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Duration 6 Days
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Difficulty Easy
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Group Size 1 to 10 People Person
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Accommodation Three star Hotel/ Standard Hotel
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Start/End Kathmandu Airport/Kathmandu
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Destination Kathmandu and Pokhara
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Best Season Spring and Autumn
A journey from India to Nepal deserves more than a rushed collection of famous places.
This 6 Day Nepal Tour Package from India is designed to give travelers enough time to experience the country’s spiritual heritage, historic Kathmandu Valley, scenic hill roads and the natural beauty of Pokhara without spending the entire holiday moving from one destination to another.

The route brings together Kathmandu, Manakamana and Pokhara, creating a balanced trip that combines pilgrimage, culture, scenery and relaxation.
The journey begins in Kathmandu, where the first day is kept intentionally comfortable after arrival.

Depending on your arrival time, there is an opportunity to visit Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites. Located beside the Bagmati River, Pashupatinath is much more than a monument on a sightseeing list.
It remains an active religious complex where pilgrims come for worship and traditional rituals take place throughout the day.

Starting the trip here gives travelers arriving from India an immediate connection with Nepal’s deep spiritual traditions while leaving enough time to settle into the hotel after the journey.
Day 2 is dedicated to the cultural heart of the Kathmandu Valley.

The sightseeing route includes Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square and Boudhanath, bringing together some of the valley’s most distinctive Buddhist and Hindu landmarks.
Swayambhunath sits above the city and offers a broad view across Kathmandu, while Kathmandu Durbar Square introduces traditional Newari architecture, historic courtyards and the former royal center of the city.

At Boudhanath, the atmosphere changes again, with the enormous stupa surrounded by monasteries, prayer flags, prayer wheels and a strong Tibetan Buddhist influence.
Rather than trying to visit every corner of Kathmandu, the day concentrates on a few significant places that together explain much of the valley’s cultural character.

On Day 3, the journey shifts from the historic Kathmandu Valley toward the hills of central Nepal as you travel to Pokhara via Manakamana.
The road itself becomes part of the experience, passing through changing landscapes of rivers, terraced hills and rural settlements.

At Manakamana, the journey pauses for a visit to the hilltop temple, reached by cable car. The combination of the cable car ride, mountain scenery and temple Darshan makes this more memorable than an ordinary roadside stop.
After continuing toward Pokhara, the evening is deliberately relaxed, with time to explore Lakeside beside Phewa Lake.

Pokhara then receives a full day rather than being squeezed into a few hurried hours.
Day 4 explores the valley’s different sides, beginning with its unusual underground landscapes at Mahendra Cave and continuing to Devi’s Fall and nearby Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave.

These attractions show a very different side of Pokhara from the postcard images of mountains and lakes.
Water, limestone and underground passages form a fascinating part of the valley’s natural character, while Gupteshwor also carries an important religious significance.

The tour continues to the International Mountain Museum, where travelers can learn more about Himalayan mountaineering, major expeditions, mountain environments and the communities that live among Nepal’s high peaks.
This adds context to the Himalayan scenery encountered throughout the journey.

Later, the route climbs toward Pumdikot, where the large Shiva statue has become a prominent spiritual landmark overlooking the Pokhara landscape.
The hilltop setting provides another perspective across the valley and makes the stop particularly appealing to travelers interested in combining religious sites with scenic viewpoints.

The day then moves toward Phewa Lake, one of Pokhara’s defining features.
A boat ride across the lake offers a slower and more relaxed part of the sightseeing experience, with the opportunity to visit Tal Barahi Temple, the island shrine in the middle of the water.

Afterwards, there is time around Lakeside to enjoy the atmosphere of the city at your own pace.
This balance between active sightseeing and free time is intentional. Pokhara is best experienced without trying to fill every hour with another attraction.

Day 5 is reserved for the journey back to Kathmandu. Instead of forcing another major sightseeing program into the return day, the itinerary allows travelers to concentrate on the journey and enjoy a final evening in Kathmandu.
The drive provides another look at Nepal’s changing hill landscapes before returning to the capital. For travelers who prefer to save time on the road, a domestic flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu can also be arranged as an optional alternative.
The final day is kept simple, with breakfast at the hotel followed by an airport transfer for your onward journey.
By this point, the trip has covered Nepal’s major highlights in a way that still leaves room to breathe.

You have experienced the spiritual atmosphere of Pashupatinath and Manakamana, explored the cultural heritage of Kathmandu, crossed Nepal’s middle hills, spent a full day discovering Pokhara’s caves and waterfalls, visited Pumdikot and Tal Barahi, and enjoyed time beside Phewa Lake.
The 6 Day Nepal Tour Package from India is therefore suited to travelers who want a first Nepal experience that feels complete without becoming exhausting.

It works particularly well for families, couples, friends and pilgrims who want to combine meaningful religious visits with cultural sightseeing and the scenic appeal of Pokhara.
Rather than trying to include every destination Nepal has to offer, the itinerary focuses on three places that work naturally together and gives each one enough time to be genuinely enjoyed.
Nepal Tour Highlights
| Tour Detail | Information |
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| Tour Duration | 6 Days / 5 Nights |
| Main Destinations | Kathmandu, Manakamana and Pokhara |
| Tour Style | Private Cultural, Spiritual and Scenic Tour |
| Trip Focus | Culture, Pilgrimage, Mountain Scenery, Nature and Leisure |
| Main Kathmandu Sites | Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square |
| Main Pokhara Sites | Phewa Lake, Tal Barahi Temple, Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, Mahendra Cave, Pumdikot and International Mountain Museum |
| Pilgrimage Experiences | Pashupatinath Temple, Manakamana Temple and Tal Barahi Temple |
| Cable Car Experience | Manakamana Cable Car |
| Accommodation | 3 Star Hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara |
| Transportation | Private tourist vehicle for scheduled road transfers and sightseeing |
| Best For | Indian Families, Couples, Friends, Pilgrims and First Time Visitors to Nepal |
Destination and Experience of Nepal Tour
| Destination | What You Experience |
|---|---|
| Kathmandu | Hindu and Buddhist heritage, historic architecture, temples, stupas and traditional city life |
| Manakamana | Temple Darshan and scenic cable car journey through the Middle Hills |
| Phewa Lake | Boating, Tal Barahi Temple and relaxed time around Lakeside |
| Pokhara Caves and Waterfall | Mahendra Cave, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave and Devi’s Fall |
| Pumdikot | Large Shiva statue, spiritual surroundings and panoramic views over Pokhara |
| Mountain Museum | Himalayan climbing history, mountain communities and Nepal’s mountaineering heritage |
Trip Highlights
- Begin your Nepal holiday in Kathmandu, with time for a meaningful visit to Pashupatinath Temple rather than rushing straight into a full sightseeing schedule after arrival
- Explore the contrasting religious and cultural character of the Kathmandu Valley through Swayambhunath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara through Nepal’s scenic hill country with a stop at Manakamana Temple, including the memorable cable car journey up to the temple
- Spend a complete day exploring Pokhara Valley, bringing together its lakes, caves, waterfalls, temples and mountain heritage without making the day feel unnecessarily crowded
- Experience Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple, including time on the water and around the lively but relaxed Lakeside area
- Discover the underground landscapes of Mahendra Cave and Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, each offering a very different experience of Pokhara’s natural and cultural character
- Visit Devi’s Fall, where the water disappears into the rocky landscape before continuing through an underground course
- Visit Pumdikot Shiva Statue for a hilltop experience overlooking Phewa Lake and the surrounding Pokhara landscape, adding a distinctly spiritual stop to the Pokhara day
- Learn more about Nepal’s Himalayan heritage at the International Mountain Museum, connecting the mountain scenery seen around Pokhara with the history and communities of the Himalayas
- Return to Kathmandu on Day 5 with the final evening kept open for shopping, dining or a relaxed walk around Thamel, before departing Nepal the following day
Nepal Tour Package from India – 6 Days ~ Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu and Pashupatinath Darshan
- Altitude: 1,350 m
- Travel: Airport pickup and local transfer
- Sightseeing Duration: Around 2–3 hours depending on arrival time
- Accommodation: Three Star Hotel in Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and meet your representative at the airport before transferring to your hotel. After check-in and some time to rest, the day can begin with a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, one of Nepal’s most important Hindu pilgrimage sites and a particularly meaningful first stop for travelers arriving from India. The temple complex sits beside the Bagmati River and has an atmosphere that changes throughout the day as pilgrims arrive for worship and traditional rituals take place along the riverbanks.
The first day is intentionally kept light because international and overland travelers may arrive at different times. Depending on your arrival schedule, you can spend the remaining evening around Thamel, enjoying a relaxed walk, local restaurants and the atmosphere of central Kathmandu before returning to the hotel.
Day 2
Kathmandu Valley Heritage and Spiritual Sightseeing
- Altitude: 1,350 m
- Sightseeing Duration: Around 6 to 7 hours
- Local Drive Distance: Approximately 30 to 40 km depending on route
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Three Star Hotel in Kathmandu
After breakfast, set out for a full day of Kathmandu Valley sightseeing. Begin at Swayambhunath Stupa, situated on a hill overlooking Kathmandu. The temple and stupa complex brings together Buddhist and Hindu traditions and provides one of the best elevated views across the city.
Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where historic courtyards, temples and traditional Newari architecture offer a glimpse into the valley’s royal and artistic past. Later, visit Boudhanath Stupa, one of the most recognizable Buddhist landmarks in Kathmandu. Walking around the stupa gives you time to observe prayer wheels, monasteries, pilgrims and the distinctive Tibetan Buddhist character of the area.
The day remains focused on these major heritage sites rather than trying to squeeze every attraction in Kathmandu into one schedule. Return to the hotel in the evening with time to relax before the journey toward Pokhara the following morning.
Day 3
Kathmandu to Pokhara via Manakamana Temple and Cable Car
- Altitude: Pokhara around 800 m
- Drive Distance: Approximately 200 km
- Drive Duration: Around 6 to 8 hours depending on road and traffic
- Sightseeing Stop: Manakamana Temple and Cable Car
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: Three Star Hotel in Pokhara
After an early breakfast, begin the scenic road journey from Kathmandu toward Pokhara. The route gradually leaves the Kathmandu Valley and follows Nepal’s central hill landscape, with rivers, terraced fields and settlements appearing along the way.
The major stop of the day is Manakamana Temple. From the cable car station, travel uphill by cable car toward the temple complex, enjoying changing views over the surrounding hills during the ascent. Spend time for Darshan and explore the temple surroundings before returning by cable car to continue the journey.
Continue westward toward Pokhara, arriving later in the afternoon or evening. After checking in, keep the evening relaxed and head to Lakeside for a walk beside Phewa Lake. The atmosphere here is noticeably different from Kathmandu, with open lake views, restaurants, cafés and a more leisurely pace.
Day 4
Full Day Pokhara Valley Sightseeing
- Altitude: Pokhara 800 m
- Sightseeing Duration: Around 7 to 8 hours
- Local Drive Distance: Approximately 40 to 50 km depending on route and hotel location
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Three Star Hotel in Pokhara
This day is dedicated entirely to Pokhara Valley, giving you enough time to experience the city’s natural, cultural and spiritual attractions without trying to turn the day into a rushed checklist.
Begin with Mahendra Cave, where naturally formed limestone passages and chambers create one of the valley’s most distinctive underground experiences. Continue toward the southern side of Pokhara for Devi’s Fall, where the water drops into a deep rocky channel before continuing underground.
Nearby, explore Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, an important religious site associated with Lord Shiva. The cave extends through the rock beneath the surrounding area and provides a natural continuation of the landscape encountered at Devi’s Fall.
Continue to the International Mountain Museum, where exhibits introduce the history of Himalayan mountaineering, major expeditions, mountain environments and the cultures of communities living in Nepal’s highlands.
Later, head toward Pumdikot, home to the prominent Shiva statue overlooking the Pokhara landscape. The hilltop setting gives the visit a different perspective of the valley and adds a strong spiritual element to the day.
Finish around Phewa Lake, where you can take a boat across the lake and visit Tal Barahi Temple on its island. After returning to the shore, spend the evening around Lakeside at your own pace.
Day 5
Pokhara to Kathmandu
- Altitude: Kathmandu around 1,400 m
- Drive Distance: Approximately 200 km
- Drive Duration: Around 6–8 hours depending on the road and traffic
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
- Accommodation: 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu
After breakfast, begin the return journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu. There is no forced sightseeing schedule today, allowing the day to function as what it actually is: a comfortable return journey between the two major destinations of the trip.
The drive follows the hills and river valleys back toward Kathmandu, with changing views of terraced slopes, settlements and mountain country along the route. On arrival in Kathmandu, check in at the hotel and keep the remainder of the evening free.
You can use the final evening to revisit Thamel, shop for souvenirs, enjoy a traditional Nepalese meal or simply rest before your departure the following day.
For travelers with a suitable flight schedule, the return from Pokhara to Kathmandu can also be arranged by domestic flight as an optional alternative, significantly shortening the transfer time. This also helps you to experience Sarangkot sunrise in the same morning.
Day 6
Final Departure from Kathmandu
- Meal: Brekfast
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before preparing for your onward journey. At the appropriate time, your representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your departure from Nepal.
Your six-day journey comes to an end after experiencing a combination of Kathmandu’s historic and spiritual heritage, the pilgrimage experience at Manakamana and the caves, lake, temples and landscapes of Pokhara.
Nepal Tour Package from India – 6 Days Fixed Departures Dates
Trip Cost Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Private tourist vehicle for airport transfers, Kathmandu sightseeing, the Kathmandu to Pokhara journey via Manakamana, Pokhara sightseeing and the return journey to Kathmandu
- Airport pickup on arrival and airport drop-off on departure
- Five nights of accommodation in selected Three-Star hotels, with three nights in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
- Manakamana Temple visit and the scheduled cable car journey
- Pokhara Valley sightseeing including the listed caves, waterfall, museum, Pumdikot, Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, caves and other sightseeing attractions
- Basic assistance and coordination throughout the tour
- Nepal Tour certificate from company
- Governmental and service charges
Cost Excludes
- International airfare or transportation between India and Nepal is not included
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and other personal spending
- Optional domestic flights between Pokhara and Kathmandu are not included and can be arranged separately
- Travel insurance and medical expenses are not included
- Any services, sightseeing or transportation not specifically mentioned under the inclusions are excluded
- Tips for drivers, guides and hotel staff are not mandatory and remain at the traveler’s discretion
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the itinerary is designed as a comfortable 6-day Nepal holiday for travelers arriving from India, with the journey centered around Kathmandu, Manakamana and Pokhara rather than trying to cover too many distant destinations.
The standard itinerary includes 5 nights, with 2 nights in Kathmandu at the beginning, 2 nights in Pokhara and 1 final night in Kathmandu after returning from Pokhara.
Yes, Pashupatinath is included on Day 1, subject to your arrival time. Since travelers may reach Kathmandu at different times, the first evening is intentionally kept flexible rather than being overloaded with sightseeing, though it can be done in second day as well.
Yes. Day 3 includes a stop at Manakamana Temple, along with the cable car journey between the station and the hilltop temple.
The main Pokhara sightseeing day includes Mahendra Cave, Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, International Mountain Museum, Pumdikot, Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple.
No. We have intentionally kept Sarangkot out of the standard itinerary so that the Pokhara sightseeing day does not become unnecessarily crowded. Travelers who particularly want the sunrise experience can request it as an optional addition.
Yes. The evenings are deliberately kept relatively open, especially around Lakeside, so travelers can walk beside Phewa Lake, visit cafés and restaurants, shop or simply relax instead of following a tightly packed schedule.
Yes. The standard itinerary uses road transportation, but a Pokhara to Kathmandu domestic flight can be arranged as an optional alternative depending on flight availability and the traveler’s preference.
Yes. The sightseeing order can be adjusted according to arrival and departure times, weather, traffic and attraction operating conditions. Optional activities can also be added without changing the basic structure of the trip.






























