Private Tour

Best of Sightseeing in 3 cities: Lumbini, Pokhara & Kathmandu

Overview

Available languages

English

192 hours

Mobile ticket

Join this 8-day private guided sightseeing trip of Kathmandu, Lumbini, and Pokhara with an English-speaking guide and driver. See major historical, cultural, natural and religious landmarks. Visit Swaymbhunath, Pashupatinath, and Durbar Square. Explore the UNESCO World heritages and stunning artisan temples in Lumbini. Then travel to Pokhara and hike to the Buddhist monument World Peace Pagoda with natural beauties on the way. Explore Gupteshor cave with its large caverns and small crawl spaces, then see the stunning Barahi Island Temple that sits in the middle of Phewa Lake. Tour includes all accommodation and breakfast, transportation between locations and sites, and pickup and drop-off from Tribhuvan International Airport. Groups are a maximum of ten people. Certain programming activities (including a farewell dinner) may be done in larger numbers with other tour groups. Tour guides are licensed and affiliated with the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN).

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

All accommodations are double rooms

You may get a visa in Kathmandu airport upon arrival. Please bring 2 photos for the visa. Expect to spend some waiting time in line to obtaining the visa. You can also get your visa prior to coming on the tour by contacting your closest Nepali embassy.

Infant seats are not available

Not recommended for children ages 2 and under

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Typical Nepali food will be served during the farewell dinner

A moderate amount of walking is involved around 1-2 km for sightseeing

Vehicles do not have Wi-fi or bathrooms

Major currencies (USD, AUD, EURO) are accepted for both visa and in general. There are plenty of ATMs in both Kathmandu and Pokhara and credit cards are accepted in limited shops and many restaurants. Please note that only Nepali rupees are accepted on the trek.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All sightseeing tours with English-speaking guide

Private Tour

Pickup and drop-off from airport

Accommodation in Kathmandu (Himalayan Suite), Pokhara (Mount Kailash) & Lumbini (Five Elements)

Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle to accommodate group size

Lunch and dinner, costs differs depending on the meals item and restaurant category)

City sightseeing entrance fees

Other food and drinks

Visa

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Day 1

Arrival Day

Accommodations

Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

You will be Picked up by our representative at the airport and escort to your hotel.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Day 2

Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley

Accommodations

Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Swaymbhunath

After breakfast, you will visit Swayambhunath temple.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Boudhanath Stupa

You will visit Boudhanath Stupa.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Pashupatinath Temple

You will visit Pashupatinath temple.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

You will visit Patan Durbar Square.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Day 3

Drive to Lumbini

Accommodations

Overnight at Sara Shree.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Lumbini Monastic Site

Drive to Lumbini (approximately 6-7 hours). The birth place of Gautam Buddha, it is listed as a World Heritage sites by UNESCO.

6 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 4

Sightseeing in Lumbini

Accommodations

Overnight at Sara Shree.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Maya Devi Temple

After breakfast, you will visit Maya Devi Temple.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

You will visit Asoka Pillar.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Myanmar Golden Monastery

You will visit Myanmar, golden temple and more.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 5

Drive to Pokhara

Accommodations

Overnight at Mount Kailash Resort.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Pokhara Lakeside

You will drive to Pokhara and drive is about approx 4-5 hours.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 6

Sightseeing tour of Pokhara Valley

Accommodations

Overnight at Mount Kailash Resort.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

In the morning, hike to the World Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist-style monument also known as Shanti Stupa, which lies above Phewa lake. From here, see the beautiful view of Pokhara.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Then go sightseeing in Pokhara. See Davis falls (locally known as Patale Chhango). In the southern flank of the Pokhara valley. This is where the stream flowing from Fewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. The site is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

The revered Gupteswar Cave is situated across from Devi's fall and the cave is almost two miles (approximately 3 kms) long. It has varied passages from hall-sized rooms to places where you have to crawl on all fours. Find a symbol of Lord Shiva preserved here, in the condition it was discovered.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Barahi temple

Head over 2,000 feet (approximately 800m) above sea level to Barahi Temple and Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the region. Barahi Island Temple. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti, and is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water. Thick forest lies on the adjoining southern slopes of the lake.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 7

Drive Back to Kathmandu

Accommodations

Overnight at Himalayan Suite Hotel

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Thamel

Drive back to Kathmandu (approximately 5 - 6 hours). Then enjoy an evening farewell dinner with cultural program.

7 hours • Admission Not Included

Day 8

Departure Day

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

You will depart for your home country.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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