Day 01 ARRIVE IN KATHMANDU
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative. You will then be transferred to the hotel as booked.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 02 IN KATHMANDU
After breakfast we will do a full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley. Our sightseeing includes the Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swyambhunath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square.
Kathmandu, the largest city of Nepal is the political as well as the cultural capital of the country. We visit the vegetable & spice market in Ason, and see its many courtyards and bustling bazaars. Visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Much of the heritage sites have been damaged by the April 2015 earthquake. Restoration is under process.
Experience Rickshaw ride around Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Swayambhunath Stupa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also known as a Self-Created Stupa.
The April 2015 earthquake caused major damage to this Heritage Site and reconstruction is currently taking place.
Transfer to Patan, also known as Lalitpur – the city of artisans and a paradise of fine arts. Best known for its cultural heritage, the city retains much of its old charm with its narrow streets, brick houses and multitude of well-preserved Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries (vihars) and monuments.
Due to the April 2015 earthquake, some of the temples here have been damaged and reconstruction is under process.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 03 FLY TO POKHARA
Flight Duration (Domestic Flight): 25 minutes approx.
Altitude: 827 m / 2,713 ft – 1,740 m / 5,710 ft
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Pokhara which takes approx. 25 minutes.
Pokhara’s bewitching beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Its pristine air, spectacular backdrop of snowy peaks, serene lakes and surrounding greenery make it ‘the jewel in the Himalaya’, a place of remarkable natural beauty. Pokhara Valley is the end of the famous Annapurna Circuit and a gateway to some of the most famous long-distance treks in Nepal.
Visit the Davis Fall, a lovely waterfall that marks the point where a stream from Phewa Lake vanishes underground through a natural tunnel. Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, across the Davis Fall, is one of the longest caves in Nepal. Visit Pokhara’s traditional Old Bazaar.
Enjoy boating at the Phewa Taal, the second largest lake in Nepal. The lake is stream fed but a dam regulates the water reserve, therefore, it is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. Visit Barahi Temple – the island temple situated in a small island in the Phewa Lake surrounded by marvelous views.
Drive about 45 minutes to Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge, an ideal base to relax in a rural mountain setting away from the bustle of the cities.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 IN POKHARA
Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge offers numerous activities.
A walk before breakfast
For those who are keen on watching birds, lodge’s skilled local guides will offer the chance to see many birds as they forage for food. Bulbuls, Barbets, Babblers and other species typical of the middle hills of Nepal are seen regularly around the lodge.
After breakfast visit to explore the flora and culture of the hill villages around the lodge with an outdoor setting for lunch. Combining steady walking in rural villages, farmlands and forests, the walk will be a mini-trek and typical of a day’s walking in the Himalayas.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 05 FLY BACK TO KATHMANDU
Flight Duration (Domestic Flight): 25 minutes approx.
Altitude: 1,400 m / 4600 ft
Today you will be transferred to the Pokhara Airport for your flight back to Kathmandu. Later, we will visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur.
The magnificent Pashupatinath temple with its astonishing architectural beauty is situated on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Dedicated to the Hindu God of Destruction, Lord Shiva, this temple is regarded as the most sacred of all Lord Shiva temples. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the temple comprises of a richly ornamented pagoda that houses the sacred linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva.
Boudhanath Stupa: One of the most imposing landmarks of Kathmandu and a center of Tibetan Buddhism, the stupa is built on a massive three level mandala style platform and is 36 meters (118 feet) in height. The ancient stupa is one of the largest in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The top portion of the Stupa was slightly damaged by the April 2015 earthquake. Currently renovation is under process.
Bhaktapur or Bhadgaon translates as the ‘City of Devotees’. Still untouched by rapid urbanization, Bhaktapur retains its charm by its brick paved roads, red brick houses and a way of life that goes back to medieval times.
Bhaktapur is one of the most affected areas of the April 2015 earthquake. Renovation is currently under process.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight at Hotel.
Day 06 FINAL DEPARTURE
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
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