Itinerary:
Day 01
- Kathmandu
Meeting at
airport upon arrival by Office Personnel. Transfer to hotel. Kathmandu is the
capital of Nepal and the Kathmandu Valley is the political and cultural heart
of the Kingdom.
The urban
sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Patan and
Kathmandu.
After short relaxation at the hotel, visit to Patan.
Also known as Lalitpur , the city of beauty is separated
from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the
valley. Lalitpur is fragmented from other cities due to its substantive
architectural ancient masterpieces. Patan's central Durbar Square is absolutely
packed with temples: Its an architectural center point with a far greater
concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathamandu or Bhaktapur. Within the city also lies the Tibetan
refugee center, home to most of the valley's Tibetan population. While
technically refugees, the Tibetans are some of the wealthiest people in the
valley because of the carpet industry they operate. For those looking to
bring home a fine Tibetan carpet, this is the place to shop. You will then go
to Swayambhunath the golden spire of the 5th-century
Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags; it
crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over
the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in
Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.
( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 03 hours after the vehicle reports
at the hotel )
Day 02 –
Kathmandu / Pokhara
Drive to
Pokhara. Pokhara is 210 kms from Kathmandu and is a 7 hours drive approx. From
Pokhara town (2,352 feet) in good weather there are splendid views right from
the hotel.
On the way
you have an option at an extra cost of doing the river rafting ( Inr. 2000 per
person if required ) or visit the Manakamna Temple “ Goddess of Fulfilling
Wishes” where you are taken by a cable ride of 10 mins ( Inr. 550 per person
for the cable car tickets if required ). Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 –
Pokhara
This
morning you will go for a excursion trip to Sarangkot.
Sarangkot is the most popular tourist destination from where the tourists can
enjoy the great view of the Pokhara Valley and the magnificent view of the
Himalayas. Sarangkot is only 13 kms from Lake Side, Pokhara. It is the highest
view point for a sunrise at an altitude of 1592mtsh. It is cooler than
Pokhara. Ccan be reached easily within
45
to 60 minutes by a vehiclefrom Pokhara. Many tourists come to Sarangkot for
sunrise.
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. (The above sightseeing is for a
maximum of 03 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel )
This afternoon you will visit Bindebasini Temple. This is one of
the oldest temples in 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. Sightseeing to Devi’s fall, also known as Patale Chango is an
awesome waterfall lying 2 km southwest of Pokhara. During summer and rainy
season, the waterfall takes its real form, with gushing water splashing and
making its way through the rocks. Just opposite of Devi’s fall, on the other
side of the road, there is Gupteshwor Cave. This cave is popular for the
different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly
prohibited inside the cave. Overnight at hotel.( The above
sightseeing is for a maximum of 03 hours after the vehicle reports at the hotel
)
Day 04 –
Pokhara / Kathmandu
Retracing the
same path, drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Rest day at leisure.
One can indulge in shopping or visit the casinos trying their lady luck on your
own. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 –
Kathmandu / Airport
This
morning you will be taken for a visit of the Hindu culture in Nepal,
Pashupatinath. This is the place where holy saddhus pray. The Pashupatinath
Temple is a famous, sacred Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupatinath and is located on the banks of the Bagmati River 5 kilometres north-east of Kathmandu Valley in the eastern city of Kathmandu the capital of Nepal. This temple is considered one of the
sacred temples of Hindu faith .The temple serves as the seat of
the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. This temple complex is on UNESCO World Heritage Sites's list Since 1979. This "extensive Hindu temple
precinct" is a "sprawling collection of temples, ashrams, images and
inscriptions raised over the centuries along the banks of the sacred Bagmati
river". We then continue to the
holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal, Bouddhanath, with its
large stupa, this is the place where all devout Buddhists come for a
pilgrimage. ( The above sightseeing is for a maximum of 03 hours after
the vehicle reports at the hotel )
Later, you will be transferred to the airport in time to board your
flight for onward journey.
****Tour Ends with Sweet Memories****
Package Inclusions:
# 02 nights accommodation in Kathmandu
# 02 nights accommodation in Pokhara
# 02 airport transfers by an a/c
vehicle exclusively
# Sightseeing as per the itinerary in Kathmandu & Pokhara by an a/c vehicle exclusively
(Guide and
entrance fee not included payable directly)
# Transportation Kathmandu / Pokhara / Kathmandu by an A/c vehicle exclusively
# Presently applicable hotel taxes.
Vehicle allocation:
Car: Tata Zest / Tata Tigor / Similar
It will be best for the Client to take the following by air
in case they want to fly cutting short the Road Travel:
Supplement cost :
If the clients opt to travel by
air Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu
# Airfare:
# Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu
# 02 domestic airport transfers in Kathmandu
# 02 domestic airport transfers in Pokhara
Please note that the airfares used are present airfares,
in case of hikes due to fuel cost or any other reason by the
airlines, the airfare may increase at the time of issuance which shall let you
know.
Below given are the New Protocols on Covid for traveling to Nepal.
In Short:
One must have had 2 Covid Jabs taken – Certificate to be carried -
No quarantine.
Prior to arrival into Kathmandu a CCMC form needs to be filled up
on line www.ccmc.gov.np
A print or a soft copy will be required.
OR
A negative RTPCR report of within 72 hours – No quarantine.
Children of the age 5 years to 18 years must have a Negative RTPCR
report while flying into Kathmandu
and same while flying back to India (this is being monitored at
the Airport in Kathmandu). Child below 5 years not required.
Hand-phone
SIM card:
Upon arrival in Kathmandu at the International Airport better
known as
“Tribhuwan International Airport”. After collecting your baggage
there are
Two Telephone companies known as “NCell & NTC ( Nepal
Telecommunication).
They have a Stall each. One Passport size photo and a copy of the
passport will be required.
One can purchase a Sim. Activation time is 10 mins on an average.
Cost is Inr 150 per Sim which
can be topped off as per requirement. It will be a 3G card.
We are not in a position to take out the Sim in advance.
Above is subject to change as per the Telecommunication
Regulations
Vehicle will not be at disposal but will perform its respective duties
as per the itinerary only. No additional running for shopping /
lunches / dinners/ additional sightseeing etc will be allowed.
The vehicle will strictly from Point to point basis only.
The rates will not stand good for any other
nationality, OCI and PIO card is not valid in Nepal and cannot
be used as an identification by any Nationals.
* Entrance fee at the monumental
sites during the sightseeing
* Guide during the sightseeing
for travel to Kathmandu by air. For
children below the age of 18 years the school or college
id suffices. The id should clearly
reflect the traveller’s picture, school or college name, date of
birth as well as the class in which
the student is studying. Request that this be checked with
Indian Immigration authorities
at your end too. This information stands good while writing this mail.
Do update yourself for any changes.
This information is correct as of today and cannot
be held liable just in case
anyone is not allowed to board or the Govt of India changes the regulations.
ADHAR CARD/ PAN CARD / DRIVING LICENSE IS NOT A VALID
DOCUMENT TO TRAVEL TO NEPAL BY AIR
Lastly the old Indian Currency of Inr 500 and 1000 are no more a legal
tender currency in Nepal.
The New Indian 500 as well as the 2000 denominations are also not
valid.
The Indian 100 or below notes are valid.