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Kathmandu – Pokhara: 04

◷ 7 Days / 6 Nights ⌖ Kathmandu / Kathmandu △ Max 1,400m ▥ Easy
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Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Max Altitude
1,400m
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Difficulty
Easy
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Best Season
Oct–May
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Start / End
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Group Size
2–20 Pax
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Meals
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Accommodation
See accommodation categories below

Overview

Nepal's two greatest cities in one complete journey. Kathmandu offers ancient heritage, living goddesses, and Buddhist stupas; Pokhara offers serene Phewa Lake, the towering Annapurna massif, and Nepal's most romantic sunsets. This best-selling 7-day tour is perfect for first-time visitors.

Trip Highlights

✓ UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley
✓ Scenic mountain flight or drive to Pokhara (200km)
✓ Sunrise from Sarangkot over the Annapurna range
✓ Phewa Lake boating & Tal Barahi Temple
✓ Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave & World Peace Pagoda
✓ Lakeside dining in Pokhara

Day-by-Day Itinerary

🗺️ Kathmandu – Pokhara: 04 — Route Map 7 stops · click a marker for details
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Day-by-day itinerary

1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m) ⌄

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Met by your guide and transferred to hotel. Briefing on the tour. Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Welcome Dinner ⛰ 1400m
2 Kathmandu Sightseeing — Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath ⌄

Full-day heritage tour. Morning at Pashupatinath (Nepal's holiest Hindu temple) and Boudhanath Stupa (largest in the world). Afternoon at Swayambhunath for valley panorama. Evening free in Thamel.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 1400m
3 Patan, Bhaktapur & Preparation for Pokhara ⌄

Morning visit to Patan Durbar Square and afternoon to Bhaktapur — explore its fine medieval architecture, Pottery Square, and woodcarving galleries. Evening packing and preparation for Pokhara journey.

🛏 Kathmandu 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 1400m
4 Kathmandu to Pokhara (850m) — Scenic Drive or Flight ⌄

Board the tourist bus or domestic flight to Pokhara (850m). The 200km drive takes approximately 6–7 hours along the Prithvi Highway following the Trishuli and Seti rivers — dramatic gorges, terraced fields, and mountain villages. Arrive in Pokhara and check in to your Lakeside hotel. Evening stroll along Phewa Lake.

🛏 Pokhara Lakeside 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 850m
5 Pokhara Sightseeing — Sarangkot Sunrise, Phewa Lake & Pagoda ⌄

Pre-dawn drive to Sarangkot (1,592m) for the iconic Annapurna sunrise. Breakfast at the viewpoint café. Descend and enjoy a relaxed morning boating on Phewa Lake to Tal Barahi Temple (island temple). Afternoon: Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, and the International Mountain Museum. Evening lakeside dinner.

🛏 Pokhara Lakeside 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 850m
6 Pokhara Leisure & Cultural Evening ⌄

Free morning — optional paragliding from Sarangkot, zip-lining, kayaking, or spa. Afternoon visit to the Tibetan Refugee Camp (Tashiling) and World Peace Pagoda for panoramic lake and mountain views. Farewell dinner at a lakeside restaurant.

🛏 Pokhara Lakeside 3-star hotel 🍲 Breakfast, Farewell Dinner ⛰ 850m
7 Pokhara to Kathmandu & Departure ⌄

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Pokhara Airport or bus station for return to Kathmandu. Connect to your international departure flight. Safe travels!

🛏 N/A — departure day 🍲 Breakfast ⛰ 850m

Cost, Inclusions/Exclusions & Availability

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Accommodation according to Deluxe category

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Sightseeing and entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary

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Meals as specified in the itinerary

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Full list of inclusions and exclusions provided on request

Inclusions/Exclusions

✓ Included

  • ✓ 6 nights accommodation (3 nights Kathmandu + 3 nights Pokhara, 3-star)
  • ✓ Daily breakfast
  • ✓ Welcome dinner in Kathmandu and farewell dinner in Pokhara
  • ✓ Kathmandu–Pokhara transport (tourist bus or domestic flight as per itinerary)
  • ✓ Private vehicle for all sightseeing
  • ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide
  • ✓ All entrance fees

× Excluded

  • × International airfare
  • × Nepal visa fees
  • × Travel insurance
  • × Lunches and extra meals
  • × Domestic flight upgrade (if preferred over bus)
  • × Tips and personal expenses

Accommodation categories

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Enhanced facilities and a refined level of comfort.

★★★★★ Luxury

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