7-Day Lumbini & Pokhara Sightseeing Tour from Kathmandu
Highlights
Lumbini, Pokhara
nature, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
7 Days
Medium
English, German
Description
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage birthplace of Gautam Buddha and see the Mayadevi temple and Ashokan Pillar. Then travel to Pokhara and hike to the Buddhist monument, World Peace Pagoda. Grab this opportunity to learn more about the history and culture in this week-long tour!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Begin your trip with arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, where a private driver will pick up and transfer you to the hotel.
Enjoy an evening welcome dinner and a cultural program.
Overnight accommodation at Hotel Ganesh Himal.
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Day 2: Kathmandu to Lumbini
Drive to Lumbini (approximately 6-7 hours), the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Overnight at Lumbini hotel.
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Day 3: Sightseeing in Lumbini
- Go for a sightseeing tour in Lumbini.
- See the Mayadevi Temple, the Ashokan Pillar, Myanmar Golden Temple, and more.
Overnight at Lumbini hotel.
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Day 4: Lumbini to Pokhara
Travel from Lumbini to Pokhara (approximately 4-5 hour drive) for sightseeing on the Lake side.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 5: Pokhara Sightseeing
- In the morning, hike to the World Peace Pagoda, a Buddhist-style monument also known as Shanti Stupa; it lies above Phewa lake. See the beautiful view of Pokhara.
- See Davis falls (locally known as Patale Chhango) in the southern flank of the Pokhara valley. This is where the stream flowing from Phewa lake collapses and surges down the rock into a deep gorge, leaping through several potholes. The site is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike.
- Head to Gupteshwor cave. It has varied passages from hall-sized rooms to places where you have to crawl on all fours. Find a symbol of Lord Shiva preserved here, in the condition it was discovered.
- Next, head over 2,000 feet (approximately 800m) above sea level to Barahi Temple and Phewa Lake, the second largest lake in the region. Built almost in the middle of Phewa Lake, this two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the female force Shakti and is the most important religious monument in Pokhara. The reflection of Mt. Machhapuchhare and Annapurna can be seen in its serene water.
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Day 6: Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Drive back to Kathmandu (approximately 5-6 hours).
- Have an evening farewell dinner with a cultural program.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 7: Departure
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 1 | USD 600 /person |
This is a group tour |