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Day 01: Drive to Gorkha Hill town at 1,440 m high of 3-4 hrs journeys.
Morning overland journey as per groups size in private cars, coach on in the comfort of Tourist Bus where drive takes you towards Nepal Mid West to reach at historical hill town in Gorkha.
Gorkha located on mid hills a historical town of old Shah Dynasty palace that towers above the town of Gorkha, from here King Prithvi Narayan Shah started conquest of the country's different smaller kingdoms and unified into a single nation to one Nepal.
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Day 02: Tour of Gorkha historical fort palace and drive to Bandipur 1,210 m - 03 hrs.
Morning visit the fort palace stands thousand feet above Gorkha Bazaar; the palace dominates the surrounding and visible from all around the area. The palace also boasts beautiful architecture.
Al though only Hindus are allowed to enter the palace premises, it is worthwhile walking up the stairs for the view.
After tour of Gorkha fort and interesting bazaar of the town, short drive takes you further west with uphill to reach at Bandipur town-village, an interesting place to visit for a day or more in the comfort of local home-stay or in a hotel within the shade of high Annapurna and Manaslu range.
Bandipur offers varieties of attractions includes sunrise and sunset from Tundikhel Hill and Gurungche Hill with diversity of flora and fauna with more than 200 species of forest plants, 70 species of birds, 35 species of wild life.
Visit Siddha cave (probably the largest in Asia) 18 ft width and 50 ft high, situated north of Bandipur, another mysterious cave called “Patalidwar” (a gateway to hell) which holds religious significance for the locals is waiting for tourists to explore the geological marvel, similarly rock climbing on high rocky steeps with delightful eco and scenic walk.
Bandipur a socio cultural diversity of ancient Newari Hill town, untouched by modernization with ancient brick houses, temples of great significance and architecture of medieval era town boasts festival all year round, besides a plethora of cultural offerings, Neighboring Magar, Gurung, Brahmin, Chetri, Damai and Sarki villages all contribute the cultural diversity of region.
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Day 03: Drive to Pokhara 860 m and transfer to hotel by the lake side - 02 hrs.
After a pleasant stay at Bandipur with interesting inter-act with local villagers, having breakfast short drive of few hours to reach at scenic Pokhara city.
Drive follows through farm villages and towns then reaching at Pokhara and then transfer to a nice hotel by the calm Phewa Lake where all nice hotels situated.
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Day 04: Morning short drive to Sarankot 1,460 m and tour of Pokhara.
Early morning short drive to Sarankot hill top a famous view point at 1,460 m high, offers stunning sunrise views over wide range of mountains from Dhaulagiri-Annapurna to
Mt. Manaslu with bird eye view of Pokhara valley with Phewa Lake Phewa, a popular spot for Para-Gliding as well.
After enjoyable time back to hotel with sightseeing tour of Pokhara at places of interest, after breakfast till late afternoon tour of Seti Gorge, Davids / Devi or Pathle Chhago Water Falls- visit Peace Stupa and around Pokhara local markets away from main touristic area.
People with more time can extend stay in Pokhara for exciting Para-Gliding, Ultra-Light flights, Pony ride, with short hike to Peace Stupa and boating.
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Day 05: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu 6 hrs journey and 30 minutes by air.
Morning overland journey to Kathmandu on leaving from the hotel in Pokhara, drive takes you on same interesting highway to Kathmandu and then back to your respective hotels, with afternoon free to enjoy your own personal activities and shopping.
