Splendid Sunrise and Sunset

Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

City trips

Group Size

16 persons

Location

Pokhara

Overview

Kathmandu city has a lot to offer in terms of its cultural heritage and religious shrines, like Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur and Changunarayan. The touristic hub Thamel is really amazing place for hangout where there are different souvenior shops, eateries and bars as well.

From Monkey Temple to Living Goddess, Kathmandu offers a lot for you if you are interested in Culture Heritage and Temples. This trip obviously showcases the rich culture to you where it takes you back to this architectura marvel.

Pokhara is another valley spectrally placed by surrounding hills with fascinating view of snowcapped Mountains. This place is famous among domestic and foreign tourist and with various touristic amenities make this place number 1 destination among travellers. Mysteries water fall, caves, Museums, Temples and Sunrise destination are most visited places in Pokhara. One can also visit to Peace Stupa situated at the out Skirt of Pokhara Valley for splendid view of Pokhara and sorroundings.

Bandipur : Midway on the day-long drive between Kathmandu and Pokhara lies the hilltop settlement of Bandipur, a Newar town with its age-old flavor still intact. Climb through pristine forests on the historical trail at Dumre Bazaar to a town that has hardly changed. Well preserved Bandipur today invites travelers to experience its unique offerings: rich hill culture, mountain views, and hiking.

Unlike most trading posts in the Nepal hills, Bandipur has retained its age-old cultural attributes - temples, shrines, sacred caves, innumerable festivals, and a Newari architecture that harks back to the Kathmandu Valley of old.

Located on a wide saddle at a height of 1,030 m the surrounding hills of Bandipur are ideal for hiking along trails that take you through tribal villages, verdant forests, and hilltop shrines that once doubled as fortresses.

Nagarkot is famous for its local Tamang people and landscape. From Nagarkot one can view gorgeous mountain view and mesmerizing sunrise.

Included/Excluded

- All arrival and departure transport to/from airport.

- 02 overnight accommodation at hotel in Kathmandu on BB Twin sharing basis.

- 01 overnight accommodation at hotel in Nagarkot on BB twin sharing basis.

- 02 overnight accommodation at hotel in Bandipur on BB twin shaing basis.

- 01 overnight accommodation at hotel in Pokhara on BB twin sharing basis.

- All necessary drive as per program using deluxe air-condition vehicle.

- All sightseeing in each place as per program

- All entrance fee to monuments and city

Professional tour guide throughout the tour.

- Boating at Lake fewa in Pokhara.

- 1 farewell dinner at the end of the tour

- All applicable taxes (13% VAT and 10% hotel service charge)

- Personal expenses

- Beverages

- Travel insurance

- Nepal visa and airfare

- Telephone, laundry and bar bills.

- Meals other than mention in programs

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu

Arrive, Kathmandu airport where our airport representative will meet and assist you then after before going to your hotel you can visit our office and you will be briefed about your tour in Nepal with us. There are no activities planned for this day. You are free to explore surrounding picturesque town on your own.

Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing (Pashupati, Bouddha, Bhaktapur) and drive to Nagarkot. (Breakfast)

Morning after breakfast around 09:00 AM we will start our sightseeing. Pashupatinath: At first, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred Temple dedicated to lord Shiva where people cremate dead body here at the bank of holy river Bagmati. Only Hindus are allowed to enter in to the main Temple and it is very popular world heritage site in Kathmandu. Bouddha: Among worlds Buddhist Stupa, Buddhanath is located only 3 km from city center. With the history back to 5th Century, Lichhivi King Mandev built this Sputa. It is 4 shaped and 8 angled structures and people turns prayer wheel around the base of this shrine. Bhaktapur This is a show piece of art and architecture with charming beauty. The main center (Square) contains innumerable Temples, and other showpiece of architecture, the statue of King Bhupatinndra malla, Lion Gate, Dattatreya Square Picture Gallery and Bhairabnath Temple. After sightseeing we will drive towards Nagarkot. Nagarkot:We will drive to Nagarkot, which will take almost 40 minute. Along with sunset from Nagarkot we can enjoy panoramic view of Everest, Langtang and Annapurna Mountain range.

Day 03: Drive back to Kathmandu from Nagarkot and continue drive to Bandipur. (Breakfast)

From your hotel balcony you can witness gorgeous Himalayan sunrise. From west Dhaulagiri to East Kanchangunja the view is superb. Nagarkot is considered as best place for Himalayan view. You can also take a glimpse of Mt. Everest. Then after we will drive back to Kathmandu and continue drive to Bandipur. The journey in a car goes through the bank of Trisuli and Marshyangdi River most of the time, with beautifulvalley, gorges, forest and human settlement. Upon arrival check in to the hotel and relax. You can visit the beautiful town on your own.

Day 04: Drive to Pokhara from Bandipur. (Breakfast)

We drive to Pokhara via. Begnas lake. Upon arrival we will check in the hotel and if clear weather in the evening we will visit Peace stupa for evening photography. The lake side becomes alive when the darkness falls with the lighting of restaurants and shops. For lovers of cuisine and musicit is a great hangout place. In late afternoon we will have 1 hour boat ride at Lake Phewa and visit the Talbarahi Temple situated at the middle of the lake.

Day 05: Sarangkot excursion for sunrise and undertake half day Pokhara sightseeing. (Breakfast)

Early morning before sunrise we will drive towards sarangkot (1600 meter), for mesmerizing sunrise view over Himalayas. This place is equally good for bird eye view of Pokhara Valley and observation of different mountains. Stay there for 1-2 hours and drive back to your hotel for breakfast. In Pokhara you can do different activities like Zip flyer, bungy, ultra flight, paragliding etc. After breakfast we will go for half day sightseeing tour including some highlights of Pokhara city covering Davis falls, Gupteswor cave, Bindavasani Temple, Seti river gorge and International Mountain Museum.

Day 06: Drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. (Breakfast/-/Dinner)

After breakfast we will take a scenic journey to Kathmandu retracing the same way along the bank of Marshyangdi and Trisuli River. After arriving at Kathmandu we will check in to the hotel and after some refreshment we will stroll around city for shopping to your dear and loved once. Evening we have a fare well dinner at typical Nepali restauranat with live cultural show.

Day 07: Final departure. (Breakfast)

For your onward journey we will drop you to international airport depending upon your flight time. We hope this tour will be the memorial one and we will be expecting to see you back in future.