Introduction:
Beyond Kathmandu valley tour an interesting as well great way to observe Nepal at its best as this tour leads you from cultural to scenic places in the backdrop of beautiful snow-capped mountain views. Beyond Kathmandu valley tour fascinates all travelers where you will be away from hustle and bustle city life for 5-6 days in the harmony of local culture with grand views of Himalaya and visiting the historical and religious place at Lumbini, where Lord Buddha was born known as ‘The Light of Asia’. On this tour visiting Nagarkot hill for a stunning sunrise over panorama of Himalayan peaks in the comfort of nice hotels and resorts, and then moving on to reach at scenic Pokhara, renowned touristic city of Nepal as well around Himalaya region. Pokhara a place with the natural beauty of rolling green hills, snow-capped mountains of Annapurna massive range of peaks that reflects on its serene Phewa and Begnas lakes. In Pokhara with places to visit to observe natural wonders and views of Himalaya and then tour extends down at Nepal Far South West to reach a famous and historical site in Lumbini, where tour leads you to visit important sites where Lord Buddha was born. After a grand journey visiting best places of the country return back to Kathmandu with memorable and fascinating time on Beyond Kathmandu Valley Tour.
Trip Highlights:
“Enjoy scenic tour of Nagarkot with stunning sunrise over Himalayan Mountains A great way to observe Nepalese rural farm villages and its traditional life At beautiful Pokhara blessed with natural beauty of mountains and serene lakes Visit Nepal Far South West with tour of Lumbini where Lord Buddha was born Beyond Kathmandu valley tour with impressive culture and scenic views.”
Trip Profile:
Tour Mode: On Hotels and Guest House or Resorts.
Tour Grade: Leisure to moderate with short walks.
Activities: Exciting drive and tours with scenic- cultural walks.
Total Trip: 05 / 06 days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)
Seasons: Nearly all months of the year except wet monsoon season of June to mid-September.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Drive to Nagarkot 2,100 m and transfer to hotel-resorts - 02 hrs.
Day 02: Morning from Nagarkot drive to Pokhara 860 m- 06 hrs.
Day 03: In Pokhara tour of Sarankot and around places of interest.
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini birthplace of Lord Buddha -06 hrs.
Day 05: Tour of Lumbini around places of great interest.
Day 06: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 01: Drive to Nagarkot 2,100 m and transfer to hotel-resorts - 02 hrs.
Morning or afternoon leave for Nagarkot taking a few hours drives east of Kathmandu city of 28 k.m. distance to reach at scenic Nagarkot Hill for sunset views over an array of Himalayan peaks. On reaching Nagarkot transfer to your nice hotel, lodge or in resorts, afternoon relax and walk around Nagarkot town to catch traditional and interesting life of hill people. Nagarkot famous viewpoint for sunrise over the chain of Himalayan peaks as far towards Manaslu-Ganesh-Langtang-Jugal Himal with Gaurishankar extends towards the far-east horizon around Everest region.
Day 02: Morning from Nagarkot drive to Pokhara 860 m- 06 hrs.
Enjoy the breathtaking panorama of sunrise over an array of Himalaya Mountains in the tranquil environment of green forest, then having breakfast where a drive leads you past Kathmandu on the road to Pokhara. During drive enjoy views of mountains with a backdrop of Nepalese culture and traditions after a good journey reach a famous touristic spot in Pokhara. Pokhara located 220 k.m. further west and 6 hrs drive from Kathmandu and 30 mins by air it is the 2nd popular destination after Kathmandu, a famous and popular touristic place with awesome views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung and Manaslu range of mountains with majestic Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’ peak which reflects on the pristine lake Phewa and Begnas. Pokhara a picturesque place with awesome mountains views and lakes and it is also a place for adventure, where most of the Annapurna, Mustang and Dhaulagiri trekking start and ends. Pokhara, famous for adventure sports like Paragliding, short hikes, Ultralight flight, Kayaking, boating and the new Zip flyer with an interesting tour around the local bazaar in the shade of Annapurna Himalaya.
Day 03: In Pokhara tour of Sarankot and around places of interest.
Early morning taking a short drive to reach a scenic viewpoint at Sarankot where you can catch stunning sunrise over chain of peaks from Dhaulagiri-Annapurna-Lamjung towards Manaslu, includes views of Pokhara city and its green valley with Phewa Lake, after a grand time head back to hotel for refreshment and breakfast and continue around places of interest visit the Devi's Water Falls, Gupteshwor holy cave and witness the deep gorge where Seti River flows down below. After an enjoyable day back to the hotel for dinner and evening at leisure.
Day 04: Drive to Lumbini with the visit of Palpa-Tansen on the route.
From Pokhara with exciting time morning drive leads further southwest towards Lumbini birthplace of Lord Buddha on the way visit of the medieval period town of Palpa Tansen, where you can observe the authentic Nepalese way of life and traditions as it was since hundred of centuries. From Palpa Tansen continue the drive for few hours to reach the holy site at Lumbini close to the Buddha's birth site where many good hotels and resorts are located. Afternoon visits the local village and monasteries of the area where the people are much of Indian origin as it close to India border due south.
Day 05: Morning visit of Lumbini birthplace of Buddha.
Morning tour of Lumbini located South West Nepal, close to the Indian border, Lumbini has a small airport and Lumbini means in Sanskrit for "the lovely" most important Buddhist pilgrimage site. Lumbini is the traditional birthplace of Gautama Buddha, founder of Buddhism, born in 6th century B.C. Morning after breakfast our guide will take you on a tour visiting its holy sites and several beautiful monasteries built by worldwide Buddhist followers. After a grand historical and holy moment head back to the hotel with afternoon free for individual activities and visit the local market and streets.
Day 06: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
After an enjoyable time of great fascination around Lumbini morning, a long and interesting drive reaches you to Kathmandu, during drive observe rural farm life and villages, towns a great way to witness Nepal and its heritage lifestyle of age-old traditions.
Starting from$600
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