Glimpses of Nepal Tour- 5 Days
(ETNNP006)  Kathmandu-Bandipur-Pokhara

Overview

5 Days Glimpses of Nepal Tour combines the Nepal’s must visit Kathmandu-the cultural shock with beautiful arts and crafts.

Another destination is Bandipur small Newari settlement a top a hill above Dumre bazaar on the way to Pokhara.

Next is Pokhara-the adventure capital, a lake city and the gateway to world famous trekking to Annapurna Region.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Arrive Kathmandu, upon arrival meet, assist, traditional welcome by Khada and transfer to the hotel.

En-route visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva the Destroyer, is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. A gold-plated roof, four silver doors, and wood carvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda temple of Pashupatinath. Temples dedicated to several other Hindu and Buddhist deities surround the temple of Pashupatinath. Behind the temple is the River Bagmati. On the banks of Bagmati are raised platforms used as cremation sites for Hindus. Only Hindus are allowed inside the Pashupatinath courtyard.

Boudhanath Stupa (or Bodnath Stupa): is the largest stupa in Nepal and the holiest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet. It is the center of Tibetan culture in Kathmandu and rich in Buddhist symbolism. The stupa is located in the town of Boudha, on the eastern outskirts of Kathmandu. After the arrival of thousands of Tibetans following the 1959 Chinese invasion, the temple has become one of the most important centers of Tibetan Buddhism. Today it remains an important place of pilgrimage and meditation for Tibetan Buddhists and local Nepalis, as well as a popular tourist site.

Evening Cultural show & welcome dinner at Nepali Restaurant.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Drive Kathmandu-Bandipur (148 km, 4.5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast at hotel, drive to Bandipur.

Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge above the highway stop of Dumre. Its winding lanes are lined with traditional Newari houses. Time seems to have stood still here, although it has taken a lot of effort to preserve the magic while developing the town as a destination. Despite its proximity to the epicenter of the 2015 earthquake, Bandipur escaped with only minor damage, though a number of village houses collapsed.

Bandipur was originally part of the Magar kingdom of Tanahun, ruled from nearby Palpa (Tansen), but Newari traders flooded in after the conquest of the valley by Prithvi Narayan Shah.

The town was an important stop on the India–Tibet trade route until it was bypassed by the Prithvi Hwy in the 1960s.

En-route visit Manokamana Temple by Cable car.

Continue drive to Bandipur.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Pokhara (77 km, 2.5 hrs drive)

Morning after breakfast at hotel, drive to Pokhara

Pokhara valley (833m.) lies in 200 Km west of Kathmandu valley The valley is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. It is the second biggest city of Nepal. This city became the most interesting especially when explorers found that it is the only valley in the world from where one can see snow capped mountains higher than 8000m. From below 1000 m, these Mountains lie in about 25 to 35 km. Arial distance. This valley is the most famous trekking starting gateway for world famous trekking areas such as to Fishtail, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. It is only 35 minutes flight and 6 hours drive from the capital city Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in Pokhara, check into the hotel.

Later proceed for the sightseeing tour of Pokhara city (including Davi’s Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Bindhyabasini Temple and Seti River Gorge) and an hour boating at Phewa Lake.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 4: Fly back to Kathmandu

Early morning Sunrise drive to Sarangkot.

Drive back to hotel for breakfast.

Free time to walk around Lakeside.

Late afternoon transfer to domestic airport for flight to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 5: Final Departure

Morning after breakfast at hotel, free time at your own.

Later on time transfer to airport for final departure back home.

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Value Added

We are ready to welcome you with all the necessary safety measures (Post -19 Pandemic Halt). Hence we assure you of safety and security by following the optimal precautions.

Safety Assurance from Us (Tour/Trekking Operator)

• Vehicles fully cleaned and disinfected
• Foot bath mat available at entrance
• Extra masks available (if required)
• Safe distancing
• We carry limited number of passengers
• Our crew wear full PPE while disinfecting the vehicle
• Temperature screening available
• Our crew tested fit to travel
• Sanitizers available
• We carry additional deep wipe down cleaning of high touched areas
• Hygiene kit available for sale
• Our crew wear face mask and face shield

Safety Rules for Travelers (You)

• Namaste over handshake
• Do not travel if unwell
• Wear face mask all the time
• Maintain safe distancing
• Use foot mat while boarding
• Undertake temperature screening
• Ventilators over air conditioning
• Avoid unnecessary surface touching
• Wash/Sanitize hands regularly
• Follow sneeze etiquette
• Follow safety instructions (from local authority)
• Carry your personal hygiene all the time

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