This is tlow backpacker blueprint around the Himalayan country of Nepal which starts in the Backpacker town of Thamel in central Kathmandu & the move into the adventure town of Pokhra with a host of things to explore, experience & discover some new in this remote Himalayan country.
Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Thamel, Kathmandu
It’s unlike anything you have pictured or read about. Nepal as a country is different compared to other Himalayan countries or mountain regions. Here in Nepal no matter where you go you’ll find some kind of tourism set up. Thamel the backpacker base is a place which will leave an impression on you for years to come. The night life & the colourful streets add to the experience of the place. As you move on to Pokhara you’ll feel the cool breeze in the air & the view of the snow capped mountains make this a place worth visiting
– Arrive at Katmandu International Airport by 12:00 HRS.
– Take a taxi/bus to Thamel city centre.
– Check into a guest house.
– Spend the rest of the evening exploring the streets of Thamel.
– Post breakfast leave for local sightseeing around Kathmandu.
– Visit the 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely Patan Durbar Square – with ancient palaces/temples,
Swyambhunath ‘Monkey Temple’, Pashupatinath – Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River & Boudhanath – the largest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu
– Pack up and keep your backpack ready for Pokhara
– Leave in the morning around 6:00 HRS for Pokhara.
– Reach Pokhara by 12:00 HRS. (200.1km = 5.5 hours)
– Check into our guest our overlooking the lake.
– Have lunch, freshen up & get ready by 15:30 HRS.
– Drive around Pokhara and visit Devi’s Falls aka Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.
– For sunset hike up to the white stupa overlooking the entire town of Pokhara.
– Rest of the evening at leisure to explore the town on foot.
– Wake up by 4:00 HRS to leave on time for the sunrise from the hilltop. (Sarangkot Sunrise)
– Return back by breakfast time ie 7:30 HRS.
– Post Breakfast you have two options
– Explore the town on foot.
– Explore the town with a cycle, (Add on INR) or
– Paragliding. (Add on INR)
– Return back by lunchtime 13:00 HRS.
– Post lunch, leave for the boat ride around Pokhara lake.
– Explore the village across the lake and return back to the main town by sunset.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post Breakfast, by 09:00 HRS, start the drive back to Thamel.
– Reach Thamel by 14:00 HRS.
– Check into the same guest house for the night,
– Spend the rest of the day walking around and exploring the market area.
– The ideal time to go shopping around the streets of Thamel
– Last Day in Nepal.
– Post breakfast pack up and be ready by 12;00
– A taxi will leave 12:00 HRS for the airport.
