Kathmandu

Arrival at Kathmandu Upon arrival transfer to Hotel.

Evening visit Boudhanath Stupa located about 11Kms from city centre.

Its massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal and the world. Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at Hotel. Morning visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a former royal palace complex located in Bhaktapur, Nepal. It housed the Malla kings of Nepal from 14th to 15th century and the kings of the Kingdom of Bhaktapur from 15th to late 18th century until the kingdom was conquered in 1769. During its height, Bhaktapur Durbar Square contained 99 courtyards but today hardly 15 of these courtyards remain.

Afternoon Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square also known as Basantpur Palace Square the home of “Kumari Devi “(the only living Goddess in the world). It is one of the capital’s most visited landmarks.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is located in front of the Old Royal Palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom and is one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal.

Also visit Swayambhunath Stupa a golden spire crowning a conical wooded hill, Swayambhunath Stupa is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu valley. Overnight at the Hotel.

Sunrise visit Pashupatinath Temple. Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Jyotirlingas housed in the Pashupatinath temple is the head of the body which is made up of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. This temple was classified as a World Heritage Site in 1979.

Drive back to hotel for Breakfast. In time transfer to the Kathmandu Airport to board the flight for Pokhara. {A short flight for only 30 minutes.}

Pokhara, the ‘Tourist Capital of Nepal,’ is the second-largest city in this Himalayan country, after Kathmandu. It is one of the highest cities, making it the base for many world-famous treks. The city is a beautiful contrast of the bustling Lakeside Pokhara and Old Pokhara

Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel.

Evening Boat Ride at Phewa Lake to visit Tal Barahi Temple also known as ‘Lake Temple’ is a Hindu temple of the Durga. It is the most important religious monument in Pokhara, Nepal. This temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. As the temple is situated on a small island, the only way to visit it is by boat.

Phewa Lake is the second largest lake in Nepal.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Early morning drive to Sarangkot to View the Sun Rise. Sarangkot is the small hilltop which is famous for its breath taking view of sunrise and Annapurna range and Fishtail (Virgin Mountain). From here, you can see a panoramic sweep of Himalayan peaks. Most people come here at dawn, when the sun picks out the peaks in brilliant colours.

Later drive back to Hotel for Breakfast.

After breakfast city tour of Pokhara including World Peace Pagoda also known as Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist monastery located on a hill ridge surrounding Pokhara valley. Situated at the height of 1100 meters on the Anadu Hill, It provides a panoramic view of the Annapurna range, Pokhara city and Phewa Lake. Devi’s fall is a waterfall located at Pokhara. The water forms a tunnel after reaching the bottom. This tunnel is approximately 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below ground level. Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave is a cave located opposite to Devi’s fall, the water from Davis fall passes through this cave.

Evening free for leisure activities.

Below are the optional activities which you can do at Pokhara.

The World’s Longest Zip-Line: Pokhara

Enjoy the thrill of flying through the sky along the world’s longest zip-line on this 2.5-hour tour in Pokhara. Visit Nepal’s latest sky adventure 5,400 feet above sea level, offering breath-taking views of the Himalayas as you zip-line over the forest.

Bungee Jumping in Pokhara

Take your thirst for adventure and adrenaline to the next level, apart from the treks and mountain bike treks in Nepal. If you feel you need a perspective on Pokhara’s Landscape, then try looking at it upside-down while you make a leap of faith from 73 meters above the ground. The experience of bungee jumping in Pokhara is certainly exhilarating and it is one activity you should not be missing out.

Paragliding 

Soar through Nepal, one of the world’s best paragliding locations, on this tandem paragliding adventure in Pokhara. View spectacular mountains with villages and monasteries perched on hill tops with enchanting deep valleys, river gorges, and more.

Rafting at Seti River

From Pokhara, this is a great adventure getting you onto the Upper Seti River for a run on the class 3 and 4 rapids. The Annapurna Mountains will be all around you, with the iconic Mount Fishtail in full view. This is a fun, safe, white water adventure.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Visit Shree Bindhyabasini Temple, is the oldest temple in the city of Pokhara, The main temple is devoted to goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagwati who is the incarnation of Kali. There are smaller temples of goddess Saraswati, Shiva, Hanuman, Ganesha in the premises. The temple is situated atop a small hill and can be easily accessed via stone staircases.

In time transfer to Pokhara Airport to board the flight for Kathmandu. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel.

Evening visit Thamel Market is known as one of the biggest shopping markets of Kathmandu city. You will find multiple branded and local outlets, providing stuff in western as well as antique Nepali style. Foreign tourists love to visit this market and enjoy some shopping.

Overnight at the Hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Visit Guhyeshwari Shaktipeeth Temple also spelled Guheswari or Guhyeshwari, is one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu. This temple is dedicated to Adi Shakti. The temple is also a Shakti Peetha and is about 1 km east of Pashupatinath Temple.

Also visit Budhanilkantha Temple is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. According to legend the spring that feeds the pond in the Budhanilkantha temple is connected to Gosaikunda, which makes it to have a direct connection to the water source from Lord Shiva. This is the reason why this temple’s name is dedicated to Lord Shiva even though the statue here is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

In time transfer to Airport to board the flight for onward destination.