4-Day Essence of Nepal Highlights Tour
Kathmandu → Nagarkot → Pokhara → Kathmandu
Easy • Cultural • Scenic • Any Age • First-Timer Friendly
Experience the essence of Nepal in just 4 unforgettable days. Perfect for first-time visitors, seniors, families, couples, solo travellers & small groups, this relaxed journey offers culture, scenery & Himalayan views without long walks or physical strain. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient temples & palaces in Kathmandu Valley, enjoy a Himalayan sunset in Nagarkot, take a scenic flight to Pokhara, visit lakes, waterfalls & caves, & witness a sunrise over the Annapurna range from Sarangkot.
Highlights:
UNESCO heritage sites & ancient temples
Himalayan sunrise & sunset from Nagarkot & Sarangkot
Scenic domestic flight to Pokhara
Lakes, waterfalls, caves & mountain viewpoints
Comfortable transport & 3★ hotels (upgrade options available)
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Kathmandu – Rich Heritage | Overnight: Kathmandu | 3★ Hotel
Pickup from airport or hotel
Chandragiri Hills Cable Car – panoramic valley & Himalayan views
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) – ancient Buddhist stupa
Patan Durbar Square – historic palace & Newari architecture
Pashupatinath Temple – sacred Hindu temple
Boudhanath Stupa – spiritual Buddhist landmark
Day 2: Bhaktapur Heritage & Nagarkot Sunset | Overnight: Nagarkot | 3★ Hotel | Breakfast Included
Kathmandu Durbar Square – ancient royal courtyard & Living Goddess
Bhaktapur Durbar Square Highlights: 55-Window Palace, Golden Gate, Nyatapola Temple, Dattatreya Square
Afternoon drive to Nagarkot
Evening: Himalayan sunset views stretching from Langtang to Everest
Day 3: Scenic Flight to Pokhara & Sightseeing | Overnight: Pokhara | 3★ Hotel | Breakfast Included
Early morning Himalayan views from Nagarkot
Scenic flight to Pokhara
Phewa Lake – optional boat ride
International Mountain Museum – learn about Himalayan peaks & culture
Davis Falls & Gupteshwor Cave – natural & sacred landmarks
Pumdikot Shiva Statue – panoramic views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri & Manaslu ranges
Evening: relax lakeside & enjoy sunset reflections
Day 4: Sarangkot Sunrise & Return to Kathmandu | Breakfast Included | No Hotel
Early morning drive to Sarangkot – sunrise over Annapurna & Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)
Visit Bindabasini Temple
Breakfast included, no hotel.
Travel back to Kathmandu by tourist bus (optional flight available)
Afternoon free for shopping in Thamel, relaxing, or continuing your adventure