8 Days Taste of Beautiful Nepal Tour cum Trekking

The 8 Days Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, & Nagarkot tour cum trekking is a comprehensive itinerary that offers a taste of Nepal's diverse landscapes and cultures. The tour begins in the vibrant city of Kathmandu, where you can explore ancient temples, bustling markets, and rich history. The next stop is Bandipur, a charming hilltop village that offers stunning…

Overview:

Duration: 8 Days

Trip Code: DNTT-T-8D-05

Maximum Altitude: 2100m/6890ft

Destination: Nepal

Arrival on: Kathmandu

Departure from: Kathmandu

Best Season: Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec/Feb/Mar/Apr/May

Physical rating: Moderate

Why you'll love this trip?
  • Scenic beauty: Nepal is known for its beautiful natural scenery, and this tour takes visitors through some of the most picturesque locations in the country. From the stunning views of the Himalayas in Dhampus and the Australian Base Camp to the tranquil lakes and waterfalls in Pokhara, there is no shortage of breathtaking sights to see.
  • Cultural immersion: Nepal is a country rich in culture and history, and this tour offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local way of life. From exploring the ancient temples and palaces of Kathmandu to interacting with locals in the charming village of Bandipur, visitors can experience Nepal's unique culture firsthand.
  • Adventure: For those who love a bit of adventure, this tour offers plenty of opportunities for trekking and outdoor activities. The trek to the Australian Base Camp is particularly challenging but rewarding, and visitors can also enjoy activities like paragliding, zip-lining, and rafting in Pokhara.
  • Relaxation: While there are plenty of adventure activities on offer, this tour also allows for plenty of downtime to relax and soak up the peaceful surroundings. The hill station of Nagarkot is particularly known for its tranquil atmosphere and stunning sunrise views over the Himalayas.
Day 01. Arrival at the Kathmandu[altitude 1400 m/4595ft]
Day 02. Kathmandu-Bandipur [Altitude 1030m/3380ft]
Day 03. Bandipur-Pokhara[altitude 830m/2723ft]
Day 04. Pokhara-Australian camp [Altitude 2100m/6890ft]
Day 05. Australian camp-Dhampus-Phedi-Pokhara
Day 06. Pokhara-Nagarkot[2175m/4136ft]
Day 07. Nagarkot –Kathmandu
Day 08. Depart from Kathmandu.

View from Australian CampView from Bandipur Village Fishtail Mountain viewBoating-Phewa LakeSunrise view from SarangkotYou can try Adventure [Zip-Line in Pokhara]You can try Paragliding in PokharaHimalaya view from NagarkotBhaktapur durbar squareBhaktapur durbar square Bhaktapur Durbar square Boudhanath stupaPashupatinath templePashupatinath templePashupatinath TempleCultural dinner with Typical Nepali Program

Day 01. Arrival at the Kathmandu[altitude 1400 m/4595ft]
Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu
Welcome by Tour officer of DNTT  
Transfer to the hotel 
Briefing about program
 
We’ll discuss the trip details and co-ordinate any last minute arrangements. The evening is free to explore the streets of Kathmandu, whose mixture of ancient architecture and modern development, and rich artistic and cultural heritage, means it remains the famous destination it has been for decades. Busy markets and bazaars are the centre of Nepali life and the narrow streets are home to holy men, monks, bicycles, incense, goats and sacred cows.
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • There are no Meals included on this day 
Day 02. Kathmandu-Bandipur [Altitude 1030m/3380ft]
After breakfast, drive to Bandipur [143km-4 hr]
Half day self visit around Bandipur
One of Nepal's most charming towns, Bandipur is a living museum of Newari culture, a beautifully preserved village crowning a lofty ridge, its main street lined with traditional row houses.
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 03. Bandipur-Pokhara[altitude 830m/2723ft]
After breakfast, drive around [70 km-2 hrs] to Pokhara, passing through valleys, rivers, terrace fields and some spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. Today evening free time to explore around Lake side [around Phewa Lake]
Half day city tour of Bindabasini temple, Davis fall, Gupteswori Mahadev cave, Tal Barahi temple & Seti gorge 
Free time for adventure activities or self visit around Lake Side [Around Phewa Lake]
 
Your city guide will come to receive you after breakfast and drive towards the Davis fall, named after a Swiss coupled washed away by the waterfall in 1961.  Then cross the road and go to the Gupteshwor cave with a self created statue of Lord shiva and the view of Davis fall coming down from the other side. After spending some time Davis fall; we head towards the Bindabasini temple and the Seti river gorge. Tal Barahi Temple, also recognized as Lake Temple or Barahi Temple is a two-story pagoda temple located in Pokhara. It is a hindu temple of the Goddess Durga, the guard of gods. 
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 04. Pokhara-Australian camp [Altitude 2100m/6890ft]
Early morning drive to Sarangkot [1700m/5577ft] for sunrise and close-up view of Annapurna & Fishtail Mountain range. 
 
You will get a early morning wakeup call from the reception as we need to drive 12 km from the city of Pokhara to see the sunrise and the Annapurna and the Dhaulagiri range.
After have packed breakfast in Sarangkot; Trek from Sarangkot to Australian Camp, It is about 5-6 hours walking. In the evening, you will see the nice sunset from Australian Camp
 
Accommodation: 
  • Local lodge [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 05. Australian camp-Dhampus-Phedi-Pokhara
We get up in the morning to see sunrise and beautiful Himalayas view.
After that, we have breakfast at the Lodge; hike down from Australian Camp to Phedi via Dhampus village. The trail is all the way down from Australian Camp to Phedi and drives back to Pokhara.
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 06. Pokhara-Nagarkot[2175m/4136ft]
After breakfast, drive to Nagarkot via Kathmandu [250 km-6-7hrs]
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 07. Nagarkot –Kathmandu
Wake up early to see the sunrise on the Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest. 
After breakfast, Arrival and full day sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur durbar square, Boudhanath stupa & Pashupatinath temple 
 
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, a well preserved fine UNESCO world heritage site where you will witness the 55-window palace, the Golden Gate, Nyatapole temple, stone temple and many more. Bouddhanath is one of the largest stupas in the world, and one of the holiest Buddhist pilgrimage and tourist destinations in Kathmandu. The area of Boudhnath is also famous for over 50 Tibetan Gompas or monasteries. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus all over the world. 
 
Accommodation: 
  • Hotel [1 Night]
Optional Activities:
  • Nepali dinner with a live cultural show at the Nepali restaurant [complimentary]
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 
Day 08. Depart from Kathmandu
Free time until departure
Transfer to the international airport for final departure (Or stay longer for short tours - ask us)
We hope you had a magical experience in the Himalayas and we hope to see you again soon.
 
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast 

2024 2025

Price For 2024
Package Categories Group size SRS extra bed child w/ bed child w/o bed
Single 2 Person 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10
luxury 2105 1285 1225 1055 980 435 865 585 270
comfort 1590 975 930 760 680 230 605 400 140
standard 1340 810 770 605 530 160 485 290 105
budget 1285 765 720 560 485 150 430 235 85
Price For 2023
Package Categories Group size SRS extra bed child w/ bed child w/o bed
Single 2 Person 3 to 5 6 to 8 9 to 10
budget 2045 1240 1180 1015 940 435 835 565 260
1540 940 890 730 655 230 580 385 135
1295 780 740 580 510 160 465 280 100
1240 735 695 535 465 150 410 225 80

Notes: 

  • The above price is in US$ [American Dollar basis ]
  • The above rates are net inclusive all taxes & per person on twin/double sharing basis. 
  • SRS-single room supplement
  • All the above optional activities are just for your information and subject to available at the time of tour period. You will do these activities if time permitted during your travel time and you are interested. Our itinerary is already with day by day activities and we made itinerary to fit all tourist. 
  • The timing of sightseeing points shall be fixing by local operator due to traffic & weather conditions 
  • Non-refundable for any cancellation that made by clients after tour start  
  • Following guide are available on the supplementary charge: "Spanish, Germany, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese & Korean etc as per your requirement"

PRICE INCLUDES:

  • Airport pick up & drop by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle
  • All tours & transfer as per the given itinerary by comfortable private air-conditional vehicle 
  • Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu with an English speaking trained, professional guide 
  • Pokhara city tour, Sarangkot Sunrise tour & trekking with an English speaking local guide 
  • All applicable monument entrance fees
  • All government and local taxes
  • Daily buffet breakfast in Kathmandu, Bandipur, Pokhara, Australian Camp & Nagarkot  
  • All accommodation in the mention hotel 
Category Hotel Details
Luxury 2 Nights Yak & Yeti or similar in Kathmandu
1 Night Ghaun Ghar or similar in Bandipur
2 Nights Fish Tail Lodge or similar in Pokhara
1 Night at best available lodge during the Trekking
1 Night Hotel Mystic Mountain or similar in Nagarkot
Comfort 2 Nights Maya Manor Boutique Hotel or similar in Kathmandu
1 Night Ghaun Ghar or similar in Bandipur
2 Nights Hotel Barahi or similar in Pokhara
1 Night at best available lodge during the Trekking
1 Night Fort Resort or similar in Nagarkot
Standard  2 Nights Hotel Le Himalaya or similar in Kathmandu
1 Night Bandipur Mountain Resort or similar in Lumbini
2 Nights Dahlia Boutique Hotel or similar in Pokhara
1 Night at best available lodge during the Trekking
1 Night Country villa or similar in Nagarkot
Budget 2 Nights Hotel Shree Su or similar in Kathmandu
1 Night Bandipur Mountain Resort or similar in Lumbini
2 Nights Hotel Peninsula or similar in Pokhara
1 Night at best available lodge during the Trekking
1 Night Chautari Paradise Inn or similar in Nagarkot

PRICE EXCLUDES:

  • Nepal Visa fees & International airfare   
  • Tips for driver & guide [It is not compulsory but recommended]
  • Entrance fees for children in case of needed in any sightseeing place 
  • Meals [Lunch & dinner: US$ 10-20 per lunch/dinner]
  • Personal expenses such as insurance, medical charges, laundry, shopping, liquor etc 
  • Cost arising by flight cancellation/road blockades/landslides/emergency evacuation and reasons beyond our control

Estimated Personal Expenses

Bellow total expenses is base on Market and estimated; it can be bit higher or lower as per hotels, shops and restaurants as well as how much you will do expenses. So, we will recommend you to use extra service out of the hotels like restaurant, department store, local market etc. We will also guide you how to save money during the your Nepal tours; once you will arrived in Nepal. This Information is just for your kind information to estimate your tour budget.

Package Category Lunch/Dinner Waters[3 bottle per day] Total per person on USD
Luxury  350 $11 $361
Comfort 252 $11 $263
Standard 210 $11 $221
Budget 168 $11 $179

Why choose DNTT?

  • We are local tour operator 
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  • Secure online payment gateway without extra charges
  • Personal care 
  • 24 hrs & 7 weeks available in email & Viber/WhatsApp +977 9851148105
  • 12 years of experienced in tour & trekking operation
  • All insured vehicle we use in our tour 
  • All insured trekking guide & porter 
  • Government certified guide 
  • Trustworthy travel agency
  • Unbeatable value for money
  • Real care customer service
  • Tailor made itinerary as per clients interest 
  • Flexibility in itinerary, price, dates & during the tour operation 
  • You can book upto 10 person group directly through website; so you can travel togather with your family, co-worker, realtivies.

GENERAL INFORMATION
VISA 

All visitors except the Indian nationals must hold passport and valid visa. Visa can be obtained at the Nepalese diplomatic missions and consulates abroad. Visa is also issued at the entry points. It can be extended at the Department of Immigration, Kathmandu. Children under 10 years need not pay any visa fee. People willing to get entry Visa at the airport or any of the land entry points are required to fill a visa form with passport photograph. So, please download form from the link below (visa form) and get ready while you are passing through the immigration Point. Only People of these countries do not get visa on arrival at the immigration entry points of Nepal: - Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Palestine, Afghanistan. For more and updated information: Click here

On Arrival Visa Fee

15 Days – 30 USD
30 Days – 50 USD
90 Days – 125 USD

Tourist Visa Extension
* 3 USD per Day
* 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay 
* Additional 25 USD for a multiple re-entry facility 
Tourist visa extension is done for minimum 15 days from Immigration office and Department

Note:-  Gratis Visa (Visa for Free) is issued free of cost for following categories of Visa applicants:
Children below 10 years except US citizens
Up to 30 days for SAARC Citizen (except Afghanistan) visiting Nepal for the first time in a given visa year. Afghan citizens are eligible for Gratis Visa on Arrival only upon the recommendation of Department of Immigration.
Non Residential Nepalese (NRN) card holder
Chinese Nationals are eligible for 150 days tourist Gratis Visa in a given visa year

PASSPORT AND VISAS: 
You must carry a valid passport and have obtained all of the appropriate visas, permits and certificates for the countries in which you will visit during your trip. Your passport must be valid for six months beyond the duration of the trip. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of the correct visas, permits and certificates for your trip; please refer to the Trip Notes for details. We are not responsible if you are refused entry to a country because you lack the correct passport, visa or other travel documentation.

INFORMATION FOR INDIAN CITIZENS: 

Visa is not require for an Indian citizens For updated information: Click here

Identity documents required for Indian citizen going to/coming from Nepal by Air:-

  • Valid National passport.
  • Photo Identity card issued by the Government of India/State Govt./UT Administration in India to their employees or Election ID card issued by Election Commission of India.
  • Emergency Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
  • Identity Certificate issued by Embassy of India, Kathmandu.
  • Persons in the age of group of above 65 years and below 15 years would be exempted from the requirement of approved identity documents mentioned at SL. No. (i),(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, they must have some documents with photograph to confirm their age and identity such as PAN card, Driving license, CGHS card, Ration card etc.
  • Children between the age group of 15 to 18 years may be allowed to travel between India and Nepal on the strength of Identity certificate issued by the principal of the school in the prescribed performa.
  • In case of a family (family means husband wife, minor children and parents) traveling together, the approved identification document at SL. NO.(i) ),(ii),(iii) and (iv) would not be insisted from all the family members if one of the adult members of the family has in possession of one of the prescribed identification document  at SL. NO.(i) ,(ii),(iii) and (iv). However, the other family members must have some proof of their identity with photograph and their relationship as a family viz. CGHS card, Ration card, Driving license, ID card issued by school/college etc.

Note:-

  • Aadhaar (UID) card is not an acceptable travel document for travel to Nepal/Bhutan.
  • Certificate of Registration issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, Nepal to Indian nationals is not an acceptable travel document for travelling between India and Nepal.  
  • The Emergency Certificate & Identity Certificate issued by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu will be valid for single journey for travelling back to India

BOOKING CONDITIONS

Your booking will be confirmed by email once we receive your deposit of 40% of total trip cost & the balance 60% of total trip cost after on arrival in Kathmandu. 

CANCELATION 
In case of cancellation by the Traveller, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale:
•    Up to 30 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 20% 
•    15-29 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 30% 
•    7-14 days before the “Trip Start Day” a fee of 60% 
•    6 or less days until the “Trip Start Day” and in the event of non-appearance a fees of 90% 

TIPPING:
If you are happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many destinations. We recommend that any tips are given to the intended recipient by a member of your group, rather than collected and passed on by the group leader.
The following amounts are based on local considerations and just our suggestion:
Hotel porters: NPR50-100 is adequate for porters that assist you with bags to your room.
Restaurants: Please check the bill and if there is an addition of 10% service charge, there is no requirement for tipping. Otherwise, 5-10% of the total bill amount is appropriate.
Local guides: Throughout your trip, you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest US$4-5 per person, per day for local guides. (Including city tour guides, jungle guides, rafting guides, assistant trek guides)
Porters: Throughout your trip, you may at times have a porter in addition to your leader. We suggest US$4-5 per person, per day, per porter.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group however, a base of US$4-5 per person, per day is generally appropriate.
Local transport: For a city tour, we suggest US$3 per person, per day.
Your Group Leader: You may also consider tipping your leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however, as a guideline US$4-5 per person, per day can be used. Of course, you are free to tip more or less, as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

NOTE: Please do not tip with coins or notes of or less than NPR50, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.