Nepal: Kathmandu & Pokhara Highlights – 6 Days

Overview

This 6-day trip across Kathmandu and Pokhara will allow you to experience the finest of Nepal.

Visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), and Durbar Square, where the Living Goddess resides, to learn more about Kathmandu’s rich spiritual legacy. Visit Pokhara, a serene city encircled by Himalayan mountains.

See the magnificent Devi’s Falls, the ethereal Gupteshwar Cave, the picturesque Phewa Lake, and the Bindebasini Temple. Take a cable car ride to the revered Manakamana Temple en route.

This journey is ideal for a revitalizing Himalayan getaway because it combines spirituality, nature, and culture.

Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

Welcome to your Enchanting Nepal tour! Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, complete immigration and customs formalities. You'll be greeted outside the arrivals area and transferred to your hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Full-Day Kathmandu Sightseeing

After breakfast, embark on a full-day city tour of Kathmandu. Visit some of the city's most iconic and spiritual landmarks, including:

Pashupatinath Temple

Boudhanath Stupa

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Kumari Ghar (Temple of the Living Goddess)

Durbar Square, the historic heart of old Kathmandu
The evening is yours to explore local markets, try street food, or unwind in one of the city’s pubs or casinos.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Approx. 200 km / 7-8 Hours)

After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Pokhara. En route, you have the option to visit the sacred Manakamana Temple via cable car (ticket cost not included).
Upon arrival in Pokhara, check in to your hotel and relax.
Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 4: Pokhara Sightseeing (Half-Day City Tour)

Following breakfast, set out for a half-day tour of Pokhara's highlights:

Bindebasini Temple, located at an elevation of 3,000 feet, offering panoramic views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre ranges

Gupteshwar Mahadev Cave, home to a revered Shiva lingam

Devi’s Falls, a dramatic underground waterfall
Return to the hotel in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free for leisure activities or lakeside relaxation.
Overnight stay in Pokhara.

Day 5: Return to Kathmandu (Approx. 200 km / 8-9 Hours)

After breakfast, drive back to Kathmandu, enjoying scenic mountain and river views along the way. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Day 6: Departure from Kathmandu

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will be transferred to Kathmandu International Airport for your return flight, bringing your Enchanting Nepal experience to a memorable close.

Inclusion

Package Inclusions

5 nights’ accommodation in standard category rooms
Private AC vehicle (Tata Indigo / Dzire or similar) strictly as per the itinerary
Daily buffet breakfast at all hotels
Hotel stays:
- 3 nights in Kathmandu
- 2 nights in Pokhara
All currently applicable taxes included