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Courtyards and Lakeside Mornings

Get to know Nepal through historic streets, local food and time by the lake.

  1. 1Kathmandu
  2. 2Pokhara

From, per person~US$734

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Best Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend five nights exploring Kathmandu's old courtyards and relaxing by the lake in Pokhara, with boutique stays and a premium lakeside hotel. Short flights between cities give you time for a private history walk, a Nepali cooking session and a relaxed afternoon on the water.

Length
5 nights
Route
Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu
Best time
Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
First-time visitors who enjoy culture and time to relax

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Patan's historic streets with a private guide
  2. Cook a Nepali lunch with a local host
  3. Take a private boat across Phewa Lake
  4. Watch the morning light from Sarangkot
  5. Fly between cities for more time to relax

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Kathmandu

    Your driver meets you at Kathmandu airport and takes you to your hotel. Settle in with tea, then take a short walk nearby if your arrival time allows.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character in Lazimpat, Kathmandu
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 30–60 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Patan and Nepali Cooking

    Explore Patan's squares and courtyards with a private guide, stopping at workshops or cafés that interest you. Cook a Nepali lunch with your host, then return to the hotel for a quiet afternoon.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character in Lazimpat, Kathmandu
    • Getting there: Private car to Patan, about 45–75 minutes each way

  3. Day 3

    Fly to Pokhara

    Take a morning flight to Pokhara and settle into your lakeside hotel. Later, take a private boat ride on Phewa Lake with a boatman and life jackets, then spend time by the water.

    • Stay: Premium 4–5 star hotel near Phewa Lake, Pokhara
    • Getting there: Flight, about 25–30 minutes; allow 3–4 hours in total for airport checks and private transfers

  4. Day 4

    Morning Light at Sarangkot

    Leave early for Sarangkot, where clear weather may give you views of the Annapurna mountains at daybreak. Return for a late breakfast, then spend the day at the pool, in cafés or reading by the lake.

    • Stay: Premium 4–5 star hotel near Phewa Lake, Pokhara
    • Getting there: Private car to Sarangkot, about 40–60 minutes each way

  5. Day 5

    Kathmandu and Boudhanath

    Fly back to Kathmandu in the morning, with a night here before your journey home in case of delays. If flights are on time, visit Boudhanath in the late afternoon and have tea overlooking the square.

    • Stay: Boutique hotel with local character in Lazimpat, Kathmandu
    • Getting there: Flight, about 25–30 minutes; private airport and Boudhanath transfers, about 1–2 hours of driving in total

  6. Day 6

    Breakfast and Goodbye

    Have breakfast and take your time getting ready, depending on your flight time. Your driver takes you to Kathmandu airport with enough time for international check-in.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, about 30–60 minutes; arrive around three hours before departure

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Boutique hotel with local character in Lazimpat, Kathmandu
  2. 2 nights · days 3 to 4Premium 4–5 star hotel near Phewa Lake, Pokhara
  3. 1 night · day 5Boutique hotel with local character in Lazimpat, Kathmandu

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. May
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in premium hotels or boutiques with local character
  • A room shared by two people and breakfast each day
  • Kathmandu–Pokhara return economy flights with standard baggage allowance
  • Private airport transfers and transport for listed visits
  • Private guides and entry fees for listed historic sites
  • Cooking session with a local host, including lunch
  • Private Phewa Lake boat ride and Sarangkot visit
  • Applicable local hotel and service taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Meals other than breakfast and the cooking-session lunch
  • Travel insurance
  • Baggage above the included allowance
  • Tips and personal purchases
  • Extra costs caused by travel disruption

Good to know

  • Starting price is an estimate per person, with two sharing a room in premium stays; festive dates and hotel choices can increase it.
  • Domestic flights and mountain views depend on weather; the last night in Kathmandu leaves time for possible delays.
  • Check current entry-document requirements with your airline; do not rely on Aadhaar alone for air travel.

Before you go to Nepal

Capital:
Kathmandu
Language:
Nepali
Currency:
NPR

Questions

How many days is the Courtyards and Lakeside Mornings trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Kathmandu, Pokhara, Kathmandu.

How much does it cost?

From ₹69,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar, Apr and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Five nights in premium hotels or boutiques with local character, A room shared by two people and breakfast each day, Kathmandu–Pokhara return economy flights with standard baggage allowance, Private airport transfers and transport for listed visits, Private guides and entry fees for listed historic sites, Cooking session with a local host, including lunch, Private Phewa Lake boat ride and Sarangkot visit, Applicable local hotel and service taxes.

What is not included?

International flights, Meals other than breakfast and the cooking-session lunch, Travel insurance, Baggage above the included allowance, Tips and personal purchases, Extra costs caused by travel disruption.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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