Kathmandu Pokhara Bandipur with Rafting – 7 Nights 8 Days Tour

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

Rest of the day at leisure

Dhulikhel is a well preserved Newar town which lies almost one hour and thirty minutes drive from Kathmandu via Ariniko Highway. It is a famous destination popular as a view point. One can see the panoramic views of Langtang Lirung (7246m) in the east, through Dorje Lakpa (6966m) to the huge bulk of Gauri Shankar (7145m) and nearby Melungtse (7181m) and as far as Numbur (5945m) in the east.

Kindly note that, the views from Dhulikhel are subject to weather conditions.

TRISHULI RIVER RAFTING

The Trishuli River is a trans-boundary river and is one of the major tributaries of the Narayani River basin in central Nepal. It is famous for white river rafting activity. One can reach the rafting point approximately 3-4 hours drive from Kathmandu. The river guide will explain you about the safety and the equipment. Then, we float down the river encountering several Class I to Class III rapids which are rated as per the international rating scale. Various names such as ‘Mugling II’, ‘Double Decker’, ‘Tea Pot’, ‘Coffee Pot’, ‘Ladies Delight’ etc. have been given to the rapids. During the month of October and November, one can see many beautiful water-falls on both sides of the river.

BANDIPUR

Bandipur is a hilltop settlement in Tanahu District, of Nepal. Bandipur was a famous trade route and a stopover point for the traders of the India-Tibet route. The village was a simple Magar village but later the Newars migrated there and in the later phase many people belonging to various ethnic groups settled there. Because of its preserved, old time cultural atmosphere, Bandipur has increasingly been coming to the attention of tourism. People here seem to live centuries apart from the rest of the country and more than 70% of the buildings are traditional Newari houses, with carved wooden windows and overhanging slate roofs. It’s hard to believe that somewhere so delightful has managed to escape the ravages of tourist development.

The major attractions of Bandipur are:

MAHALAXMI TEMPLE

This temple is located to the southeast of the main bazaar. Its architecture shows it to date from the medieval period. The temple is in the style of a pagoda. The struts and tympanum are adorned with figures of Bhimsen and various mythical creatures. The original statue of the goddess Mahalaxmi, however, was stolen, and it has been replaced by a new one.

TUNDIKHEL

Tundikhel is an excellent vantage point situated to the north of Bandipur’s main bazaar. From here, one can view the magnificent Himalayan Range including the spectacular peaks of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Langtang, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal, among others. The legendary Gorkha Palace and the famous Manakamana Peak can also be seen clearly. Other sites include the Marshyangdi Valley, Bimalnagar and Dumre.

TEENDHARA

This place lies to the east of the main bazaar and can be reached in ten to twenty minutes. The name of this place means three water spouts. Two fountains were added later. A shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva lies nearby.

SIDDHA CAVE

Bandipur amazes visitors with its geology as much as with its scenic and cultural attractions, and it would be unthinkable not to visit its caves. The must-see destination here is Siddhha Cave, discovered only in 1987. It is said to be the largest cave not only in the country but also on the South Asian subcontinent. Sightseers can check for themselves by exploring its inner recesses which are filled with natural artworks created by the stalactites and stalagmites here. Siddha Cave is situated just above the cliff of Bimalnagar, from where it is a thirty-minute climb. The cave can be reached from Bandipur after ninety minutes of easy walking.

AM: Departure transfer by road to Pokhara via Prithvi Highway approximately 80km from Bandipur. It might take around 02 ½ /03 hrs under normal road condition. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

PM: Boating at Phewa Lake: (1 hour)

PHEWA LAKE:

Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is the second largest lake in Pokhara and measures roughly 1.5 by 4 km. 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.

Full day sightseeing tour of Pokhara City (5-6 hours)

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 whole 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 David’s Fall, Mahendra Cave (lime stone cave), Bindabasini Temple, Chamero (Bat) Cave, Gupteshwor Cave and Seti 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.