TRIP OVERVIEW
Pokhara, by its name, means a city of lakes and ponds, as there are numerous beautiful lakes where you can boat and literally drown your sorrows. And these lakes aren’t the only thing to blow your mind in Pokhara.
Pokhara is the second largest city of Nepal after Kathmandu. It is just at a distance of 200 kms from the capital city, and is easily accessible. There are numerous tourist buses, micro buses and local buses that take passengers in and out of Pokhara every day. Just five hours drive from Kathmandu, and you end up in a completely different place, with a completely different landscape and an entirely different feel from the buzzing hubbub of Kathmandu.
Pokhara is the home to numerous lakes and caves, a modern yet welcoming city life and not to mention, a plethora of peaks of the Himalayas. The lakes in Pokhara include Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Rupa Lake, Gude Lake, Neurani Lake and Maidi Lake among many others. The peaks than can be closely observed from Pokhara include Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu as these are within 30 miles from the city, and all of these peaks are more than 8,000 meters high. The city is also the gateway for trekking to the Annapurna Circuit. The notable caves here are Bat Cave, Mahendra Cave and Gupteshwor Cave among others.
There are two major notable hilltops in Pokhara that serve as a perfect getaway, the World Peace Pagoda at the southern shore of Fewa lake and Sarangkot, a beautiful hill at the north-west part of Pokhara. The newest attraction of Pokhara is Paragliding. Now you can paraglide from Sarangkot over the famous Fewa Lake and land at the bottom of the city. Other adventure sports in Pokhara include canyoning, base diving, kayaking, mountain biking and rock climbing.
One of the tourist attractions in Pokhara is Lake Side, a small part of the city famous for its ultra-modern restaurants and night clubs. Lake Side is the place to be if you want to experience the night life of Pokhara. There are numerous pubs, clubs and discos here to give you the taste of nightlife of Pokhara.
Words are not enough to describe the amount of fun you can have in Pokhara, the only way to experience the city is by going there and receiving what delights it has to offer. So, have Pokhara on your top list of places to travel when you are in Nepal.
DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu – You will be met on arrival at the International airport (TIA). Transfer to your hotel / Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu – Breakfast at hotel / Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley. Day tour covering Pasupatinath, Boudha, Swambhunath and Basantapur Durbar Square / overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (6/7Hour).
Breakfast at hotel after B/F drive to Pokhara / Reach Pokhara and check in at hotel afternoon sight-seeing tour of Pokhara lakeside…. / overnight at Pokhara
Day 04: Pokhara City tour:
Morning excursion will be taken to the Sarangkot for sunrise, visit the cave and Boating on fewa lake / Overnight at Pokhara
Day 05: Drive from Pokhara to Chitwan (5/6 hur).
Breakfast will be at the hotel / continue your drive to Chitwan and on arrival check-in at Hotel / Proceed for a guided tour of the Jungle Safari / Overnight at Chitwan
Day 06: Chitwan
Breakfast at hotel / Full day sightseeing tour of Jungle Safari / Day tour covering, Jungle walking, Canoe Rides, Elephant Safari, Tharu cultural Dance, Bird Watching, / Overnight at Chitwan
Day 07: Drive back from Chitwan to Kathmandu (5/6 hour).
Breakfast at hotel / Continue your drive to Kathmandu and on arrival check-in at Hotel/ Shopping and rest of the day will be at leisure Relax for the rest of the day / overnight at Kathmandu
Day 08: Departure Day
TRIP INCLUDES
- Airport pick up and drop upon arrival and departure
- Foods :lunch & dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Kathmandu to Pokhara to Chitwan to Kathmandu by tourist Bus
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu – Pokhara – Chitwan
- All necessary transportation by private vehicle
- Trained Tour and travel guide,
- 3 Night Hotel in Kathmandu, 2 Night Hotel in Pokhara on (BB Basis)
- Cultural package programs fee , Entrance fee
- 2 night 3 days chitwan jungle safari package tour (full board basic )
TRIP EXCLUDES
- Extra day hotel stay in Kathmandu & Pokhara
- Personal expenses-laundry, Telephone, Tea/coffee, alcoholic beverages, tips for guide
- Personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Extra cost for if in case tour effected by natural calamities
- Personal equipments for the tour
