The snow-covered pyramid of Machhapuchhre, the Fishtail mountain, rising above clouds and a forested ridge as seen from Pokhara, Nepal

Signature Journey · Nepal

Kathmandu to Pokhara and Back by Road: Sarangkot & Phewa Lake, 4 Nights

A compact road trip: a night in Kathmandu, the seven-hour drive to Pokhara, a full day at Sarangkot, Phewa Lake and the old temples, then the road back to a last night in Kathmandu before the flight home.

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Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Destinations: Kathmandu · Pokhara
Travel style: Cultural
Meals: Breakfast daily
Transfers: Airport transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

The journey

Journey overview

Route

Kathmandu1 night
Pokhara2 nights
Kathmandu1 night

Journey highlights

Why you'll love this journey

Sarangkot at sunrise, Phewa Lake and Tal Barahi Temple in Pokhara
Bindebasini Temple, Devi's Fall and the Gupteshwor Cave
The 210 km road from Kathmandu to Pokhara, with an optional Manakamana cable car stop
A last night in Kathmandu, close to the airport
An air-conditioned vehicle for every transfer and drive
Breakfast included every day

Day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

KathmanduAirport transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

You are met at Kathmandu airport by the operator's representative and transferred to your hotel. Kathmandu is the capital, and the valley around it is the cultural heart of Nepal. The rest of the day is free. Meals included today: none.

Day 2

PokharaAir-conditioned vehicle, about 7 hours

You drive to Pokhara, 210 km from Kathmandu and about seven hours on the road. On the way there is an optional ride on the Manakamana cable car, about ten minutes up to the temple of the goddess who is said to grant wishes, paid for directly. From the hotel in Pokhara there are good views of the mountains in clear weather. Meals included today: breakfast.

Day 3

PokharaAir-conditioned vehicle

The day starts with an excursion to Sarangkot, a viewpoint 13 km from Lakeside at about 1,592 metres, reached in 45 to 60 minutes by car and best known for sunrise; on a clear day Dhaulagiri is visible in the far west and the Annapurna range to the north. In the afternoon you visit the Bindebasini Temple, one of the oldest in Pokhara, Devi's Fall, the waterfall that disappears into the rock, and across the road the Gupteshwor Cave, where photography is not allowed, and then Phewa Lake and the Tal Barahi Temple; boating is paid for directly. Each of the two sightseeing blocks is for a maximum of three hours from the time the vehicle reports at the hotel. Meals included today: breakfast.

Day 4

KathmanduAir-conditioned vehicle, about 7 hours

You drive back to Kathmandu on the same road and are transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, for shopping or a walk in town. Meals included today: breakfast.

Day 5

KathmanduAirport transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

The morning is comparatively free, and in good time for your flight you are transferred to the airport. The package services end at the airport. Meals included today: breakfast.

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What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

4 nights' accommodation (1 in Kathmandu, 2 in Pokhara, 1 in Kathmandu) on a twin sharing basis in the hotel category chosen in your quotation, from 3-star to 5-star
Breakfast daily
Airport transfers on arrival and departure in an air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party
Pokhara sightseeing as listed in an air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party
Transport Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu in an air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party
An air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party for the airport transfers and the sightseeing and road journeys in the itinerary: a car for two or three travellers (four at most, with no roof carrier), an SUV-type vehicle for four or five adults and a 14-seat van for six to ten. The vehicle works point to point as listed and is not at your disposal for shopping, meals or extra sightseeing
Presently applicable hotel taxes

Not included

The optional Manakamana cable car and river rafting on the way to Pokhara, paid for directly
Boating on Phewa Lake, paid for directly
Services other than those listed under inclusions
Meals other than those listed; dinners can be added as an extra
Flights to and from Kathmandu
A guide at the sights; the sightseeing is with your driver
Entrance fees at monuments and other sights
Tips for drivers and hotel staff, drinks, laundry, telephone calls and other personal expenses
Costs caused by events beyond our control, such as flight delays or cancellations, strikes, accidents or medical evacuation
Any tax or service charge that is introduced during the period of travel

Stays & travel

Accommodation, meals & transport

What the journey covers day to day, taken from this package's own inclusions.

🏨 Accommodation

4 nights' accommodation (1 in Kathmandu, 2 in Pokhara, 1 in Kathmandu) on a twin sharing basis in the hotel category chosen in your quotation, from 3-star to 5-star
Presently applicable hotel taxes

🍽 Meals

Breakfast daily
An air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party for the airport transfers and the sightseeing and road journeys in the itinerary: a car for two or three travellers (four at most, with no roof carrier), an SUV-type vehicle for four or five adults and a 14-seat van for six to ten. The vehicle works point to point as listed and is not at your disposal for shopping, meals or extra sightseeing

🚆 Transport

Airport transfers on arrival and departure in an air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party
Pokhara sightseeing as listed in an air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party
Transport Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu in an air-conditioned vehicle used exclusively by your party
Airport transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
Air-conditioned vehicle, about 7 hours
Air-conditioned vehicle

Before you go

Flights, visa & practical

Arranged separately from the journey itself — listed here so there are no surprises.

✈ Flights

Flights to and from Kathmandu
Costs caused by events beyond our control, such as flight delays or cancellations, strikes, accidents or medical evacuation

Every journey is quoted individually for your travel dates and party. Read our pricing terms for how a quotation is prepared. Cancellations and amendments follow our Refund & Cancellation Policy and Terms & Conditions.

Good to know

Frequently asked

How long is the road from Kathmandu to Pokhara on the 4-night package?

Pokhara is 210 km from Kathmandu and the drive takes about seven hours, and the return the same road takes about the same time. The package is by road both ways; flights between the two cities are not part of it.

Is there any Kathmandu sightseeing on the Kathmandu to Pokhara 4-night package?

No. The package has a night in Kathmandu on arrival and a night on the way back, with the road journeys on days two and four. If you want the valley's temples and squares, our longer Kathmandu and Pokhara road programmes include a full Kathmandu sightseeing day.

What are the guide, entrance fee and meal terms of the 4-night Kathmandu to Pokhara package?

Breakfast is included every day; other meals are not, although dinners can be added as an extra. A guide and entrance fees are not included, and the Manakamana cable car, rafting and boating on Phewa Lake are optional and paid for directly.

Who can book the Kathmandu to Pokhara 4-night package, and what ID is needed?

The programme is priced for Indian nationals holding an Indian passport or a voter ID, and does not apply to other nationalities; OCI and PIO cards are not accepted as identification in Nepal. For adults flying to Kathmandu the document is an Indian passport valid for at least six months or a voter ID; an Aadhaar card, PAN card or driving licence is not valid for the flight. Children under 18 can use a school or college ID with a bonafide school certificate. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirements when you book.

What is the best time of day to see the mountains from Sarangkot on this package?

Sarangkot is known for sunrise; the excursion is 45 to 60 minutes by car from Pokhara, and the mountain views depend on the weather. The sightseeing block is for a maximum of three hours from the time the vehicle reports at the hotel. Rates are not published; the price is on request.

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