Pokhara City Tour from Kathmandu: Lake & Temple Exploration

Boat Fewa Lake and Walk into Gupteshwor Cave

A 2-day Pokhara city tour from Kathmandu includes round-trip public bus transport, two nights in a Pokhara hotel with breakfast, and a private vehicle tour of the lake city's main sites. Day one is a drive to Pokhara and evening walk at Lakeside; day two covers Fewa Lake (with optional boating), Davis Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, and Peace Stupa; day three returns to Kathmandu.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Pokhara and evening walk

• Drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu
• Walk around Lakeside in the evening

Day 2: Explore Pokhara city attractions

• Boating on Fewa Lake or visit nearby
• Visit Davis Fall and Gupteshwor Cave
• Explore Mahendra Cave
• Drive to World Peace Stupa and hike

Day 3: Return to Kathmandu or onward

• Travel back to Kathmandu or other destination

The experience

The journey starts early from Kathmandu with a tourist bus ride to Pokhara, a 827-meter-high lake city ringed by the Annapurna range. The route passes through green hills, terraced fields and white-water rivers. You arrive in time to walk the Lakeside area in the evening, staying near enough to explore on foot from your hotel.

Day two is the exploration day. A private vehicle and English-speaking driver take you to Fewa Lake, where you can choose to boat on the water or skip it and spend more time elsewhere. You'll see Davis Fall, where water from the lake drops directly into the earth, then visit Gupteshwor Cave, an underground cavern where the same water reappears and is worshipped as a shrine to Lord Shiva. The day ends with a short hike to Peace Stupa for views over Pokhara. The itinerary is flexible: if boating doesn't appeal, the driver adjusts the stops to match your interests.

On day three, the bus returns you to Kathmandu or another destination of your choice. The package includes two nights in a budget standard hotel with breakfast, hotel pickup and drop-off within Kathmandu's Ring Road, and all transport between the cities. Lunch and dinner are on your own, as are entrance fees to any attraction sites.

What’s included

• Two nights in a budget standard hotel in Pokhara with breakfast.
• hotel pickup and drop-off within Kathmandu's Ring Road.
• round-trip transport by public tourist bus between Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• private vehicle sightseeing in Pokhara on day two.
• English-speaking driver for the Pokhara city tour.

Options for this experience

3 options

Budget standards optionNo fixed timeTourist-standard hotel near the lakeside in Pokhara, offering basic amenities such as WiFi, clean rooms and friendly service. Activities follow the itinerary and are done by private vehicle. Duration: 3 days. Transport: public tourist bus both ways between Kathmandu and Pokhara, plus a private vehicle for the Pokhara tour according to the itinerary. Pickup is included.

Deluxe OptionNo fixed timeAccommodation in 3-star hotels near the lakeside in Pokhara, with comfortable rooms and essential amenities. Duration: 4 days. Route: Kathmandu to Pokhara by road via Mugling. Transport: a private vehicle from Kathmandu, used for the tour in Pokhara as well and for the return trip. Pickup is included.

Luxury OptionNo fixed timeStay at a 5-star hotel in Pokhara that combines local heritage with world-class amenities and services. Duration: 3 days. Transport: flights both ways between Kathmandu and Pokhara, plus a private vehicle during the Pokhara tour. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (6 to 10 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Adventure Vision Treks and Travels

Is this one for you?Book this if you're already in Nepal and want to cover Pokhara's main sights (lakes, caves, temples) in one afternoon from a fixed itinerary, with optional boating to adjust your pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 10 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I choose to skip boating on Fewa Lake and spend the time elsewhere in Pokhara?

Yes. Fewa Lake boating is optional, and if you're not interested, the driver will pass by and allocate more time to other attractions on the day-two itinerary.

What is Gupteshwor Cave and why do people visit it?

Gupteshwor Cave is an underground cavern near Davis Fall where water that disappears into the earth at Davis Fall becomes visible again. It is worshipped by Hindu visitors as a shrine to Lord Shiva.

Does the tour include a guide who speaks English?

An English-speaking driver accompanies you during the private vehicle sightseeing in Pokhara on day two. The round-trip bus transport from Kathmandu is public transport without a dedicated guide.

What happens on the first evening when I arrive in Pokhara?

After arriving in Pokhara, you walk around the Lakeside area in the evening. Your hotel is nearby, so you explore on foot at your own pace and return to rest.

Are meals included in the package?

Breakfast is included at your hotel both mornings. Lunch and dinner are not included and are your own expense.

What is Peace Stupa and how do I reach it?

Peace Stupa is a viewpoint over Pokhara. The driver takes you there by vehicle, and you hike for a few minutes to reach the stupa itself.