Crystal Adventures(Travels & Tours) Pvt. Ltd

05 N 06 D Kathmandu / Pokhara Duration: 05-10 Days Trip Grade: Easy Best Season: Maximum Altitude: Group Size: Trip Mode:

Overview


Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal’s traditional culture and arts.  This is the place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments, and mountain views. Kastamandap the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka, a name derived from the statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, near the entrance of the palace. The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples built back to as early as the Lichchhavi period in the third century.

Pokharais a remarkable place of natural beauty situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal, noted for its tranquil atmosphere and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. It is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit. The enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serene of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. At evening, you will enjoy a free lake side walk or 01 Hour Boat Ride at Fhewa Lake.


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Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu
Welcome to Nepal! Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, our local representative greets you with a flower garland and then escorts you to the hotel. Check-in in Hotel PM: sightseeing of Kathmandu Durbar Square and visit local market in city. Overnight at Kathmandu.

Kathmandu City: Kathmandu is the hub of Nepal’s traditional culture and arts.  This is the place for rest, relaxation and easy-day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments, and mountain views. Kastamandap the source of the name Kathmandu and supposed to be made from the timber of a single tree and the Durbar Square are with its array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka, a name derived from the statue of Hanuman, the monkey devotee of Lord Ram, near the entrance of the palace. The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Malla and Shah kings who ruled over the city. Along with these palaces, the square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples built back to as early as the Lichchhavi period in the third century.

Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
Breakfast at Hotel. Later Full day sightseeing of Pasupatinath, Boudhanath and Bhaktapur.

Pashupatinath Temple: Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the World, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal and Bouddhanath Stupa: Bouddhanath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is known as Khasti in Nepal Bhasa, JyarungKhasyor in Tamang language or as Bauddha by speakers of Nepali.

Bhaktapur: the city is also known, as like a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculpture, woodcarving and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses which is 15 km far from Kathmandu. It is a conglomeration of pagoda and Shikhar-style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal. The golden effigies of kings perched on the top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place-struts, lintels, uprights, tympanums, gateways and windows-all seem to form a well-orchestrated symphony. Pottery and weaving are its major traditional industries

Overnight in Kathmandu.

 

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (about 210 kms / 7 hours drive or 30 Mins Flight)
After breakfast at Hotel.  We start our drive to Pokhara. Arrive & Check-in at Hotel. Pm one-hour boat Ride in Fewa Lake. Overnight at Pokhara.

Pokharais a remarkable place of natural beauty situated at an altitude of 827m from the sea level and 200km west of Kathmandu valley, the city is known as a center of adventure. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal, noted for its tranquil atmosphere and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. It is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna Circuit. The enchanting city has several beautiful lakes and offers stunning panoramic views of Himalayan peaks. The serene of lakes and the magnificence of the Himalayas rising behind them create an ambience of peace and magic. At evening, you will enjoy a free lake side walk or 01 Hour Boat Ride at Fhewa Lake.
Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara valley sightseeing.
Sunrise early morning from Hotel then after breakfast at Hotel. Later local; sightseeing of Pokhara.
Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast commence for the sightseeing tour of Pokhara.
Devi’s fall: Locally known as PataleChhango (Hell’s Fall), Devi’s fall (also known as Devin’s or David’s) is an awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. An interesting modern legend says that a foreigner named David was skinny dipping in the PardiKhola (river) when the floodgates of the dam were opened, sweeping him into an underground passage beneath the fall, never to be seen again.
Seti River Gorge: It is carved by Seti River and is one of the natural wonders of Pokhara. KI Singh Bridge at the Bagar, Mahendra Pool &Prithivi Highway Bridge near Bus Park provides a perfect view of the river’s dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by the turbulent flow of white water like milk.
Ghupteshwor Mahadev cave: It is probably the longest and attractive cave in south Asia which is located at the pristine location of northwestern part of Pokhara, a world famous tourist destination in Gandaki zone and Kaski district. Ancestors called this place as desolate Khatri Tara.
Bindsabasini Temple: It is the hindu based religion temple which is built in a Pagoda style and the building is of white colour.It is also considered as the most popular temple and religious sites of Pokhara. You can also enjoy the fabulous views of the city and the mountain ranges from the temple. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga which is also known as Shakti or Kali and many manifestations. Many hindu peoples come to this temple for worship, marriage ceremony, bratabandha etc. This temple has also become the enthusiastic place for the visitors which have also been known as the tourist’s attraction place. Around the temple, there is big tree which provides quite sacred environment and spiritual feeling to the people. The temple has become one of the crucial place for visit. Later free for own or shopping souvenir.
Mountain Museum: More than seventy thousand domestic and international tourists visit International Mountain Museum (IMM) every year. IMM records, documents and exhibits the past and present developments related to mountain and mountaineering around the world. The museum contains three main exhibition halls: Hall of Great Himalayas, Hall of Fame and Hall of World Mountains. Inside the museum, there are exhibits on famous peaks, descriptions of famous mountaineers, the culture and lifestyle of mountain people, flora and fauna including geology, in an attempt to represent the traditional culture and values of the Nepalese people.

Overnight at Pokhara.

Day 05: Pokhara to Kathmandu (210 KM drive 7hrs )
After breakfast we leave Pokhara and drive to Kathmandu. Check in in Hotel. Evening free or last-minute Shopping. Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 06: Departure Transfer
After breakfast drive to airport and transfer to connecting flights.

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