What do I see in Kathmandu?
Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square on day 1, and Pashupatinath and Boudhanath on day 2. Patan and Bhaktapur are not in the four-day plan; ask us if you want to swap a site.
What do I see in Pokhara?
The Old Bazaar and the Bindhyabasini temple, Davis Falls, one of two caves, the International Mountain Museum and a private boat on Phewa Lake on day 3, and Sarangkot at sunrise on day 4.
Are the flights included?
Yes. The Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu flights are in your price, for you and for your guide. Flight times can change the order of the days, and we tell you as soon as we know.
Are the entrance fees included?
Yes, for the sites listed in the includes and the Pokhara sights. The official entrance fees for foreign visitors are set by the Nepal Tourism Board and are paid for you.
How is this different from the seven-day Kathmandu and Pokhara tour?
That one is slower and covers more. This is the short version for people with four days, and it flies between the two cities so no day is lost on the road.
Can I add days?
Yes. Ask us for an extra night in Kathmandu or Pokhara, or for the Kathmandu Valley heritage tour or a Chitwan safari on either side, and we quote it.
Is this private?
Yes. Your guide is for your party only, so the sightseeing itself is private, and we never merge separate private bookings. Transport follows your tier: a local shared vehicle on Budget, a shared tourist vehicle on Standard and a private luxury vehicle on Luxury.
What is the difference between Budget, Standard and Luxury?
The sightseeing is the same on all three. Transport follows your tier: a local shared vehicle on Budget, a shared tourist vehicle on Standard and a private luxury vehicle on Luxury. Budget gives you simple twin-share hotels, breakfast and an English-speaking heritage guide. Standard gives you private rooms in 3-star hotels, all meals and a guide in your language where we have one. Luxury gives you ensuite rooms in deluxe hotels, all meals with non-alcoholic drinks, and a senior heritage guide.
Do children pay less?
No. A child pays the same as an adult, because permits, hotels, a seat in the vehicle and taxes cost us the same for a child. Tell us the age of each child when you book so we can plan the days around them.
Who will be my guide?
A licensed guide leads every day. We tell you your guide's name once your booking is confirmed.
What happens if I need to cancel, or you cannot run the trip?
If we cannot run your trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf, or move you to another date. If your plans change, you can reschedule free to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice. The deposit itself is not refunded if you cancel.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Buy travel insurance at home, before you travel, and check that it covers medical care, domestic flights and the dates of your trip. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal.
How do I pay?
You pay a 10% deposit to book and the balance before the trip. We take US dollars or euros, in cash or by card. We cover the card fee on the deposit. Paying the balance by card carries a 3.5% bank charge, and cash in Kathmandu has no fee.
Secure payment by Himalayan Bank.
