This 7-day journey takes you through the best of it, from sacred temples to quiet hilltops and peaceful lakes.Begin in Kathmandu with Boudhanath Stupa and the evening Aarati at Pashupatinath. Then enjoy a night in the hill station of Nagarkot, with a Himalayan sunrise and a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Continue to Pokhara for a Phewa Lake boat ride, Pumdikot views and sunrise from Sarangkot. Return to Kathmandu to explore Swayambhunath, Basantapur and Patan Durbar Squares.Ideal for travelers who want spirituality, culture and mountain scenery in a single week.

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu & Spiritual Evening
Be welcomed at Tribhuvan International Airport with a traditional khada before being transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. Then visit Pashupatinath Temple, Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine, and witness the Sandhya Aarati (evening ritual) on the banks of the Bagmati River.

Day 2: Kathmandu → Nagarkot via Bhaktapur
After breakfast, drive toward Nagarkot, stopping at Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a living museum of medieval architecture with the 55-Window Palace, Nyatapola Temple and Pottery Square. Check in at your hilltop hotel, enjoy a short village or nature walk, and have dinner at your hotel.

Day 3: Nagarkot Sunrise → Pokhara
Watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from your hotel terrace. On clear days you can see Mt. Everest, Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu. After breakfast, drive to Pokhara or transfer to the airport for a short domestic flight to Pokhara, the “City of Lakes”. Spend the evening strolling around Lakeside and Phewa Lake.

Day 4: Pokhara Sightseeing
Visit Pumdikot for its hilltop Shiva statue and valley views, then Devi’s Falls and Gupteshwor Cave. Take a Phewa Lake boat ride and visit Tal Barahi Temple on the island. Enjoy the evening at your own pace.

Day 5: Sarangkot Sunrise → Kathmandu
Rise early for sunrise at Sarangkot, then return to the hotel for breakfast. Transfer to the airport for a short flight to Kathmandu and check in at your hotel.

Day 6: Kathmandu Heritage Tour
Visit Swayambhunath Stupa (the Monkey Temple), one of Nepal’s oldest Buddhist sites, with views across the valley. In the afternoon, explore Basantapur Durbar Square, home to temples, royal courtyards and the Kumari’s residence, then Patan Durbar Square, known for its fine metalwork and Newari architecture.

Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

• 6 nights’ accommodation on double occupancy
• Meals: daily breakfast, plus dinner on Day 2 in Nagarkot
• Airport arrival and departure transfers, with private vehicle for sightseeing
• Entry to UNESCO World Heritage Sites and temples: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square and Pashupatinath
• Pokhara sightseeing: Pumdikot, Sarangkot sunrise, Phewa Lake boat ride, Tal Barahi Temple, Devi’s Falls and Gupteshwor Cave
• All entrance fees for the sites listed
• Licensed tour guide
• Tour representative assistance on arrival and departure

• International flights to/from Nepal
• Nepal visa fee
• Travel insurance
• Meals not mentioned in the inclusions
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, beverages, medical expenses, etc.)
  
• Camera/video fees at monuments
• Entrance fees for sites not listed in the itinerary
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions

Q: Who is this tour suitable for?
Couples, families, friends, solo travelers and groups. The pace is relaxed, with a mix of sightseeing, sunrise viewpoints and free time.

Q: Can I travel solo?
Yes. A single supplement applies for a private room, and the per-person rate drops as group size increases.

Q: Can everyone enter Pashupatinath Temple?
The inner sanctum is open only to Hindus, but all visitors can see the temple complex, the riverbank ghats and the evening Aarati from the viewing areas.

Q: What if I arrive too late for the Day 1 Aarati?
The Aarati takes place at dusk, so it depends on your arrival time. If you arrive late, we will adjust the plan and fit the visit in another day.

Q: What meals are included?
Daily breakfast and one dinner at your Nagarkot hotel. Other meals, including lunch in Pokhara, are not included.