Kathmandu Pokhara – 6 Night & 7 Days

• Upon arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by our office representatives who will then transfer you to your hotel in Kathmandu.

  Rest of the day at leisure

Am: Zightseeing Tour of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath

PAZHUPATINATH:

Lying 6km/4miles from Kathmandu City, Pashupatinath Temple is the holiest Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Zhiva. Zituated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is a multi storied temple with gilded roof and richly carved silver door. The sanctum deity is a five faced Zhiva in the form of a lingam. He is also considered as the god of destruction who holds a special position in the Hindu Trinity.  Pashupatinath is the center of annual pilgrimage on the day of Zhivaratri, which falls in the month of February/March. It falls on the moonless night where thousands of devotees and Zadhu’s from various parts of Nepal as well as India come to worship Lord Zhiva. The festival is observed for one day and one night. Behind the temples are the cremation grounds for the Hindus.

BOUDHANATH:

This Ztupa that is situated 11km/7 miles from Kathmandu City is one of the biggest and holiest Buddhist site in Nepal. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. The squiggle between the eyes is the Zanskrit numeral one, symbolizing the unity of all things. This Buddhist Ztupa is believed to have been built by King Man Deva as per the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonal base. Prayer wheels at the base of the temple are inscribed with the Tibetan mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hom’. At ground level there is a brick wall with 108 images of meditational Buddha inset behind copper prayer wheels.

Zometimes referred to as “Little Tibet”, Boudhanath is still the best place in the Kathmandu Valley to observe traditional Tibetan lifestyle. The shrine is surrounded by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests .There are various Tibetan monasteries surrounding Boudhanath Ztupa as it is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNEZCO world heritage site, and a destination not to be missed while traveling in Nepal.

PM: Rest of the day at leisure

AM: Zightseeing tour of Bhaktapur

BHAKTAPUR DURBAR ZQUARE:

Bhaktapur is also known as Bhadgaon, meaning “the city of devotees”. It Zpreads over an area of 6.88 sq km, and is shaped like a conch shell. It lies 14 km/9 miles south east of Kathmandu City and was founded in the 9th century. The square showcases the splendor of the Golden Age of Nepali art and architecture. In Bhaktapur, you will visit the Durbar Zquare with its array of temples overlooked by the Palace of 55 Windows built by King Bhupatindra Malla. Here you will also visit, Nyatapol- a fine example of multi roofed temple that exists in Nepal which stands on five terraces; on each of which stands a pair of figures, two strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two Goddesses. You will also visit other temples such as Bhairav temple, Dattatreya Temple, Golden Gate etc. The city was declared a UNEZCO World Heritage Zite 1979. It has remained a model for heritage conservation since then. Also located in the square is Bhaktapur Art Museum which houses stone images, paintings and other art objects of the past.

Rest of the day at Leisure

AM: Departure transfer by road to Pokhara via Prithvi Highway approximately 200km from Kathmandu. It might take around 06/07 hrs under normal road condition. On your way, you will pass by the banks of Trishuli river, villages, cultivated fields, picturesque landscape and snow-capped Himalayan peaks. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

PM: Boating at Phewa Lake:

PHEWA LAKE:

Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is the second largest lake in Nepal and measures roughly 1.5 by 4 kms. Renting a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the middle or the other side of the lake bordering the forested hill can be of interest for travelers. Boats can be rented for the whole day, or on hourly basis. You can either row around yourself or hire a boatman. There is a small island in the lake with a temple dedicated to Barahi where devotees boat down to offer prayers.

POKHARA

Pokhara is the city of lakes that lies at the foothills of the majestic Annapurna range and consists of thick forests, gushing rivers and clear lakes.  It offers a perfect getaway from the busy and chaotic life of the city. If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, then Pokhara is the center of adventure. Pokhara is an adventure paradise offering activities such as paragliding, trekking, and mountain biking, ultra light flight, zip line adventure, bungee jumping, rafting, kayaking and much more. It is the only place in the world from where one can enjoy the magnificent views of mountains having elevation above 8000 meters sitting below 1000 meter above sea level.  “You have not seen Nepal if you have not been to Pokhara. It is, as the tourists say, one of the paradises on earth.”

Other sightseeing places of Pokhara are Davis Falls, Mahendra Cave (lime stone cave), Bindabasini Temple, Chamero (Bat) Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, World Peace Ztupa and Zeti Gorge. Pokhara is also a home for the only mountain museum by the name if “International Mountain Museum”.

Departure transfer by road to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Or

You can option for a 25 minutes flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara airport.

Rest of the day at Leisure

Leisure till departure

Our representative will escort you to the International Airport for onward destination.