This 7-day journey explores Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes. Discover Kathmandu’s historic Durbar Square, sacred temples, and the vibrant city of Patan. Witness stunning Himalayan views from Nagarkot before heading to the serene lakeside city of Pokhara. Enjoy scenic boat rides on Phewa Lake, visit ancient temples, and soak in the beauty of the Annapurna range. End the trip with a leisurely return to Kathmandu before departure
Arrive Kathmandu.Met/assisted at the Kathmandu airport with flower garlands and transfer to hotel.Overnight.
After lunch visit Patan, the second largest city in the Kathmandu Valley. Patan was once an independent Malla kingdom, its origins dating back 2,000 years. The city houses the fantastic 12th century Buddhist Monastery, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, which is among the finest in the country. Its gold-plated roof, courtyard with many prayer wheels and richly decorated three-storied temple are superb. The elaborately-decorated buildings, statues, temples, palaces and shrines found in the Durbar Square here, mostly date from the 17th century, when the artistic patronage of the Malla kings was at its most inspired.
After the tour we drive to Nagarkot.Time magazine of USA has recommended as one of the good retreats.Located 30 km to the east of Kathmandu on the valley rim.Situated at an elevation 2175 m and provides a grandstand paronama of the Himalayas.You can see five of the world`s 10 tallest mountains – Everest 8848 m,Lhotse 8516 m,Makalu 8463 m and manaslu 8163 m and many other lesser summits.The snow peaks look especially gorgeous during sunset and sunrise.Overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel.we explore the old trading town of Pokhara where decorated pony trains from the Kali Gandaki trade routes jostle with men from the mountains bartering in the bazaar. Visit the Bindhyavasini Temple and the fascinating Butterfly Museum located in the grounds of the university. In the late afternoon enjoy a boat trip on Phewa Lake passing the simple three-story villa where the King of Nepal maintains his winter home. Stop at the small golden temple to the Hindu god Varahi which is nestled in foliage on an island in the centre of the lake. In the afternoon many fishermen and other pilgrims take their long canoes, carved from tree trunks, to the island to visit the shrine.Overnight at the Fish Tail Lodge.
If fly back from Pokhara to Kathmandu the extra cost will be INR 3000 Per Person.
