- Kathmandu & Pokhara, Nepal
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- 2-15 People
- 4.8 (84 reviews)
Tour Overview
Nepal is home to some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, but it is not just about the mountains - there are also beautiful temples and historic cities. This Sunrise Viewpoint Tour combines Kathmandu and Pokhara, taking in the renowned sunrise viewpoints of Nagarkot and Sarangkot. Sarangkot near Pokhara treats visitors to stunning sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges along with the Pokhara Valley and Phewa Lake, while Nagarkot east of Kathmandu offers panoramic views of the eastern Himalayan range including Mount Everest, Langtang and Dorje Lakpa.
Tour Highlights
- Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu
- Sunrise views over the Himalayas from Sarangkot in Pokhara
- Boating on Phewa Lake to Tal Barahi temple
- Visit Bindebashini Temple, Seti Gorge, David's Fall and Mahadev Cave
- Scenic drive between Kathmandu and Pokhara past Manakamana Temple
- Free time to explore Thamel and Asan Bazaar in Kathmandu
Itinerary
1
Arrival Kathmandu & Sightseeing around Kathmandu
Arrival at Kathmandu where our representative will be there to welcome the guest, assist and escort them to the hotel or resort. The representative will assist with check in at the designated hotel. At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities. After refreshment, get started with the sightseeing tour in a few places in Kathmandu covering Pashupatinath Temple - the holiest temple for Hindus dedicated to Lord Shiva and also a site for Hindu cremation - and Boudhanath Stupa, the world's largest stupa of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Evening free to stroll around the local bazaars. Night stay at hotel/resort in Kathmandu.
2
Drive to Pokhara
Early morning breakfast at the hotel. Drive 5-6 hrs and approx 210 km west of Kathmandu. On the way you can visit the famous temple known as Manakamana Temple. For this we need to take a cable car through the ropeway, for which the additional cost will be INR 525 per person. Evening free to stroll around the area. Night stay in Pokhara.
3
Pokhara Sightseeing
Early morning excursion trip to view sunrise over the Himalayas. We will be back to the hotel. After breakfast leave for sightseeing covering Bindebashini Temple, Seti Gorge, David's Fall and Mahadev Cave with an hour of boating on Fewa Lake till Tal Barahi. Evening free to stroll around the area. Night stay in Pokhara.
4
Drive Pokhara to Kathmandu
Early morning after breakfast leave Pokhara following the same path. After a 5-6 hrs drive reach Kathmandu and check in to the hotel. After relaxation, if time permits one can visit the Mall or Thamel which is Kathmandu's primary area catering to tourists. Another neighborhood of growing popularity is Asan Bazaar, the old trade route to Tibet. Night stay at hotel/resort in Kathmandu.
5
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel, timely transfer to the international airport for onward journey.
What's Included
- Accommodation in hotels/resorts in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- All ground transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Local representative and assistance on arrival
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary
What's Excluded
- International airfare and visa fees
- Manakamana cable car / ropeway (INR 525 per person)
- Monument entry fees and temple donations
- Lunch, dinner and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Tips and any items not mentioned in the inclusions
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