Welcome to Kathmandu/1350m. You will be welcomed by our guide or staff representative and escorted to your hotel. Check in and rest of the rime is free for your personal activities or Shopping/eating in Thamel Market or visit to Garden of Dreams on your own.

Note: If your Kathmandu arrival time is first hour (Before noon) then we can arrange half day sightseeing with additional price for which we need to confirm in advance.

THAMEL: As the tourist district of Kathmandu, Thamel bustles with activity late into the late evening. It is a mere 10-minute walk from the center of Kathmandu, yet completely different from the rest of the city. Thamel caters entirely to tourists with its scores of hotels, rows of restaurants and bars, book shops, inviting souvenir shops, cyber cafes and travel agencies.  A buzzing, visitor-friendly area, Thamel is the city’s main nightlife zone. Bars blast out live music by cover bands, and lively eateries serve Nepalese and international dishes. Designed in 1920, the stately Garden of Dreams is dotted with pavilions, fountains, and urns. Markets and stores sell metal handicrafts, colorful jewelry, and trekking gears, while pedestrianized Mandala Street has upmarket shops

Garden of Dreams

At the entrance of Thamel, the Garden of Dreams is a quiet oasis for city dwellers in the heart of Kathmandu. The garden, a part of the Kaiser Mahal complex which was earlier in dire need of maintenance was renovated and restored to its former glory. Major attractions in this 24-acre garden include neo-classical pavilions, fountains, decorative garden furniture, Chinese Moon Gate and European inspired features such as pergolas, balustrades, urns and birdhouses. Now a days it is open to the public with a restaurant and bar.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Breakfast at Hotel

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara. 

Pokhara -one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal, 200 km west from Kathmandu, 6 hour drive, under the shadow of the Annapurna Himalayan range. A rare combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams, villages inhabited by friendly ethnic tribes.

Pokhara is a resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapuchhre rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. Pokhara is part of a once vibrant caravan route extending between India and Tibet. This is the land of the Magars and Gurungs who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakalis are other major communities here. Upon arrival move to hotel for check in process.

Afternoon: Boating on Fewa Lake to visit Tal Barahi Temple.  

Early evening enjoy walking, eating at the lakeside market on own then overnight

Phewa Lake and Barahi Temple: Beautiful Lake Phewa is the second largest lake in Nepal. It covers an area of about 4.43 sq km with an average depth of about 8.6m, maximum water depth is 19m.  The reflection of Mount Annapurna can be seen on Phewa Lake. Another attraction of this lake is Barahi Temple made in pagoda style, which is an island in the middle of Phewa Lake.

Tal Barahi Temple’s courtyard resembles a little island. It is well-known among holidaymakers and tourists. The goings-on in the water does not affect the devotees’ worship. The visitors can reach the temple via boat. Thousands of Pokhara residents visit Tal Barahi Temple during Durga Puja and on Saturdays to worship the Goddess. This temple is the only one of its sort in Nepal, as it is built entirely within a lake with no land passageways.

Lounging by the lakeside

The most laid-back activity on our list, enjoy your vacation and watch your stresses melting away as you lounge by the lake. You can take walks, bike rides, shop and even compose poetry with the lake as your muse. Try to capture the perfect reflection of the Annapurna range on the lake, on a camera.

Aarati

In every evening, you can watch Aarati which is a Hindu ceremony in which lights are lit and offered up to gods. The small space that overlooks the Barahi Temple sees hundreds of people—devotees, passers-by, tourists. Small benches are also available to sit if you reach early.

According to Hindu rituals, aarati is performed in remembrance of deities and to realize their greatness. The flame that the priests rotate in a circular fashion has a pious implication. The aarati platter has lighted wicks, which the devotees reach out and press gently against their forehead. The glowing lights are meant to chase away the darkness and welcome happiness and prosperity. While performing the ritual, one should not let their mind wander and must remain focused on visualizing god. It is also seen as a medium to express gratitude and forgiveness.

Early evening enjoy walking, eating at the lakeside market on own.

Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.

Early Morning visit Sarangkot for Sunrise.

Pick up time: from 5 Am to 5:30Am which we will inform one day before. 

The village of Sarangkot is situated at a height of 1600 meters on Sarangkot mountain, and is known for its panoramic Mountain and Himalayan views of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu, as well as views of Pokhara and Phewa Lake. Sarangkot has been a paragliding destination in recent years. Sarangkot is just 11 kilometers from Pokhara’s Lakeside.

Sarangkot will surprise everyone visiting there with the magnificient and breathtaking Himalaya views and the most awesome and number one thing to do here is watching the sunrise and sunset that will make you feel as if you are in the piece of heaven itself. The Annapurna series, that also includes Annapurna I, which is the world’s 10th tallest peak, is seen from Sarangkot, one of the world’s biggest mountain ranges.

On the way to hotel visit Bindabasini Temple.

Bindhyabasini temple is situated on the hilltop and 915m from sea level. This religious place of Hindus living in the Pokhara region is devoted to the goddess Durga. Goddess Durga which is also known as Kali Mata is the symbol of a bloodthirsty goddess. Many people come here to worship and sacrifice animals.  Experience the tranquility of the temple grounds as you offer prayers and seek blessings for prosperity and well-being.

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara consists of: White Stupa, David’s fall, Gupteswor Cave,

Davi’s Fall

David’s falls is an amazing waterfall in Pokhara which is nearly 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below ground level. It is also known as Patale Chhango which means the underwater world. According to local old people, on 31st July 1961, a Swiss couple Davi went swimming but the woman drowned in a pit. Since that day the place is known as Davi’s falls. The source of the waterfall is Phewa Lake and the fall itself is named after Swiss lady who was swept away by the fall in 1961. The fall cuts through the rocks to create complex caves and tunnels on its path.

Ghupteshwaor Cave: The cave was allegedly discovered in the 16th century by some local men who stumbled upon it when clearing some grass. Within the dark cave they discovered many shrines and statues dedicated to Shiva and other Hindu deities. These included Mahadev and Parvati, Nageswor and Saraswati. Towards the read of the cave the men discover that a waterfall ran through it. Further inspection revealed to them that the water fall came from Patale Chhango.

Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, one of the longest caves in Nepal is nearly 3km long. There are some walls dripping water inside the cave and about 40m in, we can see the statue of Lord Shiva. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave is near David’s falls.

International Mountain Museum.

The museum, situated 1.5 km south of Pokhara Airport at Rato Pairo, has on display historical documents, records and chronicles on mountaineering. It has three main exhibition halls: Hall of the Great Himalaya, Hall of Fame and the Hall of World Mountains. There is also a library, a prayer room and an audio-visual room. The museum, managed by the Nepal Mountaineering Association, was established with the theme “Man, Mountain and Mountain activities around the world”. The spot is rightly selected as we can enjoy the unique view of 3 massive mountain peaks; Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu which are above 8000 meters with our single eyesight and no place in the world offers us such a panoramic view. Provides information on mountaineering, the world’s mountain system, mountain cultures, environments, prominent people in mountain history, mountain geography, ecology, exhibition of mountaineering history and implied methods.

World Peace Pagoda

The World Peace Pagoda can be seen on top of a hill on the southern fringe of Phewa Lake. It has four images of the Buddha facing the four directions. The dome-shaped pagoda is an impressive sight, and its hilltop location commands a great view. It is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna. Near the Peace Pagoda are Pumdi and Bumdi, two villages above Phewa Lake’s southern rim for exceptional views of the mountains.  They have the old style oval-shaped, red clay houses.

 Shiva Temple Pumdikot

Shiva Statue at Pumdikot above world peace stupa 13km from Lakeside is a new and popular destination in Pokhara. A beautiful high hill in the Pokhara district of Nepal has recently completed the 51 feet tall Statue of Lord Shiva at an elevation of 1500m above sea level. Shiva Statue in Pokhara is now the tallest statue in Nepal and the Statue of Lord Siva in Sangha, Bhaktapur comes the second tallest now.

Overnight in Pokhara

Breakfast at Hotel

Today drive to Kathmandu and rest is free.

If time permits one can visit nearby markets self or visit Thamel.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

After Breakfast full Day Tours

Kathmandu Durbar Square:
This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanuman Dhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju temple, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17h -century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city.

Swayambhunath Temple:
It is the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the almost entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. Swayambhunath is a best place to observe religious harmony between Nepalese Buddhists and Hindus. The stupa is one of the most ancient in this part of the world and its worshippers come from diverse ethical backgrounds. Situated on the top of a hill. It provides an excellent view of the Katmandu Valley. Huge prayer wheels and fine Buddhist paintings are displayed in the monasteries as well as the largest Buddha statue in the country.
Swoyambhunath literally means ‘Self-Existent One.’ Swoyambhunath is believed to have been established more than 2,500 years ago. An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was carried out by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist learning site.

Boudha Nath Temple:
Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa) is the largest stupa in Nepal lies a further 2 km north from Pashupatinath Temple and also the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Buddha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. It was probably built in the 14th century after the Mughal invasions; various interesting legends are told regarding the reasons for its construction. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepal’s, as well as a popular tourist site.

Pashupatinath Temple:
It is the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, first established in 5th century. The holiest Hindu pilgrimage place in Nepal Pashupatinath has received the attention of worshippers for at least fifteen hundred years. Dedicated to Shiva the lord of Destruction the temple is situated on the banks of the Bagmati River. A circuit of the Pashupatinath area takes visitors past a sixth century statue of the Buddha an eighth century statue of Brahma the Creator freshly painted skeletal images guarding temple gates, and other magnificent temples dedicates to various deities in the complex. Pashupati Nath Temple is situated 5 km. east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupati Nath, with tow tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus, although only Hindus are allowed inside temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World heritage Monument list in 1979 AD.

Overnight in Kathmandu

After breakfast transfer to airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight time.