Trip Overview
Kathmandu Pokhara Tour is always fun in the context of Touring around Nepal. Moreover, the tour of three tourist places in Nepal is even more cherishing. Kathmandu Pokhara Tour is definitely the most satisfying tour package to book for your holiday in Nepal.
The tour covers architectural masterpieces, natural beauty, and preserved sanctuaries. Kathmandu Pokhara Tour takes travelers to UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES and Lake City with the chance of experiencing the mountain vista, vantage points, temples, Durbars, boating, etc.
Kathmandu is the capital city with numerous artistic attractions. Travelers will be doing sightseeing around the UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES of the valley. The places that travelers visit during their stay in Kathmandu are the Swyambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. These places are perfect for the observation of Newari culture, Nepal’s history, and rich cultural architecture.
Kathmandu Pokhara Tour in Nepal is unique on its own. After the exploration of the cultural and architectural themed Kathmandu, travelers head to Pokhara. The place is the most famous touristic city of Nepal. Domestic to international travelers love the time at Pokhara. The city is full of lakes and the mountains seen from the place are iconic. One can have the time of their life in Pokhara. It is the perfect place to get repose from work and enjoy to the fullest.
Mountain Vistas and sedative scenery definitely make your holiday momentous. There are plenty of activities that you can do in Pokhara. Paragliding, bungee, swing, cannoning, rafting, zipline, ultra-light flight, boating, cave exploration, museum visit, and the vibrancy of Lakeside are major activities to do in Pokhara. Major touristic places of Pokhara are Phewa Lake, Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor Cave, Davies Falls, Bat Cave, Sarangkot, Bindebasini, Mountain Museum, etc.
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Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara(880m/2,900ft) 6-7 hrs drive
Day 04: Pokhara City Tour
Day 05: Pokhara – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) 6 – 7 hrs drive
Day 06: Final Departure
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft)
Subsequent to arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be a welcome dinner hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
- Accommodation: Over night at Star Hotel
- Meals: D
After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating ‘Monkey Temple’ (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
- Accomodation: At star Hotel
- Meals: B
Day 03: Kathmandu – Pokhara(880m/2,900ft) 6-7 hrs drive
The day’s journey starts with heavy breakfast, left the hotel to the tourist bus stand to catch the bus drive to Pokhara. After an hour’s drive, the journey goes downhill before entering Naubise Bazaar. Then the bus follows the Prithivi Highway Passes through so many small towns and crossing some bridges before entering Muglin Bazaar, the biggest transit point of Nepal. The day drives to Pokhara along the side of Trisuli River which rises from Gosainkunda, northeast of Kathmandu. From Muglin Bazaar, a short drive to cross the Muglin Bridge above Trisul River. This journey offers fascinating glimpses of rural Nepal like you pass the scene of middle Hill. The route goes continuously crossing so many small towns and bridges above Madi River and Seti River before entering Tourist Bus Park(Pokhara). From here, it takes a short duration drive to your hotel. Get fresh, hangout the lakeside downtown, and enjoying with boating on Fewa Lake.
- Accommodation: At star Hotel
- Meals: B
Day 04: Pokhara City Tour
Wake up with sunrise for lovely breakfast, then the day starts to visit the famous Devi’s waterfall, Shiva’s cave, and the Tibetan Refugee Center. Then visit the mountain museum which is the only museum about mountaineering in Nepal. Drive to Peace Pagoda for the sunset and return back to the hotel, overnight with a fantastic dinner on the side of Few a Lake.
- Accommodation: At Star Hotel
- Meals: B
Day 05: Pokhara – Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264ft) 6 – 7 hrs drive
We gonna go to catch the golden opportunity with a beautiful sunrise climax display on Annapurna Range early in the morning from Sarangkot. Return back to the hotel to have breakfast, then the journey drives back gradually uphill to Kathmandu Valley along the side of Trisuli River which rises from Gosainkunda, northeast of Kathmandu. You can utilize the leisure time for shopping.
- Accommodation: At Star Hotel
- Meals: B D
Day 06: Final Departure
Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before your booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up and drop
- Farewell Dinner in Nepali cultural restaurant.
- 3-days Kathmandu Hotel and 2-days Pokhara Hotel in 4-star hotel on Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis
- Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Private transportation
- Kathmandu and Pokhara sight seen by private vehicle
- Professional government registered Tour Guide for sight seen in Kathnamdu and Pokhara.
- All type of government necessary paperwork and government taxes
Cost Excludes
- Personal Expenses
- Travel insurance and evacuation
- Kathmandu and Pokhara city tour monuments fee
- Beverage, Bar bill and lunch and dinner
- Tips for the Driver and guide
FAQ
The country Nepal spread east to west. It lies between Chain and India. The land area of Nepal is 1,47,512km2. It is the second biggest country in water sources. The current population of Nepal is 2,90,00,000. Among them 34% < 15yrs, 61% from 15-64yrs, 5% > 64yrs & 1,800 births/day. More than 125 languages and local dialects are spoken but Nepali is the most speaking language in Nepal. English is understood in tourist and trekking areas. Many trekking and tour guides can speak other western and eastern languages. Religions: Hindus are 81%, Buddhists are 9%(especially living in high Northern regions), Muslims are 4.5%, and Christians are1.4%. Land area:-1,47,181km2 Low Terai 20.1%, Middle Hills 56.2%, High Himalaya 23.7%, Arable land 16.8%, Forest 25.4% Time Zone: Nepal is 5’45” ahead from GMT and 15 minutes faster than Indian Time.
There are two main trekking seasons in Nepal. Spring (From 3rd week of February to 1st week of May) and autumn(From 3rd week of September to 1st week of December ). These seasons are common to all trekking routes. The Everest and Annapurna regions are very crowded during march-April and mid-October to the end of November. The weather is warm with flowers in rain shadow areas during the monsoon seasons. But the flooding and landslide can be damaged to the mountain road which can make major delay in time schedule. Leeches also found in lower trails during the monsoon that can make uncomfortable while walking. The trekkers can explore all year round in Mustang but are cold from December to the beginning of March. Likewise, Dolpo can be visited from mid of August to the first week of October. Poon Hill and Helambu like short treks can do during the winter( December to February) but it is cold at night. It is also possible for Annapurna, Manaslu, and Everest Base camp treks but the weather is very cold which makes the treks to tough. The biggest season of tourist from October to December which is the best time to capture mountain views. There is also good temperature and clear sky after the monsoon. The Middle Hills and Terai region ( Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha) is the best time to explore in winter.
There are different races of people inhabitant in Nepal. So that they are having different culture and also celebrating different festivals throughout the country. You can found differ in culture and festivals by their religion too. The Hindu celebrates Dashain and Tihar which is held in October and November. Likewise, Buddist celebrates Loshar at different times. Gurungs and Tamangs are enjoying January and Sherpas are celebrating the month of February. But you can found some common festivals like holly(color’s festival) celebrating in every religion which held at end of February and March. You can get a chance to observe some cultural festivals like Indrejatra and Janai Purnima in August and Shiva Ratri in February. So many other festivals are celebrating throughout the country.
A six-month valid passport with some blank pages for a stamping visa is required. Do not forget to check your passport where correctly stamped arrival, departure, passport number, and visa date to avoid the possibility of complications. VISA Nepal provides an arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport. But you should complete the visa form with a recent passport size photo and pay the visa fee in foreign currency, preferably USD. Other major currencies are also acceptable. A single entry visa fee cost is 15 days USD 25.00 30 days USD 40.00 90 days USD 100.00 A foreigner can stay a maximum of 150 days in a calendar year. They can be extended visa from the Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara. A minimum extension is USD 30.00(to be paid in Nepalese rupees) for 15 days. Visa applications can be pre-registered online. Read the requirements and have a photo and all requested details available before starting the process. http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa Spare passport size photos and Document copies Better to bring 6-8 recent passport size photos and some copies of your passport for use on the visa application, visa extensions, and Trekking permits.
Our guides are trained in first aid, carry a comprehensive medical kit, and can deal with most of the problems encountered on treks. However, in the case of a serious accident outside help needs to be available. That’s why comprehensive insurance is essential. Trekking is not possible without full insurance cover, which you can purchase in your home country. You need to have full, personal, travel insurance that covers personal belongings, trip cancellation plus medical, rescue, and evacuation insurance(for air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). You must carry the company’s insurance policy certificate with you, it must include your name, address, policy number, contact numbers, and procedure for the company’s rescue department.
Trekking entry permits are required to each of Nepal’s National Parks and Conservation Areas. The entry permits cost range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3000 per entry and additional permits are required for Restricted Region Treks. We can manage all types of permits. There are five Restricted Regions which are close to the Tibetan border were opened for outside in 1990. The treks only can do with a professional guide and minimum of two trekkers. Your original passport and extra photos are required to make permits for Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga trekking. The fees are according high and range from USD 90.00 - USD 500.00 for a week or 10 days then stiff daily amounts.
Credit cards are only accepted in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. You have to make ready Nepalese Rupees to spend during the trek. That’s why you have to take a sufficient amount of Nepali Rupees on your trek. Your personal expenses should be only for hot showers, charging batteries, additional drinks, and snacks, the cost rising with altitude. You can make a ceremony with your trekking team at the end of the trek.
Regular walking or jogging activities for a few months before your trip will ensure high altitude trekking. People who trek so quickly and climb too high in a day may suffer Acute Mountain Sickness( AMS) so we call trekkers slow and steady walking. Stops for rests and do not carry more than 5 kg with you. Pre-fitness and stamina are required for trekking in Nepal. Spend at least two nights in the city before going to the trekking destination which gives time for acclimatization as well as easy to arrange necessary trekking permits.
We prefer the group size from 1-10 pax but more can be accommodated on request. There must be 2 persons accompanied by a registered guide in the Restrict Regions( Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga). Anyone who is reasonably fit and can walk for 5-6 hours a day in a hilly country can trek in Nepal. We suggest children up to 15 years stay below 3500m and above 15 years can tackle the higher routes.
A delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will meet you outside the terminal building and pick you up and take you to your hotel. We use cars or minibusses as the means of transportation in cities. For trekking, we use flights, local buses, minibusses or jeeps depends on the distance, terrain, and size of the group. There is a limitation on luggage up to 15 kg per person on small planes.
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