Kathmandu Bandipur and Pokhara Tour – 6 Days

● Explore world heritage sites in Kathmandu

● Visit Phewa lake, Bindabasini temple and Sarangkot in Pokhara

● Visit the medieval Newari town of Bandipur

● Learn about Newari culture

● Capture majestic views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Dhaulagiri, Langtang, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal ranges

● Enjoy the land journey on Nepal’s highways

● All airport/hotel transfers.

● Two Nights Accommodation with breakfast at a deluxe hotel in Kathmandu on twin/double sharing basis.

● Two Nights Accommodation with breakfast at a deluxe hotel in Pokhara on twin/double sharing basis.

● One Nights Accommodation with breakfast at a deluxe hotel in Bandipur on twin/double sharing basis.

● An experienced local licensed English-Speaking guide and supporting staff.

● All ground transportation as per the itinerary.

● World heritage sites entry fee where applicable.

● Farewell dinner

● All government and local taxes

● Nepal Visa Fee

● International airfare to and from Kathmandu

● Meals in Kathmandu, Bandipur & Pokhara.

● Any kind of refreshment beverages and alcohol.

● Extra accomodation in Kathmandu in cases of early arrival and late departure than the scheduled itinerary.

● Travel and rescue insurance.

● Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, bottle water etc.)

● Any extra costs resulting from cancellation, weather, political unrest or illness

● Tips for guide, drivers and supporting staff

● Duffel/Rucksack bag/Suitcase

● Day bag.( Small handbag)

● Sports shoes or sandals.

● Sun Hat/cap

● Warm woolen cap ( During winter season)

● Jacket Gore tex/ fleece jacket (During winter Season)

● Pullover or warm sweeter (During winter Season)

● Raincoat

● Eye glass

● Water bottle

● Flash or Torch light

● Camera and batteries.

Group Size
For city tours, we ensure the standard group size, not exceed 16 pax. This group size is perfect for us to perform our best without compromising with our service quality. For this tour we provide one licensed professional guide who can communicate or speak in English and supporting staff. Also,a group of 16 participants will have one complimentary group leader.

Our staff are entirely made up of locals who are trained to conduct their duties and responsibilities diligently and smoothly. They have excellent knowledge about local customs and practices and can also perform, if needed, first aid and rescue operations.

Accomodation
There are various levels and types of accommodation facilities available in major cities such as Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini. A variety of choices exists from budget hotels to deluxe to five-star hotels depending upon your interests. We choose accommodation for your tour program specifically based on the destination you will be visiting, the level of services you require and your interests. Our tour programs offer single rooms for independent tourists, double/twin sharing for couples and friends.

For this tour we offer a double/twin sharing room in a ‘Deluxe Hotel’ with bed & breakfast plan. The hotels have been selected by the Asia Buddhist Tours & Treks after personal inspection. We look at the conditions of the inns, local hygiene, quality of food, type of service and more. All rooms are double occupancy, but you can request a single occupancy room for an additional fee. The availability of rooms vary between peak and lean tourist seasons which also affect the prices. We suggest you inform us in advance the types of hotels you prefer while making a booking with us.

Foods
Nepal offers a plethora of delicacies and cuisines as far as food is concerned. Major cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan have great restaurants with great dining experience.Whether you like to try local cuisine, Indian or Chinese food or continental, you are in for a feast.

Please note that this tour package does not include meal plans (dinner and lunch). We can customize your tour program to include meal plans if you want, so do let us know during the booking of tour programs.

On your arrival in Kathmandu international airport, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to a pre-booked hotel. In the afternoon/evening, visit our office in Thamel. Your tour guide will conduct a brief orientation of your program. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

This is a full day sightseeing program in Kathmandu. After breakfast, your tour guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a tour. The places you will visit today include Swoymbhu Stupa (Monkey temple), Boudha Stupa, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Valley. By the end of the day you will know a lot about the historical and cultural heritage of Nepal. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Have early morning breakfast, prepare for a drive to Bandipur. The journey along Prithivi Highway is a scenic one full of green hills, rivers, and villages. You will reach Bandipur by midday. You can visit local temples and main market along with a short hike to Siddha Cave. Stay overnight in Bandipur.

Participate in an early morning hike to Gurungche hill to view Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and other snow capped Himalayan peaks. Later have lunch and then drive to Pokhara. The journey takes about 3 hrs.

Late afternoon you can enjoy boating on Phewa lake and visit Bindabasini temple. Stay overnight in Pokhara.

Today you will participate in a full day guided tour of Pokhara. You can visit Davis Fall, Gupteswar Cave followed by a hike to World Peace Pagoda to see the views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks and Pokhara valley. Other optional activities include Paragliding from Sarangkot, visit to Nepal Mountaineering Museum and exploration of Bat Cave. Stay overnight in Pokhara.

After early morning breakfast, you will depart Pokhara for Kathmandu. Enjoy this long drive along Prithivi Highway stopping midway for lunch. By late afternoon, you will be in Kathmandu. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Today is your last day in Nepal. Depending on the timing of your international flight, we will drive you to the airport 3-4 hrs before your scheduled flight. Time to bid farewell.

The program cost we offer to you is both comparative and reasonable. Since we practice sustainable tourism, we attempt to give the best experience to our tourists while ensuring equal economic dividends to locals of the host destination and our staff. We do not overprice and we discourage unhealthy practices of undercutting. We believe in providing quality service to our guests at a sustainable competitive price.

Yes, you can always customize the itinerary according to your requirements. We are quite flexible in re-designing the itinerary by taking into consideration your time availability and needs.

We are flexible in designing programs that suit your interests and needs. Feel free to let us know what you prefer and what your choices are. You can combine two or three tours & trek programs in one go or even more. We are open to any set of combinations you want to pursue.

Yes, we do offer a unique and authentic local food experience tour in Nepal. We have multiple choices for programs that focus on giving gastronomical experience in Nepal. Whether you want to try fine Nepalese dining experience or street food or visit ethnic restaurants, it is up to you. We know some of the best local food restaurants in Nepal that you may want to experience.

We offer single to multiple day village experience tours. Please check our website for village experience tours. We present to you a unique opportunity to visit Nepali villages, experience traditional lifestyle, taste authentic and ethnic Nepali cuisines and dishes as well as take part in cultural festivals.

You can cancel the trip if you have personal reasons to do so. Please read our Terms & Conditions for refund details.