Kathmandu (1N)-Pokhara (2N)-Jomsom-(1N)
Overview
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a sovereign country in South Asia. It is mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is the 49th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area.
Highlights
- Transfer From Kathmandu Airport to Hotel.
- Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara.
- Transfer From Pokhara to Jomsom.
- Muktinath Darshan.
- Transfer From Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Transfer from Hotel to Pokhara Airport.
Itinerary
Receive from Tribhuvan International airport & transfer to Kathmandu. Check in hotel & Refreshment. After lunch proceed to visit Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhnath. Overnight stay at Kathmandu.
Morning breakfast at hotel. Check out from hotel & Transfer to Pokhara. on the way visit Manakamana, Cable Car. Check in pokhara hotel. Overnight stay at Pokhara.
After morning breakfast check out from hotel and drop to Pokhara airport for jomsom. Receive Jomsom airport. Check In Hotel. Please does note that Jomsom is a small village in the Mountains. Only basic accommodation is available here. Evening free time for personal activities. Overnight stay at Jomsom.
Early morning Darshan of Muktinath temple. To visit Muktinath, the clients will have to walk for about 15-20 minutes over the Kali Gandaki River. Here there is no means of transport as on the river there is a narrow bridge – vehicles cannot cross. After crossing the bridge take the Jeep on sharing basis for Muktinath. Originally the route from Jomsom to Muktinath was a trekkers route only. Recently the route has been widened and 4×4 vehicles can only drive. The path is a Dirt road. The ride is Bumpy all the way. The drive takes about 1.5 hours one way. Upon arrival at Muktinath it is another 30 minutes walk from the base to the Temple. Darshan on your own of Muktinath. Drop to Jomsom Airport For pokhara flight. Receive from pokhara airport transfer to hotel. Overnight stay at Pokhara.
After morning breakfast check out from hotel drop to Pokhara airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Kathmandu.
- 02 Nights hotel accommodations in Pokhara.
- 01 Nights hotel accommodations in Jomsom.
- 04 Breakfast in hotel.
- Transfer From Kathmandu to Pokhara.
- Transfer From Pokhara to Jomsom.
- Muktinath Darshan.
- Transfer from Jomsom to Pokhara.
- Private transfer from Hotel – Airport – Hotel.
- All sightseeing & tours by independent & well-maintained Vehicle.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch & dinner.
- Guest Insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Personal Expenses.
- All Entry fees.
- Air Fare / Train Fare.
- 5% GST & Applicable TCS.
FAQs
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the Himalaya are the tallest in the world.
The best time to visit Nepal is between October and December, when the skies are a clear blue and the views spectacular. The weather remains dry until about April, with temperatures varying between regions.
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Boudhanath Stupa (Bodhnath), Pokhara, Chitwan National Park, Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple).
Nepal is about 774 kms away from India with a flight time of about 06 hours, depending on layover.
Nepal is 15 minutes ahead of India.
Nepal has three telecom providers: Nepal Telecom (NTC), Ncell, and Smart Cell. According to the latest figures, Ncell and Nepal Telecom have almost the same market share. In 2017, Ncell had a slight upper-hand, but that may have changed. Even if it did, the difference would be small. Ncell also has better 3G coverage than Nepal Telecom. 4G is being rolled out by all providers, including Smart Cell, and is available in select cities (which will be discussed with each provider individually). Ncell is the only provider that sells traveler SIM cards.
If a service charge is not included in the total, 10% of the bill is perfectly acceptable for a tip. If a tipping box is available, it is best to use this so tips can be divided between all members of the hotel staff. A tip of 20 rupees is sufficient for anyone who helps carry your luggage, such as a porter or bellboy.
Nepali and English is spoken in Nepal.
Food & Culinary. Nepal’s most distinctive dishes are probably dal bhat (rice and lentils) and the popular momos (dumplings). Gundruk. Another popular Nepalese food item, Gundruk is regarded as the national dish of Nepal. It is an assortment of pickled green-leafy vegetables which is relished as a condiment or a side dish with the main course meal.
No, since Indian travellers do not require a visa to travel to Nepal, the need for a visa on arrival or E-visa also becomes redundant.
Nepal uses Nepalese rupee.