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The Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour is another favored Nepal tour option by Sabbatical Explore Nepal. On this itinerary of eight days, the travelers will visit Nepal’s three highly desired tourist grounds, Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Lumbini. You would want to know more about the tour. Let’s get started.
As explained earlier, Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour is one of Nepal’s most popular tour options. How wouldn’t it be when travelers are getting to explore the three iconic places of the country for architectural, cultural, historical, natural, and religious beauties.
At first, the tour gets started and takes place in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal and the city of temples. There is so much to explore and experience in Kathmandu, from the 7 UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites to the tasty MOMOs. The art, history, cultural sites, and foods of Kathmandu are renowned worldwide.
After that, the tour moves from Kathmandu to Pokhara, tourists’ sought-after place in Nepal. Also famous as the city of Lakes, Pokhara has so many beautiful things to offer to its visitors. We will have a great time in Pokhara, enjoying boat riding, Sunrise view, Mountain viewing, Cave visits, Paragliding, and more.
And, finally, we’ll travel from Pokhara to Lumbini for an insightful and tranquil tour of the birthplace of Buddha. There are precisely twenty-five different Buddhist monasteries constructed by various countries like Germany, France, Vietnam, etc. Moreover, the Maya Devi Temple-the exact birthplace of Buddha, Ashoka Pillar, and Lumbini Museum are the other must-visit places in Lumbini.
With all that, we’ll finish the eight days of the Kathmandu Pokhara and Lumbini Tour. And arriving back in Kathmandu, you will have a depth idea about Nepal, its famous destinations, and a handful of memories.
In a nutshell, the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour offers you several different Nepal lifetime experiences. Cultural and Architectural in Kathmandu, Natural and Adventurous in Pokhara, and Historical and Spiritual in Lumbini.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 2: Cultural City Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 3: Drive to Pokhara
Day 4: Explore Pokhara
Day 5: Drive to Lumbini
Day 6: Explore Lumbini
Day 7: Drive to Kathmandu
Day 8: Departure
Our representatives will ensure you get a warm welcome without any hassle at Kathmandu Airport. Then you will get transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu for relaxing. Later in the evening, we will invite you for a welcome dinner and tour orientation. After dinner, you will trace back to your hotels for the night.
Have breakfast at the hotel and start exploring the beautiful historical city of Kathmandu. Without frittering much time, we’ll begin exploring the cultural heritage sites. Pashupatinath Temple, the sacred temple of Hindus, will be the starting point. Chronologically, we’ll visit other sites like Swaymbhunath Stupa(Monkey Temple), Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Patan Durbar Square. Throughout the day, we’ll experience cultural and historical exposures. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Now we shall head off to Pokhara via a winding highway. It will take us 5-6hrs to reach Pokhara, and we’ll enjoy the ride thoroughly. Many settlements will come along by the road, green hills, and a vast river. Having arrived in Pokhara, we’ll check-in at a hotel in Pokhara for lunch and rest. Later we’ll go out to the Lake Side of Phewa Lake to have a lovely evening hangout. Overnight at the hotel in Pokhara.
We’ll wake up early in the morning and drive straight to Sarangkot for a sunrise view. The place is the best place in Pokhara to enjoy Sunrise view and Mt Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, and other peaks. After the view, we’ll return to our hotel for a delicious breakfast. Then we’ll start exploring the rest of Pokhara. David’s falls, World Peace Stupa, Bindabasini Temple, Mahendra Cave, etc. We will spend the whole day in the picturesque stretch of Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
After breakfast at the hotel, we’ll drive from Pokhara to Lumbini, the last destination of the Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour. It is a 5-6hrs drive through the winding hilly highway to the plain ones. Upon our arrival in Lumbini, we’ll eat snacks and some rest. Then we’ll go to the Lumbini Heritage Area for an evening stroll around the place. Overnight in a hotel in Lumbini.
Lumbini is a vast place to explore in a day. So to cover most of the area, we’ll leave our hotel after breakfast. We’ll traverse to Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka Pillar, World Peace Pagoda, Eternal Peace Flame, The Great Lotus Stupa, Myanmar Golden Temple, and many more. We can also cycle in the area to speed up our visit. The entire day will have nothing but peaceful and spiritual experiences in Lumbini. After such a day, we’ll return to our hotels for the night.
As all the three Kathmandu Pokhara Lumbini Tour destinations are visited, we’ll now drive back to Kathmandu. After 5 hours of driving, we’ll reach our hotel in Kathmandu. We'll rest to relax our bodies. Following that, we’ll go out for some shopping and last-minute exploration around Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
The day to depart is here. We’ll offer you a timely transfer to the airport for your departure. Farewell!
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
Will I get WiFi on this Tour?
Yes, most of the hotels, resorts, guesthouses and homestays have Wi-Fi facilities. But quality of service may be different.
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