Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bandipur (6N/7D)

Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bandipur. The capital city of Nepal is busy and bustling with people and vehicle from dusk to dawn. Yet the city provides multiple opportunities and destinations for any traveller to visit. Many monasteries, temples and heritage sites are often visited in the Kathmandu valley. Historical places such as Kathmandu durbar square, Bhaktapur durbar square and Patan durbar square can be visited, which are the Kathmandu valley’s most popular visiting areas. Many people want to visit the temple of Pashupatinath, the stupa of Boudhanath and the stupa of Swayambhunath. During sightseeing in Durbar Square areas, tourists can appreciate the elegance of architecture.

With stunning landscapes, adventure sports, and lodging and food options galore, Pokhara checks all the right boxes. Lakeside Pokhara is the best spot to refresh your batteries, whether you have returned from a three-week trek or undergone a difficult bus ride.

The scene is a chilled-out version of the Thamel neighbourhood of Kathmandu, stretching along a calm lake ‘s shore with bobbing paddle boats. You will enjoy a clear view of the snow-capped mountains from the lake, and probably even from your hotel room, only 20 or so kilometres away. Pokhara has far more to it than its laid-back elegance. It also boasts a thriving adventure-sports industry: it is arguably the finest location on the globe for paragliding and is lined by rivers of white water. There is an interesting museum devoted to a world-famous soldier called Gurkha. And finally, it is the gateway to and beyond the world-famous treks in and across the range of Annapurna.

Bandipur is a living museum of the Newari culture, one of Nepal’s most charming cities, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty hill, its main street lined with traditional row houses. Time appears to have stood still here, while maintaining this magic while improving the city as a destination has taken a lot of work. Derelict houses have been revived as cafes and lodges, and the verge of decay has drawn out temples and public structures. It has a distinctly European feel with its attractive 18th-century architecture, pedestrian area and outdoor dining.