Twin Tourism Hub Kathmandu & Pokhara Holiday Tour

Breakfast and continue sightseeing of world heritage sites

i) Basantapur Durbar Square-cluster of Temples and Palaces
Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, Basantapur Durbar Square also called Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, Palaces, Streets and Courtyards that date back to the 12th and 18TH centuries. The square is known to the religious, social Cultural and Urban focal point of the Capital city. The palace complex was the Royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese Monarch. The palace is decorated with elaborately carved wooden window and panels. Most famous temple is Living Goddess Kumari Temple and Famous 9Floor Palace.

ii) Bhaktapur Durbar Square – best preserved, open museum model, also known as Bhadgau, The land Of Devotees and Ancient Culture, Festivals, having numerous temples like 5storey Nyatapole, Golden gate, 55 window palace, Pottery square etc. The square is a major and most important part of a charming valley as it highlights the idols of ancient kings parched on top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carving in very place struts, lintels, tympanums, gateways and windows seem to form a well-orchestrated symphony.

Continue an hour hill drive for beautiful view point hill-station Nagarkot. Check into the hotel in Nagarkot. Evening enjoy the beautiful view of sunset. Overnight.

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy beautiful sunrise with world’s highest mountain ranges, green valleys and village settlements. If interested, can visit tower area for Mountain View.
Breakfast and drive to Lake City Pokhara (235kms/6hrs). En-route can enjoy White water rafting at Trishuli River for 3/4 hours (Extra payable). Lunch and Continue drive to Pokhara- Fine nature’s paradise city also known as lake city and check into the hotel. Evening visit around lake side area markets, restaurants, pub houses etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Morning Time:
Wake up early in the morning and drive to Sarangkot. Reach Sarangkot, hiking for 20 minutes to reach top. Enjoy the best view of mountain ranges Mt. Annapurna (8091m), Mt. Fishtail (6993m) et cetera with beautiful sunrise and green hills with the sip of tea/coffee. Back to Pokhara, breakfast.

Day Time:
Proceed to city sightseeing covering Seti gorge, Devi’s Fall also known as Patale Chhango, International Mountain Museum, Tibetan Refugee Camp, Mahadev Cave, Bindabasini Temple and Fewa Lake with one hour boat ride to Barahi Temple located in the middle of the Fewa Lake.
Evening can roam around lakeside Market, Pub Houses, Restaurant and Live Music bars, Clubs. Overnight
Note: If anyone interested can go for Paragliding, Zip fly, Bunji Jumping, Micro-lighting etc(extra chargeable).

Morning Breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu. En-route visit Beautiful Typical Nepalese Village- Bandipur. Visit Khadgadevi Temple, Tundikhel View Point, Village Area.
Continue drive for Kathmandu. Reach Kathmandu. Check into the hotel and rest. Overnight.

Breakfast and start full day sightseeing of
Pashupatinath temple – regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition. Temple’s existence dates back to 4TH Century AD and the richly ornamented pagoda Style temple, houses the sacred 5 faced unique Linga or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva. Thousands of Pilgrims from all over the world come to pay homage to this holiest Hindu Shrine which is also known to be “Temple of Living Beings”

Boudhanath stupa - also called by many as Khasti Chaitya or Jyarung Khasyor, is one of the oldest and largest stupa and is one of the Nepal’s as well as World’s most important Buddhist site and one of the biggest tourist attraction in Kathmandu Valley.
Located in Kathmandu’s Suburbs, east from the city center and its 43.25m high white stupa can be seen from far away.
Stupa is said to be built on an ancient trade route to Tibet at a site where merchants stopped to pray and legends insist that it dates back to 4th Century AD.

Swayambhunath Stupa –The Most Enigmatic Holy Stupa situated on the top of green hill, on the west of Kathmandu, is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Kathmandu. The temple is popularly known as the 'Monkey Temple' because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guards the temple Area.

Ancient Buddhist City of Fine Arts” Patan Durbar Square Complex -situated in the center of Patan city Mangal bazaar, also known as Lalitpur, houses the residence of the former Patan royal King and family, surroundings are good specimen of ancient rich Newari architecture. There are three main courtyards in the palace Area; Mul chowk, Sundari Chowk and Keshav Narayan Chowk. Mul chowk, the oldest one is at the center of Patan Durbar Square. Several multi-sized and multi-styled temples can be found in the western part of the complex. Major among these are Krishna Temple, Bhimsen Temple and Golden Temple of Hiranya Varna. Bit distance away from Complex is Golden Spout Courtyard and Famous Mahabuddha Temple.

Note: Free time to explore Kathmandu, Visit Thamel -Live music Restro & Bars, Souvenir Shops, Pub houses, clubs, Spa Centers.

Breakfast and free time.
Timely transfer to the International Airport for onward flight with beautiful memories.