Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour

Activities:: Cultural Tours

Duration: 5 days

Destination: Nepal

Trip Grade

Easy
Group Size

Min. 2 Pax.
Best Time

All Year Around

Trip Overview

The Kathmandu and Pokhara Luxury Tour is a leisurely tour that lets you experience all of the best highlights of two of the major cities of Nepal- its capital Kathmandu and its tourist hub- Pokhara. Kathmandu- the largest metropolis of Nepal, is the centre of the country’s history, art, culture and economy. Containing the remnants of Nepal’s medieval era in the form of old Durbar Squares and temples, many of the city’s old monuments and buildings are also listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. The city is a cornucopia of temples and shrines dedicated to various deities and gods and contain dense concentrations of religiously and historically significant locations. Touring the city provides a deep insight into the rich history of the country and it is a great way to be close to Nepal’s authentic artistry and its prominent riches that are displayed brilliantly on its many old buildings and complexes. The Kathmandu and Pokhara Luxury Tour captures the bygone time of the country brilliantly and presents you with a tour that will make you admire Nepali dexterity of crafts, wood-carving, stone masonry and metal-sculptures along with its natural landscape and beautiful terrains among many other art forms in their most refined quality.

Start the tour in Kathmandu with visits’ to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the holy Pashupatinath Temple, the Bouddhanath Stupa, the Kathmandu Durbar Square and the Swayambhunath Temple and revel in the country’s opulent historical features and attributes that manifest themselves in the number of idols and monuments that remain till date from medieval times when the city was still a single kingdom of its own with a ruing Malla and Shah monarchs. Then pay a visit to the Patan Durbar Square as well that lies in the city of Patan which, like Kathmandu, was also an individual kingdom of its own before the unification of the country. Patan Durbar Square is also listed under the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list and presents rich and architecturally intricate buildings and temple structures that reflect the overtone of centuries of craftsmanship done over decades of time. Then the Kathmandu and Pokhara Luxury Tour takes you to the beautiful lake-side city of Pokhara where natural highlights like the amazing Phewa Lake, the Bindabasini Temple, the Davis Fall, the Gupteshwor Cave and the Seti River Gorge are explored and visited.

The adventure hub of the country- Pokhara is one of the most beautiful cities of Nepal and on clear days, the city is also ornamented with amazing Himalaya views of the Annapurna Mountains. The Tour is a great way to get a quick taste of Nepali authenticity in just 5 days where the best highlights and hallmarks of both cities are explored and visited for a grand time of an amazing cultural tour. The package is designed for maximum cultural insight and visit of the prominent places of the cities in a short amount of time. It best presents the amazing cultural and historical qualities of the country in the most fascinating and comfortable of manners. The Kathmandu and Pokhara Luxury Tour is one of the best short tours of two amazing commercial and natural hubs of the country and presents the best luxury hotels for accommodation.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour and visit to Patan

Day 03: Fly to Pokhara and Pokhara Sight-seeing Tour, Duration: 30 minutes

From Kathmandu, you will take an early morning flight to the lake-side city of Pokhara. The flight takes about 30 minutes and upon your arrival there, you will be first taken to your hotel for your check-in. The sight-seeing tour of the city will start at 11:00. Various prominent places of the city will be visited today, like the Bindabasini temple, the Davis fall, the Gupteshwor cave, the Seti River Gorge and finally boating on the pristine Phewa Lake and visiting the temple of Taal Barahi. The Bindabasini temple is located in the centre of the religious old bazaar in the city and is dedicated o the Goddess Bhagwati. The Davis fall on the other hand, is perhaps one of the most famous waterfalls in the country. It is also called “the Patale Chhango” and is located in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley. The waterfall has water collapsing and falling through many gorges in the rocks below leaping along many rocky portals while doing so. The revered Gupteshwor Cave is situated 2 kilometers away from the Pokhara airport. The entrance to the cave is right across from Davis fall and it is almost 3 km long. With some big hall-sized rooms and some passages, exploring the cave is also sometimes an adventure where you have to crawl on all four. This cave holds special value to the Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the same condition as when it was discovered. The next is the Seti Gorge. Carved by the Seti-Gandaki River, it is one of the most amazing natural wonders of Pokhara. And finally, at the end of the tour, you will be boating on the tranquil Phewa Lake. Situated at an altitude of 800 meters, the Phewa is the second largest lake in Nepal. With the Barahi Island Temple in the middle of the lake, it is the most important religious place in Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of the Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti. The reflection of Mount Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna can also be seen in its serene waters. The thick pine forest on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake is also quite haunting. Overnight stay at a 5-star hotel in Pokhara. Breakfast Included.

Day 04: Fly back to Kathmandu, Duration: 30 Minutes.

Day 05: Farewell

Cost Includes

All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport transfers
Three nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 5-star category hotel in Kathmandu. Normally at Hotel Yak and Yeti.
Round trip airfare to/from Pokhara including tour guide.
One night’s accommodation with breakfast at a 5-star category hotel in Pokhara. Normally at Temple Tree and Spa.
All guided sightseeing tours & activities including entry fees
Farewell dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant in Kathmandu
All government taxes and office service charge

Cost Excludes

Meals not specified in the 'Meal Inclusions' in the itinerary'
International airfare
Nepal entry visa
Tips for tour guide and driver

Cost & Dates

Group tours are unavailable for this trip, however, you can opt for the private trip. The private trips are available on any date of your choice at any time of the year. Let us know about your preferred travel dates and we shall organize it as per your convenience. Get in touch with your query now.

Reviews

Raymond Low, Singapore Nepal Hiking Team provide an excellent guide to me when I hiked Everest Base Camp. My guide, Mr. Prakesh Rai, is very professional and caring... He always gives me very informative replies whenever I have a question or two about the terrain which we are trekking, the history of certain towns or places we passed by or stayed...He is always asking how I am (my old right ankle injury came back)...and will help me carry my load.... We had a good time together especially when we take photographs of the awesome scenery.....He works tirelessly and would be a concern for my diet and always asked me if I had enough of food, hows my leg was, and whether feeling ok especially when we are going towards a higher altitude..... We had a wonderful acclimatization climb and he is always observing me how I am doing. Nepal Hiking Team rocks!.... And I would sincerely recommend my friends to this group..... It’s simply awesome!... Thank you Nepal Hiking team and it's truly a great experience traveling with your professional guide!

Yang, Singapore It was an awesome experience in Nepal, in which a big part of my trip was covered in the mountain, thank to NHT. Ganga, the company manager has been engaging since my enquiry and very efficient and patient with all my queries. They are flexible to customize to my needs due to my planned itinerary besides hiking. They also made arrangement for airport pick up and Ganga met me in person in my lodge to go through the procedures and discussion. 2 days prior to the trek it was raining heavily and many flights were cancelled. We were lucky to tag along a rescue helicopter to Lukla, also thank to Ganga's arrangement. When we arrived at the start point, we were welcome by the friendly guide and porters. My relationship with Gurung, the guide was very good, he took care of me every single bit of the trip, as I was a slow walker in the team. He would check our conditions from time to time to ensure our well beings. Gurung and I joked around in the tea houses and we made many friends and some exchange of cultural knowledge. I was not well when I returned from Base Camp. We discussed and we decided that an evacuation was needed. Gurung visited me in the hospital and sent me back to the hotel after discharge. I had a farewell lunch with him. Ganga and Hari, the 2 managers visited me on the 2 days and they even sent me to the hospital again for report collection. Hari also sent me to the airport on my departure day. I have total satisfaction and heart-felt appreciation for Nepal Hiking Team. There were other companies who tried to compromise prices and quality but not NHT, who insisted on quality and care above all. I'm back in Singapore safely. And they are keeping in contact with me on some follow-ups. I truly want to recommend you this company for their awesome service given the reasonable if not attractive price! This trip was so awesome although I had some hiccups on my decent. I miss Nepal alot, and the friendship shared.

Stephen, Australia I finished the ABC and Bhutan Tours with Nepal Hiking Team and had a very good time. It was a great pleasure dealing with Balaram and Ganga. They are extremely professional, flexible, and accommodating. prior to the trip, I had been constantly emailing Balaram with my questions, whether or not they are directly related to the trek. Balaram was always extremely responsive with detailed answers and he was always patient. When I first got to Kathmandu, both Ganga and Balaram met me at the hotel to greet me. Throughout the trip, they constantly checked up with the guide to make sure that everything went okay. Overall, the trek was well organized and I can say with confidence that the team has done their best to ensure that my needs were met. I am already thinking about coming back to Nepal for my next trek and I will certainly go with Nepal Hiking Team again.

Ian, Canada My wife and I did the Everest Base Camp Trek as organized by Nepal Hiking Team. We read guidebooks and numerous websites leading up to this trip, but nothing quite captured the awesomeness of just being there in person. Each day of our trek was physically and mentally exhausting, but our guide saw to it that we were looked after - be it on the trail, dining, or settling in at the lodge each night. Nepal Hiking Team did a fantastic job for us; I could not be happier with how this trip was organized, and how Balaram and Ganga took care of us.

Evelyn, Ireland Organised this trip from Australia with very limited trekking experience. Ganga and his team were extremely professional and approachable in answering our questions and providing guidance. The travel itinerary was tailor-made to suit our dates. The accommodation in Kathmandu was excellent, accommodation along the trek was the best available and our guide and porter were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Our flight to Lukla was cancelled and our guide Mr Bim had organised a helicopter within a few moments. Felt very safe and secure with the local knowledge and expertise. The Nepal Hiking Team look after you from start to finish; meeting you at the airport with a garland of flowers and wishing you farewell with a Nepalese scarf. We were a party of three from Ireland and thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Couldn't recommend this company highly enough. I will be advising anyone from Ireland to use this local company for sheer value and professionalism!!