Kathmandu Pokhara Tour
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Trip Duration
5 Days
Group Sizes
1 - 16
Transportation
Flight/Private vehicle
Destination
Nepal
Max. Altitude
1400m
Nature of Trip
Combines two beautiful city of Nepal which projects both cultural and natural significance
Best Season
Any
Activities
2
Difficulty
Easy
Meals
Start & End Point
Kathmandu-Kathmandu
Accommodation
1
Nepal, a wonder of mother nature, has much to offer its visitors. One of the major and most famous trips that can be done in Nepal during your short visit is the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour. It is the perfect tour for people exploring urban places, with all the modern amenities available.
Kathmandu Pokhara Tour will be conducted in the two major cities of Nepal. You will get to see all kinds of attractions, both natural and man-made. You can experience the vibrant cultures of Kathmandu and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Pokhara.
Kathmandu Valley, where there are more temples and shrines than houses, is the most interesting place to start any tours or treks. You can explore the old alleys of Kathmandu, visit Holy Pashupatinath Temple, the majestic Swayambhu Stupa, and historical sites like Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Pokhara, one of the most famous, cleanest, and most beautiful cities in Nepal, is no less than Kathmandu. Known as the city of lakes, Pokhara has everything one needs for a fun and relaxing vacation. You can visit the famous Phewa Lake, the island temple, Barahi, or see the world-famous sunrise from Sarangkot Hills, the views of the lakeside from Pumdikot Hills, or meditate peacefully at Peace Pagoda.
Not just sightseeing; Pokhara has lots of adventures to indulge in as well. You can maneuver the rapids of the Seti River or Kali Gandaki River. You can do bungee jumping from Kushma, tackle the gushing air, or paraglide in the skies of Pokhara. Get closer to the mountains in an ultra-light flight to see the mountains from a bird’s-eye perspective. Pokhara has it all.
The Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour package is a ticket to explore two of Nepal’s most beautiful destinations. Kathmandu Pokhara offers beautiful scenery and a chance to interact with people, explore their lifestyles, and learn about the cultures and values of their roots.
Therefore, the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour is one of the must-do things when in Nepal to explore the diverse range of attractions, from natural to man-made.
To start the Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour, you will have to come to Nepal. After your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from our company will come to welcome you to Nepal. He or she will escort you to your hotel and help with checking in.
After checking in and freshening up, we will go for a short exploration of the Kathmandu Valley. We can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Pashupati, which is a shrine to Lord Shiva. It is known as one of the holiest sites in the world.
We can visit Boudha Stupa, which is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a semi-circle dome that is said to have entombed the remains and relics of Buddha.
After exploring a few of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, we will explore the local markets of Kathmandu. There are many local markets and tiny alleys that hold the history of brave Nepal. We will visit some of the vibrant markets, shop for local handmade products, and enjoy our evening.
After a day full of exploration, we will go back to the hotel. We will prepare ourselves for our next day’s flight to Pokhara and peacefully sleep the night.
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is adorned with all the attractions and activities to indulge and entertain any kind of tourist. This city can be visited at any time, all year.
Though Kathmandu can be visited at any time of the year, the best time to visit Kathmandu is from late September to December. During this time, the skies are clear, and you can witness mountains—even glimpses of Mt. Everest—from Kathmandu itself. This is what Kathmandu’s autumn season presents to its visitors.
The skies are clear, and there is very little chance of rainfall during these months.
The Kathmandu Valley greets different visitors differently at different times of the year. If you visit in winter, from December to February, the city gets a little cold and cozy.
In the spring, Kathmandu blossoms with various flowers. The roadsides are covered in purple jacaranda, and the hills are all colorful, with beautiful and colorful rhododendrons.
The summers in Kathmandu are rainy. The rice plantation is done during these seasons. You can witness farmers planting rice and enjoying, singing, and dancing in the fields during these seasons.
Pokhara is one of the most popular and beautiful destinations in Nepal. Most of the tourists who travel to Nepal visit Pokhara. It is also called the highest rainfall area in Nepal, where people can also enjoy the heavy rainfall with the scenery of the towering peaks all around them. Also, in warm weather, you can enjoy views of the city of lakes, explore caves, observe mountains, and chill by the glimmering lakes. Every season brings different flavors and experiences to the city of Pokhara.
The summer season in Nepal starts from June to August. These months offer warmth, and you will observe occasional rainfall. In this period, you will find fewer crowds, and you will also find lush green landscapes that are beautiful.
The skies are more visible and clearer in these seasons. Though there are chances of minimal rainfall, the lakes are also clear, and the weather will be perfect for the outings during the day.
This is one of the best seasons or months for the Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour.
The monsoon season is from July to September when there will be heavy rainfall in Pokhara. These seasons are best for seeing waterfalls but also for trekking, as it can be challenging due to cloudy skies and muddy trails.
These months are the perfect months to visit Pokhara because the city of lakes comes alive in these seasons with huge waterfalls, gushing white rivers, and deep green lakes with lush hills and majestic mountains.
Though perfect for experiencing aquatic attractions, these seasons may be a little tough for day sightseeing due to rainfalls, slippery trails, and floods sometimes.
Therefore, even with some challenges, this season enhances the beauty of Pokhara, resulting in the best experience during your Kathmandu Pokhara Tour.
The autumn season starts from September to November. It is one of the peak seasons for the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour, where you can see clear views of the Himalayas in mild temperatures.
Also in this season, major Nepali festivals like Dashain and Tihar can be observed. This offers a chance to explore and experience the cultural richness, traditions, and celebrations.
Also, this season is considered the most stable because it is neither very cold nor very hot. The chances of rainfall are very low, and the skies are clearer, with better views of the lakes, mountains, and other scenery.
Hence, the autumn season is considered best for the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour.
The winter season is from December to February when you can experience occasional fog and mist. The skies are clear in the morning and evening, providing amazing sunrises and sunsets.
The temperature is cold and ranges anywhere from 18 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius.
The sunrises from Sarangkot are best during this season. The experience of boating in the Phewa Lake on a foggy and misty day is worth visiting Pokhara in the winter.
During this period in Pokhara, sightseeing, boating, and exploring villages can be done easily.
Hence, the best time for the Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour mainly depends on your interests and availability. You can enjoy the variation in the beauty of these cities in every season, as you can do almost all of the activities in every season.
Kathmandu and Pokhara are two of the most beautiful and developed cities in Nepal. Though equally beautiful and facilitated, the two different cities are perched at two different elevations.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is located at an elevation of approximately 1,400 m, whereas the city of Lakes, Pokhara, is at an elevation of approximately 827 m.
The distance from Pokhara to Kathmandu is 161 km. The road distance between Kathmandu and Pokhara is 204.8 km. The road distance is longer because the roads to Pokhara are carved into the rocky and winding hills, increasing the distance.
The aerial distance from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 146 km, and the aircraft cover this distance in 26 to 30 minutes.
You will be spending your nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara on this tour. This Kathmandu Pokhara Tour package includes your accommodations in a tourist-standard hotel in both destinations.
The rooms of the hotels in both Kathmandu and Pokhara will be very cozy and comfortable, with all the basic tourist-standard hotel facilities.
The hotels will have western-style washrooms with attached bathrooms.
The accommodations in the Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour package will not disappoint your expectations.
The Kathmandu Pokhara Tour will be conducted in the developed cities of Nepal, so you can get all kinds of cuisines and delicacies in both cities.
For breakfast, you can either opt for a traditional Nepali breakfast or an international breakfast. The traditional breakfast contains foods like roti, aalu paratha, chana masala chiya, etc. You can also have international breakfasts like a full English breakfast, a continental breakfast, pancakes, waffles, etc.
The breakfast is included in your Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour Package.
There are diverse options for lunch in both Kathmandu and Pokhara. You can either have Nepali cuisines like Dal Bhat, which contains rice, lentils, vegetables, curries, and pickles; the Newari Khaja Set, which contains typical Newari dishes like beaten rice, Choila, Sekuwa, Pickles, etc.; or Momo, Thupka, etc.
You can have any international dishes you like, such as pizza, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches, etc.
Your lunches are not included in your Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour Package.
There is also a range of foods available for dinner in both Pokhara and Kathmandu.
You can go for Dal Bhat or Thakali Khana Set, which also contains lentils, rice, vegetables, and curries, but these are served with the special delicacies of the Thakali community of Nepal.
For the international options, you can have anything from steak to sushi, Thai cuisine, Middle Eastern cuisine, and Indian cuisine.
Again, the dinner, except the farewell dinner on the last night at Kathmandu, is not included in your Kathmandu Pokhara Tour.
The transportation you will be using throughout your Kathmandu Pokhara Tour is a private vehicle for airport pick-up and drop-off, and on the third day of the tour, you will be going to Sarangkot for sunrise.
Another mode of transportation, the major one, is the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu. It will be a 26- to 31-minute flight. It is the fastest way to reach Pokhara, enjoying the views of the mountains and the variation in the landscapes.
The flights, transfers from and to the airport, and private vehicle rides to Sarangkot are included in your Kathmandu Pokhara Tour package. You will have to pay on your own if you use any other transportation that has not been mentioned here.
The alternative mode of transportation to Pokhara is by roadway. The bus and microbus are available to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu. It will take 5 to 6 hours to reach Pokhara by road.
Though the journey by road will be long, you will get to immerse yourself in nature on the winding and bumpy roads.
No permits are required for the Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour. You can freely enjoy the views in Pokhara, including sightseeing, boating, lakeside views, etc.
But if you are interested in going trekking, which includes the Pokhara route, then you need permits, which include TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) and other designated entry permits. But for only traveling and sightseeing in Pokhara, you don’t need any permits.
Though permits aren’t required, you will have to purchase yourself tickets to enter some attractions and enjoy the facilities. You will have to get tickets for boating in Phewa Lake, enter the Mahendra Cava, Chamero Cave, view the tower of Sarangkot, etc.
You will also have to pay and get tickets to enter some sites in Kathmandu, like Swaymbhu Stupa. Boudha Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, etc.
It is not mandatory to have travel insurance for the Kathmandu-Pokhara Tour, but it is recommended. Some reasons why you should acquire travel insurance are:
The Pokhara Tour is an incredible adventure that takes you exploring various cultural heritages, natural beauties, etc. of Nepal. Some of the things that you can expect from this tour are
Pokhara has some breathtaking natural landscapes where you can find lush greenery, waterfalls, beautiful lakes, etc. Famous places in Nepal are situated in Pokhara, including David’s Fall, Sarangkot Hill, Phewa Lake, and many more.
Pokhara Tour offers thrilling activities for those who are adventure seekers. It includes activities like paragliding, hiking, zip-lining, and ultra-light flight. You can experience the thrilling adventure of flying over the mountains and hiking in the mountains, enjoying the beautiful scenes as you explore more.
This tour is not only about adventure and sightseeing; various things can be explored and experienced. You can experience the local customs and culture by trying out different local cuisines. Pokhara fish dishes are famous, and you can also taste them. You can also visit traditional villages and experience how they live their daily lives.
Nepal is famous for its history and its culture. The Pokhara Tour also includes visits to historical and cultural landmarks, including Pumdikot, the World Peace Pagoda, Bindabasini Temple, the International Mountain Museum, etc. You can learn about every single history about them.
Various traditional handicrafts, souvenirs, and clothing can be found in local markets. It can be really beautiful, as it reflects their culture. You can also try traditional dishes and explore the local markets, which can be more fun.
Pokhara is famous for its various lakes, like Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, and Rupa Lake. Here you can experience boating, fishing, lakeside picnics, etc.
Most of the travelers need visas to enter Nepal. You can get the visa to Nepal at Tribhuvan International Airport on arrival or at the Nepalese Embassy.
Yes, Kathmandu and Pokhara are safe places to travel for any kind of traveler. However, it is suggested that you be aware of your surroundings and be cautious.
It is recommended that you pack comfortable clothes that allow you to do all kinds of activities. Pack according to the season in which you are traveling.
Be respectful in terms of clothing at cultural and religious sites.
Yes, the credit cards can be used in Kathmandu and Pokhara. But it is suggested that you carry some cash with you that can be used in times of need.
There are many ATMs in and around Kathmandu and Pokhara, but it is safe to carry some cash with you as well.
It is famous for its serene lakes, which include Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa Lakes. Also, it is famous as you can see the spectacular peaks of the Annapurna Range.
Both of the cities have their attractions. Here in Pokhara, you can explore natural landscapes, lakes, and mountain views, while Kathmandu is filled with historical and cultural landmarks and vibrant city life.
Yes, you can see Annapurna from most of the places in Pokhara. Annapurna Ranges can be seen from Sarankot, Pumdikot, Peace Pagoda, and many other hilltops in Pokhara.
It is worth visiting Pokhara because it contains various lakes, culture, history, viewpoints, etc. Also, it contains various thrilling adventures like zip-lining, hiking, paragliding, etc.
The Kathmandu Pokhara Tour package has comfortable accommodation in a tourist-standard hotel with all the basic facilities. The accommodations both in Kathmandu and Pokhara are bed and breakfast arrangements for the convenience of the travelers.
One of the best places to watch the sunset is from a scenic viewpoint, which is called Sarangkot. It gives you the best place to watch the sun and also the panoramic view of various mountain ranges, which include the Himalayan Mountain range, the Annapurna range, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri.
The types of power plugs that are mostly used in Nepal are Type C, M, and D power plugs. It is recommended to carry the universal adapter.
This Kathmandu-Pokhara tour is not particularly physically demanding. It is manageable for people of all fitness levels. Normal walking is done while sightseeing. So, it is fine for every person.
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