Tour Package : Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Nagarkot 6N 7D
Itinerary Code : M2A-NEP-67
Places Covered : Kathmandu – Swayambhnath – Bouddhanath – Durbar Square - Lumbini - – Pokhara – Fewa Lake – Sarangkot - Nagarkot – Sunrise
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Itinerary Gist : Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at Kathmandu or Kathmandu Bus Terminus (Kalanki) - Kathmandu (02 Nights) - Pokhara (02 Nights) - Lumbini (01 Night) - Nagarkot (01 Night) - Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at Kathmandu or Kathmandu Bus Terminus (Kalanki)
Day 1 Arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) or Kathmandu Bus Terminus (Kalanki) and Transfer to Hotel at Kathmandu - It is a panoramic thrill flying into Kathmandu on a clear day - The views of snow - capped mountain peaks sprawling down below you are almost ecstatic, beginning a whole chain of memorable experiences that stay with you for a long, long time - Arrival by road will lead to the hotel directly where our representative will be there to welcome the guest - (For larger group our representative will accompany the guestto the destination) - A representative and driver from our office will meet our guest at the airport and assist and escort them to hotel or resort - The representative will assist guest to check into the designated hotel - At the hotel you will be briefed about your daily activities – Spend the day visiting the local area – Night stay at hotel / resort in Kathmandu
Day 2 Sightseeing around Kathmandu – Early morning breakfast – Guest start the sightseeing tour in few major places in Kathmandu - Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu durbar square - Swayambhunath nearly 2500-year old site believed that the Radiant Lotus of the valley settled when the water was drained by Manjushree, the god of Wisdom - (Non-Hindus are not allowed inside Swayambhunath temple) - Bouddhanath the world’s largest stupa of Tibetan Buddhist Culture - Visit of Pashupati Nath - the holiest shrines for Hindus - It is the holiest Temple for Hindus dedicated to lord Shiva, is also a site for Hindu cremation - Afternoon visit to Kathmandu durbar square, Hanuman Dhoka, the ancient royal residential quarter, Mahadev and Parvati Temple, Machhender Bahl - Holy place for the Buddhists and Hindus, Temple House of Kumari, the vestal virgin or the living goddess – Bhaktapur City - The UNESCO World Heritage Site, An ancient town and the medieval city of devotees - Evening free to stroll around the local bazaars - Night stay at hotel / resort in Kathmandu
Day 3 Transfer to Lumbini – Early morning Breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Lumbini – On the way to Lumbini Manakamana Temple Darshan by Cable Car (Cable Car tickets own) – After Darshan proceed to Lumbini – Lumbini- Lumbini is the pilgrim for every Buddhist & others - It is a beautiful garden full of green Sal trees. Many Buddhist visit here yearly and the shrines of different countries are built inside here which gives the image of holy spiritual and religious values inside it - The beautiful and peaceful monasteries inside it give the pleasure of peace and devotion inside us - Lumbini, one of the holy and sacred places where the Lord Buddha was born is listed in the World Heritage Site in 1997 - thus Lumbini holds the historical and religious significance of Nepal - Hotel check in - Overnight stay at Lumbini (Bhairahawa)
Day 4 Sightseeing at Lumbini & Transfer to Pokhara - Early Morning Breakfast - Hotel check out - Lumbini sightseeing – Visit Birth place of Buddha - Maya Devi Temple - where Buddha’s Mother giving birth to him - Ashoka Pillar - Which was erected by Emperor Ashoka to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site - Puskarani or Holy Pond - Where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha and other monastery - After sightseeing transfer to Pokhara - It takes nearly 05 to 06 hours to travel from Lumbini to Pokhara - Approximate driving distance between Lumbini and Pokhara is 200 kms or 124 miles -Travel time refers to the time taken if the distance is covered by a car - Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal - It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas - Overnight stay at Pokhara
Day 5 Pokhara Sightseeing - Early morning Breakfast - The altitude of Pokhara varies from 827 metres (2,713 feet) in the southern part to 1,740 metres (5,710 feet) in the north - The Annapurna Range with three of the ten highest mountains in the world i.e. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu is within 15 to 35 miles of the valley - There are numerous temples and gumbas in and around pokhara valley - Many temples serve as combined places of worship for Hindus and Buddhists - Full day Pokhara sightseeing includes – Davi’s Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev temple cave, Goddess Bindyabashani Temple, Seti river gorge & Tal Varahi Temple, International Mountain Museum, Old Bazar, Bat Cave, Gurkha Museum, Boating at Phewa Lake (own) - Evening free for own activities - Overnight stay in Pokhara
Day 6 Excursion to Sarangkot & transfer to Nagarkot - Early in the morning 04 – 04.30 AM departure from hotel - Drive up Sarangkot hill & few minute walk to observe a stunning view of Sunrise over snow caped Mount Fish Tail & Mount Annapurna range (It is about 02 hours) - Back to Hotel / Resort and have early morning Breakfast - After breakfast transfer to Nagarkot via Kathmandu - It is approximately 250 kilometers and is nearly 05 hours drive - Nagarkot is known for its spectacular sunrise view of the Himalaya - A night at Nagarkot is necessary to view the rising sun and Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal - It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east – It has an elevation of 2195 meters is a place whose beauty endures year round – November to March one can view better - Hotel check in at Nagarkot - Evening free to stroll around the area - Overnight stay at Nagarkot
Day 7 Departure Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at Kathmandu or Kathmandu Bus Terminus (Kalanki) - Witness sunrise at Nagarkot - Scenic view from Dhaulagiri in the west, to Kanchenjunga in the east small village seat at about 7500 Feet altitude - On a fine day one can even see the tip of the Everest from here - Next have breakfast - Depending upon the flight timings – If time permits visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square sightseeing - After sightseeing transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) at Kathmandu or Kathmandu Bus Terminus (Kalanki) - A drive nearly for an hour approximately 35 kilometers - Forwarding Journey