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Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana

4 nights from Kathmandu Airport, with Sarangkot sunrise and Phewa Lake
Duration
4 nights
Destination
Kathmandu · Pokhara · Kathmandu
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The journey

This five-day journey takes you through Nepal's cultural capital and its lakeside mountain retreat. Arrive in Kathmandu to explore the spherical Boudhanath Stupa and attend the evening aarti at the riverside Pashupatinath Temple. Travel overland to Pokhara, breaking the journey with a cable car ascent to the hilltop Manakamana Temple.

In Pokhara, watch dawn break over peaks such as Dhaulagiri and Annapurna from Sarangkot Hill. Discover local sights including Bindabasini Temple, Devi's Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Seti River Gorge, and take a boat ride across Phewa Lake to Taal Barahi Temple before driving back to Kathmandu.

Signature Moments

What you'll remember

01

Boudhanath Stupa: Circle one of the largest spherical stupas in the world and spin its prayer wheels.

02

Pashupatinath Temple: Witness the evening riverside aarti ceremony at this revered Hindu shrine on the Bagmati.

03

Manakamana Temple: Ride the cable car to this sacred hilltop temple believed to grant visitors' wishes.

04

Sarangkot Hill: Watch the morning sunrise illuminate Himalayan summits including Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna range.

05

Phewa Lake: Take a boat across the tranquil lake to reach the island shrine of Taal Barahi.

Your days, your way

Your holiday, day by day

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KathmanduKathmandu

Day 1 · Kathmandu

Arrival in Kathmandu, Boudhanath and Pashupatinath Aarti

Land at Kathmandu Airport and transfer by private vehicle to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, head to Boudhanath Stupa, a massive spherical mandala where you can walk the kora and turn the prayer wheels. Later in the evening, visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple along the Bagmati River to watch the evening aarti ceremony. Return to your hotel for dinner and rest for the night.

Meal notes

Dinner included

PokharaPokhara

Day 2 · Pokhara

Drive to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting out on the 210 km drive towards Pokhara. En route, stop at Kurintar and ride the cable car up to the sacred Manakamana Temple to pay your respects and make a wish. Rejoin your vehicle and continue the journey across scenic terrain to Pokhara. Settle into your hotel with a welcome drink, enjoy dinner, and spend a relaxing evening by the mountains.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

PokharaPokhara

Day 3 · Pokhara

Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara City Sightseeing

Wake before sunrise and travel up to Sarangkot Hill to view the golden morning light over peaks like Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then proceed on a comprehensive tour of Pokhara. Visit Bindabasini Temple, stop at Devi's Fall where water plunges into a subterranean channel, and step into Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave through its winding staircase. Look over the deep Seti River Gorge before enjoying a boat ride across Phewa Lake to island shrine Taal Barahi Temple. Dinner is at your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

KathmanduKathmandu

Day 4 · Kathmandu

Scenic Road Journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Enjoy breakfast before beginning your return journey by road to Kathmandu. Take in the river valleys and countryside along the highway. Upon reaching Kathmandu, check in at your hotel. You have the rest of the evening at leisure to take an unhurried walk through nearby streets and explore the neighbourhood atmosphere at night. Dinner is served at your hotel.

Meal notes

Breakfast and dinner included

KathmanduKathmandu

Day 5 · Kathmandu

Departure from Kathmandu

Have breakfast at your hotel and complete check-out procedures. A private vehicle will transfer you to Kathmandu Airport for your homeward flight, concluding your journey across Nepal.

Meal notes

Breakfast included

Day 1 of 5

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Places worth exploring

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Pashupatinath Temple

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Pashupatinath Temple

Revered Hindu shrine on the Bagmati River featuring an atmospheric evening aarti.

Manakamana Temple

Nepal

Manakamana Temple

Historic wish-fulfilling hilltop temple reached via a scenic cable car journey.

Nepal

Sarangkot Hill

Elevated vantage point offering dawn views of Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna peaks.

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In this holiday plan

  • 4 nights in 3-star hotels on a breakfast and dinner meal plan: Kathmandu 2, Pokhara 2
  • All transfers and tours by private air-conditioned vehicle on a point-to-point basis as per the itinerary
  • Airport transfers
  • Manakamana cable car ticket
  • Welcome drinks upon arrival

Plan for these extras

  • −Expenses of personal Nature
  • −Personal Insurance
  • −Boating at Fewa lake
  • −Monuments entrance fees
  • −Travel Insurance Fee
  • −Personal expenses, tipping
  • −Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions

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Good to know

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Local currencyNepalese Rupee (Rs)
Your starting price₹43,700

per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.

Local know-how
  • Boat hire charges on Phewa Lake are paid directly on site at your own expense.
  • Entrance fees to monuments and heritage sites are not included in the package.
  • The drive between Kathmandu and Pokhara covers 210 km and typically takes around 7 hours.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu?

Our travel experts advise the ideal window for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu when you request your tailored quote.

How many days is Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana?

5 days and 4 nights, across 3 destinations.

Which places does Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana cover?

Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu. The day-by-day plan on this page shows exactly how the nights are split and how you travel between them.

What are the must-see highlights of Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu?

Pashupatinath Temple; Manakamana Temple; Sarangkot Hill.

Who is Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana best suited to?

couples, families, friends, seniors, groups

Can this trip be customised to my dates and travellers?

Yes. Choose Customise this holiday, add your dates and travellers, and open your Shasa draft. Ask Shasa to add or remove stops, compare flights and hotels, and adjust activities before booking. Our travel experts can also help on WhatsApp.

How much does Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana cost?

From ₹43,700 per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.. This is a starting price. Choose Customise this holiday to enter your dates and travellers, compare available options in your draft and review the updated total before checkout.

What's included in this 4-night itinerary?

4 nights in 3-star hotels on a breakfast and dinner meal plan: Kathmandu 2, Pokhara 2; All transfers and tours by private air-conditioned vehicle on a point-to-point basis as per the itinerary; Airport transfers; Manakamana cable car ticket; Welcome drinks upon arrival. These describe the sample holiday. Review the inclusions of your chosen flights, stays and activities in the draft before booking.

What is not included in Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana?

Expenses of personal Nature; Personal Insurance; Boating at Fewa lake; Monuments entrance fees; Travel Insurance Fee; Personal expenses, tipping; Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

How do I book Kathmandu and Pokhara Tour with Manakamana?

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Do I need a visa for Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu?

Visa requirements depend on your passport, residence and destinations. Ask a NxVoy travel expert about the documents, timing and any visa-service charges for your trip before booking.

Starting price
₹43,700
per person, twin-share. Includes return flights from Bengaluru and all stays. Ground transfers quoted with your itinerary. TBC: sightseeing vehicle, entry tickets and permits, other listed services.
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