Pokhara is Nepal’s second city and its favourite holiday town – a relaxed lakeside resort at 822 m where the Annapurna range and the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhre (6,993 m) rise less than 30 km away. Our 3 Days Pokhara Overland Tour Package (2 nights / 3 days) is the simplest, most affordable way to get there from Kathmandu: a scenic road journey along the Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers by deluxe tourist bus (or private car), two nights in a comfortable hotel and a full guided day of sightseeing.
The 200 km Prithvi Highway is a journey in itself, winding past terraced hillsides, suspension bridges, rafting beaches and roadside villages before the snow peaks appear above Pokhara. On arrival you have time to settle in and wander along Lakeside. Next morning starts before dawn at Sarangkot (about 1,600 m), where sunrise lights up Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu in turn. With your guide you then visit the hilltop Durga shrine of Bindhyabasini Temple, row across Phewa Lake to the island pagoda of Tal Barahi, and see the white World Peace Pagoda, the giant Shiva statue at Pumdikot, the underground waterfall of Devi’s Falls, the sacred Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and the International Mountain Museum.
On the last morning you head back to Kathmandu, arriving mid-afternoon. In a private car you can stop at the Bandipur hill town or ride the Manakamana cable car on the way (extra cost).
Why choose this tour?
- Budget-friendly deluxe tourist bus with hotel pick-up and drop-off at both ends.
- Boating, entrance fees and a guide for the full sightseeing day included.
- Seven of Pokhara’s top sights in one day, plus a Himalayan sunrise.
Who is it for?
Students, families, couples and independent travellers on a short schedule or a budget, and visitors from India looking for a quick Pokhara holiday. The grade is easy and the tour runs all year.
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