Kathmandu Pokhara Tour

Weather and Best Time for the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour

Kathmandu lies in a temperate zone while Pokhara lies in the subtropical humid zone. However, both cities have a noticeable influence of monsoon rains.

In the summer months from June to mid-September, the rainy season lasts with an average daytime heat of 27 to 28 degrees Celsius. At night, it does not fall below 19-20 degrees Celsius.

In the spring months from March to May, the average heat often ranges between 20 to 22 degrees Celsius with brightly shining sun and little precipitation. While from late September to November, Kathmandu and Pokhara enjoy the mild autumn time with morning heat of 8 degrees Celsius and day heat of 28 degrees Celsius.

The winter months are also quite comfortable with the average day heat between 18 to 20 degrees Celsius and night time heat up to 0 to 1 degrees Celsius.

Therefore, with regard to these climatic conditions in Kathmandu and Pokhara, every season offers a delightful opportunity for a comfortable Kathmandu Pokhara tour.

Yet, the most magical times to see the cities and their people in their full vigor will be spring to see the whole cities blooming with the newly budding flowers and autumn to see the entire towns enjoying the festivity of lights and colors.

Difficulty Level of Kathmandu Pokhara Tour

With only a few days to enjoy a vacation, you want to make the most of it in complete safety, comfort, and ease. And, if you are spending these moments with your spouse, friends, or family, then you deserve exceptional service.

That’s why we offer you our simplest, easiest, and most comfortable 5-night, 6-day Kathmandu Pokhara tour where there are no strenuous hikes, no high altitudes, and no altitude sickness worries, just pure comfort.

You will travel in a private vehicle, stay in cozy hotels, and have a personal guide and driver at your service. And you won’t miss out on any stunning mountain views, ancient wonders, UNESCO sites, or the spiritual richness of Hinduism and Buddhism.

This tour is thus the perfect way to experience the heart of Nepal and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

Visa, Rules, and Regulation

For our Kathmandu Pokhara tour, you will need only a 15-day-long Nepal Tourist Visa which you can conveniently obtain upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu.

To cut down on your waiting time at TIA, you can browse the English official website of the Nepal Immigration Office and complete the online application form, then upload scanned copies of your passport and photo, and print the Visa Application confirmation sheet before you.

Remember, your passport needs to be valid for at least six months from your arrival date in Nepal. When you arrive at the airport, show your printed confirmation sheet and passport to the immigration department. After paying the correct Visa fee, you will be issued your Tourist Visa.

The price of a tourist visa for Nepal varies based on the duration of your stay. Since for our Kathmandu Pokhara tour, you will need only 15 days Visa, you have to pay only USD 30 per individual.

There is also a month-long Visa that costs USD 50 per individual and a 90-day Visa that costs USD 125 per person. In case of a Visa extension, you can reach out to the Office of Immigration in either Kathmandu or Pokhara.

The Visa extension for 15 days can cost you USD 45 with USD 3 for each extra day. Please remember that children under ten years old will have a Gratis Visa issued at no cost (not for the US).

Kathmandu Pokhara Tour Extension options

Both Kathmandu and Pokhara offer an abundance of experiences that simply cannot be captured in just two or three days. By extending your stay in Kathmandu for a couple more days, you can engage in several beginner-friendly adventures.

A short trip to Patan and Bhaktapur followed by a night stay at the exotic hill station of Nagarkot will give you spellbinding mountain views at sunset and sunrise.

There are other rich locations on the edge of Kathmandu such as Namo Buddha Stupa, Shivapuri National Park, picturesque Chandragiri Hills, Godawari, Dhulikhel, and Phulchowki all promising incredible views, delightful cuisine, and exceptional hospitality.

You can also enhance your Kathmandu Pokhara tour by adding a trip to Chitwan National Park, where you can immerse yourself in captivating jungle safaris and encounter majestic Bengal tigers and the unique one-horned rhinoceros.

You can also take a direct flight from Kathmandu to Lumbini and see for yourself the authentic birth site of Budhha.

Accommodation, Meals, Drinks

On every journey we organize, we make every effort to simplify the logistics for each of our guests. We therefore provide a comprehensive logistics package designed to their needs and our Kathmandu Pokhara tour is no different.

In both Kathmandu and Pokhara, we have arranged cozy double occupancy rooms in a charming three-star hotel, complete with your own bathroom and hot shower.

If you wish, we can also upgrade your stay to a single room or a luxurious 4 or 5-star hotel for an extra fee. Please let us know when you book, and we will make sure everything is set up to your liking.

Each morning, a delicious breakfast will be served at your hotel. We like to give you the freedom to choose your own lunch and dinner options, so these meals, along with beverage costs, are not included in our service.

There are wide dining choices in Kathmandu and Pokhara ranging from traditional Nepali dishes like Dal Bhat and momos to a variety of international cuisines that will tantalize your taste buds.

Transportation, Communication, Gadget Charging, and Internet/WiFi

As part of our Kathmandu Pokhara tour service, private transfers will be arranged for all your hotels and airport transportation (both domestic and international).

Options of cars, vans, jeeps, or buses are available depending on the number of our guests in a group. Additionally, we will provide tourist bus transportation for your journey between Kathmandu and Pokhara. If you choose to fly instead, please keep in mind that there will be an extra charge.

As for communication, we suggest you use the local Nepali SIM card from NTC or Ncell providers. While you can activate the roaming service on your home network, the service can come at a very steep price. Purchasing the local sim is, therefore, the cheaper and more reliable option for which our guide can help you.

However, the procedure is so simple that you on your own can easily buy and activate these networks on your mobile. Additionally, there is the option of using the virtual SIMs of Ncell or NTC known as eSIMs, which you can purchase and activate online before you even set foot in Nepal.

In terms of WiFi, in both Kathmandu and Pokhara, you will find free WiFi available in nearly all restaurants, hotels, cafes, bars, shopping centers, and heritage sites. If you encounter any issues with WiFi, you can simply switch on your mobile data for a reliable 4G connection.

For charging your devices such as mobiles, laptops, tablets, cameras, and batteries, sockets are conveniently located in every hotel room.

Insurance for the Kathmandu Pokhara Tour

Kathmandu and Pokhara are Nepal’s two larger, well-established cities, equipped with all the necessary infrastructure to prioritize your health and safety. Therefore, travel insurance isn’t compulsory for our brief Kathmandu Pokhara Tour.

However, we strongly advise you to obtain a policy that provides adequate coverage for health emergencies, repatriation, accidents, injuries, and any medical issues that may arise.

Traveling abroad, particularly with family and children, can be full of surprises. You may encounter challenges such as lost luggage at the airport or theft, and your trip could be unexpectedly canceled.

Or, you may suddenly fall ill and require hospitalization. These unforeseen events can not only ruin your travel experience but also disturb your budget.

Thus, to protect your finances and ensure a worry-free journey, we recommend you take such a policy that will cover all your medical expenses, emergency rescues, repatriation, theft, lost luggage, and third-party liabilities during the trip.

Currency and funds exchange

The official currency of Nepal is called the Nepalese Rupee (NPR) which you can find both in coin and paper notes.

Please note that you don’t have to rush to change your money to Nepali at TIA as we will be there to pick you up. We also advise you not to convert your money at the hotel but go to the nearest bank of Nabil, SBI, Everest Bank, Himalayan Bank, Nepal Rastra Bank, or Standard Chartered as they charge just a small government fee for currency exchange.

You can also access cash through ATMs in Kathmandu and Pokhara, however, keep in mind that making international withdrawals from ATMs can cost you a few extra charges between USD 5 to USD 7 per transaction.

Therefore, to minimize these extra expenses, you can withdraw NPR 20,000 to NPR 35000 which will comfortably cover all your extra personal expenses for lunches, dinners, drinks, tips, and personal shopping. Please note that the daily cost for meals and drinks can incur USD 30 per day.

Card payments are also acceptable in Kathmandu and Pokhara but we recommend avoiding them, as each transaction may attract a fee of 3.5% to 4% based on your bank, which can quickly add up.