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Kathmandu and Pokhara Round Trip
Kathmandu & Pokhara, Nepal
Pair Kathmandu's heritage with Pokhara's lake, temples and mountain museum on this Nepal tour from India, returning to Kathmandu for your final night.
- Duration
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Group size
- 2 to 12 travellers
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best season
- Winter, Spring and Autumn
The trip
Why this trip works
Begin and end in Kathmandu, with two nights in the capital before two nights in Pokhara and a final Kathmandu stay. You explore temples and historic courtyards, catch Sarangkot sunrise and visit Pokhara's shrines, cave and International Mountain Museum. Thamel browsing fits around traffic on your return. Daily breakfast, private transport and listed sightseeing are included. Keep a flexible pace for long road journeys, and remember that mountain views depend on weather.
- 01Kathmandu's temples, stupas and Durbar Square
- 02Two nights in Pokhara
- 03Sarangkot sunrise excursion
- 04International Mountain Museum
- 05Return road journey and final Kathmandu night
6 days
Day by day itinerary
- 1
Day 01
Kathmandu Arrival and Independent Stroll
Meet your driver at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer privately to your hotel. You check in, relax or take a short independent walk nearby, with the evening free for dinner and an early rest before sightseeing. Overnight in Kathmandu.
- 2
Day 02
Kathmandu Shrines and Historic Courtyards
After breakfast, you visit Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Explore shrines and historic courtyards, following religious entry rules and taking your time on the hilltop stupa's steps before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
- 3
Day 03
Kathmandu to Pokhara Lakeside
After breakfast and check-out, you drive privately to Pokhara, usually seven to nine hours away, sometimes longer with roadworks. Settle into your hotel and explore Lakeside if time allows. You can add boating at extra cost. Overnight in Pokhara.
- 4
Day 04
Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Museum
Visit Sarangkot for sunrise if weather permits, then return for breakfast. You continue to Bindabasini Temple, Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and the International Mountain Museum, with a free evening for Lakeside cafés or a quiet walk. Overnight in Pokhara.
- 5
Day 05
Pokhara to Kathmandu and Thamel
After breakfast, you drive back to Kathmandu, keeping the full day for road conditions and traffic. Check in and explore Thamel independently if time allows. You can add a paid Garden of Dreams visit during opening hours. Overnight in Kathmandu.
- 6
Day 06
Kathmandu Breakfast and Airport Departure
Have breakfast and check out at the scheduled time before your private drive to Tribhuvan International Airport. You leave extra time for city traffic and flight formalities, with international flights paid separately, then continue to your onward departure.
The fine print
What's included and what's not
Included
- Five nights in 3-star hotels on twin sharing
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Private Kathmandu airport arrival and departure transfers
- Private Kathmandu to Pokhara return road transport
- Private listed sightseeing transport
- Standard listed entry fees for Indian nationals
- Sarangkot sunrise excursion
- International Mountain Museum admission
Not included
- International flights and travel insurance
- Applicable Indian GST/TCS
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and personal purchases
- Phewa Lake boating and adventure activities
- Garden of Dreams admission and additional sightseeing
Where you stay
Enjoy three nights in Kathmandu, split between your arrival and return, plus two nights in Pokhara. You stay in 3-star hotels with standard twin or double rooms.
Group departures
Pick a departure option
Dates are shared on call or WhatsApp once you enquire, so you get the most current availability and pricing.
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Before you book
Questions travellers ask
Do Indian citizens need a visa?
You do not need a Nepal visa as an Indian citizen. Adults flying need a valid Indian passport or original Election Commission voter ID, not Aadhaar or PAN. Check children's documentation with the airline.
When is the best time?
Choose October to November or March to April for sightseeing and mountain views. Winter mornings are cold; monsoon travel can bring poor visibility, landslides and road delays.
How should I manage payments?
Use Nepalese rupees for small purchases and carry an international card for larger establishments. Acceptance varies, so do not rely on every merchant taking Indian notes, UPI or cards.
Is the return to Kathmandu included?
Yes, you return by road from Pokhara and spend a final hotel night in Kathmandu. Your departure airport transfer, breakfast and listed sightseeing are also included.
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