Kathmandu and Pokhara in Five Days
From Rs 21,849 per person, land only. Five days linking the two great towns of Nepal: the stupas and squares of Kathmandu, the hilltop Manakamana Temple on the drive west, and a full day around the falls, caves and lake of Pokhara.
Built around your family's dates, pace and interests, with nobody else on the trip. The itinerary below is a sample starting point; a founder reshapes it around you on the call.
- Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square across two city days
- Manakamana Temple stop on the scenic Kathmandu-Pokhara drive
- Devi Falls, Gupteshwor Cave and Bindabasini Temple in Pokhara
A typical route
swap any stop — this is a starting point, not a fixed plan
Sample day by day
a starting point, reshaped around your family
Day 1Arrive in Kathmandu, first temples
Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon, visit the Pashupatinath temple on the Bagmati River and the great stupa of Boudhanath.
Day 2To Pokhara via Manakamana
Drive west along the river valleys to Pokhara, stopping at the hilltop Manakamana Temple (cable car tickets at your own cost). Check in and take an evening stroll by Phewa Lake.
Day 3Pokhara sightseeing
A full day around town: Devi Falls disappearing underground, the sacred Gupteshwor Cave opposite, the hilltop Bindabasini Temple, and sunset on the Phewa lakeside.
Day 4Back down the valley to Kathmandu
Return by road to Kathmandu and check in. The evening is free for the Thamel shops and rooftop cafes.
Day 5Swayambhunath, Patan and fly home
A last half day: the hilltop Swayambhunath stupa and the temple-packed courtyards of Patan Durbar Square, then a private transfer to the airport.
Things you can add
swap, drop or add on the call
Kathmandu temple visits
Pashupatinath and Boudhanath on arrival day, Swayambhunath and Patan on departure day.
Manakamana Temple stop
The wish-fulfilling hilltop temple on the Pokhara road, by cable car if you choose.
Pokhara city tour
Devi Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, Bindabasini Temple and the Phewa lakeside.
What's typically included
Usually included
Confirmed on your quote
Every private trip is priced individually, so flights, meals and exact inclusions are confirmed once we know your dates and group size.