5 Days Best of Nepal Tour

Day 1Arrival Kathmandu

Meals: No meal
Overnight: In Kathmandu

Welcome to the land of Nepal at 1350m. You will be warmly welcomed by our representative and escorted to your hotel and will describe you about your entire tour program in detail. Later on half day sightseeing tour of Boudhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in Nepal. Then visit Pashupatinath Temple. It is the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal dedicated to lord Shiva, first established in 5th century. The holiest Hindu pilgrimage place in Nepal Pashupatinath has received the attention of worshippers for at least fifteen hundred years. This temple was listed in the UNESCO World heritage Monument list in 1979 AD.


Pashupatinath Temple
 

Day 2Kathmandu Porhara (200km/6-hour drive)

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In Porhara

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara -one of the most picturesque valley in Nepal, 200 km west from Kathmandu, 6-hour drive, under the shadow of the Annapurna Himalayan range. A rare combination of snow-clad mountains, crystal clear lakes, streams, villages inhabited by friendly ethnic tribes.

Pokhara is a resort city of remarkable beauty. The serenity of Fewa Lake and the magnificent summit of Machhapuchhre rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and magic. Pokhara is part of a once vibrant caravan route extending between India and Tibet. This is the land of the Magars and Gurungs who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers. Brahmins, Chhetris and Thakalis are other major communities here.

After checking process boating on Fewa lake to visit Tal Barahi Temple. Early evening you can enjoy walking, eating at the lakeside market on own then overnight.


Fewa Lake
 

Day 3 Pokhara

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In Pokhara

Early Morning visit Sarangkot for Sunrise with pick-up at about 05:30 a.m. Sarangkot is a 1,600m high hill situated on the northern shore of Phewa lake. On the way to Sarangkot,  you'll pass through Schima-Catonopsis forest and there is a lot of opportunity to watch birds. It's a 2 hour walk from Phewa Lake. On reaching the hill, you can find good hotels and a tower on the top of the hill from where you can view the Pokhara Valley and also the wide range of Annapurna. Drive to hotel for breakfast. On the way to hotel we will visit Bindabasini Temple.

After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara consists of: White Stupa, David’s fall, Gupteswor Cave, International Mountain Museum. International Mountain Museum is situated just 0.5 km south from the Pokhara airport. The spot is rightly selected as we can enjoy the unique view of 3 massive mountain peaks; Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu which are above 8000 meters with our single eyesight and no place in the world offers us such a panoramic view. Provides information on mountaineering, the world's mountain system, mountain cultures, environments, prominent people in mountain history, mountain geography, ecology, exhibition of mountaineering history and implied methods.


Sarangkot
 

Day 4Pokhara Kathmandu

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In Kathmandu

Early morning after breakfast drive back to Kathmandu city [200km /6 Hrs Drive] on the way to Hotel visit Swayambhunath Temple. It is the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the almost entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. Swayambhunath is a best place to observe religious harmony between Nepalese Buddhists and Hindus.  The stupa is one of the most ancient in this part of the world and its worshippers come from diverse ethical backgrounds. Situated on the top of a hill. It provides an excellent view of the Katmandu Valley. If time permits one can visit nearby markets self or visit Thamel.

THAMEL: As the tourist district of Kathmandu, Thamel bustles with activity late into the late evening. It is a mere 10-minute walk from the center of Kathmandu, yet completely different from the rest of the city. Thamel caters entirely to tourists with its scores of hotels, rows of restaurants and bars, book shops, inviting souvenir shops, cyber cafes and travel agencies. All that a tourist needs can be found here, even friends and traveling companions.


Swayambhunath Temple
 

Day 5Departure Kathmandu

Meal: Breakfast

Free at leisure before transfer to airport to catch your homebound flight or flight to your next destination.

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