Kathmandu Pokhara Tour 6 Days

6 Days Kathmandu
Trip At Glance
  • Group Size1-20 PAX
  • Max Elevation1355m/822m
  • GradeEASY
  • TransportationFlight/Private Vehicle
  • AccommodationDeluxe Hotel
  • Trip Length6 Days
  • Best MonthLate September-November
  • WIFIAvaliable
  • Trip ModeNormal
  • MealBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Trekking StyleWalk
  • Start FromKathmandu
  • End PointKathmandu
Trip Overview

Kathmandu and Pokhara are Nepal's most visited tourist places offering natural and cultural heritage sites. People from different parts of the world come to visit Kathmandu which has the most visited monasteries and temples i.e. Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa along with various historical sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square where the most of Durbar squares are open for the tourist. Durbar Squares attracts visitors with various handmade architecture and sculptures, with a museum of medieval arts, woodcarving, and colossal pagoda temples. Each Durbar squares have its history and source of attractions. 

Pokhara is declared the tourism capital of Nepal, because of the major tourist destinations and mainly for adventure tourism. Tourism has been the primary source of income for the locals and the city itself. Full city view of Pokhara can be done from the viewpoint of various places like Sarangkot for sunrise and sunset views whereas there are other major attractions like Bindabasini Temple, Seti River George, Pokhara International Museum, World Peace Pagoda, Phewa Lake, David's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Mahendra Gufa and so on.. 

HIGHLIGHTS

•    Pashupatinath Temple: Visit holds the spiritual atmosphere of one of the holiest temples in Hinduism.
•    Budhanilankantha Temple Visit: The magnificent statue of Lord Vishnu reclining on a serpent greets you here.
•    Boudhanath Stupa: Boudha Stupa was listed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 1979 and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. 
•    Swayambhunath Stupa: It is one of the oldest stupas in Nepal having numerous shrines and monasteries Buddhism. 
 

Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu & Pashupatinath Temple visit:

Kathmandu is the colorful capital city of Nepal, and on the first day, you will reach. Once you leave the airport, a representative will wait for you to be transported to the hotel. After arrival, the guests register and can cool off after the flight.

Kathmandu is regarded as a culturally and historically significant city and thus has a lively and friendly environment. You could go for other nearby activities, chill, and take a break.

Later visit the Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath, an aspect of Lord Shiva. It conforms to the Hindu belief in Karma and reincarnation.

After Darsan returns to the hotel, Overnight stays at the hotel.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1400
DAY 2 Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple:

 Your trip to Pokhara will begin in Kathmandu. There are two ways to travel to Pokhara: by flight and by road. 

If you choose to travel by flight it will take around 35 minutes to arrive in Pokhara. But if you choose to travel by road en route you can visit Manakamana Temple and enjoy a cable car ride to Manakamana Darsan for 2 hours and after Darsan continue driving for 3 hours until you reach Pokhara.

Manakamana Temple: 

Manakamana Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Bhagwati, an incarnation of Parvati. It is one of the most visited temples in Nepal. It is situated in the Mankamana, Gorkha, Nepal. Many devotees from different parts of Nepal and abroad come to visit Manakamana in the belief that their wishes to be fulfilled. 

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
822
Day 3 Full-day Pokhara sightseeing:

  In the early morning, you will drive to Sarangkot for the beautiful sunrise view from Sarangkot View Point and you will be returning back to the hotel and have breakfast. After breakfast, you will embark on a local sightseeing tour of Pokhara, which includes Bindabasini Temple, Seti River Gorge, David's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Mahendra Cave. 
Enjoy a boat ride on Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple, and explore the lakeside area. 

Sarangkot: 

Sarangkot is a popular viewpoint of Pokhara where you have to drive up the hill to watch the sunrise view from the view tower at the top.  

Bindabasini Temple: 

Bindabasini Temple is known to be the oldest temple of Pokhara. It is located in Miruwa, Pokhara, Nepal. The temple is dedicated to the goddess Bhagwati who is considered to be the incarnation of Kali. 

Seti River Gorge: 

Seti River Gorge is a famous and interesting tourist destination in Pokhara where you get to see the flowing river from above the bridge. The water flow of the river is very cold and white, which is quite a unique feature of the river which seems to disappear in caves and tunnels through its route in Pokhara. 

David's Fall: 
David Fall is another and the most visited tourist attraction in Pokhara. It is a waterfall, where the water forms a tunnel that is 500 feet long and runs 100 feet below the ground after reaching the bottom.

Gupteshowr Mahadev Cave:

Gupteshwor Mahadev cave is considered to be one of the longest caves in Nepal and the most attractive and mysterious cave with a length of 2,000 meters.

Mahendra Cave: 

The cave is named after the late king Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev. It is a natural cave which is located in Pokhara, Kaski very close to the Seti River.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
822
Day 4 Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara.

The morning after having breakfast prepare yourself for a flight to Kathmandu. Depending on your flight time, you will be transferred to the airport. Once you arrive at the domestic airport in Pokhara, complete all the airport formalities and take a flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, one of the representatives will wait for you to transfer to the hotel. When you arrive at the hotel, check-in, rest, and refreshment. Later, in the Evening you can stroll around the markets of Kathmandu.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1400
DAY 5 Full Day Kathmandu sightseeing.

 After having breakfast, drive to explore the main attractions of Kathmandu including,  Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Budhanilkantha, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Boudhanath Stupa: 
It is considered to be the sacred site dedicated to the Buddha. 
 Boudha Stupa was listed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO in 1979 and it is one of the most popular tourist sites in Kathmandu. 

Swayambhunath Stupa:

Swayambhunath Stupa is also known as a Monkey Temple. It is one of the oldest stupa in Nepal having numerous shrines and monasteries Buddhism.

Budhanilkantha:

Budhanilkantha is one of the biggest Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to the Lord Vishnu which is located at Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. It is also known as Jalnarayan where you can see the reclining stone monument of Lord Vishnu above the water.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: 

Kathmandu Durbar Square is the largest square palace in Nepal which is located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the popular tourist destination which is also known as the Museum of the Temples. 

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1400
DAY 6 Final departure from Kathmandu.

On the last day, you will prepare yourself to leave Kathmandu. As per your flight timings, you may have some time to go sightseeing more places in the city or to shop for some local items. You shall be picked up in good time and taken to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accomodation
Hotel
Altitude
1400
Cost Included

•   3 nights of hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast, lunch & dinner. 
•   2 Nights hotel accommodation at Pokhara with breakfast, lunch & dinner.
•   Pokhara-Kathmandu flight ticket.
•   Our service charge.
•   All airport transfers and sightseeing are on private vehicles.
•   All applicable taxes.  

Cost Excluded

•    City entrances to the scenic spots.
•    Other personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, and telephone/fax calls.
•    Entrance fee for all sightseeing spots.
•    Medical evacuations, notes strikes, etc. any tips for drivers, hotel staff, any meals apart from the ones mentioned above.
•    Travelers insurance.
•    All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. personal illness, weather disturbance, strike political disturbances, etc. 
•    Anything else that is not mentioned in the' COST INCLUDES' section.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why should we take a trip to Kathmandu and Pokhara?

The 6 days tour of Kathmandu and Pokhara will give you knowledge and experience regarding various cultures and traditions of Nepal. Firstly when you explore Kathmandu city you will see various popular temples, monasteries, and heritage sites which are mostly viewed. People from different parts of the world come to visit the Pashupatinath temple. Kathmandu has various and most popular historical sites including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square where beauty lies in the arts and sculptures and Stupas cannot be forgotten which is very famous and most visited in the Valley i.e. Swayambhunath stupa and Boudhanath stupa.  Pokhara lies in the western part of Nepal and is considered to be the second-largest city in Nepal. The natural beauty of Pokhara has made it to be a rich city in the tourism sector. There are various sightseeing spots and if you are willing to an adventurous activities you will get those opportunities too including mountain biking, bungee jumping, paragliding, zip lining, and so on. There are various trip possibilities including the second largest freshwater lake in Nepal i.e. Phewa Lake where the reflection of Mount Macchapuchhare can be seen on the surface, likewise, embark on a local sightseeing and the most famous areas of Pokhara tour which includes Bindabasini Temple, David's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Mahendra Gufa, World Peace Pagoda, Seti River Gorge, and Pokhara International Museum. Pokhara is known for its Natural Beauty, which is why Tourists from different sides of the world come to visit and enjoy the beauty of Pokhara.

2. Which city is bigger? Kathmandu or Pokhara?

Kathmandu is the capital and is the largest city of Nepal whereas Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal.

3. What is the mode of Transportation to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara?

There are various ways to Travel from Pokhara to Kathmandu: - By Flight (Kathmandu-Pokhara) 35 Minutes. - VIP Night BUS from Bafal, Kathmandu- Pokhara 8 hours - Local (Kathmandu- Pokhara) Bus 7 hours - Private Vehicle. 5 hours

4. Best Time to take a trip to Kathmandu and Pokhara?

The best time to visit Kathmandu and Pokhara is September- November when the weather is clear and temperatures are moderate. Other than it if you are willing to visit in Spring, March- June would also be the best option.

5. Is Pokhara more expensive than Kathmandu?

Pokhara is an expensive city compared to any other cities in Nepal which is why Pokhara is marginally expensive than Kathmandu.

6. What kind of food is famous in Kathmandu and Pokhara?

Your visit to Nepal will give you the options of various food options which are quite famous to locals. Kathmandu is famous for Daal Bhat, Dumplings, Chatamari, Thukpa, Juju dhau, Sel Roti and so on.. Meanwhile, Pokhara is famous for Grilled Fish, Thakali Cuisine, Dhido, and so on..

7. What is the safest way to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara?

There are various modes of transport to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara. VVIP buses are considered to be the safest and best mode of transportation, and it takes around 7 hours to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu.

8. Is Kathmandu/Pokhara safe for tourist?

Yes, Kathmandu/Pokhara is a safe place for foreigners to travel. It has a low crime rate, and you will meet friendly locals. However, you must be careful of a few scammers, be watchful of your surroundings, and especially be alert to pickpockets Be cautions when you're out at Night, Women walking alone at night is not suggested.

9. Do I need to hire a guide for a Kathmandu/Pokhara trip?

Yes, hiring a guide is recommended especially for the tourist to make the trouble-free journey and get a lots of knowledge and information regarding the specific place you're visiting. If you hire a guide your journey will fully rely upon them and you will be tension, trouble-free, and can enjoy your journey more peacefully.

10. Does it snow in Kathmandu/ Pokhara?

There are other places in Nepal having higher elevations and several different climates that experience snowfall but due to the lower altitude Kathmandu/Pokhara cities are less likely to experience snowfall.

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