A 5 Nights / 6 Days journey that opens with a night in the hill station of Nagarkot before taking in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the lakes and viewpoints of Pokhara and the temples of Kathmandu.
Route: Nagarkot – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Tour Highlights
- A Night in the Hill Station of Nagarkot
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Sunrise Views from Sarangkot
- Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Mahadev Caves
- Pashupatinath Temple & Boudhanath Stupa
- Patan Durbar Square & Swayambhunath
- Optional Manakamana Cable Car
- Exclusive AC Vehicle Throughout
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu, Transfer to Nagarkot (30 km / 1.5 hrs, Nagarkot 2,195 m)
- After immigration formalities at Kathmandu Airport, meet our representative and transfer to Nagarkot, about an hour and a half away.
- Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Nagarkot.
02
Day 2
Nagarkot to Pokhara (240 km / 7.5 hrs, Pokhara 827 m)
- After an early breakfast, transfer to Pokhara, stopping en route at Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
- On arrival check in at the hotel. Weather permitting, take a walk by the lake or go boating on Phewa Lake on a direct payment basis.
- Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 3
Pokhara Sightseeing
- Early in the morning, drive up to Sarangkot, a village about 13 km above Lakeside, famous for views of the Himalayas and the Pokhara valley on clear days. The drive takes 45 to 60 minutes.
- Later visit Vindyavasini Temple, Davis Falls and the Gupteshwor Mahadev Caves.
- Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
04
Day 4
Pokhara to Kathmandu (210 km / 6 hrs, Kathmandu 1,400 m)
- After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu. En route you may visit Manakamana Temple, reached by cable car on a direct payment basis.
- On arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for personal activities such as exploring Thamel, the main shopping hub.
- Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 5
Kathmandu Sightseeing
- After breakfast, set out on a tour of Kathmandu city.
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
- Later visit Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa, the Monkey Temple.
- Evening free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
06
Day 6
Departure from Kathmandu
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return journey.
INCLUSIONS
- Pickup and drop from Tribhuvan International Airport
- 01 Night accommodation in Nagarkot
- 02 Nights accommodation in Kathmandu
- 02 Nights accommodation in Pokhara
- Round trip transportation for Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu
- Traditional non alcoholic welcome drink on arrival
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- 01 litre mineral water per day
- Hindi or English speaking guide for sightseeing
- Exclusive AC vehicle for all transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Vehicles are not at disposal and are available as per the itinerary only, on a point to point basis
- All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- All current Nepal government taxes
- All toll taxes, driver allowance, parking charges and fuel included
- Hotel taxes as applicable
EXCLUSIONS
- 5% GST
- Air fare
- Lunch
- Insurance fee
- Monument entrance fees, payable on the spot
- Manakamana cable car tickets
- Boat ride fee on Phewa Lake
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone bills, bar bills, tips and gratuity
- Early check in and late check out charges, if any
- Anything not listed under inclusions
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- Indian nationals: no visa is required. A permit is issued at the entry point on production of a passport valid for at least six months from departure, or a Voter ID card, which is the only other valid document. Carry photocopies of your travel documents and four passport size photographs. Children need an original birth certificate in English and a student ID. Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence and downloaded e Voter ID are not accepted for travel to Nepal by air.
- Currency: Indian travellers may carry Indian currency in denominations of Rs 100 or smaller. Notes of Rs 500 and above are banned in Nepal. One Indian Rupee is approximately 1.6 Nepalese Rupees, and Indian currency is widely accepted.
- Documents: all guests must carry original valid identity proof. Scanned copies and photocopies are not accepted, and anyone without originals will be deported by immigration.
- Personal belongings: Nepal is a very safe place and your belongings are generally secure in hotels and vehicles, but we always suggest keeping your camera, wallet, passport and valuables with you.
- Clothing: pack according to the season and temperature at the time of travel, and carry hiking shoes.
- Respect local customs and dress modestly at religious sites.
