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The Short Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour is a 6 days special tour package planned especially by our tour experts. Through this trip, you can explore the beautiful country of Nepal where towering mountains touch the clouds, adventure sports come side by side with scenic views, and where heritage and culture are embedded deep into the roots of the country. Even if you don’t have 10-15 days of leave, you can opt for this short tour. In this tour, we will cover the two major cities of Nepal; Kathmandu and Pokhara.
On one side, Kathmandu is popular among tourists for its long list of heritage and cultural sites along with bustling markets while on the other side, Pokhara is popular for its natural beauty. Our Short Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour promises full coverage of Nepal’s two most prominent cities at affordable prices. So, don’t wait, book the short Nepal tour now and have a quick escape to the land of mountains, humble people, culture, and great food.
Heritage and Cultural Sites
Nepal is a land of culture and heritage sites. Most popular cities of Nepal have magnificent stupas, temples, Durbar Square, and monuments and they are visited by thousands of tourists on an everyday basis.
The three cultural and heritage sites that we will cover in Kathmandu are Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Boudhunath Stupa. In addition to this, we will also roam around the royal palace of Kathmandu; Kathmandu Durbar Square. If you plan your visit according to the timing of the different festivals, you will also get to watch the popular festivals of Nepal like Gai Jatra, Indra Jatra, Bisket Jatra, and Rato Machindranath Jatra.
Just like Kathmandu, Pokhara is also a heritage and cultural treasure of Nepal. Although Pokhara is more popular for its scenic beauty, the three prominent religious sites that we will cover in this tour will be Bindhyabasini Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Taal Barahi Temple. Visit these religious places along with the scenic beauty of Pokhara together will give you immense pleasure and peace of mind.
Scenic Sites
Nepal is one of those countries in the world that has been gifted by nature in abundance and that’s why, the list of natural sites in Nepal is long. Our stay in Pokhara will be focused on the natural attractions of Pokhara that will bring you close to nature and allow you to keep all the worries and troubles of your life aside for a day. Even the scenic ride from Kathmandu to Pokhara offers you many scenic spectaculars like lakes, valleys, and lush green landscapes. Our tour in Pokhara will cover the three major attractions, Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Phewa Lake.
What this tour will offer you?
Our Short Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour will let you taste the diverse flavors of Nepal most affordably and memorably as possible. From the blessing of nature and scenic views to the history and culture of Nepal, everything is going to be covered in this package. This tour will surely change your perspective about Nepal as you will get to meet the local people, experience their humbleness, taste the local food, learn about the history of Nepal, how the kings ruled, and how Nepal has transformed in the past 100-200 years.
Arrival: After you arrive at the Kathmandu Airport, you will meet our representative who will transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Take some rest at the hotel for the next 10 most amazing days of your life.
7:00 PM: In the evening, there will be a short briefing organized by our representative. During this briefing, our representative will brief you about how your next 10 days will unfold. If you have any queries regarding the trip, you can ask our representative during the briefing.
*If you have free time in the evening, you can take a stroll in the local market of Kathmandu and try lip-smacking Nepalese cuisine.
10:00 AM: Enjoy your fulfilling breakfast in the hotel and then kickstart your 10 days of amazing Nepal exploration with a visit to the popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Boudhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa. All these popular world heritage sites are located within a radius of 10-12 km.
We will start our day with Pashupatinath Temple, a sacred site for Hindus from all over the world. Feel the positive energy and seek blessing from Lord Pashupatinath. Then we will hit the roads and cover a distance of two kilometers to reach Boudhunath Stupa. Praise the second largest stupa in Nepal and you can also have your lunch at the restaurants and cafes near the stupa. Finally, we will reach Swayambhunath Stupa by covering a distance of 11.8 km. This temple is more popularly known as the Monkey Temple. Our final destination of the day will be Kathmandu Durbar Square (2.2 km from Swyambunath Stupa).
Pashupatinath Temple
Made in the 5th century BCE, this is one of the oldest and most popular temples among Hindu devotees. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Lord Pashupatinath, an incarnation of Lord Shiva sits at the center of the temple in the form of an idol. According to Hindu mythology, the jyotirlinga in the Pashupatinath temple is the head of the body made of 12 jyotirlingas. If you are a Hindu, you can enter the temple otherwise you will have to enjoy the temple from outside. Many people come to Nepal only to visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple.
Boudhunath Stupa
Another sacred site for Buddhists and a popular tourist destination. Also known as Khasi Chaitya, this temple is a part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The stupa is the highlight of this place and it has been built in the shape of a dome. The stupa is believed to have been made in the 14th century CE by a woman and her son. It is also the largest spherical stupa and is popular among tourists for its gigantic mandala The design of the stupa resembles the Buddhist cosmological tenets.
Swayambhunath Stupa
Located on the top of the famous Semgu Hill, the Swayambhunath Stupa is one of the most splendid and sacred stupas in Nepal. When you get to the top of the hill, you get a panoramic view of the spectacular city of Kathmandu. This stupa is also known as Monkey Temple because of the presence of monkeys around the stupa. The stupa is also famous for its marvelous architecture. The stupa was built by King King Manadeva and you can either climb 365 steps to reach the stupa or drive your way to the top of Semgu Hill through the specially constructed road.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
It is the heart of the city that houses around 50 temples. The Durbar is divided into two sections the outer Shiva-Parvati Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, and the inner Hanuman Dhoka and the main palace. The entire architecture of the Durbar is breathtaking. The traditional heart of the city once used to be the King’s ruling spot and the kings were crowned at the same Durbar Square.
8:00 AM: Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and then head towards Pokhara. The distance between Pokhara and Kathmandu is 200 km and it will take around 7-8 hours to cover this distance. During the road trip, you can also visit the famous Manakamana Temple while enjoying a scenic cable car ride. You can also enjoy your meal near the temple.
*There is an entry charge for Manakamana Temple. Either you can pay the entry charge to us in advance or get the ticket on your own from the counter. The entry charges for Manakamana Temple are as follows:
*The ticket for the cable car ride to Manakamana Temple is not included in the package. Either you can pay us in advance for the ticket or book the ticket from the counter. The price of the cable car ride is mentioned below:
| Individual | Price |
| Normal Nepalese |
Two-way tickets cost 770.00 |
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Child |
Two-way tickets cost 460.00 |
| Student |
Two-way tickets cost 575.00 |
| Elderly |
Two-way tickets cost 540.00 |
| Foreigner |
One-way tickets cost $11, and two-way tickets cost $20 |
5:00 AM: You will have to wake up early on the 4th day, especially to witness one of nature's greatest shows in Nepal; Sangarkot Sunrise. Yes, this sunrise is so beautiful that thousands of people leave their beds early just to see the sunrise. The sun rises from the middle of the mountains and the view is so breathtaking that you will always wish to pause and relive it. Enjoy the scene and then return to the hotel for breakfast.
10:00 AM: Enjoy your breakfast as this day will be a full-day Pokhara exploration day. After your breakfast, you will have free time which you can utilize to explore Pokhara on your own. Our half-day tour will begin with Davis Fall, the most highlighted spot of Pokhara that is always on the top of the list of places to visit in Pokhara. Enjoy the mystical waterfall and then just a walk away is the Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave. The cave even has a statue of Lord Shiva at the entrance.
We will then move towards Bindhyabasini Temple, located 7.7 km from Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave. Dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati, the Bindhyabasini Temple is another sacred site that you must visit. After seeking blessings at the temple, we will get back on the road and head towards our next destination Phewa Lake. A serene lake that offers peace of mind. Our last destination of the day will be Barahi Temple where we will attend the evening aarti and then head back to the hotel.
Davis Fall
One of the most magnificent waterfalls in Nepal with a strong water force falling from a height of 70 meters. But the magic of this waterfall begins when the water hits the bottom. As soon as the water hits the bottom, it disappears through the tunnels and that gives an illusion to the tourist.
Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave
Another popular tourist destination is located just beside Davis Waterfall. The cave also has religious significance because of the presence of Lord Shiva in the cave. Just after walking for 40-50 meters in the cave, you will see a beautiful statue of Lord Shiva. This is the main reason why many people take their shoes off while entering the temple. The cave is also known as Bhalu Dulo in the local tongue.
Bindhyabasini Temple
Constructed in 1842 B.S, this is one of the most ancient temples in Nepal. The temple was built by the king of Kaski, Siddhi Narayan Malla when he dreamt about building a temple at this location. He then sent his workers to Uttar Pradesh to bring a statue of the goddess and that’s how the legends of the temple go. The temple is now a vital religious hub for Hindus.
Phewa Lake
When the still lake reflects the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, the landscape leaves you speechless. Phewa Lake covers an area of around 4.43 km2 and the average depth of the lake is 8.6 meters. You can also go for a boat ride on the lake and enjoy nature from up close.
Barahi Temple
Also known as the Lake Temple, it is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. The temple is dedicated to the Goddess Barahi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
*The boat ride in Phewa Lake is not included in the package and it is an optional activity. The charge for a boat ride in Pehwa is; ₹500 with a boatman, ₹450, if you paddle yourself. You must rent the lifejacket which will cost only ₹10.
8:00 AM: After completing your breakfast, you will meet our driver who will take you back to Kathmandu. Check in at the hotel, rest and get refreshed. You will have a leisure day in Kathmandu and you can visit the local markets of Kathmandu like Thamel and New Road Gate Market.
Departure: Complete the last breakfast of your Short Nepal tour and our representative will take you to the Kathmandu Airport. He will bid you farewell and wish you a happy journey.
Dinner and Lunch
Flight Ticket
Personal Expenses
Activities not included in the itinerary
Your right to Know!
Becuase both of these cities will let you explore the two major aspects of Nepal's tour- heritage and nature. Both these cities are filled with heritage and culture sites and natural spots.
The flight tickets are not included in the package fair. You will have to book and pay for the flight ticket on your own.
No, it is not necessary to tip the driver or guide. But it can be a good gesture to the excellent service provided by them with smiling faces.
Yes, 6 days are enough for a short trip to Nepal as in these 6 days you can easily visit Kathmandu and Pokhara.
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