Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight7 Days

Best of Nepal City Tour

Kathmandu → Bhaktapur → Patan → Nagarkot → Pokhara

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Duration

7 Days

Difficulty

Easy

Best For

First-time visitors, culture lovers & families

Transport

Private Vehicle, Domestic Flight

Overview

Best of Nepal City Tour

Discover the cultural heart of Nepal in this 7-day city tour covering Kathmandu Valley’s three ancient kingdoms and the lakeside paradise of Pokhara. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, each with centuries of art and architecture. Watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, then fly to Pokhara for lakeside relaxation and mountain views. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to experience Nepal’s best heritage, culture, and natural beauty without strenuous trekking.

Why This Tour

Three UNESCO Durbar Squares — Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur
Pashupatinath Temple & Boudhanath Stupa — sacred Hindu and Buddhist sites
Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot (Everest views on clear days)
Changu Narayan — Nepal’s oldest temple (5th century)
Pokhara’s Phewa Lake with Annapurna reflection
Sarangkot sunrise panorama over the Annapurna range

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our team greets you and transfers you to your hotel in Thamel. Spend the evening exploring Kathmandu’s vibrant streets, local shops, and restaurants.

Airport pickup
Hotel check-in
Thamel evening walk

Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square with its ancient palaces and the living goddess Kumari. Explore Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) for panoramic valley views. In the afternoon, visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa — one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world.

Kathmandu Durbar Square
Swayambhunath
Pashupatinath
Boudhanath

Drive to Patan (Lalitpur) — the oldest Buddhist city, known as the ‘City of Fine Arts.’ Explore Patan Durbar Square, Golden Temple, and Mahaboudha Temple. Continue to Bhaktapur, a medieval city frozen in time, with its stunning Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square, and narrow brick lanes.

Patan Durbar Square
Golden Temple
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Nyatapola Temple

Early morning drive to Nagarkot (2,175m) to witness a breathtaking Himalayan sunrise — on clear days you can see from Everest to Annapurna. After breakfast, hike to Changu Narayan, Nepal’s oldest Hindu temple (5th century), through terraced farmland and local villages.

Himalayan sunrise
Everest views
Changu Narayan temple
Village walk

Take a scenic 25-minute flight to Pokhara with aerial views of the Himalayan range. Check into your lakeside hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure — enjoy a boat ride on Phewa Lake, visit the Tal Barahi Temple on the island, or simply relax with mountain views.

Mountain flight
Phewa Lake
Lakeside relaxation

Early morning drive to Sarangkot for a spectacular sunrise over the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre. Return for breakfast, then visit Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Cave, World Peace Pagoda, and the International Mountain Museum. Evening free for lakeside dining and shopping.

Sarangkot sunrise
Davis Falls
World Peace Pagoda
Mountain Museum

Morning free for last-minute lakeside activities or shopping. Fly back to Kathmandu and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Carry home memories of Nepal’s incredible heritage and beauty.

Free morning
Return flight
Airport transfer

What's Covered

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

6 Nights accommodation in 3-star hotels (twin/double sharing)
Daily breakfast at hotels
Private vehicle for all sightseeing and transfers
English/Hindi-speaking guide for all city tours
Domestic flights: Kathmandu–Pokhara round trip
All monument entrance fees and permits
Airport pickup and drop-off
All government taxes

Not Included

International airfare
Nepal visa fee
Lunch and dinner (available at local restaurants ₹200–500/meal)
Personal expenses and shopping
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance

Experience

What to Expect

Living History

Walk through Durbar Squares with centuries-old palaces, pagodas, and stone sculptures. See the living goddess Kumari and ancient wood carvings that survived earthquakes.

Mountain Panoramas

From Nagarkot’s sunrise to Sarangkot’s Annapurna views, this tour offers multiple vantage points for Himalayan photography without any trekking.

Spiritual Encounters

Experience the sacred atmosphere of Pashupatinath’s evening aarti, the meditative calm of Boudhanath, and the hilltop serenity of Swayambhunath.

Local Culture

Interact with Newari artisans in Bhaktapur, browse Thamel’s colorful markets, and taste authentic Nepali cuisine from momos to dal bhat.

Planning

Best Time to Visit

Autumn

Sep – Nov

Recommended

Best visibility for mountain views. Clear skies, pleasant temperatures. Festival season (Dashain, Tihar).

Spring

Mar – May

Recommended

Warm days, blooming gardens. Great for sightseeing. Holi festival in March.

Winter

Dec – Feb

Not Ideal

Cold mornings but sunny days. Fewer tourists, lower prices. Mountain views can be excellent on clear days.

Monsoon

Jun – Aug

Not Ideal

Rainy but green. Some flight delays possible. Fewer crowds and unique atmosphere.

Getting There

How to Reach

Fly to Kathmandu

2–5 hrs

International flights to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Direct flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and major Asian cities.

From India by road

8–12 hrs

Cross at Sonauli (from Gorakhpur), Raxaul (from Patna), or Kakarvitta (from Siliguri). Tourist buses to Kathmandu.

Kathmandu to Pokhara

25 min / 7 hrs

25-minute scenic flight or 6–7 hour tourist bus. Both offer mountain views.

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Tour Photos

FAQ

Common Questions

Absolutely! This is one of our easiest tours with no trekking involved. All travel is by vehicle or short walks. Children love the monkey temple, boat rides, and exploring medieval cities.

Yes, popular extensions include Chitwan National Park (2 days), Lumbini (1–2 days), or a Ghandruk homestay (2–3 days). Contact us for a customized itinerary.

Nepal offers excellent food variety — Indian, Nepali, Chinese, and Continental. Vegetarian options are abundant everywhere. We can recommend the best restaurants in each city.

Indian citizens do not need a visa for Nepal. Other nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport. Carry passport-size photos and USD for the visa fee.