Pokhara is undoubtedly one of the most famous tourist destinations in Nepal. This city enchants many visitors not only geographically and culturally but also climatically, historically, and economically. Situated at 200 km west of Kathmandu valley and at an altitude of 827 m from the sea level, this city has become not only the starting point for most trekking and rafting destinations in Nepal, but also a significant place to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. There are several places to visit in Pokhara; the most famous among them are:
Phewa Lake
Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake
Barahi Temple
World Peace pagoda
Seti Gandaki
Davi’s Fall
Gupteshor Gupha
Mahendra Gupha
Bindabasini Temple
Buddhist Monastry
Museums
Himalayan Views
The best time to visit this place is between October and November or in April. For those with little time, Pokhara also can serve as a shorter trek (one to seven days) around the neighboring hills and villages. This place also gives the opportunity to add some extra, adventurous activities for you, some of which includes jungle safari, rafting, and paragliding at Sarangkot.
Option:1
Route: Chitwan/Pokhara/Sarangkot
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu – Chitwan
Day 3: Royal Chitwan National Park
Day 4: Royal Chitwan National Park – Pokhara
Day 5: Pokhara City Tour – Sarangkot
Day 6: Sarangkot – Pokhara
Day 7: Pokhara – Kathmandu
Day 8: Kathmandu valley sightseeing
Day 9: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.
Option:2
Route: Kathmandu/Trisuli river rafting/Chitwan/Lumbini/Pokhara/Sarangkot/
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 2: Kathmandu valley sightseeing- Swoyambunath(Monkey Temple), Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to rafting point Trisuli River-Chitwan
Day 4: Jungle Safari/nature walk/bird watching/Ethnic Tharu villages
Day 5: Drive from Chitwan To Lumbini.
Day 6: Lumbini Sightseeing includes the wonderful opportunity to visit the birthplace of Buddha, and significant monuments such as the Mayadevi temple and the Ashok Pillar
Day 7: Drive Lumbini – Pokhara
Day 8: Pokhara sightseeing, which includes the following activities:
Davi’s fall.
Gupteswor cave
Tibetan refugee camp
Seti River banishing.
International Mountain Museum.
Bindabasini Temple.
Barahi Temple By boating
Day 9: Drive to Sarangkot, views of Himalayan ranges, Paragliding from Sarangkot
Drive back to Kathmandu
Day10: Departure at Airport
