Nepal · Religious & Spiritual

6-Day Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bandipur Tour with Sarangkot Sunrise

6 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the largest stupas in South Asia
  • 02 Explore Pokhara's natural attractions, including David's Fall and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave
  • 03 Enjoy a boat ride to Tal Barahi Temple on Fewa Lake
  • 04 Take in sunrise views from Sarangkot against the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges
  • 05 Experience Bandipur's ancient trade-hub heritage and the local culture of Newari and Magar/Gurung communities

Embark on a 6-day journey through Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Bandipur, combining sacred sites, cultural landmarks, and Himalayan scenery. Visit revered temples and monasteries such as Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Budhanilkantha Temple, then explore Pokhara's natural beauty at David's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and Fewa Lake. The tour also includes a Sarangkot sunrise experience, Bandipur's traditional hill-town charm, and sweeping mountain views across some of Nepal's most beautiful landscapes.

5 AM: Drive to Sarangkot, the most popular tourist hill station, to view sunrise against the magnificent Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, meet our representative and proceed to the hotel.

  • After check-in and refreshments, attend a briefing by our tour executive.

Overnight at Hotel.

2
Day 02

Kathmandu Valley Temple and Heritage Sightseeing

  • After breakfast, proceed for sightseeing activities in the Kathmandu Valley.

  • Visit Pashupatinath Temple, the holy Hindu temple, and Bouddhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in South Asia.

  • Pay a visit to Budhanilkantha Temple, known for the finest stone sculpture of the reclining Lord Vishnu, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Overnight at Hotel.

3
Day 03

Fly to Pokhara and Explore Lakeside Sights

  • After breakfast, take a domestic flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, meet our representative and transfer to the hotel.

  • Go sightseeing in Pokhara, which offers natural beauty, living culture, deep gorges, emerald lakes, snow-clad peaks, and picturesque villages.

  • After lunch, visit David's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, the National Museum, and Tal Barahi Temple, along with a boat ride on Fewa Lake.

Overnight at Hotel.

4
Day 04

Sarangkot Sunrise and Drive to Bandipur

  • 5 AM: Drive to Sarangkot, the most popular tourist hill station, to view sunrise against the magnificent Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. After spending a few moments there, drive back to the hotel.

  • En route, visit Bindhyabasini Temple. After breakfast at the hotel, set off on the journey to Bandipur via the Prithvi Highway. Bandipur is a popular hill station and an ancient trade hub. You can also visit old temples with the finest wooden crafts and experience the local culture and lifestyle of the Newari and Magar/Gurung inhabitants.

  • If time permits, you can also take a short hike of about one and a half hours to explore Siddha Gufa, one of the largest caves in Nepal. The return journey can include a short hike down to Bimalnagar. Drive back to the Bandipur hotel.

Overnight at Hotel.

5
Day 05

Return to Kathmandu with Mountain Views

  • Wake up a little early at dawn and enjoy beautiful mountain views of Langtang, Manaslu, and Dhaulagiri from the hotel. Admire the wonderful landscape of the Marshyangdi Valley.

  • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on the return journey to Kathmandu.

  • Upon arrival in Kathmandu, check in to the hotel and rest, or shop around the city on your own.

Overnight at Hotel.

6
Day 06

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Arrive at the airport with our representative to fly back home.

Sarangkot sunrise, Phewa Lake, Pashupatinath Temple

Where this trip takes you

Sarangkot sunrise, Phewa Lake, Pashupatinath Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 2 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Arrival and departure transfers

  • Accommodation in Kathmandu on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast

  • Accommodation in Pokhara on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast

  • Accommodation in Bandipur on a twin-sharing basis with breakfast

  • Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per the tour itinerary

  • Flight ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara

  • Transfer from Pokhara to Bandipur to Kathmandu as per the program itinerary

  • Sarangkot sunrise tour in Pokhara

  • Boating on Fewa Lake during Pokhara sightseeing

  • Excursion trip to Bandipur

  • All applicable taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

  • Meals other than breakfast

  • English-speaking tour guide for sightseeing tours

  • Entry fees for monument visits

  • Manakamana Cable Car ticket

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Insurance for any loss and damage

  • Bottled drinks

  • Tips for the guide and driver

  • Any additional cost due to unforeseen circumstances not mentioned above

Know before you go

  • Optional extension trip: If time permits and you are interested, let us know if you want to visit the World Peace Stupa on the hilltop above Fewa Lake. This includes an additional cost for the guide and transfer fee, followed by an uphill hike of about 30 minutes after vehicle drop-off.

  • If you wish to visit Manakamana Temple, you must arrange the cable car at additional expense before the journey.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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