Overnight international flight to Kathmandu.

Upon arrival and airport reception, transfer to the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Enjoy a guided tour of Kathmandu City beginning with Swayambhunath, a 2000 year-old buddhist stupa (popularly known as the monkey temple) and is the most profound Buddhist symbol in Nepal, possibly in the world. The temple is situated on a hill with a sweeping view of Kathmandu valley. Patan, the city of beauty & fine arts, was once a powerful and independent kingdom. It still maintains its distinct identity as a quiet, Buddhist City, however. It remains home to many talented artisans who produce a lot of Nepal's fine metalwork. Beautifully decorated Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, Mahaboudha Temple, Machhendranath Temple, and Mangal Bazaar are some of the main highlights to visit. Patan handicraft center is a great place to buy Nepalese Handicrafts including carpets, jewelries, paintings, metal statues, and woodcarvings. The temple of Pashupatinath is Nepal's most sacred Hindu shrine and is the enclave of exotic temples, shiv lingams, cremation ghats, ritual bathers, and half-naked sadhus. The temple dates back to 200 yrs BC. ...read less

This 5th Century great stupa, Boudhanath, is one of the world's largest stupas. It is acknowledged to be the most important Tibetan Buddhist Monument outside Tibet and is known for its magnificent Buddhist monasteries. Travelers can visit the monasteries, meet the monks, and participate in various religious ceremonies as well as take part in meditation practices. This area is a great place for purchasing fine handcrafted items and Tibetan paintings (thangkas). The colorful prayer flags surrounding the stupa add to its astonishing beauty. Patan, which is known as the city of beauty, was once a powerful and independent kingdom. However, it still maintains a distinct identity as a quiet, buddhist city. It remains the proud city of many artisans who produce much of Nepal's fine metalwork. Richly decorated Durbar Square, Krishna temple, Golden temple, Mahaboudha temple, Machhendranath Temple, and Mangal bazaar are some major highlights for visitors to see. ...read less

Drive approximately 6 hours to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Although a lengthy drive, it will be an unforgettable one as the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas are traversed, with rice fields terraced into the sides of mountains and pristine rivers flowing with crystal clear water. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure in this remote mountain paradise. Note: This drive may be replaced with a thirty minute flight, as there are daily flights between Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Pokhara is one of the most scenic and exciting valleys in Nepal. This entire area is famous for trekking and lies 210 kilometers west of Kathmandu. Being just 900m above sea level, it has a nearly unobstructed view of Annapurna & Manaslu mountain ranges including the most beautiful mountain, Mt. Fishtail. Visit Devi's Fall and the Gupteswar Cave as well.

After a scenic ride from Bandipur through one of Nepal's beautiful valleys, arrive in Pokhara. After checking into the hotel, enjoy a boat ride at Phewa Lake.

At the appropriate time be met at the hotel to transfer to the local airport for the flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

After being met at the airport and transferring to the hotel, enjoy a Half Day Ason, Indrachowk, and Thamel Walking Tour.

Ason and Indrachowk are the colorful and probably the most crowded streets/crossroads of the old part of Kathmandu. They are the perfect example of what life is like here in Kathmandu. Thamel is the center of attractions for shoppers, food & drink lovers, and backpackers alike. Thamel is best described using the 5C's- crazy, cool, colorful, crowded, and captivating. One simply cannot visit Nepal without going to Thamel, one’s trip will not be complete without this important stop. Thamel has narrow streets, shops, pubs, bars, restaurants, and much more that will be sure to please everyone!
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Enjoy an hour flight which is operated in the morning. It brings spectators unbelievably close to the Himalayas including mighty Mt. Everest which is 8848 meters tall! This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of the entire trip so it is highly encouraged!

During today’s time of leisure in Kathmandu, choose to ride the cable car to Chandragiri Hills or visit the heritage city of Bhaktpaur. The cable car is the most recent addition of attractions in the Kathmandu Valley. The cable car will take visitors to the nearby Chandragiri Hills (2475 m, 8119 ft). This site offers sweeping views of Kathmandu Valley and the panoramic mountains in the backdrop. Bhaktapur, a heritage city famous for its unique layout of its 15th century palace, has 55 windows, a national art gallery, golden gate and a large bell. It is also home to Mahadev temple, Bishnu Temple, the Royal Pond, and much more! Other attractions include the Nyatapola temple, Potters square, Dattareya temple, and Peacock window. Later we will drive back to Kathmandu for a Farewell Nepalese dinner.
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Depending on departure time, spend the morning at leisure before transferring to the airport for the flight home or continue with an optional Yampu Tours add-on.

Note: Check out of the hotel is at 12 pm. Late check out may be available directly at the hotel subject to availability. Regardless, store luggage at the hotel until departure for the airport.