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4-Night Nepal Highlights: Kathmandu & Pokhara Loop for Two

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Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal on September 5, 2025

10:00am

Arrive Tribhuvan Airport — transfer to hotel

Clear immigration and customs, meet your driver and transfer to a hotel in Thamel or Lazimpat. Allow 1–2 hours for arrival formalities and city transfer.
GBP10, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — OR2K (Thamel)

Popular vegetarian-friendly cafe in Thamel serving Middle Eastern and Nepali dishes; relaxed for your first meal and well suited to jet-lagged arrivals. Open daily from about 8:30am–10:30pm.
GBP6, 1h0m

2:00pm

Thamel stroll & shopping

Explore Thamel's compact streets for trekking shops, handicrafts and travel essentials — a good way to acclimatise to Kathmandu's bustle.
GBP0, 1h30m

4:00pm

Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)

Iconic hilltop stupa with panoramic city views; great late-afternoon light. Typical visiting hours are about 6:00am–5:00pm so arrive before closing.
GBP1.50, 1h0m

6:30pm

Dinner — Bhojan Griha (traditional Nepali)

A classic Nepali restaurant in a heritage house offering set meals and traditional performances (check dress/code). Usually open 12:00pm–9:00pm; reserve in advance if possible.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 2: Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, Nepal on September 6, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast — Pumpernickel Bakery or local hotel breakfast

A reliable coffee-and-bakery option in Thamel or a hotel buffet to fuel a full day; bakeries typically open from 7:00am.
GBP4, 1h0m

8:30am

Pashupatinath Temple visit

One of Hinduism's most important temples; best in the morning when rituals are active. Note non-Hindus cannot enter the inner sanctum — visiting hours around 6:00am–5:00pm.
GBP2, 1h15m

10:30am

Boudhanath Stupa

Large Tibetan stupa; circumambulate the stupa and browse monasteries and shops. Open 24 hours; morning and late afternoon are most atmospheric.
GBP1, 45m

1:00pm

Lunch — Thakali Bhanchha (traditional Thakali food)

Hearty Nepalese set meals (dal, rice, curry) popular with locals and visitors; comfortable midday stop. Typical opening midday onwards.
GBP6, 1h0m

2:30pm

Patan Durbar Square (Lalitpur)

Historic square with fine wood and stone carvings, royal palaces and museums; museums typically open 9:00am–5:00pm so visit in the afternoon.
GBP6, 1h45m

5:30pm

Return to hotel — relax

Return to Thamel or your hotel; time to rest or enjoy a short spa/thermal massage if desired.
GBP15, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Fire & Ice Pizzeria or local Nepali restaurant

International option in Thamel good for sharing pizzas and salads; open evenings from around 6:00pm–11:00pm.
GBP10, 1h15m

Day 3: Fly to Pokhara

Kathmandu → Pokhara, Nepal on September 7, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast & hotel check-out

Early breakfast and check-out. Domestic flights require arrival at the domestic terminal ~45–60 minutes before departure.
GBP0, 1h0m

8:30am

Flight Kathmandu → Pokhara (Buddha Air / Yeti / Tara)

Short scenic flight (25–30 minutes) across the Himalaya — book morning flights for clearer views; check-in 45–60 minutes before departure.
GBP60, 1h30m

10:00am

Arrive Pokhara — hotel transfer & settle

Transfer to a Lakeside hotel; drop bags and prepare for afternoon on the lake. Allow time for check-in.
GBP5, 1h0m

12:00pm

Lunch — Moondance Restaurant or Café Concerto

Popular Lakeside restaurants with international and local dishes; good place to relax after travelling. Most open from 11:30am onwards.
GBP8, 1h0m

2:00pm

Phewa Lake boating & Tal Barahi Temple

Row or motor boat to the temple on the lake; boats operate roughly 6:00am–6:00pm — late afternoon light is lovely for photos.
GBP10, 1h30m

4:00pm

Walk Lakeside & shops

Stroll the Lakeside promenade, enjoy cafés and handicraft shops; ideal for a relaxed evening and sunset views across the lake to the Annapurnas.
GBP0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner — The Old House or Pokhara Thakali Kitchen

Comfortable dinner with local and international menus; reserve a lakeside table if you want sunset ambience.
GBP12, 1h30m

Day 4: Pokhara highlights

Pokhara, Nepal on September 8, 2025

5:00am

Optional: Sarangkot sunrise trip

Drive ~25–40 minutes to Sarangkot for sunrise over the Annapurna range; depart very early (Sarangkot viewpoints are accessible 24 hours). Taxi return and wait time ~2–3 hours.
GBP15, 3h0m

8:00am

Breakfast — Café Concerto or Lakeside café

A relaxed lakeside breakfast after sunrise or a later sleep-in; cafes open from about 7:30am.
GBP5, 1h0m

9:30am

Davis Falls (Patale Chango)

A dramatic waterfall that disappears into an underground tunnel; site open roughly 9:00am–5:00pm — combine with nearby attractions.
GBP2, 45m

10:30am

Gupteshwor Cave

Sacred cave beside Davis Falls with a long cavern trail and a shrine inside; open approximately 9:00am–5:00pm.
GBP1.50, 45m

1:00pm

Lunch — Roadhouse Cafe or local Thakali restaurant

International café with good burgers and sandwiches or opt for a Nepali set meal; cafes typically open midday.
GBP8, 1h0m

3:00pm

World Peace Pagoda (hike or boat + climb)

Short hike or drive plus stairs to the hilltop stupa with sweeping views of Phewa Lake and mountains; open 6:00am–6:00pm.
GBP3, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — Lakeside restaurant (e.g., Pokhara Thakali Kitchen)

Final evening in Pokhara — choose a relaxed venue to sample momo, dal bhat or international dishes and soak up lakeside ambience.
GBP10, 1h30m

Day 5: Return & depart

Pokhara → Kathmandu, Nepal on September 9, 2025

6:30am

Breakfast & check-out

Early breakfast and check-out; leave luggage at reception if you have a later flight from Kathmandu.
GBP0, 45m

8:00am

Flight Pokhara → Kathmandu

Morning domestic flight back to Kathmandu (25–30 minutes). Arrive at Kathmandu domestic terminal and transfer to Tribhuvan Airport or city depending on onward flight.
GBP60, 1h30m

10:00am

Arrive Kathmandu — last-minute shopping in Thamel

Use remaining time in Thamel for souvenirs, tea shops or a short cultural visit; allow time for traffic and airport transfer if departing same day.
GBP0, 2h0m

1:00pm

Lunch — OR2K or local cafe

Casual lunch before transfer to the airport; depending on your international flight time you may head straight to the airport.
GBP6, 1h0m

3:00pm

Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport for international departure

Allow at least 2–3 hours before international flights for check-in and security in Kathmandu; traffic can be unpredictable.
GBP10, 1h0m
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