
Highlights Of Kathmandu Tour
Trip Fact
- DestinationNepal
- Durations5 days
- Trip DifficultyEasy
- ActivitiesTour and Trekking
- Accommodation3 Star Hotel
- MealsBreakfast
- Mx.altitude2170m.
- VehicleDrive
- Group SizeMin. 1 Pax
Overview
Highlights
- Sightseeing tour across the Kathmandu Valley covering the important aspects of heritage
- Hiki to Chisapani across the Shivapuri National Park covering the diverse lush forest and the beautiful nature
- Hike to Nagarkot through the scenic trail
- Stunning sunrise view from the Nagarkot Viewpoint
- Taste of local dishes in different locality
- The hike also covers the sensational hiking destinations such as Sundarijal and Dhap Dam
Kathmandu is a city in which the ancient traditional values and the modern lifestyle meet in a joint path making it a place for the cultural and the heritage hub. The wide collective presence of historical and heritage sites to explore adds more flavor to be called Kathmandu as an exploring hub. The scenario of the diversity of Kathmandu made it a touring hub for opening the door to the Kathmandu Valley Tour as a sensational traveling choice among travel enthusiasts from all over the World.
The city is too diverse in terms of heritage as 7 sites are already listed in the World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO just inside the single city. Also, it got it synonym as the ‘City Of Temples’ with the thousands of temples across the Valley with its own unique historical background and religious significant subjects.
Within Kathmandu, expect the presence of heritage options to explore, It is also the rich nature in its surroundings too makes the city unique in itself to travel and to explore the features of traveling in a single city frame.
So, considering the diverse aspects of Kathmandu Valley and the richness of its nature in the surrounding, we bring you the Kathmandu Valley Tour package with the properly designed itinerary, along with the short hikes around the valley which includes the natural diversity too. Get the detailed itinerary step by step in the itinerary section below.
Best Nepal Tour With The Easy Hiking In Himalayas, merges the experience of trekking in Nepal and gives opportunity to travel in the glimpse of typical Nepal as well the sightseeing culture of Heritage and the Historic sites.
Best Time
Basically, Nepal is suitable for travelling all around the year. Even through the time of Spring (Mid- March to Late -June) and the Autumn (September to November) is considered to be the best time to roam around Nepal, still it depends upon your personal preference as the choice of seasons or any other features which comes along the changing season are all on you.
Again, the consideration for the choice of Spring and Autumn comes with the features of statable weather, visibility, blossoms etc. But you may also be interested in having the rainy travel across Nepal and also may want to have the ultimate experience of Winter in Nepal. So, in overall, all of the season throughout the year can be suitable if you are interested on your personal preference and the features according to the seasons in your journey, Nepal is always welcoming for you in any time or season of the year.
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Cost
What Influences the Cost?
Accommodation Choices: From cozy tourist-class hotels to premium boutique and luxury properties.
Transportation Mode: Road transfers are standard, but you can opt for domestic flights for added comfort and time-saving, available at an additional cost.
Tour Add-Ons & Upgrades: You can choose to include adventure activities, guided cultural tours, upgraded meals, or private experiences.
Cost for the Highlights of Kathmandu
At Shepherd Holidays, we understand that every traveler is unique. That’s why we offer a wide range of customizable pricing options tailored to your preferences, travel style, and service expectations.
The rate listed on our packages reflects a standard tour option, which includes comfortable 3-star hotel accommodation, road transportation for transfers, and private vehicle support throughout your trip.
Whether you’re planning a budget-friendly getaway or a luxury travel experience, we provide flexible options to match your expectations and budget. For tailored pricing and personalized suggestions, we encourage you to Contact Us directly.
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We ensure that all our packages, including budget-friendly options, maintain standard tourist-level service and quality. We aim to make your Nepal experience comfortable, memorable, and hassle-free, no matter your budget.
Detail Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu and roaming around Thamel In Evening
The itinerary day for the Highlight of Katmandu Tour begins, upon your arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport. You will be picked by one of our staff and you will be transfer to the hotel, by the private drive. After you do the Hotel Check-In, you can have the refreshment time to relax.
During the evening you can have the roaming around the Thamel Market enjoying the vibrant environment. At the moment you can also try some local cuisines in several restaurants. You can also experience the Nightlife in Thamel in wide choices of bars, pubs and clubs available, as it is also the best place to have nightlife than in any other locations in Nepal.
Sightseeing Tour In Kathmandu
Duration: 1 hour in each site
On the second day, after the morning breakfast, you will get a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu.
Before the sightseeing tour you will also get the option for the early morning flight. The flight is one of the most scenic flights in the world which offers you a spectacular view of the highest peaks in the world. The parallel view of mountain range will be once in a lifetime experience for you to have during this flight.
And for the sightseeing tour you will be toured through the drive in a private vehicle. During sightseeing tour, most of the important and the significant sites of 4 World Heritage Sites will be covered. The following are the features and the aspects which you will be witnessing and experiencing.
- The tour begins with the sightseeing of SwayambunathStupa, from where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley, as It is located at a small hillock on the side of the city. Besides, its sacred significance and the religious importance in Buddhism the vibrant interaction prayers and the followers from all around the world will be another point of view to explore. It is located at a small hillock on the side of Kathmandu Valley.
- KathmanduDurbar Square offers you the glimpse of both recent history and the ancient one with the significant monuments and the heritage buildings inside a frame along with the vibrant place to roam around too.
- PatanDurbar Square is another place, similar to the Kathmandu Durbar where you will be witnessing the different monuments, palaces and temples during different timeline of rulers of Kathmandu. There you will also witness the amazing stone carved temple of Krishna Mandir. The museum in there will be another place to roam around if you are the historic enthusiasts.
- Pashupatinath Templewill be another location after the Swayambunath for the sightseeing. It is one of the most important pilgrimages and a sacred site for Hindu There you will witness a very unique ritual at the bank of the Bagmati River of burning the dead Bodies and other several traditions to devote and to pray for the well beingness.
- Boudhanathat the center of dense residents is the reflection of an amazing and very beautiful architecture from the ancient times. There you can also see the wide availability of restaurants that provide a rooftop view of Boudhanath Stupa, offering the wide range of foreign and the local dishes.
After the sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley, you will be returned to the Hotel by private vehicle. Thereafter, you can have rest for the day.
Hike to Chisapani from Sundarijal through Shivapuri National Park
Atitude: 1350m to 2165m
Duration: 5 hours of hike
In third day of your itinerary days of Highlights of Kathmandu Tour will offer you the hike up to the Chisapani from Sundarijal through the Shivapuri National Park which is also a protected and preserved nature area.
After breakfast, you will get a private drive up to the Sundarijal, which is too a sensational hiking destination near Kathmandu Valley. From the Sundarijal, the hike starts with a bit ascending, which passes through the diverse Forrest of Shivapuri National Park. You will also pass through some of the small typical villages in between.
The forest is full of rare and endangered species of plants and the streams with the crystal-clear water flowing down the hill. Such tranquility near the dense valley will amaze you. The forest is the main theme of this hike as you will be at the silent and the peaceful nature just near the hustling big city.
You will also go through the big manmade lake of Dhap Dam just before you arrive at the Chisapani. From the lake, you can also see the beautiful snowcapped view of Langtang Himal. After you arrive at the Chisapani You will get your Hotel Check-in and can have some refreshment time in between the peaceful nature in there.
Hike To Nagarkot
Altitude: 2165m to 2195
Duration: 3 hours of hike
Today you will wake up with the tranquil and the refreshing morning at the Chisapani, you will get your breakfast and continue the hike up to the Nagarkot. It is another sensational hiking destination near the Kathmandu Valley. After you start to hike for the Nagarkot you will pass through the scenic trail which is filled with several scenic view points across the Nagarkot hill. You will also be walking along with the massive close panoramic view of Kathmandu valley just below the wide landscapes of hills and the snowcapped mountain peaks.
After you arrive at the Nagarkot, you can try the popular local dishes as the place itself a famous for the availability of local cousins and the local foods with a wide range of verity.
Sunrise View From Nagarkot and Depature
Duration: 2165m to 1350m
On this day, you will be at the last day of your itinerary for the Highlights of Kathmandu Tour. After the scenic morning in the Nagarkot you will have to reach the viewpoint at early in the morning for the stunning sunrise view. It is another popular thing to experience in there.
The sunrise view above the snowcapped mountain will be an ultimate memorable moment for you in this journey. You will also get the panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.
After the sunrise view, you will be transferred back to the Hotel. After some refreshment time you will get your pick and drop service from your hotel room to the airport. From here you will be officially ending your itinerary for the Highlights of Kathmandu Tour.
If the provided schedule isn't suitable for you, we are able to create personalized travel arrangements according to your preferences and requirements.
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport pick up & drop transportation by private vehicle
- 3 Star accommodation in all 3 cities (upgradable up to 4-star and 5-star)
- All Sightseeing Tour through Private vehicle
- Everyday breakfast
- All transfer services from Private Vehicle
- Experienced, Certified and Helpful Guide and Driver
- Official expenses.
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Entry Visa (You can get your Travel Visa of Nepal during your arrival at the Airport, go to Nepal Entry Visa page for more details. Click Here.)
- International Air Fare
- Personal expenses (bar, beverages, drinks, clubs, entrance fees in heritage sites, lunch & dinner, etc.)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide and driver (Tipping is Expected)
- Costs from unexpected occurrences (i.e. cancellations, weather problems, damages of property, illness, etc.).
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned in our cost include section.
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