Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini Tour

You will be welcomed by our representative on your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel. Check into the hotel, freshen up, relax a bit or you can explore the vicinity until we meet in the evening for the trip briefing. The time for the briefing will be informed to you once you arrive at hotel.

After breakfast in the morning we go for the Kathmandu sightseeing tour. We are going to do the UNESCO CULTURAL HERITAGE TOUR today which includes: Swoyambhunath - The oldest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu Valley, a beautiful abode for lots of monkeys thus also known as Monkey Temple, is also a perfect vantage point to see Kathmandu valley. Pashupatinath- A holy pilgrimage for Hindus and Hindu Crematorium, watch as the Hindu dead bodies are cremated in the most unique way in the world; we come across men with ash rubbed body, matted locks and dreaded look which is typical look of a Hindu Holy Men known as Sadhus. Boudhanath- the biggest Buddhist temple in the world; a site for Tibetan Buddhism where we can visit monasteries, watch the Holy Monks busy in their chanting ritual going around the temple. Patan Durbar Square- A Medieval Royal Palace area which is also known as the city of fine arts, we can see the finest example of metal and stone carving back to 14th century and also the amazing Nepali Architecture.

Early morning breakfast and we check out the hotel to go to Pokhara. An about 6 hours drive by a private vehicle takes us to the amazingly beautiful city of Pokhara 200 km west of Kathmandu. The drive is very scenic which goes through the winding and stretching road along side the famous rafting river of Trishuli and later on Marsyangdi. The passing through some beautiful small Nepali towns will give you some glimpses of countryside of Nepal.

We wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot, a beautiful hill in Pokhara famous for Sunrise, for 35 minutes. A real Closed-up look of the Annapurna and Fishtail, and the unparalleled Sunrise from there makes a perfect start of our day. After Sunrise, we come back to hotel for breakfast. After breakfast we go to hike up to World Peace Stupa, a nice hiking destination in Pokhara which will take us one hour to reach the top. It’s a beautiful viewpoint and a Buddhist Pilgrimage as well. Later we come down to visit Davis falls and cave and Tibetan Refugee Camp. We can choose to do some adventure activities like Paragliding, ultralight flight and Zip flyer as well with an extra cost.

Drive to Lumbini for about 7 hours enjoying a scenic mountain drive. The drive takes you through some spectacular topography ranging from mountainous to flat terrains.

Explore Lumbini full day visiting Mayadevi temple, world peace flame, sacred garden, world peace stupa, monasteries and the vicinity. Learn more about the life and teachings of Buddha. Practice meditation in the high spiritual vibes of the birth place of Buddha

Take an about eight hours drive from Lumbini to Kathmandu. Take some leisurely strolls on the streets of Kathmandu before we go for a Nepali dinner with cultural show.

Transfer to airport for the final departure.