Nepal 5-day Kathmandu & Pokhara explorer
Nestled between the Himalayas and the legends that shaped them, Nepal invites you into a world few ever truly know. Spend five days moving between Kathmandu and Pokhara in the company of local experts who bring both cities to life. In the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal's cultural heart, you'll step inside living UNESCO heritage sites, joining Hindu and Buddhist rituals that have endured for centuries.
Then comes Pokhara, the Lake City, where mornings begin at Sarangkot viewpoint as sunrise ignites the peaks of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and the iconic Machhapuchhre. Every detail, every moment, is yours to shape.
Services
Included:
- 44 nights accommodation in double or twin rooms
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers as per the itinerary
- Land transfers in a air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver
- Activities & admission fees to sites as per the itinerary
- English-speaking guide on excursions
- Vehicle-related expenses such as fuel, parking, toll taxes, etc
- Government taxes
Excluded:
- Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Any meals & drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
Optional:
- White water rafting at Trishuli river on the way to Pokhara from Kathmandu
- Everest Experience Mountain flight in Kathmandu on day 2 with guaranteed window seat
- Paragliding in Pokhara
Itinerary at a Glance
Kathmandu Airport - Hotel In Kathmandu - Patan Durbar Square
First Sights Of Patan in Kathmandu!
Kathmandu - Pokhara
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Sarangkot - Pokhara City Tour - Phewa Lake
Sarangkot Sunrise Tour & Pokhara tour with boat-ride
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Back To Kathmandu!
Pashupatinath Temple - Boudhnath Stupa - Departure Transfer
Half-day Sightseeing tour & Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Kathmandu Airport - Hotel In Kathmandu - Patan Durbar Square
Day 1: First Sights Of Patan in Kathmandu!
Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will meet your airport officer who will accompany you to your hotel in the city center. After settling in your hotel, you will enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Patan, famous for metal works and wood carvings.
You'll visit Patan's UNESCO sites, witness Newari people at Patan Durbar Square, ancient Royal complexes, and architecture of the Medieval Era. You'll stroll the narrow lanes of Patan, visit the Krishna temple, and marvel at the Mahabodhi Stupa and Golden Temple.
Kathmandu - Pokhara
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Today we will drive about 200 km from Kathmandu to Pokhara - the drive will take an estimate of five and a half hours. Get some rest or witness the different landscapes of the area.
Pokhara is famous for the wonderful views of The Himalayas and its snow-fed lakes. The reflection of Mount Fishtail and Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is breathtaking!
Pokhara is also the base camp for trekking tours in the Annapurna region with other day hike tours around the valley rim. Upon arrival, the day will be yours to get acquainted with the Phewa Lakeside area.
Sarangkot - Pokhara City Tour - Phewa Lake
Day 3: Sarangkot Sunrise Tour & Pokhara tour with boat-ride
In the early morning, you will start your day with an excursion to Sarangkot to see the sunrise over Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri Massif, and Mount Fishtail. Afterward, you will return to your hotel for a delicious breakfast.
After a little rest, you will be taken on a city tour of Pokhara, which will include the Bindavashini Temple, Seti Gorge, Devis Fall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave. In addition, you can add a complimentary boat ride at Phewa Lake in Pokhara to enhance your experience!
Pokhara - Kathmandu
Day 4: Back To Kathmandu!
Today you will drive back to Kathmandu and have the day to yourself to see more of Capital city or spend the afternoon shopping for souvenirs.
Pashupatinath Temple - Boudhnath Stupa - Departure Transfer
Day 5: Half-day Sightseeing tour & Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, you will go on a sightseeing tour that covers the Pashupatinath Temple located on the bank of the Bagmati River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and often known as 'Dzabode of Shivadz'. From the outside, you will witness Hindu rituals or the rare funeral ceremonies.
Next, you will proceed to Boudhanath Stupa, also known as 'DzMini Tibetdz' one of the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal. Here you will witness Buddhist rituals and traditions at Boudhanath area which is surrounded by Buddhist prayer flags and mane.
After your visit, you will be taken back to your hotel and then transferred to the airport to catch your flight home or continue your travels.
We hope to see you again!
