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 (210 Kms/ 5.5 Hrs)
Day 06 Pokhara
Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu (210 Kms/ 5.5 Hrs)
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.
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.
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.
After breakfast, this morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal, Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray and cremations on the Bagmati River are carried out. We then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a pilgrimage. After completion of these two spots, you will be taken take you for a visit to Patan. Also known as Lalitpur, the city of beauty is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan’s central Durbar Square is absolutely packed with temples: It’s an architectural centre point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan refugee centre, home to most of the valley’s Tibetan population. While technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.
Day 05 Kathmandu to Pokhara (210 Kms/ 5.5 Hrs)
After breakfast, check out from hotel & proceed towards Pokhara – 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. Arrive Pokhara & check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure & free for your own activities.
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. On a clear day, the panoramic ranges of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and Ganesh Himal can be observed from here.
After viewing mesmerising sunrise, return to Pokhara hotel. Have breakfast at hotel & relax for some time.
After breakfast you will 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 tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers 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.
Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu (210 Kms/ 5.5 Hrs) visit Nagarkot
After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed for Pokhara by road. On reaching Kathmandu, check-in at 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.
