POKHARA AND KATHMANDU
Description
Pokhara is a city on Phewa Lake, in central Nepal. It’s known as a gateway to the Annapurna Circuit, a popular trail in the Himalayas. Tal Barahi Temple, a 2-story pagoda, sits on an island in the lake. On the eastern shore, the Lakeside district has yoga centers and restaurants. In the city’s south, the International Mountain Museum has exhibits on the history of mountaineering and the people of the Himalayas.
Tour Timeline
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1DAY 01: ARRIVAL RAXAUL BORDER :
Arrival from the Sunauli ad visit of the Lumbini Buddha birth place.
HOTEL BB AND MEALS: DINNER
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2DAY 02; DRIVE TO POKHARA :
EVENING DARSHAN OF THE BARAHI TEMPLE AND FREE.
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3DAY 03 POKHARA SIGHTSEEING.
Sightseeing of 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 of Gupteshwor Cave of Lord Shiva . This cave is popular for the different natural forms made from limestone deposits. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the cave. Overnight at hotel.
MEALS: BREAKFAST, DINNER
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4DAY 04;
EARLY IN THE MORNING VISIT DRIVE TO SARANKOT AND SEE THE SUNRISE AND DRIVE TO KATHMADU ON THE WAY VISIT OF THE MANOKAMAMNA TEMPLE BY CABLE CAR.
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5DAY 05: VISIT OF KATHMANDU AND PASHUPATINATH DARSHAN:
The urban sprawl that makes up modern Kathmandu is in fact two cities, Darshan of Pashupati nath Temple. Early morning, visit the Pashupatinath Temple which is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River in the eastern part of Kathmandu. The temple serves as the seat of the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath. The temple is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. Later, we visit Guheshwori Shaktipith, is one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu. This temple is dedicated to Adi Shakti. Also visit of the Patan Durbarsquare and the Krishna temple and Baudanath Stupa.
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6DAY 06;
DRIVE TO SUNAULI BORDER EARLY IN THE MORNING AFTER THE BREAKFAST.