After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport to board a flight for Pokhara. Upon arrival at Pokhara airport
transfer to hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Early morning, take a drive to Sarangkot to have a bird’s eye view of Pokhara City and witness sunrise over the Annapurna
range.
Sarangkot (1592 m): A former Kaski fort lying atop a hill to the west of Pokhara. The panoramic view of the Himalayas
seen from this point is superb.
Mountain Views: The most stunning of Pokhara's sights is the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range which forms
its backdrop. Stretching from east to west, the Annapurna massif includes Annapurna 1 to IV and Annapurna South.
Although the highest among them is Annapurna 1 (8,091 m), it is Machhapuchhre which dominates all others in this
neighbourhood. Boastfully levitating in the skyline, the fish-tailed pinnacle is the archetypal snow-capped, needle-pointed
mountain.
Afternoon visit Devi’s Fall, Bindebashini Temple, and Seti Gorge.
After breakfast, a half-day sightseeing in Pokhara as below.
The Barahi Temple is the most important monument in Pokhara. Built almost in the Center of Phewa Lake, this two-storied
pagoda is dedicated to the boar manifestation of Ajima, the protester deity representing the female force Shakti.

Bindhyabasini Temple: This is one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. Legend says that when Pokhara was a part of Kaski
Kingdom, the main deity of the temple, Goddess Durga, was brought from India. Apart from the peace and tranquility that
can be felt in this region, the premises of the temple offers a good view of the Himalaya on a clear day. The temple is in
the area of the Bazaar; hence, a journey of the old bazaar can be combined with a visit to the temple. Devis Fall. Davis Fall
is the most famous waterfall in Pokhara, which comes to its gushing best just before disappearing underground.
Seti Gandaki / Gorge: Seti Gandaki and Seti Gorge are other two important places to visit in Pokhara. The Seti Gandaki
flows right through the city, it runs completely underground in many places. There is a local myth that the entire land of
Pokhara floats on the Seti River. Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Pokhara airport to board a flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport and
transfer to hotel.
Afternoon half-day sightseeing of Pashupatinath and Boudhanath.
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along
with statues, shrines, and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A temple dedicated to Shiva existed at this
site in AD 879. However, the present temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1697. A gold-plated roof, silver
doors, and woodcarvings of the finest quality decorate the pagoda construction. Guheswari Temple, restored in AD
1653, represents the female "force". It is dedicated to Satidevi, Shiva's first wife, who gave up her life in the flames of
her father's fire ritual.
A circuit of the Pashupati area takes visitors past a sixth-century statue of the Buddha, an eighth-century statue of
Brahma the creator and numerous other temples. Some other places to visit are Rajrajeswari Temple, built in 1407,
Kailas with lingas more than 1,400 years old, Gorakhnath Temple, and the courtyard of Biswarup. There are rows of
Shiva shrines and Hindu pilgrims from all over South Asia offering puja worship to Shiva, the Lord of Destruction.
The Bagmati River flows close by and the Arya Ghat cremation grounds are here. We strongly advise photographers not
to take photos of cremations and of bereaved families. Sadhus, sages who follow the lifestyle of Shiva, may be seen
covered in ashes and loin-cloths. They ask for money in case you want to take their photos. The main Pashupatinath
courtyard may be entered by those of the Hindu faith only.
Boudhanath: Boudhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan
Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route
to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from
Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath. They established many gompas, and the "Little
Tibet" of Nepal was born. This "Little Tibet" is still the best place in the Valley to observe the Tibetan lifestyle. Monks
walk about in maroon robes. Tibetans walk with prayer wheels in their hands, and the rituals of prostration are
presented to the Buddha as worshippers circumambulate the stupa on their hands and knees, bowing down to their
lord.
Many people believe that Bouddhanath was constructed in the fifth century, but definite proof is lacking. The stupa is
said to entomb the remains of a Kasyap sage who is venerable both to Buddhists and Hindus. One legend has it that a
woman requested a Valley king for the donation of ground required to build a stupa. She said she needed land covered
by one buffalo's skin and her wish was granted by the King. She cut a buffalo skin into thin strips and circled off a fairly
large clearing. The king had no choice but to give her the land.
The Bouddha area is a visual feast. Colourful thangkas, Tibetan jewellery, hand-woven carpets, masks, and khukuri
knives are sold in the surrounding stalls. Smaller stupas are located at the base. Gompa monasteries, curio shops, and
restaurants surround Bouddhanath. Conveniently situated restaurants with roof-top patios provide good food and
excellent views of Bouddhanath. Overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, transfer to Kathmandu airport to board the flight for the onward destination.