The Two Valley (KATHMANDU & POKHARA)

Arrive Kathmandu by flight. Upon arrival, meet and greet at the airport with traditional Khada welcome. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, visit Old Kathmandu with its quaint marketplace selling beads, bangles and spices. Also visit the Temple of the Living Goddess - “Kumari” who is considered to be the incarnation of the "Virgin Goddess". The temples, shrines and different sections of the palace are contributions of various dynasties over centuries and epitomize the religious and cultural heritage of the Nepali people. The old Durbar Square consists of the old Hanuman Dhoka palace, the Kal Bhairav temple, Taleju Bhawani temple and innumerable temples of various architectural styles. All around the splendor of historical monuments is the hustle & bustle of the marketplace. Visit beads market nearby to see the colorful beads which are used to make traditional ornaments specially used by Nepalese women. Later, walk through the stone paved lanes to the Ason bazaar where you can see the vendors selling vegetables and old shops selling spices and grocery. Later, go on a spiritual journey to explore Bodhnath Stupa, this area is also known as Little Tibet because of Tibetan pilgrims who inhabit here. It is the biggest stupa in Nepal and is located on a flat land in the shape of an Octagon. This Stupa, set in a pattern of the "Mandala" is encircled by houses and monasteries where Rinpoches (Buddhist monks) reside. Around the base of this strikingly enormous and simple stupa are a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets containing prayer wheels. Further, visit Pashupatinath temple situated on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River. The temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with a tiered golden roof and silver doors is famous for its superb architecture. The best view of the temple is from the terrace on the wooded hill across the river. There are many occasions when the faithful take ritual purificatory baths in the river. Overnight at Hotel

After breakfast, d rive to a scenic mountain h ighway to the Pokhara valley, gateway to the Annapurna region and famous for its views of snow clad mountains, sub tropical vegetation and its spring fed lakes. 10KM before reaching Pokhara town take a short diversion to Begnas bazaar. From the boat station, you will be transferred to Begnas Lake Resort in colourfully painted Shikara paddle boats (25min ride). Overnight at Hotel/Resort.  

After breakfast drive to Pokhara city to explore its colourful bazaars which include Devis Fall, the Bindabasini temple a nd take a walk along the Phewa lakeside with its rows of restaurants, bars, bookshops and fruit stalls. After the visit, drive back to your resort. (Possibilities of adventure activities such as paragliding, zipline, hot air ballooning, bungee jumping, etc in Pokhara city). Overnight at Hotel/Resort

After breakfast, check out of the resort and drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same highway. Upon reaching, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Overnight at Hotel

Transfer to international airport in time to connect your outbound flight.