Valley and Hill

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Stop At: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. This afternoon, walking tour of medieval Kathmandu durbar square, which is the cultural heart of the city. Later, tour of 2,500 year old Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the city’s most recognizable site
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Swayambhu Maha Chaitya, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
On the top of the hill west of Kathmandu Valley, is one of the popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. Many tourists because of the large tribes of monkeys that guard the hill also refer to it as “Monkey Temple”. Legends say after the Bodhisattva Manjushree drained the water from the lake revealing the Kathmandu valley. Further, the Lotus on the island of the lake transformed into the hillock and the blazing light from the lotus became the statue.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4- star Hotel

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara

Pass By: Pokhara Lakeside, Lakeside Rd, Pokhara 33700, Nepal
Drive to Pokhara (205 Km/6 hrs). Evening stroll around Lakeside area

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel

Day 3: Pokhara

Stop At: North East of Town Sarangkot, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Early morning, excursion to Sarangkot. This place is one of the best viewpoint located at the vicinity of Pokhara. This place offers sunrise view and majestic view of the Himalayas. Later, drive back to the hotel. After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Pokhara town including Davi’S Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev cave, Binde Basini temple, Barahi Temple, Seti river. Later, commence one hour boating on Fewa lake.
Duration: 4 hours

Pass By: Barahi temple, Pokhara Nepal
This temple is located in middle of the Phewa lake.

Stop At: Gupteswar Gupha, Siddhartha Highway, Pokhara 33411 Nepal
Visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, just opposite of Davis fall. This cave is dedicated to lord Shiva. In winter the tunnel leads through the downstream side of Davi’s Fall.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel

Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Stop At: Patan Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) 44700 Nepal
Patan also known as Lalitpur is the second largest city inside the valley. Patan has a long Buddhist influence and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas said to have been created by great Buddhist emperor around 250 BC. Durbar Square forms the heart of Patan. The Durbar Square is closely packed with temples, and with far more concentration of architecture then anywhere around the valley.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner: Evening, farewell dinner at an authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural shows
Accommodation included: 4-star hotel

Day 5: Departure from Kathmandu

Stop At: Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupati Nath Road, Kathmandu 44600 Nepal
Pashupatinath is one of the sacred Shiva temples on the Indian sub-continent. It draws devotees from all over India, including many colorful Sadhus (wandering Holy men). It is the largest temple complex in Nepal. Visiting Pashupatinath begins and ends a traditional pilgrimage circuit. Lord Pashupatinath’s supreme holiness stems from hollowed linga enshrined in the main temple and its location on the bank of sacred Bagmati River. Bagmati sanctity makes Pashupatinath Nepal’s most sacred cremation site. After the bodies are burnt the ashes are thrown into the river, where they are carried down to meet Ganges.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.