This 6N/7D Offbeat Nepal with Mustang is a tlow backpacker blueprint around the Himalayan country of Nepal, which starts in Gorakhpur and covers Pokhara, Muktinath, and Kathmandu. Expect dusty roads and beautiful views that unfold memories with the other travellers you will meet on this trip.
Gorakhpur Airport, Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur Railway Station/ Airport
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 in Gorakhpur by 9:00 AM
– Hop into the car and leave for Lumbini (125km = 3-4 hrs)
– Explore the birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini, on foot
– Leave for Pokhara (200km = 7-8 hours)
– Reach Pokhara in the evening and check into the Hotel
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post Breakfast, leave for Jomsom (158 km = 5-6 hrs)
– Enjoy the scenic drive from Pokhara to Jomsom
– Check in at the Hotel in Jomsom and explore the charming town
– Leave for Sightseeing around Jomsom and cover Kagbeni, Galeswar Temple, Golden Bridge, and Dhumba Lake
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– Post Breakfast, visit the revered Muktinath temple. (12,171 feet)
– Later, we will drive to Marpha, known for its delicious apple products
– Return to Pokhara
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post breakfast, leave for Pokhara ( 158km=5-6 hrs)
– Reach Pokhara and check in
– You can opt for Paragliding for the next day. (Add-on INR)
– Freshen up and leave for sightseeing and visit Devi’s Falls, aka Davis Falls, & Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and boat ride around Phewa Lake. Explore the village across the lake and return to the main town by sunset.
– For sunset, hike up to the white stupa overlooking the entire town of Pokhara.
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post Breakfast, by 10:00 HRS, hop into the car and drive to Kathmandu (200 km = 5- 6 hrs)
– Enroute you can opt for the Cable car ride at Manakamana Temple (INR 500 extra)
– Reach Thamel by 16:00 HRS.
– Check into the Hotel for the night
– Rest of the evening at leisure
– 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 – a Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River & Boudhanath – the largest Buddhist Stupa in Kathmandu
– Spend the rest of the day walking around and exploring the market area.
– The ideal time to go shopping around the streets of Thamel
– Pack up and keep your backpack ready for Chitwan
– Post Breakfast check out and leave for Gorakhpur Railway Station ( 331km=8 hrs)
– Book evening flight/ Train 4 pm onwards.
