Essential Nepal Tour

Swyombhunath Kathmandu Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
Arrive Kathmandu by International flight. Meeting and assistance on arrival and check in at hotel. Overnight stay.

Day 02 Kathmandu-Sightseeing
Today after breakfast sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city & Swoyambhunath. Kathmandu City: Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the popular places liked by many visitors due to its exquisite architecture and artistic. embellishement. The complex of palaces, courtyards and temples, built in 1200 to 1768 A.D. with hundreds of erotic carvings used to be the seat of the ancient Malla kings of Kathmandu which epitomizes the religions and cultural life of the people.
Swayambhunath: Atop a green hillock west of Kathmdnu, stands the great stupa of Swayambhunath. This is a site that is over 2500 years old marking the point where the legendary patriarch Manjushri discovered the lotus of the ancient valley lake.
Boudhnath: This is the largest stupa in Nepal and one of the largest in the world located east of the valley.
Pashupatinath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva it is one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world. It lies 5 km. east of the city on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River. Thousands of pilgrims visit this temple every year during Shivaratri, the birthday of Lord Shiva. Overnight stay

Day 03 Kathmandu - Pokhara (05 Hrs. drive)
After breakfast drive to Pokhara. Upon arrival in Pokhara transfer to hotel.If Kathmandu is the cultural hub of Nepal, Pokhara is its centre of adventure. An enchanting city nestled beneath the snow-crested Annapurna Massif in a tranquil valley, 200 kilometres west of Kathmandu and takes approximately 06 hours by surface, it is the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations. The atmosphere on the shore of Phewa Lake is one of excited vitality as hipster backpackers crowd the many bars and restaurants exchanging recommendations on guest houses and viewpoints, both by the lake and above the clouds. Overnight stay

Day 04 Pokhra-Sightseeing
Morning half-day sightseeing tour of Pokhara city and one hour’s boat ride on Lake Phewa. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the fishtailed summit of Machhapuchhre (6,977m) rising behind it create an ambience of peace and magic.Most stunning of Pokhara’s sights is the world famous views of the Himalayas, especially with the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range which forms its backdrop.The major attractions are: Phewa Lake where one can sail or row boats. Overnight stay

Day 05 Pokhara - Kathmandu -Dhulikhel
Today in time transfer to airport to board the flight to Kathmandu. Pokhara/Kathmandu by flight On arrival drive to Dhulikhel.(01 hour drive.) & on arrival check in at hotel. Dhulikhel, a small town 30 kms from Kathmandu, exudes great charm with its the bare-brick houses, carved wooden-windows, sloping tile-roofs, pagoda-temples and sacred statues everywhere. Lot of temples dot the town and the skyline. Overnight stay

Day 06 Dhulikhel-Nagarkot
Morning drive to Nagarkot (01 hour drive. ) Nagarkot is one of the most scenic spots in the Bhadgaon district, renowned for its spectacular sunrises when the weather is clear. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu for the night, so that they can observe the breathtaking dawn. It is the best spot in eastern Nepal to view Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan Range. Nagarkot also offers an excellent view of the Indravati Valley which lies to its east. Nagarkot is a good base for medium duration treks. Overnight stay

Day 07 Nagarkot
Today sunrise spectacular views of world’s tallest mountains Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Makalu and Manaslu - all of them above 8,100m - besides many other lesser summits. Surrounded by hills and picturesque farm houses, the quiet, cool landscape around offers opportunities for bird-watching, hiking and, of course, relaxation. Overnight stay

Day 08 Leave Nagrkot- Kathmandu
Today in time transfer to Kathmandu airport (01 hour drive) to connect flight for onward destination .