It is a combination of the cultural exploration in Kathmandu and the natural wonders of the Lakes and Himalayas in Pokhara. The tour will take you to the remarkable UNESCO heritage sites in Kathmandu valley. In addition to the heritage exploration, you will also see the Kathmandu lifestyle. This tour also takes you to several spiritual sites while visiting these two wonderful cities in Nepal. The cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley Tour consist of the sites with rich spiritual vibrations.
Our airport representative will be waiting for you outside the Tribhuvan International Airport terminal in Kathmandu, with the sign of our company. After that, a private car will transport you to the lodging of your choosing.
We will meet you at hotel for a pre-trip meeting when you are ready to learn more about the specifics of the Kathmandu Pokhara trip Itinerary.
Start point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
After having breakfast, a car with professional tour guide will come to pick you up for full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu. Firstly, we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square situated at heart of Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square was ancient royal palace before unification of great Nepal. The grandiose complex is combination of historical monuments, scriptures and ancient architecture decorated in stone, brick, metal and tiles. The Kumari Ghar (house of virgin living goddesses ), Hanuman Dhoka, giant statute of Kal Bhairabh, the Kasthamandap, a temple made of up a wood of single tree, Ganesh Temple and gallery shops around the courtyard of complex are main attractions of Kathmandu Duabar Square. To hangout around the ancient market in periphery of Durbar Square is best option for exploring the lifestyle of people of Kathmandu and the traditional festival and feast of Newari people happening there.
After cultural, religious and historical discovery of Kathmandu Durbar Square, we move to the hilltop above it The Swoyambhunath is stood making an aerial view of Kathmandu valley. Believed to be self-created temple out of lotus flower amid a lake, Swayambhunath is regarded as holy shrine by Buddhist as well Hindu People. Dome style Stupa with Buddha's eyes on four sides of tower is emblem of symbol of peace and God's supervision to His followers. Also known as the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath is surrounded by green forest where we can see holy monkeys leaping and clinging here and there.
On the way to Pashupatinath Temple we will stop over one of the famous restaurants for lunch. After having lunch we visit famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath. Pashupatinath is the sacred temple of Hindu people situated at the bank of holy river Bagmati. The medieval complex of Pashupatinath has more than 100 temples dedicated to different deities of Hinduism. The main temple is pagoda style with the golden tower and four silver doors. Giant statue of Nandi (Bull), vehicle of Lord Shiva is positioned in front temple. Though non-Hindus are not allowed to enter main temple, we can cross the Bagmati River and enjoy the backdrop view whole complex and the religious ceremonies taking place there.
After a spiritual visit to Pashupatinath, we visit the largest Stupa of Nepal, Bouddhanath. An exceptional Buddhist shrine decorated with colorful praying flags is peaceful and echoed with soothing Buddhist Mantras. Surrounded by Buddhist pilgrims, visitors and souvenir shops of Tibetan people, roof top restaurants with enchanting view of Bouddhanath and Himalayan peaks against blue sky make your visit worthwhile.
After full day exploration of Kathmandu valley, treasuring memory of historical and cultural city, we drive back to hotel.
After having breakfast, we will spend seven to eight hours driving to take out for Pokhara. The flight takes 30 minutes. After checking into the hotel, spend some time relaxing by the lake, rent a boat, and explore the unusual Barahi Temple located in Phewa Lake.
Lakeside is a popular tourist destination where many restaurants host live music events during the nights. There is music played at a variety of restaurants, ranging from English songs to traditional Nepali folk songs and dancing.
After having breakfast, we enjoy boating in Fewa Lake and visit island temple situated amid of the Lake. If we have enough time we can do hiking via green wood on the southeast edge of Fewa Lake to World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot. Or we can visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev and drive uphill to World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot. From World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot we admire enchanting view of snowcapped mountains like, Machhapurchchhre, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Himchuli and stunning aerial view of Pokhara valley spotted with crystal clear lake. After having memorable day in Pokhara Valley, we will back to hotel.
An early morning drive of thirty minutes to Sarangkot followed by a short trek up the hill to witness stunning views of the rising sun and mountains. This location is well-known for its up-close views of Mt. Fishtail and Dhaulagiri Mountain.
After having breakfast at hotel, you will travel back to Katmandu via the Prithivi Highway, which is around 210 km long and can take seven to eight hours to complete. Along the route, you will pass through verdant woods, traditional villages, and terraced fields as you travel along the Trishuli River.
Enjoy a joyful journey as you see breathtaking views of the cumulating mountains in Kathmandu. If time permits, take pleasure in the enjoyable strolls around the energetic Thamel city and other historical sites. The day concludes with a delicious farewell dinner.
On this final day of your six-day holiday tour through Kathmandu and Pokhara in Nepal, you will have a hearty breakfast, take one last look around the Kathmandu Valley, and depart for the Tribhuvan International Airport's international terminal gate in accordance with your flight schedule.
End point
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal
Booking of a Trip
To ensure the booking of a trip with us, you will have to deposit 20% of the total cost in our bank account. We will forward you our bank details when you are ready to book. Once we receive the deposit, we will confirm your booking for you desired trip.
The balance amount of the trip is payable upon your arrival in Kathmandu on the first day.
Payment
While you can bank transfer on pay online the advance deposit, the balance can be paid either in cash or by card on the first day of the trip in Kathmandu. We accept cash in USD or other convertible currency and also the payment by visa or master cards.
Travelers Cheque, however, is not accepted.
Trip Cancellation
The trip once booked is guaranteed to depart. But Approved Holidays reserves all rights to cancel the trip without prior consent of the client. However, there is less chance of cancellation from our side unless we go through any unforeseeable and uncontrollable situation like natural disasters and troubles.
We will inform you of any such situation and discuss with you to plan the trip for some next possible date. But if you do not want to continue in such situation, we will refund you the deposited amount which may take some time because of our current banking policy. We appreciate your patience and cooperation in such situation.
But if you cancel the trip, for any reason, we will not be able to refund you the deposited amount. If there appears the situation where you will not be able to travel as scheduled, you can definitely talk to us to postpone the trip for another date. We will schedule the trip for another date for the same deposited amount. However the total cost of the trip may differ depending upon the time of the year that you postpone the trip to. The difference in cost is just a possibility.
Travel Insurance
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Having travel insurance will keep you comfortable in time of need. To cover you against your possible accident, death, sickness, evacuation, repatriation, loss of your luggage etc., you will need to buy an insurance that covers all these categories.
Itinerary
While our itineraries are customizable before the time of booking, we will not be able to bring major changes on it once the trip is confirmed and is near to the departure date. However, we will try our best to do whatever we can to change it to suit your interest if there is any need to do so. But we cannot guarantee that the major changes can take place.
We operate our tours in association with other local partners like hotels, airlines, buses and other service providers. And any major changes that you request near the departure date are the subject to availability.
Risk Acceptance
When you book a tour with us, you fully understand and acknowledge that you are taking up this tour on your own risk.
Approved Holidays offers tours in the safest mode possible with the best care. However, for any unfortunate situation, despite our attempts to avoid any such, Approved Holidays will not be held responsible.
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3 star category accommodation on twin sharing basis in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Airport pick up and drop off on your arrival and departure
All transfers and ground travel whilst in Nepal by the private vehicle as per the itinerary.
Pokhara flight with costing USD 106.
Mountain flight from Kathmandu with costing USD 240.
All government procedures and taxes.
Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
International airfare
Nepal entry visa fee and Travel insurance
All the applicable entry fees to tourist sites
All expenses of a personal nature e.g. toilet paper, medicines, confectionery etc
Bar and beverage
Tips for guide and driver
All breakfasts throughout the trip.
A professional English speaking local tour guide.
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