7-Day Kathmandu, Pokhara Tour with Hike to Australian Camp

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/4,593ft)

1. Kathmandu
   1 day
   Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by the representative of K.J. Adventures. He will then transfer you to the hotel and help you through the check-in process. The representative will then brief you regarding the programs of the adventure in detail. Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing ( 1,400m/4,593ft)

1. Kathmandu Valley
   1 day
   On this day, you explore Kathmandu valley, also known as the city of temples. Among the 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal, 7 of them are located solely in Kathmandu valley. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambunath, Pashupatinath, and Bouddhanath are among a few of them that you’ll be visiting. These sites are architecturally rich and possess high historical significance. After sightseeing has completed, we gather and brief out trekking basics and configure our backpacks for the next morning. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara. (910m/2,984ft)

1. Pokhara
   1 day
   In the early morning, we take our ride and drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The scenic drive via Prithvi Highway along the green valleys, terraced fields, rivers, and rocky gorges is certainly an amazing experience in itself. After a 6-hours drive along the highway, we reach Pokhara. In the afternoon, we take a short walk around the tranquil Phewa Lake. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Drive to Kande, Trek to Australian Camp & Dhampus and Drive back to Pokhara. (2100m/6,890ft)

1. Australian Camp
   Pass by
   After breakfast, we take an hour-long drive to Kande.The roads to Kande is paved all the way and is in great condition. Upon reaching Kande, we begin our trek through the steep stone stairways to the beautiful hill station at Australian Camp. The trail fairly gets easier as we walk along the shades of a dense forest. We trek through few small settlements before arriving at the hilltop full of colorful tents and incredible mountains views. After enjoying the glorious time watching over the Himalayas, we hike down along the dense jungle trail for about an hour to reach Dhampus, a beautiful Gurung village. The village is vibrant, lively and surrounded by typical slate-roofed houses. We have our lunch at this beautiful village with a close-up view of Annapurna range. After lunch, we hike down along the terraced farmlands for about an hour to reach Phedi.We then catch our ride back to Pokhara. In the evening, we take a short walk around the Lakeside and enjoy the tranquility of the place.

Day 5: Pokhara Sightseeing (910m/2984ft)

1. Pokhara
   1 day
   We start our day before sunrise with an excursion to Sarangkot. Located at the elevation of 1,592m, Sarangkot is a famous viewpoint in Pokhara that offers a spectacular sunrise view along with incredible glimpses of Annapurna Massif and Mt. Machhapuchhre.On the way back to hotel, we visit to Bindhya Basini Temple which is famous tourist destination in Pokhara. Nestled atop a tiny hill in Old Pokhara, this holy temple is a shrine dedicated to Lord Durga, an incarnation of Parvati.
   
   After breakfast, we explore around Pokhara valley.
   
   1 Devi’s Fall
   2 Gupteshor Cave
   3 World Peace Pagoda
   4 International Mountain Museum
   
   Later in the afternoon , we do boating in Fewa lake.

Day 6: Drive back to Kathmandu. (1,300m/4,264ft)

1. 1 day
   After breakfast, we catch an early morning ride from Pokhara and retrace our route via Prithvi Highway back to Kathmandu. Upon arriving, we will be escorted to our hotel in Kathmandu. We can either stroll around the streets of Thamel and buy souvenirs or we can also relax in our hotel for the rest of the day. Farewell dinner in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: International Departure

1. Kathmandu
   Pass by
   Farewell day! According to your flight schedule, the representative of K.J. Adventures will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the final departure.

Pickup details

Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a designated representative will greet you at the Arrival Hall, holding a name board with the Lead Traveler’s details. If you are already in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, or Bhaktapur, the representative will meet you at your hotel. They will assist you with the necessary arrangements and ensure a smooth transfer to your designated accommodation.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels