Overview
Pokhara Tour takes you to amazing Pokhara city, located in Mid-West Nepal. Pokhara city is located on a verdant valley, surrounded by tiers of rolling green hills dotted with farm terraces and villages. Pokhara city and its picturesque scenery stand within the lap of the massif Annapurna Himalayan range of peaks.
Blessed with natural wonders with high snow-capped mountains and beautiful lakes. The fascinating Pokhara lies on the foothills of high hills and mountains with a sub-tropical climate. Yet close to the towering snow-capped mountain range, which makes, as one of the most renowned holiday destinations.
Where most of the trekking and various adventures start and end at Pokhara. It is also famous for the exciting thrills of Adventure Sports like the popular Paragliding and Zip-Line. Include Ultra-Light Bungee Jumping, river rafting, and Mountaineering with other outdoor nature activities. Pokhara is the most sought-after holiday destination in all the Himalayas and probably worldwide.
Pokhara is quite different from Kathmandu city with its charm and attractions of Pokhara is its natural beauty. As well as with the local culture of various mountain and hill tribes of Hindu and Buddhist religions. Besides its spectacular scenery of snow mountains, serene lakes, and rolling green hills. Pokhara draws wide-world visitors in every good season of the year for relaxation holidays. As well as for a wide range of adventure activities with leisure activities and tours of its natural wonders. Pokhara, due to its vantage location of just 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu and about a 5-6 hour drive. Covering approx.220 km distance makes the city accessible from all parts of the country. Pokhara Tour is a great and exciting place to experience, the best scenic destinations around the Himalayas.
BEST SEASONS FOR POKHARA TOUR:
For the Pokhara Tour, visitors can enjoy all seasons of the year. Except for wet monsoon times of the summer season. The best seasons are spring with autumn/fall, as well as winter times. Spring begins in early March and ends in May, where most days are bright with sunshine for longer hours. From early 5:30 am till 5:30 pm, it can get cloudy afternoon sometimes with chances of light rains.
The next best season is autumn/fall, from September to November, when most days are clear for views and pleasant tours. Colder morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. A pleasant season of autumn/fall times for the Pokhara Tour. The wintertime is best when most days are crystal clear for views and tours. It is an enjoyable time, but cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime, the days are short with limited sunlight hours.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: From Kathmandu drive to Pokhara 860m-06 hrs.
Day 02: Tour of Pokhara natural wonders with Sarankot sunrise.
Day 03: Drive to Kathmandu-06 hrs.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : From Kathmandu drive to Pokhara 860m-06 hrs.
Morning is an exciting and interesting drive towards the beautiful and scenic city of Pokhara. The drive heads south and then follows the main highway to Nepal Mid-West, where Pokhara is located. On the journey views of lovely landscapes filled with farm terraces and villages, with views of snow peaks.
After an exciting overland journey reach Pokhara, by the serene Phewa Lake, where all the best hotels are situated. Rest of the afternoon explore the Lakeside lined with fancy restaurants, shops, and stores with views of the Annapurna Himalayas.
(Options for short flights of half-hour to Pokhara from Kathmandu)
Day 2 : Tour of Pokhara natural wonders with Sarankot sunrise.
Rising early morning before breakfast, short drive to Sarankot located on a hill top at 1,460 m. A famous and popular place for spectacular views of sunrise with panorama of worlds three highest peaks. Facing Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayan range with majestic Machhapuchare the famous Fish-Tail Peak. Includes wide panorama of Pokhara Valley and city surrounded by tiers of rolling green hills. Sarankot, is also a popular spot various adventure sports, the most famous is Paragliding and Zip Line.
After a refreshing morning great views of sunrise and snow-capped mountain range, then back to hotel. After breakfast with leisure time and then continue the tour of Pokhara’s natural wonderful sites. A short drive to Devi’s Water Fall / Patale Chhago (Hell’s Fall). An impressive cascading waterfall. From here a short distance walk to a large Gupteswor Cave. The tour, leads towards the main local market area at Brindabhasini Temple. A lovely area for views of Annapurna Himalayan range, and observe the locals with religious ritual and prayers.
Tour of Seti River deep gorge and visit the International Mountaineering Museum, information and history of the Himalayas. After a great exciting day, back to hotel at leisure for individual activities, or enjoy boating at Phewa Lake.
Day 3 : Drive to Kathmandu-06 hrs.
Morning starts with an exciting drive on the same interesting highway following the popular Rafting Rivers of Trisuli. After hours of good drives through farm villages and towns, the heading towards Kathmandu on winding road.
From the top of Kathmandu Valley western rim, then on downhill to enter the city hub and back to your hotels. After a wonderful experience on Pokhara Tour with amazing picturesque views of the Annapurna Himalayas.