Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini tour

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini tour

8Days
1600mMax altitude
EasyDifficulty
$1,325per person

Overview

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini tour

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour takes you through the historical and natural monuments of the country. The historic and ancient beauty of Kathmandu Valley followed by the tour of the natural aspects of the lovely town of Pokhara and peaceful exploration in the Lumbini Valley can be the best opportunity to explore the beauty of Nepal in depth. 

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour Overview:

The tour packages are famously known for offering the main historical, cultural, and religious highlights of Nepal. Winding your way through markets, alleys, and bagels (courtyards), keep your eyes open for the architectural wonders that seem to appear on every corner of Kathmandu Valley. After spending some of your valuable time in Kathmandu, you will be out to find some peace in Lumbini.

Lumbini is the Birth place of Lord Buddha. It is a special place with all havens of calm amid the flurry of city life. The cultural and historical values of Lumbini have won the Unesco World Heritage status. Then the tour takes us to Pokhara, to enjoy the amazing view of the Annapurna Himalayan Ranges, a breathtaking landscape view surrounds, and the Fewa Lake. 

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu
2nd Day: Full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
3rd Day: Drive to Lumbini, a 6-7 hour drive
4th Day: Full-day sightseeing tour in Lumbini
5th Day: Drive to Pokhara, a 5-6 hour drive
6th Day: Full-day sightseeing tour in Pokhara
7th Day: Drive to Kathmandu, a 5-6 hour drive
8th Day: Final Departure 

Duration8 Days
DifficultyEasy
Max altitude1600m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel accommodation in dur...
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Best Season for this trip

March to May & Sep to Dec

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Day by day

Unfold your journey

Detailed Itinerary: 

Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu 
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan Intl airport, our representative will be waiting to welcome you and assist you to transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening you'll be transferred for a welcome dinner in one of the typical Nepalese restaurants with cultural & musical programs in the heart of Kathmandu. You'll also have a short briefing about your trip and overnight at the Hotel.

Day 02: Full-day sightseeing tour in Kathmandu 
After an early breakfast in the morning, the day will be started with a fully guided Kathmandu sightseeing tour which will be emphasized on the UNESCO Cultural world heritage tour. The tour includes Swoyambhunath (Monkey Temple) and the oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, which is a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu Valley. After visiting the places, we will drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is with a temple, unique architecture, and Kumari (living goddess) in central Kathmandu. Then we will visit Pashupatinath - A holy pilgrimage for Hindus and you can observe the Crematorium at the River bank of Bagmati. And we will conclude our tour after visiting Boudhanath- the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, a site where we will also visit monasteries, and watch the Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Drive to Lumbini
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Lumbini by a private vehicle. Once we reached Lumbini, depending on the schedule, we will visit surrounding places and overnight stay at Hotel. 

Day 04: Full-day sightseeing tour in Lumbini
After breakfast, we will start our full-day guided sightseeing tour in Lumbini with a drive to Tilaurakot and enjoy the scenic beauty of the flat land. We will also visit the adjoining other historical ruins and shrines. We will visit the Scared Lumbini garden, on the same afternoon. Here one can see Maya Devi temple, where she gave birth to the lord Gautam Buddha and an Ashoka pillar with inscriptions identifying the spot as the birthplace, ruins of ancient stupas and monasteries, and Pushkarni pond where Queen Mayadevi took a bath before giving birth. The United Nations has agreed on the proposal of developing Lumbini as a ‘World Peace City’. The China temple, Myanmar Temple, Japan temple, Sri Lanka temple, Vietnam temple, and many other temples are the attraction of this place. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 05: Drive to Pokhara (Approximately 6 hours) 
On this day, you will drive to Pokhara passing through the beautiful Nepalese countryside to reach Pokhara. This nice and pleasant drive will give you a complete idea of the landscape of Nepal. And after reaching Pokhara, you will be transferred to the hotel. You can rest of the time exploring the surrounding areas. Overnight at hotel.

Day 06: Full-day sightseeing tour in Pokhara
You will drive by private vehicle early in the morning to Sarangkot to see the Sunrise views over the Himalayas. From this place, you can see the fantastic view of Annapurna and Mt. Fishtail close to your eyes with a sunrise view and the south bottom heavily settled of Pokhara valley. We will have our breakfast after our drive back to the town below. After taking some rest, we'll take a short visit to the highlights of Pokhara Valley such as Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Mahendra Cave as well Bat cave, and the famous Vindavasini temple. We will then drive back to the hotel overnight. In the evening, we will explore the surrounding lakeside areas before our overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Drive to Kathmandu for around 6 hours 
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be departing to Kathmandu by private transportation passing through the beautiful river view & Nepalese countryside.  You will certainly reach your hotel in Kathmandu and overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Final Departure 
The last day of the trip can be a spare day for you to shop for souvenirs or gifts for your family, friends, or relatives for you until your departure flight. If you are ready for departing and all setup, you'll be taken to the International Airport for your departure flight to your onward destination.

Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini tour Altitude Chart

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Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini tour altitude chart

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Kathmandu to Chitwan, Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on the lodge
  • All necessary paper works, Entry fees, and permits
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

Why is Pokhara Valley popular?
The splendid beauty of Pokhara attracts many people from around the world every year. The air is pristine, and the spectacular backdrop of the snowy peaks and the serene beauty of Phewa, Begnas, and others are the main attraction on the trek.
Can we see Mount Everest from Kathmandu?
Mount Everest can be seen from Kathmandu. The Chandragiri hills located in Kathmandu offer you a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and Mount Everest on a clear day.
What is Kathmandu famous for?
Kathmandu is famous for its religious monuments like temples, monasteries, and stupas. These monuments adorned the city's landscape. Temples like the Pashupatinath Temple and the Changu Narayan are famous for their artworks.
How is the road from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
Kathmandu and Pokhara are 125 miles apart. It is a slow and overland journey. Poor road quality, roadworks, and frequent traffic sometime make you travel to Pokhara from Kathmandu slower.
Why is Pokhara valley popular?
The splendid beauty of Pokhara attracts many people from world every year. The air is pristine, the spectacular backdrop of the snowy peaks, and the serene beauty of Phewa, Begnas and other are the main attraction in the trek.
Can we see Mount Everest from Kathmandu?
Mount Everest can actually be seen from Kathmandu. The Chandragiri hills located in Kathmandu offers you a panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges and Mount Everest on a clear day.
What is Kathmandu famous for?
Kathmandu is famous for its religious monuments like temples, monasteries, and stupas. These monuments has adorn the city's landscape. Temples like the Pashupatinath Temple and the Changu Narayan are famous for their artworks.
How is road from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
Kathmandu and Pokhara are 125 miles apart . It is a slow and overland journey. Poor road quality, roadworks and frequent traffic an sometime make you travel to Pokhara from Kathmandu slower.
What is Lumbini famous for?
Lumbini is famous as the birth place of Lord Buddha, Sidhhartha Gautam in 623B.C. which is a pilgrimage place for all the religion.

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