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, Kathamndhu . (Cost is INR 5oo from Airport to Thamel)
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.
– Self explore Thamel.
– Post breakfast leave for local sightseeing around Kathmandu.
– Visit the 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites namely Patan Durbar Square – with ancient palaces/temples, Swyambhunath ‘Monkey Temple’, Pashupatinath – Hindu temple (for Hindus only) on the banks of the Bagmati River.
– Pack up and keep your backpack ready for Pokhara
– Leave in the morning around 6:00 HRS by a tourist AC Bus 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.
– 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.
– Enjoy the sunset from Phewa lakeside. (Boating = add on cost)
– Rest of the evening at leisure.
– Post Breakfast, by 09:00 HRS, take the return Tourists AC bus 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.
– Check out at 12:00 HRS. Trip ends
