Nepal Highlights: Kathmandu & Pokhara
Kathmandu's temples and stupas, then Pokhara's lake and sunrise over the Annapurnas.
Trip at a glance
- Duration5 days / 4 nights
- Starts inKathmandu
- RouteKathmandu · Pokhara
- Places2 destinations
- CountryNepal
- Ideal forFamily holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1IZUES
Best time to visit: October to November and March to April




Trip overview
Kathmandu's temples and stupas, then Pokhara's lake and sunrise over the Annapurnas.
The route spends 2 nights in Kathmandu and 2 nights in Pokhara, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits family holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu
- Arrive via Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Boudhanath Stupa: One of the largest stupas in the world
Day 2Kathmandu: Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Swayambhunath: Monkey temple overlooking the city
- Kathmandu Durbar Square: Royal palace square
Day 3Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara by private vehicle, with stops on the way
- Check in at your Pokhara hotel
- Phewa Lake: Boating and lakeside cafés
Day 4Pokhara: International Mountain Museum and Boating
- International Mountain Museum: Himalayan mountaineering
- Boating
Day 5Depart from Pokhara
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Pokhara International Airport (PKR) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Daily drives kept short, with stops for children
- Family rooms, connecting rooms or extra beds requested and confirmed in the quote
- One active day followed by a slower morning
- Child-friendly sights and meals noted for each stop
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Kathmandu: Book the Everest flight for your first morning so there is a back-up day if weather cancels it.
- Pokhara: Paraglide from Sarangkot in the morning for the clearest views.
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