DETAILED TOUR PROGRAM
Upon arrival at the Airport, our representative will welcome you and transfer to Hotel. Check in at the Hotel Normal check-in time is 1400 Hours
Afternoon half-day sightseeing of Kathmandu City & Swayambhunath Stupa
KATHMANDU CITY
Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage sites by UNESCO, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th to 18th centuries. The square is known to be the social, religious 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 windows and panels. It houses King Tribhuvan Memorial Museum and the Mahendra Museum. Kathmandu Durbar Square was where the city’s kings were once crowned and legitimized, and from where they ruled (durbar means ‘palace’). As such, the square remains the traditional heart of the old town and Kathmandu’s most spectacular legacy of traditional architecture.
SWAYAMBHUNATH
The Buddhist temple of Swoyambhunath is situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu. It is the one of the oldest religious complexes in Nepal; dating back to the 5th century A.D. Swoyambhunath Stupa has a shape of a dome standing on a base which represents the entire world. A pair of big eyes on each side of the dome symbolizes Wisdom and Compassion. They are, in fact, Buddha’s eyes — they give the impression as
if he is looking right into you no matter where you stand. The Swoyambhunath complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating back to the Lichchhavi period. A Tibetan monastery, museum and library are more recent additions. The site has two access points: a long stairway, claimed to have 365 steps, leading directly to the main platform of the temple, which lies in the east direction; and the other way to reach the temple is via a road trip around the hill leading to the southwest entrance.
After Sightseeing, Transfer back to the Hotel and Rest/Refresh
Lunch& Dinner: Own Arrangement
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu is approximately 210 KM and will take around 7/8 hours drive under normal road & traffic condition.
POKHARA
Situated in the North Western part of Nepal Pokhara is very popular valley among the Annapurna mountain range trekkers and travelers alike. It is a typical tourist destination with a laid back atmosphere. The Himalayas make the greatest rise from subtropical valley floor to icy summit of any mountain range on earth, and the contrast is stunningly apparent at Pokhara where mountains rise very quickly from the elevation of 1,000 m to over 7,500 m. Pokhara; offers you an extreme range of services, which you can indulge in while enjoying the natural setting of the fishtail mountain and the serenity of the beautiful Phewa Lake.
After arrival at Pokhara, transfer to the Hotel. Check-in and Rest/Refresh
Afternoon half-day sightseeing of Pokhara City with 45-miuntes boat ride on Fewa Lake and Tibetan Refugee Camp
DAVIS FALL’S
Witness a unique waterfall that lies 2 Km from central Pokhara City. The water fall directly goes into a deep and narrow canal with no ends. It is believed that this deadly waterfall took the life of a tourist named David, who fell down into the cannel and was never found, and hence the name David waterfall, named in his memory by the people of Pokhara. This place has many nick names like Davy’s fall, David’s fall or Davis’s fall, all mean the same thing `The Davis Water Fall’. in the city.
Visit Tal Barahi Temple with 45 Minutes boat ride at Lake Fewa
TAL BARAHI
Tal Barahi Temple, also known as Lake Temple or Barahi Temple is a twostory pagoda temple located in the Kaski District of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. It is a hindu temple of the Goddess Durga (Barahi), the protector of gods. It is located in a small island on the south east section of Phewa Lake in Pokhara. The temple is used for worship by both Hindus and Buddhists.
THE FEWA (OR PHEWA) LAKE
1.5 kilometer long, second largest lake in Nepal, offers an excellent view of the mountains and their reflections on the lake. Many tours and trekking operators and hotels are located on the lakeside. One can easily find a place to sit back, relax and enjoy great meal while enjoying scenery here. You will also enjoy 01 hrs boating on the lake. Most hotels and guest houses have traditional designs and layouts which match with the surrounding views.
TIBETAN REFUGEE CAMP
Tibetan Refugee Camp will show you the various settlements of Tibetan refugees, their culture and lifestyle. There are three major Tibetan Refugee settlements: Jampaling, Tashi Palkhie and Tashiling. One can explore
monasteries, Buddhist monk school, Buddhist temples, see their hand made manufacturing arts. Because of a Nepalese trade agreement with China, Tibetan refugees are not officially recognized by the government and are therefore not allowed to own land, drive a car, work or claim any state benefits.
After Sightseeing, transfer back to hotel and rest/refresh
Lunch & Dinner: Own arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara
SARANGKOT (Subject to Weather Condition)
Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourist can enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the mountains. Sarangkot is only 5 km from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is the highest view point for a sunrise and it is just 1592m high. Sarangkot is 5 degrees cooler than Pokhara. Sarangkot can be reached easily by 45 minutes by a car ride to the top from Pokhara and then 45 minutes hike up to the main view point. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for sunrise view and go back after few hours but it will be good if tourist stay there for one night and enjoy the view and city light of Pokhara from Sarangkot. Paragliding can also be done from Sarangkot. From Sarangkot, on the northern direction we can see Dhaulagiri in the far west. Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of Pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Morning sightseeing of Bindebashini Temple and Seti River
BINDEBASHINI TEMPLE
This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. Legend says that when Pokhara was a part of Kaski Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in the area of the Bazaar; hence, a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple.
SETI RIVER
It is mysterious wonder of Pokhara, originated from the Machhapuchhre glacier. Seti (which means white in
Nepali) River runs through the main city area in about 40 meters depth. The river provides a perfect view of its dreadful rush before it disappears at Bagar into a deep gorge. The gorge is visible from the bridges in the city.
After Sightseeing, Transfer back to the Hotel and Rest of the at Leisure, Free for own activities
Lunch & Dinner: Own Arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara
Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive to Nagarkot from Pokhara is approximately 240 KM and will take around 8/9 Hours drive under normal
road & traffic condition.
NAGARKOT
Set on a ridge northeast of Bhaktapur, Nagarkot has a classic panorama of the Himalayas. Nagarkot is situated at a height of 2195 meters and is only 32 km east of Kathmandu. Nagarkot has a reputation as the top spot for enjoying Himalayan views from the comfort of your hotel balcony. The village is packed with hotels lining a ridge, affording one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya, with eight ranges visible (Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Everest and Numbur).
Enjoy the scenic view and greenery surrounding Nagarkot
After arriving at Nagarkot, Transfer to the Hotel in Kathmandu, Check-in and Rest/Refresh
Lunch & Dinner: Own Arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Nagarkot
Breakfast at the Hotel
Drive Kathmandu from Nagarkot is approximately 30 KM and will take around 1 Hour under normal road and traffic condition
En-route Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure
BHAKTAPUR
Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights some of the finest medieval arts of Nepal. Bhaktapur Durbar Square is an assortment of Pagoda and Shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five-window palace of brick and wood. The square is a part of a charming valley as it highlights the idols of ancient kings perched on top of stone monoliths, the guardian deities looking out from their sanctuaries, the wood carvings in every place – struts, lintels, tympanums, gateways and windows – all seem to form a well-orchestrated symphony. The main items of interest in Bhaktapur Durbar Square are the Lion Gate, the Golden Gate and the statues of kings on stone monoliths. The Golden Gate was erected by King RanjitMalla as the entrance to the main courtyard of the Fifty-five Windowed Palace. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. Many of the original medieval industries still continue to this day.
They include; painting, carving, masonry, bronze casting, jewellery and pottery. Over the centuries the city gained a reputation for the quality of its goods. Bhaktapur is rich in architectural beauty, filled with ancient Hindu and Buddhist religious sites, and palaces and courtyards where tourists can easily spend days absorbing the traditions and culture of the Newars.
Afternoon half-day sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square with Golden Temple
PATAN DURBAR SQUARE
Is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the ancient royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided. Durbar Square is a marvel of Newa architecture. The Square floor is tiled with red bricks. There are many temples and idols in the area. The main temples are aligned opposite of the western face of the palace. The Square also holds old Newari residential houses. There are various other temples and structures in and around Patan Durbar Square built by the Newa People. Patan is one of the oldest known Buddhist cities. It is a center of both Hinduism and Buddhism with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Most of these structures are in the vicinity of the Durbar Square.
GOLDEN TEMPLE
Also known as the Hiranya Varna or SuwarnaMahavihara, this unique Buddhist monastery is just north of Durbar Sq. Legends related that the monastery was founded in the 12th century, although the earliest record of its existence is 1409. Shoes and other leather articles must be removed if you leave the walkway
and enter the inner courtyard. Look for the sacred tortoises pottering around in the courtyard – they are temple guardians. The main priest of the templeis a young boy under the age of twelve, who serves for 30 days before handing the job over to another boy. The large rectangular building has three roofs and a copper-gilded façade. Inside the main shrine is a beautiful statue of Sakyamuni. In the far right of the courtyard is a statue of Vajrasattva wearing an impressive silver-and-gold cape. In the centre of the
courtyard is a small, richly decorated temple with a golden roof that has an extremely ornate gajur. Inside in the oldest part of the temple is a ‘self-arisen’ chaitya.
After Sightseeing, Transfer back to the Hotel and Free for Leisure activities
Lunch & Dinner: Own Arrangement
Overnight at the Hotel in Kathmandu
Breakfast at the Hotel
Check-out from the Hotel and Morning half-day sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple & Boudhanath Stupa
PASHUPATINATH
One of the most sacred Hindu temples of Nepal – Pashupatinath Temple is located on both banks of Bagmati River on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. The main temple of Pashupatinath is a building with a bunk roof and a golden spire. It is located on the Western bank of Bagmati and is considered a masterpiece of Hindu architecture. Pashupatinath is the most important temple dedicated to god Shiva. Every year this temple attracts hundreds of elderly followers of Hinduism. They arrive here to find shelter for the last several weeks of their lives, to meet death, be cremated on the banks of the river and travel their last journey with the waters of the sacred river Bagmati, which later meets the holy river Ganges
BOUDHANATH
This Stupa is situated 11km/7 miles from Kathmandu City is one of the biggest and holiest Buddhist site in Nepal. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the four cardinal direction keeping watch for righteous behavior and human prosperity. The squiggle between the eyes is the Sanskrit numeral one, symbolizing the unity of all things. This Buddhist Stupa is believed to have been built by King Man Deva as per the advice of the Goddess Mani Jogini. It is built on an octagonalbase.Prayer wheels at the base of the temple are
inscribed with the Tibetan mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hom’. At ground level there is a brick wall with 108 images of meditational Buddha inset behind copper prayer wheels. Sometimes referred to as “Little Tibet”, Boudhanath is still the best place in the Kathmandu Valley to observe traditional Tibetan lifestyle. The shrine is surrounded by houses of Lamas or Buddhist priests .There are various Tibetan monasteries surrounding BoudhanathStupa as it is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Boudhanath is a UNESCO world heritage site, and a destination not to be missed while traveling in Nepal.
After sightseeing, Transfer to the International Airport for onward destination
***End of the Program***
LAND COST AS UNDER BB Basis : (USD PER PERSON) for Srilankan passport holders.
(Rate Valid from 1st April to 30th September 2025.
PACKAGE COST INCLUDES:
1. 05 Nights hotel accommodation on Twin/ Double/ Triple Sharing Basis.
a) 02 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Basis
b) 02 Nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara on BB Basis
c) 01 Night hotel accommodation in Nagarkot on BB Basis
2. Air-conditioned deluxe Vehicle for return airport transfer and sightseeing as per the itinerary as per
number of pax travelling together.
3. Only breakfast at all the hotels.
4. Assistance on arrival and departure at airport.
5. Local English speaking guide for Sightseeing tours Only
6. Monument Entrance Fee. (For Sri Lankan Passport Holders only)
7. Traditional Welcomes on arrival.
8. Two bottles (500 ML) packed drinking water per person per day.
9. Toll Tax, Interstate tax, parking fee for vehicle & driver Allowances.
10. Currently applicable Government taxes.
11. Surface Transfer- Kathmandu/Pokhara/Nagarkot/Kathmandu without Guide
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
HOTEL USED ARE AS UNDER OR SIMILAR:
Special Note: –
• Hotel Check-in, Check-out time is 1200 Noon (subject to hotel management policy).
• In case on any currency fluctuations or amendment in local Government taxes, or any fuel hike, we reserve
the right to adjust the tour price accordingly.
