Min. Group Size

Min. 1 Max 25
Touring Grade

Grade: Easy+Light
Best Season

Jan-May, Sep-Dec
Max. Altitude

Max. 2,175m/7,136ft
Trip Duration

Duration: 8 Days
Transportation

Private Car/ Mountain Flights
Accommodation

Hotel (Deluxe Room)
Meal

Meals Included
Trip Activity

Tour Packages in Nepal

Highlights of the Nepal trip

All meals and accommodation included
Pokhara, Bandipur and Nagarkot
Thrilling mountain flight experience
Explore natural and cultural grandeurs

The Highlights of Nepal Tour is the pleasant way to explore natural and cultural grandeurs of Nepal. This package combines thrilling mountain flight experience with cultural tour and natural sightseeing in four different cities in just eight days itinerary.

At the Highlights of Nepal Tour opting for the Mountain flight in Nepal, you will fly close to Himalaya that allows views of fascinating eight thousand mountains including many other peaks and mountains in Nepal and Tibet. Kathmandu comes alive with different local festivals and Jatras (procession) of Newari communities. Astonishing models of thriving architecture from medieval period can be found in Cities in Kathmandu valley including Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Moreover, we will be familiar with the rustic life in mountain village of Nagarkot while we can get exotic sunrise view over Himalayas from the nearest hill station from Kathmandu in Nagarkot.

Our next destination will be at Bandipur that lies midway in between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Perched atop the hill, one can get better understanding of medieval Newari life in Bandipur where people are still adopting traditional practices and beliefs. Along with the temples of Goddesses, Bandipur city is also famous for its Siddha Cave where many sages have attained enlightenment by meditating in this holy cave. Our next destination will be at the clean and green city of Pokhara that is the preferred choice of travelers to spend their dream holiday. Lately, Pokhara has emerged as the paradise for extreme sports enthusiasts.

Therefore, AlpineTrav also offer customized Luxurious Nepal Tour itinerary to entertain the personal interest and budget needs. So, contact us for the best luxurious Nepal Tour at reasonable cost.

Customize Your Tour:

This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The tour package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please contact us.

Day 01 :

Arrival in Kathmandu Airport

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will greet you at the arrival gate. They will be carrying a placard with your name on it, making it easy for you to identify them in the busy airport environment, and our representative will transfer you to the hotel without any hassle. There will be a briefing about the next day’s itinerary at 5:00 PM. And this will be done by your lead tour guide, who will cover all the important aspects of the trip. Spend the night in Kathmandu.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals:

Day 02 :

Full day Kathmandu Sightseeing

Full Day Kathmandu Tour will be organized on this day during which you will be exploring different UNESCO sites in Kathmandu. There are altogether 10 UNESCO sites in Nepal and you will find it amazing that seven UNESCO sites exist in Kathmandu Valley alone at mere radius of 20km distance. We will begin our tour with visit to Pashupatinath which is the most sacred Hindu temple of Nepal. We will witness Hindu cremation ceremony on the Aryaghat that is located at the edge of Bagmati River. We will visit Nepal’s largest Buddhist stupa of Bouddhanath. We can see rich Tibetan culture in Bouddhanath. Our next stop will be at Kathmandu Durbar square which is the ancient Royal Residence of Nepal. Kumari Ghar- the home of Living Goddess, Kasthamandap Temple, Kal Bhairav Statue and Hanuman Dhoka Museum are places of interest in Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: (B)

Day 03 :

Mountain flight and visit to Bhaktapur. (Then Nagarkot)

We will leave for Tribhuvan Airport, domestic terminal early in the morning for thrilling mountain flight. We will return to hotel for breakfast and afterwards, we will head towards the medieval Newar town of Bhaktapur where we can observe life in its primitive forms. Women can be seen weaving Haku Patasi (a black saree with red border) while a string of onions can be seen hanging from the roof. Bhaktapur Durbar Square has been enlisted as UNESCO Heritage site. We need to pay Heritage site fee to enter the place. We will explore the courtyards of the ancient Royal Residence. The earthquake of 2015 has left its traces in this heritage site as well. Much of the temples have been partially or completely destroyed. We can still visit Golden Gate, Pottery Square and Dattatreya Square. After the completion of tour, we will drive to Nagarkot, a famous hill station where we will stay overnight.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 04 :

Drive from Nagarkot to Bandipur

Bandipur exists 135 km far from Kathmandu. It lies in the midway between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Early in the morning, we will drive to Bandipur. Teendhara, Siddha Cave, Bandipur Bazaar, Khadga Devi Temple, Bindhebasini temple and Mahalaxmi Temple are attractions inside Bandipur. We will stay overnight in a hotel in Bandipur.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 05 :

Drive to Pokhara and explore

Leaving bandipur, we head for Pokhara which takes around 3 hrs of drive. Pokhara is a beautiful city offering close up views of Annapurna mountain ranges and other sightseeing attractions. We will visit Phewa Lake in the afternoon. Boating in Phewa Lake is the pleasant activity. We will row boats to Tal Barahi Temple that exists at the center of Phewa Lake. The reflection of Fishtail Mountain can be seen in this large lake.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 06 :

Full-Day Sightseeing of Pokhara

After wake up call, we will take 30minutes of ride at dawn to reach the base of Sarangkot hill. After following the moderately steep route uphill, we will reach to the top. Sarangkot hill is popular for its best sunrise view over Annapurna from Pokhara. We can also get panoramic views of Pokhara valley, its lakes and surrounding mountains including Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu from Sarangkot. We will return to hotel for breakfast and then participate in Full Day Sightseeing of Pokhara.

We will begin the tour with visit to Davis Fall. Locally called Patale Chhago (meaning waterfall reaching to the abyss), this is the point where water from Pardi River drops down into the tunnel and vanishes underground. Next, we will visit World peace pagoda which is locally known as Shanti Stupa. It is located at elevation of 1100m perched atop the Ananda Hill. Along with being located in serene surrounding, the place is also famous for its views of Annapurna Mountain and Phewa Lake. We will conclude the day tour with visit to International Mountain Museum.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: (B,L,D)

Day 07 :

Fly back to Kathmandu from Pokhara

After breakfast, leave for airport to catch a flight to Kathmandu. Today is a free day in Kathmandu for any shopping

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: (B)

Day 08 :

International Departure

You will be assisted in your last minute preparation. Our representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport three hours before your scheduled flight. Safe Journey!! We hope to see you again.

Meals: (B)

Why didn't AlpineTrav Include the price in the package?

Price for the trip:

The trip cost always depends on group size, hotel accommodation category and client’s desire budget
The included itinerary is a guideline and standard pattern which AlpineTrav you. This touring itinerary can be modified according to your time and requirements
The itinerary shall be changed after an understanding between both AlpineTrav and the client. Additional activities could be either added or reduced as per client’s request before the trip confirmation
Price shall be adjusted in our mutual understanding, if the client intends to add some services we shall charge him/ her for those additional services and if he/she intends to lessen some services, we shall wave the charges accordingly
The itinerary is published in full board services for the better understanding to the client. Among many options such as hotel facilities in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the client can make his/her own choice
The cost is also affected by the number of employees‒ guides and porters
Please contact us for any information about in your selected package.

Nepal Visa Information

Visa on Arrival: Most nationalities can obtain a visa upon arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu.
Visa Fees: A 15-day multiple-entry visa costs USD 30, a 30-day visa costs USD 50, and a 90-day visa costs USD 125.
Application Process: Visitors should fill out a visa application form, which is available online or at the airport, and provide a passport-sized photo and payment in cash.
Requirements: A valid passport with at least six months remaining validity and a blank page for the visa stamp is required. Ensure you carry sufficient USD cash for the visa fee as not all payment methods are accepted.

Useful Information

For your information, international flights and Nepal’s “entry visa fee” are not included. Rooms are usually shared by two people unless you request a private room. So if you want to upgrade to better hotels in the cities, please contact us for your customized services.