Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Gandaki Zone, Western Region

July 25, 2021 Misti Hsu

Gandaki zone (Nepali: गण्डकी अञ्चल Listen (help·info) is one of the fourteen zones of Nepal, located in the Western Development Region. It is named as Sapta Gandaki after the seven tributaries (Kali Gandaki, Trishuli, Budhi Gandaki, Marsyangdi, Madi, Seti Gandaki, and Daraudi) that make up the Gandaki River. Pokhara serves as its regional and zonal capital. It is also the birthplace of Bhanubhakta Acharya, first poet of Nepal.
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1. Private Half-Day Tibetan Refugee Camp Tour in Pokhara

Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd
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This private 5 hour Tibetan Refugee Camp tour will show you the various settlements of Tibetan refugees, their culture and lifestyle. The tour will start at 9:30am with a pickup from your hotel in Pokhara, by your English speaking guide. You will be driven to all three major Tibetan Refugee settlements: Jampaling, Tashi Palkhie and Tashiling. At each camp, you will have plenty of time to explore monasteries, Buddhist monk school, Buddhist temples, see their hand made manufacturing arts and even stop at a Tibetan restaurant for lunch. Entrance fees to the settlements are not included and you will be driven back to your hotel at around 2:30pm.

Inclusions: Transport by private car, English-speaking tour guide, Lunch: Tibetan meal (MoMo or Thukpa or Chowmen), Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch

Exclusions: Entrance fees (Approx. NPR 200 per person), Gratuities

Reviewed By bikashp982

Best experience with them. Owner was great guy and guide with excellent service with great view of mountains.

2. Sarangkot Sunrise tour from Pokhara

Nepal Mountain Club Pvt Ltd
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Enjoy spectaculars massive views of the Great Annapurna, fishtail mountain ranges view on a 35-minute scenic car drive from Pokhara. During the drive, you will pass through the rural village and forests, the driver will keep your busy with loads of relevant information while your both eyes are being busy with unobstructed mountain views. This trip also includes a free pickup from your centrally located accommodations in Lakeside area or you will have to come at our office at Durbar marg, Lakeside-6, Pokhara (Inside Hotel Pokhara International building).

Inclusions: Private car with Driver., Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By bikashp982

Best experience with them. Owner was great guy and guide with excellent service with great view of mountains.

3. Half Day Morning Tibetan cultural tour to Tibetan Settlements Pokhara

The Tibetan Encounter Day Tours
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This morning half Day Tour is a unique opportunity to spend time in a local Tibetan community with a professional Tibetan tour guide to learn about Tibet, Tibetan people, buddhism, food, its culture, art and craft. Our tours are typically base on educational and Tibetan cultural tour. Our tour guide Mr. Thupten himself is a Tibetan, who was born & grew up in one of the Tibetan village around Pokhara valley. Therefore, he has lots of information to share regarding Tibetan people living in Nepal and how they have well kept their Tibetan language & their buddhist culture. Therefore we encourage our guests to ask as many questions as they have regarding Tibetan people and their culture.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Breakfast, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Lunch

Reviewed By AndreyNovak

I've extremely enjoyed this tour. It feels like Thupten knows an answer to all the questions about Tibet and Bhuddism that you have, like he knows all the questions that may pop up in your mind and answers them before you ask with a good amount of details. I wish all the guides were that knowledgable and organised. Thanks a lot!

4. Buddhist Pilgrimage/ Cultural Tour in Nepal

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal Accessible Adventure
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Buddhist pilgrimage tour in Nepal is popular for among the travelers those who really seek for peace and paradise. Nepal is the hub of Buddhism because this is country where Maya Devi gave birth of Lord Buddha. So Nepal the land where Lord Buddha was born offer various type of Buddhist tours. The major sacred places covers with this tour are Boudhanath stupa, Swayambhunath stupa, Namo Buddha, and Buddha’s birth place Lumbini. Nepal has decent followers of Buddhism and you can enjoy your holiday with Buddhist communities in every visited Monastery and Stupas.You will visit, the largest Buddhist stupa ‘Boudhanath Stupa” monkey temple “Swayambhunath Stupa” & some historical durbar squares. We will take you to the hilly area Nomo Buddha one of the best shrines with Himalayan views. The most attraction of the tour is “Lumbini” where you can explore the various monastery named with different countries and historical Maya Devi Temple, Asoka pillar etc. Enjoy trip with historical aspect.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, transfer by private car / van, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, An English speaking tour guide during the trip inclusive his food, accommodation, salary, Twin sharing accommodation in a three star hotel ; Breakfast included at the Hotel., Guided city tour and Sightseeing by Tourist vehicle (as in day by day itinerary)., The required number of ground staff during the tour like Driver, Helpers etc., Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for our field staff., All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses.

Exclusions: meals in Kathmandu, International airfare, Nepal entry visa: you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (a multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos., All cold drinks such as: alcoholic beverages, mineral water, Coke, Fanta, juice, etc., Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is appreciated but it is not mandatory)

Reviewed By 594pratyush

I wanted to write you a note thanking you, your team and especially Himal for the quality of our Gokyo Lake Trekking trip and the professionalism you treated us with. Yvonne and I have done several similar trips together and I can easily say that your organization was the best we have dealt with. In particular, I deeply appreciated the way Himal and you helped me once I got sick -- it was above and beyond the normal service levels. I am recovering quickly and Yvonne and I are already discussing possible future adventures.

5. Luxury Tour - 6 Days

Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure
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Kathmandu -Nagarkot-Pokhara Luxury Tour is a leisure tour that lets you experience all the best highlights of the two major cities of Nepal- its capital Kathmandu and its tourist hub- Pokhara. Pokhara, also known as ‘the city of lakes’ is located in Kaski district in Western Region of Nepal. The city lies some 200 kilometers away from Kathmandu city. Pokhara is a must-see in Nepal and so far one of the most popular tourist destinations in the nation. During the course of this trip, travel on a comfortable private tourist vehicle for kathmandu Valley and Pokhara Valley Sightseeing . Transfer within the city will be on private tourist vehicles with  car, van or minibus according to the size of a group. All accommodation during the tour will be at 5-star hotels on twin sharing basis (single supplement will be available on request). Note : Minimum person should be 2 .price has been quoted for twin sharing basis one person will be charged extra.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport Pick up and drop, Private Transpost from Kathmandu to Nagarkot to Kathmandu., 5 Star Category Hotel Accommodation including Breakfast in Kathmandu , Pokhara and Nagarkot., Bothway Flight ( Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu), Sightseeing in Kathmandu and Pokhara by private car.

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Food and drinks,, Tour Guide, Personal Expenses, Mt Flight

Reviewed By Rchaulagai

This is the great chance to get join this company “Coach Adventure Nepal “ they have awesome management with great facilities! I have been visited many of tourism places throughout this CAN. Very good workers and helpful all the time as I needed. Thanks !!

6. Classic Nepal Tour

Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region Classic Escapades
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Places the Tour Covers • Kathmandu • Chitwan • Pokhara Facts and Highlights • 7 Nights / 8 Days • Culture, nature, wildlife, mountain views • Possibility of meeting wild animals  • Watching different species of birds • Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu • Sunrise tour in Pokhara Things You can See • Cultural Heritage sites • Wild animals like rhino, bear, deer, crocodile etc. • Sunrise over the mountains • Himalayan View

Inclusions: Airport pick up and drop off service on your arrival and departure, All accommodations on twin sharing basis in three star category hotels, Private, air conditioned vehicle all throughout the trip, 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners as mentioned in the itinerary, Bottled drinking water, Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Jungle safari activities in Chitwan, A trained, experienced and professional tour guide to lead the trip

Exclusions: International airfare and travel insurance, Any other drinks except bottled drinking water, Lunches and dinners where not mentioned in the itinerary, Gratuities, Any other cost raised by unpredictable and uncontrollable circumstances

Reviewed By KristieE284

I did this Yoga and Trek with Sunil back in December and it was truly amazing. I was travelling alone and leaving Canada for the first time, so was a little nervous about everything! Sunil was an awesome guide and I felt very very comfortable hiking around in the mountains with him. I heard of several poor experiences from other travellers, so I'm really glad I went with Sunil. He spoke extremely good English, knowledgeable about the area, and had lots of good stories to tell and conversation was easy. Lastly his knowledge of Yoga was wonderful and just what I was looking for. Mardi Hamal trail was a great trail and way less busy than the other treks. The timing was perfect (end of novemeber/beginning of December) as I was looking forward to dry weather and the "cold" in the mountains was not nearly as bad as I anticipated. It's the dry season at this time and I'm so glad, as we got zero rain and many days of clear blue skies and mornings with amazing sunsets. I honestly can't recommend Sunil and Mardi Hamal enough and I hoping to bring a big group back with me next year!

7. Luxury Tour of Nepal

Norbulinka Boutitique Hotel, Sukra Bhawan, Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal Prime Himalayas
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Visiting World Heritage Sites of Nepal, Wildlife Safari in Chitwan National Park, Nature tour in Pokhara, best accommodation and last night stay at first Five Star hotel of Nepal

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast

Exclusions: Entrance fees in Kathmandu tour, Lunch and dinner at Kathmandu and Pokhara, Drinks, personal expenses, Guide and driver's gratitude

Reviewed By MattWills87

The best few weeks of my life!!! Doing this trek during the strange times of COVID was always going to be tough but Prakash was so helpful and between us we designed a custom trek that included all the places I wanted to see and visit. I met my guide ( Bir Kaji) at Lukla and we had a great time together; he spoke good English and we shared lots of laughs! He helped a lot as a number of guesthouses were shut due to winter/COVID and ended the hike as friends. If you are thinking of hiking anywhere in the Himalayas look no further than Prime Himalayas!!

8. Explore Entire Pokhara (Sarangkot, Stupa, Lakes, Caves, Temples, Museum) Tour

AM Travels and Tours
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Best Tour that covers almost famous places of Pokhara valley that includes: Sarangkot, Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Caves, Water fall (devi's), Mountain museum, World peace stupa and more....

Inclusions: English speaking tour guide., Hotel Pickup and drop off (Within Lakeside area of Pokhara)., Bottle of water for each., Round Trip Transfer by Private A/c Car., Private Tour.

Exclusions: All meals and drinks (Available for purchase)., Entrance fees., Gratitude (Optional)

Reviewed By 964sumant

Wow. Thanks bisnhu for your great advice to do chitwan safari tour. We enjoyed your each piece of great serve and humble welcome by hour staff. Love to join you guys again in future trip.

9. Shanti Pagoda Cultural Tour

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal Adventure International Trekking
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Let yourself be carried away by the melodious bells of Hindu temples and by the horns of Buddhist monasteries. At the sound of the mantras, soak up the spirituality of the sanctuaries of these two religions, visit the wonderful UNESCO heritage sites and fly over the snowy peaks of the Himalayan range.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, English speaking car and tour guide for Kathmandu., Flight to Everest, Pokhara to Kathmandu flights, Transportation out of the city by private car, Entrances to the sites / monuments mentioned, Accommodation in a double room with breakfast and main meals (when mentioned), Transfers to the airport for arrivals / departures.

Exclusions: Other meals and drinks if mentioned above, Activities mentioned in the options (Paragliding or Bungy Jumping), Gratuities to guides and driver, Personal expenses., International flights, The Nepalese visa, Travel insurance.

10. Kathmandu City and Pokhara City Tour in Nepal

Fewa Trail Treks - Kathmandu
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Best way to explore Nepal’s best beautiful cities and places of interest of both the famous city: Kathmandu and Pokhara Scenic tourist bus drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Inclusions: All shuttle service as per itinerary , Tourist bus ticket from Kathmandu to Pokhara , English speaking tour guide in Kathmandu and Pokhara tour, City tour by private vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees and personal expenses

Reviewed By RahulG2323

amazing and panoramic lake. it takes lots of efforts to trek down the valley but it is worthy of a life time. one of the most beautiful lakes in the world in the amazing hills of pokhra.

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