KATHMANDU & POKHRA

Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu 7 Days / 6 Nights Nepal

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu.

Upon arrival meet and greet at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Check-in time is 14.00 hrs.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Kathmandu.

Breakfast at hotel and later proceed the sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa and Patan.

AM: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath.

Kathmandu Durbar Square: Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage Site by UNESCO,

Kathmandu Durbar Square is cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12^th and 18^th centuries. The visit of Durbar Square includes theemple of Living Goddesses, who acknowledges the greetings of the devotees from the balcony of her temple residence, the Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace, the historic seat of the Royalty; the magnificent Taleju Temple towering 40 meters. The capital takes its name from the giant pagoda of Kasthamandap, which is said to have been built of a single tree. The Kasthamandap has been destroyed in recent massive earthquake and now almost

completed renovation work. It has been the main focal point of the city’s social, religious and political from the Malla kings.

Swayambhunath: Located approximately 4 km west of Kathmandu, Buddhist stupa this is said to be 2500 years old, The stupa which forms the main structure is composed of a solid hemisphere of brick and earth supporting a lofty conical spire capped by a pinnacle of copper gilt. Painted on the four sided base of the spire are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. This hill is a mosaic of small Chaityas and Pagodas temples. It is one of the holiest Buddhist Chaityas in Nepal and oldest of its kind.

Patan: 5 km from Kathmandu Patan also known as Lalitpur is the city of fine arts, enclosed withing 4 stupas said to be built in 3^rd century AD, by Emperoro Ashoka. The city retains much of the old charm with its narrow streets, brick houses and multitude of well-preserved Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries (vihars) and monuments. Here you will visit the Shikahara style Krishna Temple built by King Siddhi Narshing Malla, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar - dating from the 12th century, the three-storied shrine, also known as the Golden Temple.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 3

Drive to Pokhara. (7/8hrs drive approx. under normal road condition)

Day 4

Pokhara.

Morning visit Sarangkot for sunrise (subject to weather permits) and enroute visit Bindabasini temple. Later breakfast at hotel.

Sarangkot: It offers the breath taking panoramic views of the Annapurna Mountain Range. Situated very close to Pokhara town, it is a semi-developed village located on a hilltop. One has to leave early in the morning while it is still dark to catch the sunrise. Later in the day the clouds gather around the mountains. It has great views in all directions. Pokhara and Phewa lake are to the south. The grand Annapurna panorama is to the north and rolling hills to the east. To the west is a distant view of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m).

Later visit Davis falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Tibetain Refugee Camp and 01hrs boat ride in Phewa Lake.

Davis fall's: Witness a unique waterfall that lies 2 Km from central Pokhara City. The water fall directly goes into a deep and narrow canal with no ends. It is believed that this deadly waterfall took the life of a tourist named David, who fell down into the cannel and was never found, and hence the name David waterfall, named in his memory by the people of Pokhara. This place has many nick names like Davy's fall, David's fall or Davis's fall, all mean the same thing `The Davis Water Fall'.

Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave:Gupteshwar Mahadev cave is one of the longest caves in Nepal. On the way to cave, there are shining stones seen everywhere and in the temple is big stone that looks like snake's head and tortoise which is consider as the image of the lord Shiva. Second part is very beautiful and you see shining stones and different types of rocks like bee hives.

Tibetan Village – since 1959, a group of Tibetan refugees have been living in Nepal. One such is Tashiling Tibetan Refugee Settlement at Chhorepatan, which is located near two popular sightseeing sites i.e., Devi’s Fall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

The Fewa (or Phewa) Lake 1.5 kilometre long, second largest lake in Nepal, offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections on the lake. Many tours and trekking operators and hotels are located on the lakeside. One can easily find a place to sit back, relax and enjoy great meal while enjoying scenery here. You will also enjoy 01 hrs boating on the lake. Most hotels and guest houses have traditional designs and layouts which match with the surrounding views.

Overnight at hotel.