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7-Day Kathmandu Valley & Pokhara Trip

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Overview

Your Kathmandu and Pokhara tour begins with visits to four of Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhu, and Boudhanath, two medieval cities famous for arts and architecture - Patan and Bhaktapur.

On day four, we drive to the "City of Natural Heritage" Pokhara, also nicknamed "Lake City" the magnificent Lake Phewa is a great place to take in the views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. After spending two days exploring Pokhara, we drive back to Kathmandu for our final night with a traditional Nepali dinner.
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Culture & Arts

Itinerary

Day 1

Kathmandu Sightseeing and Welcome Dinner

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Kathmandu Sightseeing and Welcome Dinner

A driver-guide will collect you from the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. Here, you will also have a short tour briefing about the days ahead. In the afternoon we go to Kathmandu Durbar Square to take in the sights. This evening, there is a welcome dinner at a Nepali restaurant with folk dance performances.

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    Accommodation

    Amar Hotel in Tahachal2 star

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    Activities

    Basantapur Durbar Square

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    Restaurants

    Tukuche Thakali Kitchen

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu City

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Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu City

Today, your private driver and car are at your disposal to take you sightseeing to some of the most iconic locations and monuments in the city; Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath (a holy Hindu temple), Swayambhu (the largest stupa in Asia, also called the Monkey Temple) and Boudhanath stupa. This evening, enjoy a banquet of local Nepali foods cooked in a charcoal oven.

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    Accommodation

    Amar Hotel in Tahachal2 star

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    Activities

    Pashupatinath

    Boudhanath Stupa

    SwayambhunathRequest to Book

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    Restaurants

    Nepali Chulo

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 3

Sightseeing Tour in Patan & Bhaktapur City

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Sightseeing Tour in Patan & Bhaktapur City

Two more UNESCO World Heritage Site cities adjacent to Kathmandu are Patan and Bhaktapur. Patan is also known as the City of Fine Arts. Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples and shrines famous for their exquisite carvings, mostly the Hindu and Buddhist monuments. Similarly, the medieval town of Bhaktapur, preserves medieval arts, architecture, culture, and lifestyle.

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    Accommodation

    Amar Hotel in Tahachal2 star

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    Activities

    Sightseeing in Bhaktapur City

    Patan Durbar Square

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Bhaktapur

    Patan

Day 4

Drive to Pokhara and Visit Davis Fall and Lake Phewa

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Drive to Pokhara and Visit Davis Fall and Lake Phewa

Today we drive 200 km to Pokhara, which offers magnificent views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhare, Annapurna and other peaks. We will visit Davis Fall and Gupteshwar Gufa Cave (also called Shiva Gufa). In the late afternoon, explore the surrounding lakeside of Lake Phewa and see the reflection of the Fish Tail Peak on the lake, you could also perhaps do some boating.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Batika Classic Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Davis Falls

    Phewa Lake

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Pokhara

Day 5

Sarangkot Sunrise & Full-Day Pokhara Sightseeing

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Sarangkot Sunrise & Full-Day Pokhara Sightseeing

Today, we start with an early morning drive to Sarangkot Hill for sunrise views over the Himalayas. After breakfast, we have a full day of Pokhara sightseeing where we will visit some of the most iconic and historical sites in Nepal including the Mountain Museum where you will learn about the history of hiking in the country and some of the most important temples in the area.

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    Accommodation

    Pokhara Batika Classic Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Sarangkot Sunrise Tour

    International Mountain Museum

    Bindya Basini Temple

    Seti Gorge

    World Peace Stupa

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Pokhara

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Gandaki

Day 6

Drive to Kathmandu & a Farewell Dinner

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Drive to Kathmandu & a Farewell Dinner

We depart Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu. You will have some free time in the afternoon to wander the streets of Kathmandu and perhaps pick up a few souvenirs for friends and family back home. The Thamel area is the best part of the city to do this in. In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell dinner with local Nepali food.

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    Accommodation

    Amar Hotel in Tahachal2 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in ThamelOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pokhara to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Pokhara

    Kathmandu

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today concludes this Kathmandu and Pokhara tour. After breakfast, you will have a private driver transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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