Best of Sightseeing in 3 cities: Lumbini, Pokhara & Kathmandu

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8 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join this 8-day private guided sightseeing trip of Kathmandu, Lumbini, and Pokhara with an English-speaking guide and driver. See major historical, cultural, natural and religious landmarks. Visit Swaymbhunath, Pashupatinath, and Durbar Square. Explore the UNESCO World heritages and stunning artisan temples in Lumbini. Then travel to Pokhara and hike to the Buddhist monument World Peace Pagoda with natural beauties on the way. Explore Gupteshor cave with its large caverns and small crawl spaces, then see the stunning Barahi Island Temple that sits in the middle of Phewa Lake. Tour includes all accommodation and breakfast, transportation between locations and sites, and pickup and drop-off from Tribhuvan International Airport. Groups are a maximum of ten people. Certain programming activities (including a farewell dinner) may be done in larger numbers with other tour groups. Tour guides are licensed and affiliated with the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN).

What's Included

All sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Private Tour
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Pickup and drop-off from airport
Accommodation in Kathmandu (Himalayan Suite), Pokhara (Mount Kailash) & Lumbini (Five Elements)
Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle to accommodate group size
Lunch and dinner, costs differs depending on the meals item and restaurant category)
City sightseeing entrance fees
Other food and drinks
Visa

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival Day

    1 stop
  • 1

    You will be Picked up by our representative at the airport and escort to your hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley

    4 stops
  • 2
    Swaymbhunath

    After breakfast, you will visit Swayambhunath temple.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Boudhanath Stupa

    You will visit Boudhanath Stupa.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Pashupatinath Temple

    You will visit Pashupatinath temple.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    You will visit Patan Durbar Square.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Drive to Lumbini

    1 stop
  • 6

    Drive to Lumbini (approximately 6-7 hours). The birth place of Gautam Buddha, it is listed as a World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

    6 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 4

    Sightseeing in Lumbini

    3 stops
  • 7
    Maya Devi Temple

    After breakfast, you will visit Maya Devi Temple.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    You will visit Asoka Pillar.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    You will visit Myanmar, golden temple and more.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 5

    Drive to Pokhara

    1 stop
  • 10

    You will drive to Pokhara and drive is about approx 4-5 hours.

    4 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 6

    Sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley

    4 stops
  • 11

    In the morning, hike to the World Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist-style monument also known as Shanti Stupa, which lies above Phewa lake. From here, see the beautiful view of Pokhara.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 12
    Devi's Fall Pokhara

    Then go sightseeing in Pokhara. See Davis falls (locally known as Patale Chhango). In the southern flank of the Pokhara valley. This is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. The site is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    The revered Gupteswar Cave is situated across from Devi's fall and the cave is almost two miles (approximately 3 kms) long. It has varied passages from hall-sized rooms to places where you have to crawl on all fours. Find a symbol of Lord Shiva preserved here, in the condition it was discovered.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 14

    Head over 2,000 feet (approximately 800m) above sea level to Barahi Temple and Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the region. Barahi Island Temple. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti, and is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 7

    Drive Back to Kathmandu

    1 stop
  • 15
    Thamel

    Drive back to Kathmandu (approximately 5 - 6 hours). Then enjoy an evening farewell dinner with cultural program.

    7 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 8

    Departure Day

    1 stop
  • 16
    Tribhuvan International Airport

    You will depart for your home country.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • All accommodations are double rooms
  • You may get a visa in Kathmandu airport upon arrival. Please bring 2 photos for the visa. Expect to spend some waiting time in line to obtaining the visa. You can also get your visa prior to coming on the tour by contacting your closest Nepali embassy.
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