain lodges where you’ll have a nice and clean room with the warm blankets, pillows, and comfortable matrices (matrices may not be very thick size but they’re comfortable).
Meals
During the trek, we can enjoy authentic Nepalese food as well the more common international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.). Breakfast and dinner will be served from a lodge menu where we spend the night whereas lunch will be served on the way to the next destination. All meals will be provided during trekking, there will also be farewell dinner.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Himalayas is between September to December and March to May, when the skies are a clear blue and the views spectacular. The weather remains dry until about May, with temperatures varying between regions.
Nepal is good for trekking throughout the year. Autumn and spring seasons are the most famous trekking seasons in the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. It has beautiful, cool, blue skies, clear weather conditions and amazing views of the white mountains and the countryside.
During the spring season, this time of year offers a breathtaking view of the Rhododendron flowers and lush forests.
Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu
You will arrive in Kathmandu, where we’ll pick you up from the airport and drop you off at your hotel. Meanwhile, you can take your time to stroll around to visit the Kathmandu.
There are plenty of places that you will find fascinating if you wander around.
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- Accommodation
- Optional
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- Meal
- No
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- Max. Altitude
- 1,400m
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- Time
- Rest day
Kathmandu sightseeing and pre trip briefing
Today is sightseeing day in Kathmandu. You will visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old town, where the old Royal Palace with its intricate woodcarving is located. The entire area is a maze of temples and images. Leading away from the square in all directions, there are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls.
Some of these landmarks are considered World Heritage Sites, including the historic Patan Durbar Square, the famous Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, and the Buddhist Buddhanath Temple, which is one of the largest Stupas in the world.
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- Accommodation
- Optional
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- Meal
- No
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- Max. Altitude
- 1,400m
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- Time
- Rest day
Drive to Pokhara
You will be picked at 6:30 am from the hotel and take you to the tourist bus station. The bus leaves to Pokhara at about 7:30 am.
Also known for its amazing views of Annapurna and Machapuchare in the north, Dhaulagiri in the west, and LamjungHimal and Manaslu in the south, Pokhara is a beautiful valley on the banks of the Fewa Lake.
It’s lower than Kathmandu and much less hectic, making it the ideal starting point for your journey. Overnight at hotel in Pokhara.
Discover Pokhara
Today early in the morning we leave for Sarangkot, a hill overlooking Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the north, and Pokhara in the south. From here, we can see amazing views of the sun as it rises in the mighty Himalayas.
Then we’ll head back to Pokhara and continue touring the city’s landmarks. Davis Falls is a unique waterfall that flows directly into a narrow, deep, endless canal. We also do some boating in Fewa Lake, the largest lake in Pokhara, and visit the Barahi Temple in the center of the lake.
We visit the famous International Mountain Museumwhich records, documents and chronicles the past and present developments of mountaineering activities in the world and the Himalayas in specially. We also stroll the Tibetan refugee camp and see how refugees are busy producing and trading woolen carpets and other handicrafts.Overnight in Pokhara.
Drive to Kathmandu
After breakfast, we say goodbye to the beautiful Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu. This will be a journey along the banks of the river with fantastic views of the hills and the rural lifestyle of Nepal. We’ll take a rest or do some souvenir shopping after reaching Kathmandu.
To celebrate the successful completion of our trip, we’ll have a farewell dinner in the evening.
Free day / Fly to home
You can either stay back in Kathmandu today and enjoy a free day or leave for your respective countries.
As per your flight schedule, our representatives will drop you off at the Airport.
What to Expect
What's Included
- Airport transfers pick-up and drop-off.
- All sightseeing and tours by a tour guide and private car / Jeep.
- 2-nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara with breakfast.
- Ground transportations from and to Kathmandu by tourist vehicle.(upgrade to private Jeep/car – USD 160 total, one way).
- Staff insurance and necessary ground transport for support staffs.
- Farewell dinner including a cultural show.
- Please Note: USD 150 per person if you want to upgrade the accommodation in luxury hotel in Pokhara.
What's Excluded
- International airfare and Nepal visa.
- Tips for guide / driver. (tipping is expected)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on the ‘Price Include’ section.
FAQs
1. Do I need to buy a bus ticket in advance?
We suggest you to book Kathmandu to Pokhara bus tickets a day or two in advance. Why?
During the peak season, the Kathmandu to Pokhara bus route is one of the most popular, so tickets can be sold-out days in advance.
2. Can I rent or hire a private car / Jeep?
3. Is altitude sickness a risk while visiting Nepal for me?
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