Kathmandu and Pokhara are two of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and is known for its rich cultural heritage, ancient temples, and bustling city life. Pokhara, on the other hand, is a scenic city located on the banks of Phewa Lake and is surrounded by the Annapurna mountain range.
Nepal Panorama tour promises a blend of cultural richness, natural beauty, and the opportunity to create cherished moments on your journey through Nepal.
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be transferred to hotel and check in. Tour briefing and discussed about tour planning. After refreshment; drive to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple for evening Aarati. Overnight at Kathmandu Hotel
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Pashupatinath Temple
The Pashupatinath Temple is a famous and sacred Hindu temple complex that is located on the banks of the Bagmati River, approximately 5 kilometers north-east of Kathmandu in the eastern part of Kathmandu Valley, the capital of Nepal.
Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath is a stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal. Located about 11 km from the center and northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, the stupa’s massive mandala makes it one of the largest spherical stupas in Nepal.
After breakfast, drive to Pokhara (210 km, 7/8 hrs.). En route visit Manakamana Temple by Cable Car (optional). After Puja and Darshan, continue drive to Pokhara.
Arrive in Pokhara. Transfer to Hotel. Rest of the day is free for stroll around the Lake side area. Dinner and overnight is at Hotel in Pokhara.
Manakamana Temple
Named the Manakamana Devi temple after the incarnation of Bhagawati, who grants the wishes of pilgrims of deepest purest heart, according to the Hindu tradition. The temple rests on a 1300-meter hill, west of the city of Kathmandu. Like many other hill top temples, Manakamana Temple also overlooks the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers.
Breakfast & continue sightseeing tour of Pokhara covering Davi’s fall, Seti gorge, Gupteshwor cave and Shree Bindhyabasini Temple. At the end of the tour; 1 hour boating on Phewa Lake to Visit Taal Barahi Temple. Return to hotel and overnight.
Devi’s Fall
The waterfall has a length of 500 meters and depth of 100 feet. Though the waterfall flows all year round it is best viewed from June to September. An interesting note about the waterfall is that it runs down some rocks before disappearing into an underground tunnel leading to Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
Seti Gorge
Seti River is famous for its deceptive river course and its milky white water. The water cuts a deep gorge right across the mighty Mahabharata range and then runs a deep chasm in the middle of the town. The gorge can be seen from a park in the Old Pokhara close to the Gorkha Museum.
Gupteshwor Cave
The cave is said to be have been discovered in the 16th century. The main cave entrance was not constructed until 1991. The main cave contains two chambers with several shrines located throughout. The largest of these shrines is dedicated to Shiva. There is lighting in the cave that has a power back-up though bringing your own head torch is recommended.
Shree Bindhyabasini Temple
Shree Bindhyabasini Temple is the oldest temple in the city of Pokhara, Nepal and is located in Ward No. 2, Miruwa. It regularly attracts a large number of locals, Nepalese from across the country and foreigners alike. The main temple is devoted to goddess Bindhyabasini, a Bhagawati who is the incarnation of Kali.
Taal Barahi Temple
Tal Barahi Temple also referred to as Lake Temple or Varahi Temple is a two-story pagoda temple situated on a small island on Phewa Lake in Pokhara. Dedicated to Goddess Varahi, who is an avatar of Goddess Durga, both Hindu and Buddhist supporters visit here for worship.
Post breakfast, drive towards Kathmandu. Upon arrive in Kathmandu, Later, transfer to hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free you can visit by yourself Thamel market where you can buy so many Nepali cultural handicraft and so many things. Vehicles are only available on disposal basis. Overnight is at Kathmandu Hotel.
Breakfast is at hotel. Free till departure time. Later on, time, drive to Kathmandu International Airport for onward destination.
