Short Trip from Kathmandu to Pokhara

Kathmandu Pokhara tour package offers the surreal mountain views and scenic natural beauty  along with ancient historical sites carrying myths. It is one of the popular destinations preferred by the travellers. Short treks or day hikes from Kathmandu or Pokhara provide a better understanding of Nepal's rural lifestyle. The Kathmandu Pokhara tour is one of Nepal's best short trips. The journey circles two beautiful valleys, with surreal mountain views in the background. The lake city of Pokhara in Nepal will satisfy the urge to view the country's natural attractions. The travel package features a nature tour of Pokhara with views of the dawn from Sarangkot and the sunset from the World Peace Pagoda, as well as sightseeing at UNESCO World Heritage sites near Kathmandu.

The city of Pokhara (915 m), located 200 km west of Kathmandu, is reached after a magnificent six-hour picturesque trip. Pokhara, which has excellent weather, is a tourist haven with a wide variety of natural and cultural attractions, including majestic mountains, tranquil lakes, caves, and Hindu and Buddhist temples. Phewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Taal Barahi Temple, International Mountaineering Museum,  National Everest Day & Kaji Sherpa, Bindhayabasini Temple, World Peace Pagoda, Gorkha memorial museum, Devi's fall, Gupteshwor Gupha (Cave), Mahendra Gupha (Cave), ChemariGupha (Bat cave), Sarangkot sunrise and sunset viewpoint, Setigandaki George, Shanti Stupa are the main sightseeing spots in Pokhara. 

·        Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath temple is most revered Hindu temple in Nepal which is situated on the banks of holy river Bagmati. This temple lies 5km to the east of city center. Prachanda Deva, a Licchavi ruler and a devoted follower of Shiva, is thought to have constructed the temple. It is designed in the Pagoda style with gilt roofing and richly carved silver doors dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Millions of Hindus visit the temple each year to pray and worship Pashupatinath as it is stunning and revered location worth seeing. If you ever travel to Kathmandu, Nepal, make sure you experience this breathtaking ritual. 

·        Boudhanath Stupa

Boudhanath stupa is one of the most important pilgrimage site of Nepal listed as the largest stupas in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Around the 14th century, the Boudhanath Stupa is believed to have been created just after the death of Gautam Buddha. The structure of the building consists of a giant dome, on the top which sits a Buddhist pyramid tower. All of this sits on top of huge steps shaped like mandalas themselves. The stupa rapidly became an focal point to worship and offer. 

·        Swayambhunath Stupa

The Swayambhu Purana claims that the valley was completely covered by a huge lake from which a lotus sprouted. The name Swayambhu, which means "Self-Created," began to be used for the valley. The name derives from a perpetual, self-existent flame (svyabhu), over which a later-erected spa was constructed.  This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises. With the inclusion of Hindu temples and deities on this Buddhist site, the stupa has served as a symbol of faith and unity for millennia. The temple is located just 5 km away from Kathmandu.

·        Kathmandu Durbar Square

The UNESCO World Heritage Site KATHMANDU DURBAR SQUARE is one of three squares in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Durbar Square (durbar translates to "palace" or "a prince's court") is an important location for Buddhist and Hindu rituals, holy ceremonies, royal events, and kingly coronations. Kathmandu Durbar Square, surrounded by fountains, ancient statues, small ponds, and a series of courtyards such as Mohan Chok and Sundari Chok, is a meditative, religious site for spiritual seekers.

·        Tal Barahi Temple

The Tal Barahi Structure is a two-story pagoda temple on a small island in Pokhara's Phewa Lake that is also known as Lake Temple or Varahi Temple. Goddess Varahi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga, is worshipped here by both Hindu and Buddhist worshippers. King Kulmandhan Shah allegedly erected the temple in response to his dream. With wood, bricks, and stone as its main building materials, the main temple has a large enough premises to hold a sizable number of devotees. It is constructed in the traditional pagoda style.

·        Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave

One of the longest caverns in Nepal, measuring more than 2,000 meters, is the Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, also known as Bhalu Dulo in the local language. A thunderous sound of water can be heard inside the cave, which is located across from Davi's fall. The cave was supposedly discovered in the 16th century, according to local legend. There weren't any of the contemporary decorations we see now back then. It wasn't until 1991 AD that the cave's main entrance was built.

·        Bindhyabasini Temple

From the east and northeast, stone steps lead up to the Bindhyabasini temple, which is perched on a little hill in Pokhara. One of the most important and tallest Shaktipiths in western Nepal is Bindhyabasini. Between the main ancient market and Bagar, it is located in a little hillock at a height of 3,000 feet. A Saligram-shaped image of Goddess Durga can be found inside the temple. Hinduism uses a saligram, which is a sacred stone, as a form of worship.

·        Sarangkot

Sarangkot is a well-known tourist destination in Nepal and is Pokhara's higher and better pearl. You can see the entire Pokhara region as well as the Himalayan panoramas from this vantage point. Pokhara's Sarankot is a prominent place with a wide range of experiences. Here, one can engage in any action, from intrepid adventure to gearing. Sarangkot is a tiny community with its own unique natural charm. Since most visitors only stay for the breathtaking daybreak over the Annapurna range, Sarangkot, a town next to Pokhara, is well known as a one-night getaway. Only 11 kilometers separate Sarangkot from Pokhara's lakeside.

·        Manakmana

The wish-fulfilling goddess Manakamana Temple, who is only known to her follower LakhanThapa, is said to have been the queen of Gorkha King Ram Shah (A.D. 1614–1636), according to legend. Manakamana An incredibly well-liked trend among both locals and visitors in Nepal is the CABLE-CAR. Visitors are transported to the temple of Goddess Manakamma, who is reputed to have the ability to grant wishes, via cable car after a 10-minute ride. About 125 kilometers west of Kathmandu is the Manakamana Temple. At Cheres, 104 kilometers from Kathmandu on the road to Pokhara, a cable car journey begins.