5 days Pokhara Kathmandu Cultural Tour

Kathmandu offers the best holiday tour with its glorious history and live culture. There are 7 UNESCO World Heritages Sites within Kathmandu valley where as Bhaktapur is known as open museum. The monuments from 16th and 17th century, the art and architecture, the squares amazing. You can see how the Hindu people pay their homage to the GOD at pashupatinath where as you will see the Buddhist people and their culture in Swyambhunath. Pokhara is known as a capital of tourism in Nepal. It has natural wonders around the city like water falls, river gorge, cave and reflection Annapurna in Fewa lake. The sarangkot offer stunning view of Annapurna and sunrise from Himalaya. Hiking to Peace pagoda allow you to enjoy the bird eye view to Pokhara, the lake and mountains.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is the biggest square in Kathmnadu. It is one of the most worth visiting palace with its marvelous temples, squares, art and architectures. Most of the monuments were made in 17th and 18the century by Malla dynasty. The major temples and squares are Nyatapole square is a tallest temple (108ft) in Nepal, made in 17th century by king Bhupatidra Mall. It took 3 generations to complete. The main Goddess of the temple is Siddhi Laxmi. Golden gate The English writer Percy Brown write that it is the most beautiful and richly molded specimen of its kind in the entire world. The 24 carat gold polished door is surrounded by the Hindu God and Goddess. The gate was erected by King Ranjit Malla and is the entrance to the main courtyard of the palace of fifty-five windows. The three story Dattatriya square temple is one of the oldest monument in Bhaktapur. It was built in 1486AD by kiing Yaksha Malla.

Pashupatinnath, Shiva is the supreme god of the Hindu. It is situating at the bank of Bagmati river has many temples, shrines, ashram in its premises. The pagoda style temple is one of the biggest Hindu temple. The maha Shiva Ratri, Bala Chaturdasi and Teej festival is heavily celebrated in its premises. Every evening at 6:30pm, there is a light offering (Aarati) at the bank of Bagmati river.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Swyambhunath is one of the most sacred Buddhist site. It is situated at a hillock south of Kathmandu. The main stupa is believed to entomb the relics of Buddha. It has a nice overlooking downtown view. There are Gumpa, Mani wall, stupa, Hindu temple around the premises. The Buddhist people walk around the stupa from early in the morning chanting Om Mani Padme Hum.

Pokhara is believed the tourism capital of Nepal. It is situated to the south of Annapurna and 200km from Kathmandu. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu above 8000m mountain can be seen closer from Pokhara. It has a great Fewa lake just in the side of the city and have worth visiting sites like David falls, Siddha cave, Bat cave, Sarangkot view point and Peace pagoda. It has pleasant weather and relaxing city.

Sarangkot (1600m) is on of the popular destination to see the sunrise from Himalaya and Annapurna panorama. It has a gorgeous view of Seti river valley as well as. It is a 30m drive from Pokhara. It also have a expansive view of Pokhra city in the back drop and Lake Fewa. The best paragliding station is located at Sarangkot as well as. This is also popular to the hikers from Pokahra. Sarangkot (1600m) is on of the popular destination to see the sunrise from Himalaya and Annapurna panorama. It has a gorgeous view of Seti river valley as well as. It is a 30m drive from Pokhara. It also have a expansive view of Pokhra city in the back drop and Lake Fewa. The best paragliding station is located at Sarangkot as well as. This is also popular to the hikers from Pokahra.

Kathmandu Durbar Square (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is also known as Basantapur Durbar. The square was built in Lichhavi period (4th century) which has the best of Nepalese art and architecture of wood carvings and pagoda temples. Most of The present temples were made in 17th century by king Pratap malla. There are more than 50 temples within the square premises. The major attractions are. The Taleju Temple is the tallest of all structures, built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD. This temple is open to the public during the Dashain festival. Kumari Temple, or the temple of Living Goddess is an example of highly developed Nepali craftsmanship was built in 17th century. This is the official residence of Living Goddess Kumari of Kathmandu. The Jagannath Temple is known for the fascinating erotic figures carved on the wooden struts made in 17th century. The Kal Bhairav is the largest 17th century stone statues in Kathmandu, representing the terrifying aspect of Lord Shiva

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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• 5 days Pokhara Kathmandu Cultural Tour
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• English speaking licensed Professional city tour guide
• Pick up from international airport and final departure
• Accommodation on BB in a 3 star Hotel (Holy Himalaya) in Kathmandu and in Pokhara (Kuti Resort)

• Bar bill including bottle water, coke or alcohol etc
• Tipping and donation or etc

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time

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• This Tour is Provided by Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P. Ltd..
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Kathmandu.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
  If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
  If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.