Nepal Tour with Bandipur Pokhara and Ghandruk Village Trek

On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by a tour representative and transferred to your hotel. Hotel check-in and the rest of the afternoon is free at leisure before your evening welcome meal.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Meal (s): Dinner.

Breakfast and we travel to Bandipur by road. This village is like an open-air museum with beautifully preserved buildings reflecting the local Newari culture. Bandipur, a beautiful village in Newari style, where time seems to standstill. Here you won’t find mass tourism and you won’t be attacked by aggressive sellers. The 18th-century buildings are well preserved and because motorized vehicles are not allowed in the village, it is nice and quiet.

Overnight in Bandipur.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

Breakfast and we drive to Pokhara (2.5 hours drive). Pokhara is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Nepal and it is the gateway to the Annapurna region where many a trekker finds his Shangri-La. Pokhara’s spellbinding beauty has been the subject of many travel writers. Its pristine air, the spectacular backdrop of the snowy peaks of the Annapurna Range, and the serene Phewa, Begnas, and Rupa Lakes, makes this destination ‘the Jewel of the Himalaya’. It is home to exceptionally warm and engaging people.

Arrival in Pokhara, hotel check-in, and free time for relaxation. Afternoon, an hour relaxing walking tour around the lakeside.

Overnight in Pokhara.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

Breakfast and we take a jeep drive to Ghandruk Village in Annapurna region. Ghandruk is a village in the Modi Khola Valley of Nepal’s Annapurna region, Ghandruk offers panoramas of the surrounding Annapurna massif, including good views of Annapurna I, the world’s tenth-highest mountain. And yet, the village only stands at around 2,000 m (6,562 ft), meaning you can look out over snow-drenched Himalaya peaks without needing to trek at altitude.

Visiting Ghandruk also gives you a snapshot of everyday local life in Nepal’s mountains, especially that of the Gurung people. The whole place hums with activity, and you can soak it all up over a leisurely couple of days, sipping tea and wandering amid streets strung with prayer flags.

We will spend 2 nights in Ghandruk Village, exploring sorrounding, learing about local culture and lifestyle.

Overnight in Ghandruk.

Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After enjoying breakfast, embark on the journey back to Pokhara. The drive from Ghandruk to Pokhara takes approximately two hours, offering scenic views along the way. Upon arrival in Pokhara, check into your hotel and settle in. The afternoon is yours to relax and unwind after the drive.

Afternoon take a short flight back to Kathmandu.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Breakfast and we leave for a cultural tour of Kathmandu valley.

We visit Durbar Square, the epicenter of Kathmandu’s religious and cultural life. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap, and Kumari Ghar, which is home to the Living Goddess.

After that, we visit Swayambhunath Temple, situated at the hill top also takes 5 mins of short walk to reach the top offering you a panoramic view of the whole of Kathmandu city. The oldest Buddhist stupa presents many shrines and temples around. The heritage environment gives you a deep spiritual vibe. Also known as Monkey Temple, you can find a lot of monkeys around reflecting the strong mythology they represent.

We’ll also visit Boudhanath is also on the tour. This is a Buddhist stupa, known to be one of the largest in the world.

Transfer back to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight in Kathmandu.

Meal(s): Breakfast.

This is your final day in Nepal this time. Our representative will escort you from your hotel to the Airport for the final departure.