Six days is the perfect amount of time to fall in love with Nepal without rushing. Our 6 Days Kathmandu & Pokhara Overland Tour balances two leisurely days in the lake city of Pokhara with a full day among the World Heritage temples of Kathmandu, linked by a scenic road journey through the hills on the Prithvi Highway. Everything is private – your own car, driver and English-speaking guide – so the pace is always comfortable.
The road from Kathmandu to Pokhara follows the green Trishuli, Marsyangdi and Seti river valleys for about 200 km. It is a window onto everyday rural Nepal: terraced fields, roadside bazaars, school children in uniform, suspension bridges and rafters on the river. Pokhara itself is Nepal’s most relaxed city, spread along Phewa Lake beneath the Annapurna range. Here you go boating to the island temple of Tal Barahi, watch sunrise from Sarangkot and visit the World Peace Pagoda, Devi’s Falls and Gupteshwor Cave.
Back in Kathmandu, a full day of guided sightseeing takes you to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath – four of the valley’s seven UNESCO monument zones – before you head home.
Why choose this tour?
- An unhurried itinerary with two nights in Pokhara and two in Kathmandu at each end.
- Great value: travel overland by private vehicle instead of flying.
- Sunrise from Sarangkot, boating on Phewa Lake and four World Heritage Sites.
- Runs all year, with 3-star or upgraded hotels to suit your budget.
Who is it for?
Families, couples, small groups and first-time visitors who enjoy road journeys and want both culture and mountain scenery. Grade: easy.
Best time
October to May for the clearest views; the monsoon months are lush and quiet, with the best mountain views early in the morning.
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