Day 1 Arrival in Nepal | Transfers from Gorakhpur to Pokhara

Upon arrival in Gorakhpur, meet our representative who will help you with your transfers to Nepal.

Complete the formalities at the border as you enter Nepal.

Continue yourroad journey to Pokhara

Today's drive will be a scenic one as you pass through the beautiful forests and breathtaking valley views.

Pokhara is located 285 km north of Gorakhpur and it will take around 8.5 hours to complete the journey.

Upon reaching Pokhara, spend the rest of theday at leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Pokhara.

Sightseeing in Pokhara | Admire the Annapurna Peak from diffrent angles Post breakfast in the morning, get ready to explore Pokhara.

Start off by visiting the picturesquePhewa Lakewhich is lined with the snow-clad peaks of the Annapurna range.

You can choose to visit theBarahi templelocated on an island in the middle of the lake by taking up a boat ride (at your own cost).

Next, visit the oldest temple of the Pokhara Valley - theBindabasini Templewhich is dedicated tothe Hindu goddess Durga, who is Pokhara’s chosen guardian deity.

Later, visitDevi's Fallswhich is also known as the underground waterfall as it creates a 500 feet long underground tunnel to reach its bottom.

Further, the downstream of Devi's waterfall is connected to the holyGupteshwar Cavethat houses a Shiv Lingam inside.

Feel a sense of peace as you walk through the caves admiring the rock formations inside.

Spend the rest of the evening by the lake, shop from local stores around the area, or get your hands on some delicious local delicacies.

The landscape of theAnnapurna & Machhapuchhre mountainrange might make you want to stay back in Nepal.

Return back to the hotel in Pokhara for an overnight stay.

Transfer to Kathmandu | En route visit Manakamana Temple After breakfast in the hotel in Pokhara, board yourtransfer to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu is around 210 km from Pokhara and thus this drive will take approx 6.5 hrs to reach.

On the way you can visit theManakamana temple, popularly known as the wish-fulfilling goddess.

Here, you can enjoy a short cable car ride to the temple as it is located on the hilltop.

Upon reaching Kathmandu, complete the check-in formalities and spend the rest of theday at leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Kathmandu

Sightseeing in Kathmandu | Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Post breakfast in the morning, and get ready to explore Kathmandu.

Start off by visiting one of the most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites - thePashupatinath temple, where the holy sadhus pray and cremations take place along the Bagmati river.

You will then continue to the holiest shrine for the Buddhist culture in Nepal - theBoudhanath Stupawhere thousands of pilgrims from different religions gather here daily to perform a ritualistic circumnavigation.

Then, you will be taken to Patan (earlier called Lalitpur) which is separated from Kathmandu only by the Bagmati River and is the second largest town in the valley.

VisitPatan's central Durbar Squarewhich is an architectural center point with a far greater concentration of temples per sq. meter than in Kathmandu or Bhaktapur.

Visit theRoyal Palace, Krishna Mandir, and some beautifulBuddhist monumentsin Patan Durbar Square and carry your journey further.

You will then go toSwayambhunaththe golden spire of the 5th-century Swayambhu stupa is adorned with a colorful fluttering of prayer flags, it crowns a hill overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and offers fantastic views over the city of Kathmandu. Swayambhunath is one of the most recognizable symbols in Nepal and the painted eyes of Buddha watch all who ascend the worn stone steps.

Return back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Transfer to Lumbini | Reach the holy land of Gautam Buddha Wake up early in the morning and have a delicious breakfast in the hotel.

Get ready to start your journey toLumbini - the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

The distance between Kathmandu to Lumbini is 290 km and the journey will take up to 8.5 hrs.

Upon reaching Lumbini, take some rest after the tiring journey.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Lumbini.

Sightseeing in Lumbini | Depart with happy memories Wake up in the morning and energize yourself with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.

Head out for your sightseeing in Lumbini.

Start off by visiting theMayadevi temple- a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also the birthplace of Gautam Buddha.

Other significant attractions in the complex are theAshokan pillar, Mayadevi pond, and the sacred Bodhi tree.

If time permits, visit the other attractions in Lumbini like theThai monastery, Lumbini museum, Myanmar temple, Korean temple, Crane Sanctuary, etc.

Later, start your journey back to Gorakhpur which is around 88 km, and will take approx 3hrs to complete the journey.

This trip to Nepal concludes once you are dropped in Gorakhpur at your desired location for your onward journey.