
Kathmandu and Around Tour
Trip Fact
- DestinationNepal
- Durations4 days
- Trip DifficultyEasy
- ActivitiesTour and Trekking
- Accommodation3 Star Hotel
- MealsBreakfast
- VehicleDrive
- Group Size15+
Overview
Kathmandu also popularly known by its synonym of "City of Temples" is a sensational location for travel enthusiasts and people who are more interested in the arena of history, culture, and religion. Also being the capital of the country, its success in holding and preserving its culture and heritage which are dates thousands of years back. The diversity of various aspects is the features of traveling, such as unique culture, ancient traditions, historical heritage, and submerging of modern culture, which have already made Kathmandu Valley an ultimate list for travelers to fill the dopamine of traveling spirits.
Here we are with you offering you the Kathmandu Valley Tour, which leads and covers the diversity of the valley and its rich culture with the natural features around the valley as well as the modern aspects of the city.
Kathmandu Valley is itself a big course for exploring the various aspects of travel and as well the features of city roaming. The diversity of heritage and historical monuments leads to the 10 sites listed in the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO inside a single city. It also proves the intensity of richness in heritages.
With us, you will get this package with your stay in Kathmandu and with the proper opportunity to explore the aspects of the Valley and enjoy the vibrant city culture of the Kathmandu Valley Tour. We offer you the planned itineraries and properly designed stay options with the customizable menu as of your preference to make your tour with us more comfortable and more joyful too. Stick in here to get your detailed itinerary of the Kathmandu Valley Tour.
Highlights
- Kathmandu sightseeing tour covering the World heritage sites listed by UNESCO
- Vibrant roaming in places like Thamel, Asan and Basantapur
- Stunning sunrise view from Nagarkot
- Panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley
- Short hike to the Changunarayan Temple
- Witnessing the ancient architecture of heritage sites such as the Boudhanath stupa, and other palaces in different Durbar Square sites
- Scenic mountain flight in the early morning offering a magnificent view of the mountain range
- Witnessing the 55-window palace at Bhaktapur
- Touring of various diverse museums of the valley
- Witnessing the collections of artifacts and pieces of art in the museum
- Witnessing the old and ancient traditional paintings such as Thanka
- Taste of different local foods and cuisines
- Vibrant roaming in places like Thamel, Asan, and Basantapur along with other heritage sites
- Nightlife in Thamel
Detail Itinerary
Arrival in Kathmandu and roaming around Thamel In Evening
Your itinerary for this tour starts with your arrival in Kathmandu at the TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport). During your arrival, you will get one of our office staff waiting for you at the arrival section carrying a template with our logo and your name over it.
After you get introduced, follow the instructions and the directions as of what is given by our staff and we also recommend you to ignore the offers and the deals which you will get flooded to you by several agents and drivers. It will help you to avoid any scams or unwanted expenses over unwanted services. You will be escorted to the hotel thereafter and you will get your hotel check-in.
After you get your hotel check-in you can have some time for your refreshment and for some personal time within your hotel room.
In the evening you will get a very vibrant roaming around Thamel market. It consists of restaurants, bars, clubs for the nightlife handicraft shops, clothing shops, and many more which offer you locally crafted products. The roam itself can be a great and memorable stuff to do in there in your Kathmandu Valley Tour.
You will get your accommodation at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Option: Morning mountain flight
The second day of your itinerary will get a bit diverse with the sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley. It starts with the early morning mountain flight as an option for you to make your stay more memorable, which takes you to the parallel view of Mt. Everest. The spectacular view offered by this flight made it one of the most scenic flights in the world. The view covers the majestic scenery of the mountain range which includes some of the highest mountains in the world, Mt. Everet, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Makalu, and the following range.
After returning from the flight, we will begin the sightseeing tour from the monkey temple also known for its name of Swayambunath Stupa. There you will get to see the sacred site for Buddhism and Hinduism with the stupa offering the panoramic view of the whole Kathmandu Valley located on a small hillock at the side of the valley.
The Kathmandu Durbar Square popularly known as Basantapur will be the next move in this sightseeing program. The old palaces and the temples around there hold important events in the history of Nepal that shaped modern Nepal. The monuments and the infrastructures can be seen which were built in ancient times and in the recent historical timeline. In there at Basantapur the local market also offers you the souvenir and the locally crafted stuff to be taken as a token.
Thereafter, the sightseeing at Pashupatinath Temple will be another amazing site to witness during this sightseeing tour as you will get a glimpse of the unique culture of burning dead bodies with specific rituals. The temple is also one of the most pilgrimaged Hindu temples in the country as it is considered to be one of the most important pilgrimage sites to be visited once in a lifetime for the hind followers.
After the Pashupatinath, Boudhanath will be an amazing place to visit where you will get to see the amazing ancient architecture of the stupa with the beautiful appetence. There you can also try some local and foreign dishes around the restaurants and cafes enjoying the rooftop view of Boudhanath Stupa.
Patan Durbar Square is another heritage site with the intense historic and the heritage monuments. The highlight of the area is the stone carved temple of Krishna Mandir. The Patan museum in there offers you the collection of old artifacts and the paintings having different historic backgrounds.
After the tiring sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley, you will get your private drive back to the hotel.
You will get your accommodation at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Sunrise View At Nagarkot and Hike to Changunarayan Temple
Option: Hike to Changunarayan Temple
At this moment, you will at the third day of your itinerary for the Kathmandu Valley Tour. The day will start with the drive to Nagarkot for the early morning sunrise view as Nagarkot is itself popular for the stunning sunrise and the panoramic view of Kathmandu valley from the distance and the magnificent scenery of mountain peaks.
The sunrise will be a memorable moment for you as you will be witnessing the sunrise glowing on the snowcapped mountain peaks scattering the light and making the day glow within the minutes of interval. It is an experience in itself to witness such an event in a row.
The place is also very famous for the local cuisines and the luxury stays near the valley. You can try out and hunt for the dishes which are available at the moment and we will move to the Bhaktapur for the sightseeing tour.
From here you will get an option whether to go hiking up to the Changunarayan temple or the tour to the Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
In detail, the hike to the Changunarayan Temple offers you a nature walk inside the dense forest of Nagarkot and a very scenic walk across the hill. The hike which you will get in there is itself a sensational short hiking destination near the Kathmandu Valley.
The tour to the Bhaktapur will be at the Bhaktapur Durbar Square where you will get a sightseeing tour to witness the 55-window palace and the 5-story temple of Nyatapole. There you will also get to roam around the vibrant and organic market vibe of the valley.
After the hike or the sightseeing, you will be transferred back to the hotel in our private drive. After you return to the hotel you can have your refreshment time or can also have the experience of Nightlife in Thamel before your departure.
Depature
After breakfast in the morning, you will get pick-and-drop service from your hotel room to the TIA for the departure. After you arrive at the airport you will be ending your itinerary for your Kathmandu Valley Tour.
You will get your departure from there at the scheduled time to your next destination.
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
- Luxury Sightseeing Tour of Kathmandu
- Airport pick up & drop transportation by private vehicle
- 3 Star accommodation in Kathmandu (upgradable)
- Everyday breakfast in Kathmandu
- All sightseeing transport by Luxury Private Vehicle
- Shepherd Holidays' T-Shirt
- Tour Certificate
- Welcome & Farewell dinner
- Official expenses
Cost Excludes
- Nepal Entry Visa (go to Nepal Entry Visa page for details)
- International Air Fare
- Personal expenses
- Lunch & Dinner
- Entrance fees at heritage sites (go to Nepal heritage sites' fees for details)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic beverage and non-alcoholic beverage
- Tips for guide and driver (Tipping is Expected)
- Any other expenses which are not mentioned on Our cost include section
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