Nepal Light

 

This 6 day tour takes you on a delightful journey of the main attractions of Nepal, travelling through lush hills and valleys with beautiful views of the Himalayas. Experience the medieval city of Bhaktapur, exploring its palaces, bazaars, temples and monasteries. Nagarkot, a charming hillside town above Kathmandu and the lakeside town of Pokhara offer the best panoramic views of Nepal’s Himalayas. For those who are short on time but still want to explore the Nepali countryside without going on a teahouse trek,  day hikes of 1 to 5 hours a great way to explore local villages and the beautiful Himalayan scenery.

Trip Notes

Duration of Trip:

6 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Best Time of the year to go:

January to May and September to December

Trip Highlights:

Enchanting Medieval city of Bhaktapur, Views of the Himalayas from Nagarkot and Pokhara

Trip Grade (level of difficulty):

Easy

Type of Activity:

Touring with day hikes

Type of Accommodation:

Hotels and Heritage Guest House

Detailed Itinerary

Days

Itinerary

Day 01

Half Day Kathmandu on own, Transfer to Nagarkot
Late afternoon, pick up at your hotel and transfer by private vehicle to the hill town of Nagakot, 45 minutes drive above Kathmandu. Dinner and Overnight Hotel in Nagarkot

Day 02

 Nagarkot- Changu Narayan- Bhaktapur, day hike optional
After breakfast with sunrise views of the Himalayas from Nagarkot, transfer by private vehicle to explore two world heritage sites, 5th century Changu Narayan Temple complex and main attractions of Bhaktapur. *OPTIONAL: A day hike from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan of 3.5 hours is possible on this day; the walk is along small village foot paths offers panoramic views of the Eastern Himalayas, terraced fields and rivers and valleys. Overnight Newari Nepali style Guest House in Bhaktapur

Day 03

 Half Day Bhaktapur, Drive to Pokhara
Early AM, explore temples of Bhaktapur in the mist and local town and market life as the day begins. After breakfast, drive 5.5 hours to Pokhara, stopping for lunch and villages en-route. Arrival in Pokhara and transfer to hotel. Overnight Hotel in Pokhara

Day 04

Pokhara, Exploration and day hike optional
After breakfast, set out for Sarangkot, the best vantage point above Pokhara. Take in views of the Fewa Lake against a backdrop of the Annapurna range and the beautiful 7000m+ Mt. “Machapuchare” which derives its name from its twin peaks shaped like a fish’s tail. Explore the Barahi Temple with a boat trip on the Fewa Lake. * A day hike from Naudanda to Sarangkot for 3-3.5 hours is possible on this day; the walk along small village foot paths offers panoramic views of the lush Pokhara valley, and the central and western Himalayas. Overnight Hotel in Pokhara

Day 05

Pokhara, Exploration and day hike optional
After breakfast at the hotel, explore the Buddhist pagoda “Shanti Stupa” above the Pokhara Valley and drive 30 minutes outside Pokhara to visit Hyangja, a Tibetan Settlement, where there is a Buddhist monastery, arts and crafts and carpet weaving centers and excellent views of Mt. Fishtail. A day trek for 2.5 hrs near Pokhara is possible. The walk is on small foot paths through hills and picturesque Nepalese villages between Begnas Tal and Rupa  Tal, Pokhara’s two other lakes, which are less crowded than the main Fewa Lake. Overnight Hotel in Pokhara

Day 06

 Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast at the hotel, free time to relax/ shop for souvenirs in Lakeside. Transfer to domestic airport for 30 minute flight fly Pokhara. Transfer to your hotel. 

SERVICE INCLUDED

  1. All the exploration tours and day hikes (optional) with English Speaking guide  by private vehicle  
  2. All the entrance fees for cultural sites, temples, monuments etc.
  3. Transportation from Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Bhaktapur-Pokhara by Private car/ jeep/coach  
  4. One Night accommodation in Nagarkot on MAP basis (with dinner and breakfast)
  5. One Night accommodation in Bhaktapur on MAP basis (with dinner and breakfast)  
  6. Three Nights accommodation in Pokhara on BB basis (with breakfast)

SERVICE EXCLUDED

  1. Lunches and Dinners during the tour
  2. Alcoholic Beverages , Soft Drinks and bottled Mineral Water
  3. Liabilities of Loss, Theft, Damage
  4. Expenses of a Personal nature - telephone, fax & laundry bills, tipping etc

For further questions and cost of this trek, please email us at challenge@sts.wlink.com.np 

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