Arrive at Kathmandu airport and meet the airport officer outside the Arrival Hall at the international airport. The officer will be holding a placard, or sign board, with your name. From there, transfer into the city center before continuing with the day’s planned sightseeing.

Later, join a guided sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO site in Kathmandu. Known as the “City of Beauty,” Patan gives you time to see local Newari people, ancient royal complexes, and medieval-era architecture. Stroll through narrow lanes while visiting Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Mahaboudhi Stupa, and Golden Temple. Patan is also known for metal works and wood carvings.

Patan is one of the historic royal cities of the Kathmandu Valley, with a long artistic tradition connected to Newar craftsmanship.

Guide: Included for the day

Accommodation:

• Standard Package: Kantipur Village
• First Class Package: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel
• Deluxe Package: Hotel Yak & Yeti

In the morning, depart Kathmandu for Pokhara on a 200-kilometer drive that takes about 6 hours. Travel by private surface transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle as you make the overland journey from Kathmandu to Pokhara, keeping the day focused on the main transfer between Nepal’s two major travel centers.

Pokhara is known for wonderful views of the Himalayas and its snow-fed lakes. The reflection of Mount Fishtail and the Annapurna range on Lake Phewa is a key scenic feature. Pokhara also serves as a base camp for trekking in the Annapurna region and for day hikes around the valley rim. The rest of the day is free for you to stroll around the Phewa Lakeside area.

Machhapuchhre is commonly known as Mount Fishtail because of the distinctive shape that gives the peak its English name.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Package: Dahlia Boutique Hotel
• First Class Package: Temple Himalaya Hotel and Spa
• Deluxe Package: Temple Tree Resort & Spa

Start early with an excursion to Sarangkot to see sunrise over Mount Annapurna, the Dhaulagiri massif, and Mount Fishtail. After the sunrise viewing, return for breakfast before beginning your Pokhara city tour with visits to Bindavashini Temple, Seti Gorge, Devis Fall, and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

In the afternoon, continue with the Peace Stupa hike in Pokhara. Walk both ways as planned, crossing Phewa Lake by boat as part of the route. The boat ride is included for one hour, keeping the afternoon focused on the lake crossing and the hike connected to the Peace Stupa visit.

The Seti River in Pokhara is known for disappearing underground in sections and flowing through a deep gorge carved over millennia.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Package: Dahlia Boutique Hotel
• First Class Package: Temple Himalaya Hotel and Spa
• Deluxe Package: Temple Tree Resort & Spa

In the morning, leave Pokhara and drive back to Kathmandu, retracing the same highway used on the outbound journey. The day is centered on the return surface transfer, giving you a clear and direct travel day between the two cities without adding scheduled sightseeing stops.

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle for the Kathmandu and Pokhara route. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, continue with the transfer to your hotel, completing the overland return and positioning you back in the city for the final day’s planned sightseeing and departure arrangements.

Kathmandu is Nepal’s capital city, while Pokhara is widely associated with lake and mountain scenery.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

• Standard Package: Kantipur Village
• First Class Package: Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel
• Deluxe Package: Hotel Yak & Yeti

Your sightseeing begins after breakfast, with your guide meeting you at 0930 am. Start at Pashupatinath Temple, located on the bank of the Bagmati River. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and often known as the “abode of Shiva,” the temple allows only Hindus to enter the inner complex for worship. Others may go to the opposite side to observe Hindu rituals and morning activities.

After Pashupatinath, continue to Boudhnath Stupa, located 3 kilometers away. Known as “Mini Tibet,” it is one of Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupas and is surrounded by Tibetan settlements and monasteries. You will see Buddhist rituals and traditions in an area encircled by prayer flags and mane. Plan around the normal 1200 Hrs check-out time, then transfer to Kathmandu airport in time to board your flight back home.

Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhnath Stupa are both included in the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO World Heritage property.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast