Nepal in 5 Days: From Vibrant Valleys to Serene Hills

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to the hotel. This afternoon, walking tour of medieval Kathmandu durbar square, which is the cultural heart of the city. Later, tour of 2,500 year old Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the city’s most recognizable site
2. 2h · Admission ticket included
   On the top of the hill west of Kathmandu Valley, is one of the popular and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. Many tourists because of the large tribes of monkeys that guard the hill also refer to it as “Monkey Temple”. Legends say after the Bodhisattva Manjushree drained the water from the lake revealing the Kathmandu valley. Further, the Lotus on the island of the lake transformed into the hillock and the blazing light from the lotus became the statue.

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara

1. Pass by
   Drive to Pokhara (205 Km/6 hrs). Evening stroll around Lakeside area

Day 3: Pokhara

1. Sarangkot
   4h · Admission ticket included
   Early morning, excursion to Sarangkot. This place is one of the best viewpoint located at the vicinity of Pokhara. This place offers sunrise view and majestic view of the Himalayas. Later, drive back to the hotel. After breakfast, sightseeing tour of Pokhara town including Davi’S Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev cave, Binde Basini temple, Barahi Temple, Seti river. Later, commence one hour boating on Fewa lake.
2. Barahi temple
   Pass by
   This temple is located in middle of the Phewa lake.
3. Gupteswar Gupha
   30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, just opposite of Davis fall. This cave is dedicated to lord Shiva. In winter the tunnel leads through the downstream side of Davi’s Fall.
4. 40m · Admission ticket included
   avi’s Fall is a ferocious waterfall located about 2 km southwest of Pokhara Airport on the Siddhartha Highway. The source of the waterfall is Phewa Lake and the fall itself is named after Swiss lady who was swept away by the fall in 1961. The fall cuts through the rocks to create complex caves and tunnels on its path. Gupteshwar Mahadev cave on the other side of the fall is one such cave carved by Devi’s Fall.

Day 4: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu

1. Patan Durbar Square
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Patan also known as Lalitpur is the second largest city inside the valley. Patan has a long Buddhist influence and the four corners of the city are marked by Stupas said to have been created by great Buddhist emperor around 250 BC. Durbar Square forms the heart of Patan. The Durbar Square is closely packed with temples, and with far more concentration of architecture then anywhere around the valley.

Day 5: Departure from Kathmandu

1. Pashupatinath Temple
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Pashupatinath is one of the sacred Shiva temples on the Indian sub-continent. It draws devotees from all over India, including many colorful Sadhus (wandering Holy men). It is the largest temple complex in Nepal. Visiting Pashupatinath begins and ends a traditional pilgrimage circuit. Lord Pashupatinath’s supreme holiness stems from hollowed linga enshrined in the main temple and its location on the bank of sacred Bagmati River. Bagmati sanctity makes Pashupatinath Nepal’s most sacred cremation site. After the bodies are burnt the ashes are thrown into the river, where they are carried down to meet Ganges.

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels