Nepal, where every nook & corner is blessed with captivating natural beauty and this tour covers two of its major destinations – Kathmandu & Pokhara. Nestled away in the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal is home to eight of the world’s tallest mountains – including Mount Everest – the world’s highest peak. The beautiful mountain nation has much to allure the tourists. Kathmandu, the capital city has many Buddhist Temples, shrouded in mystic aura. The ornate royal palaces and temples that are built in traditional pagoda style function as open administrative centres, thus, allowing tourists to explore their elegance.
Pokhara ticks all the right boxes, with spectacular scenery, adventure activities, and accommodation and food choices galore. The highlight of the town is its Lakeside, which is a boating paradise flanked with charming shops, dreamy cafés, restaurants and pubs that make up this postcard-perfect town.
For adventure enthusiasts, Pokhara is a popular starting point for many treks in the Annapurna Range as well as many paragliding and river rafting opportunities.
The city is a beautiful contrast of the bustling Lakeside Pokhara and Old Pokhara, which is home to many beautiful historical temples and is also the city’s commercial hub. Phewa Lake (or Phewa Tal), a spectacular lake that borders Lakeside Pokhara and Old Pokhara, it flawlessly reflects the mountains that border it, making it a breath-taking photo-op.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Day 02 Delhi City Tour
Day 03 Delhi to Kathmandu (By Air)
Day 04 Kathmandu
Day 05 Kathmandu to Pokhara (By Air)
Day 06 Pokhara
Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu (By Air)
Day 08 Kathmandu to Delhi (By Air)
Day 09 Delhi Departure
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
On your arrival at Delhi airport, meet our representative (preferred language speaking) and greeted with a warm welcome with garlanding. Then our representative will escort you to the pre-booked hotel. Arrive hotel & fulfil check-in formalities. Spare little time with our representative to provide brief information about the tour.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 02 Delhi City Tour
This day introduces you with the city Delhi where you can witness a unique blend of the traditional and cosmopolitan styles. Delhi is a city that bridges two different worlds. Old Delhi, once the capital of Islamic India, is a labyrinth of narrow lanes lined with crumbling havelis and formidable mosques. In contrast, the imperial city of New Delhi created by the British Raj is composed of spacious, tree-lined avenues and imposing government buildings.
Lastly visit Qutab Minar to experience night view (visit permitted till 9 pm). The Qutub Minar is a towering 73-meter-high tower built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibak in 1193. The tower was built to celebrate Muslim dominance in Delhi after the defeat of Delhi’s last Hindu ruler. This tower is the highest tower in India, complete with five storeys and projecting balconies. The first three storeys of the Qutub Minar are made of red sandstone and the last two are made of marble and sandstone.
Apart from the tower, the Qutub Minar complex comprises of the Quwwat-us-Islam Mosque (the first mosque to be built in India), a 7-metre-high iron pillar, the tomb of Iltutmish, Ala’i-Darwaza and the Ala’I Minar. After sightseeing return to your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 03 Delhi to Kathmandu (By Air)
After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed for Delhi airport to board flight for Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal & also is the political and cultural heart of the Kingdom. The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact the blend of two cities, Patan and Kathmandu. On arrival at Kathmandu Airport, meet & greet by our representative who will assist you to direct towards your hotel.
After a short break visit Bhaktapur. Perhaps the least changed of all the cities in the Kathmandu Valley, with a distinct medieval feel. Pottery and weaving are still traditional industries here. Architectural wonders abound, including the Palace of Fifty-Five Windows, Golden Gate and the magnificent five-storied pagoda-style Nyatapola Temple. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04 Kathmandu
Today early morning transfer to the domestic airport for the trip of a life time to see the mighty Mt. Everest. The one-hour flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the aweinpiring massifs of rock and ice, is an out-of-this earth experience. The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately, the peaks come into view.
Day 05 Kathmandu to Pokhara (By Air)
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed towards Kathmandu domestic airport to board flight for Pokhara (journey takes around 30 mins) – a beautiful city nestled at the foothills of Annapurna Himalayan Ranges. From Pokhara town one can witness 25,000+ peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges rise a scant 20 miles away with no intervening ridges to spoil the view.
Afternoon visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquillity that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offer a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the bazaar, hence a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave.
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 06 Pokhara
This morning you will go for an excursion trip to Sarangkot. The village of Sarangkot (1590 m) is situated on the top of a hillock just north of Phewa Lake. One gets to see beautiful views of sunrise and sunset from Sarangkot as the sun splashes hues of red on the Himalayan range.
After viewing mesmerising sunrise, return to Pokhara hotel. Have breakfast at hotel & relax for some time.
After breakfast proceed on an interesting and exciting mountain trek in the mountains over-looking the Pokhara Valley. You will first be taken to the Begnas Lake (18 kms/ 45 mins) – the place from Lamaswara (30 mins) – this being an easy trek through a little settlement (this is the milder trek option). Then trek back to the waiting car at Ban Pokari (30 mins – if you are a mild trekker) and then drive up to Kalikhasthan (14 kms/ 45 mins). Finally, arrive at Kalikhasthan where we get an absolutely breath-taking view of the Himalayas.
Later, drive back to Pokhara and enjoy boating at Phewa Lake. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu (By Air)
After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed for Pokhara airport to board flight for Kathmandu (journey takes around 30 mins). On arrival at Kathmandu airport, pick up & transfer to hotel. In evening, drive to Nagarkot to experience mesmerizing sunset. It is situated 32 kilometers, 1.5 hrs drive east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 meters. The panoramic view of the major peaks including Mt. Everest can be seen from here. Later return to Kathmandu & Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 08 Kathmandu to Delhi (By Air)
After breakfast check out hotel & proceed for Kathmandu airport to board flight for Delhi. On your arrival at Delhi airport, pick up & drive to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure or you can pick some activity of your choice to get indulged (on direct payment basis).
Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 09 Delhi Departure
This is the last day of the tour & it’s time to say Goodbye to India. The morning is at leisure. Your escort and vehicle are at your disposal. Later, depending on the time of your international flight you are assisted with your transfer to the airport for your homebound journey.
