Kathmandu city tour | Kathmandu sightseeing tour

Kathmandu City Tour is the perfect way to explore the capital city’s rich cultural, historical, and architectural heritage. We are also offering you the chance to personalize your experience. Whether you wish to engage in spiritual practices, discover local cuisine through cooking classes, or explore the city’s vibrant streets. This tour can be customized as your wish and provide you with a truly unique experience of Kathmandu's ancient heritage.

After arrival in Kathmandu, you’ll be welcomed by a shepherd holidays representative at the Tribhuvan international airport with a khadas(traditional nepali scarf). They will assist you with your transfer to the hotel. After check-in you can take the rest of the day to explore Thamel, a very busy and tourist’s favorite  place to hangout in the evening.For those looking to experience Kathmandu’s nightlife, Thamel offers a wide range of bars, pubs, and live music venues. Popular spots, they feature live bands, great drinks, and a lively atmosphere where locals and travelers come together. 

If you are landing early in the morning, you can customize your tour. If you’re a food lover, you can take a short trip to Kirtipur, a historic Newari town just a few kilometers from Kathmandu. It is well-known for culture and authentic Newari cuisine. You can experience a traditional Nepali massage in Thamel, known for its rejuvenating Ayurvedic techniques and herbal treatments. Many spas offer Shirodhara therapy, deep tissue massages, and hot stone treatments, perfect for relaxing after a long journey.For dinner, you can enjoy authentic Nepali cuisine( dal bhat, Newari khaja etc) at a traditional restaurant. If you want an interactive experience, consider joining a Nepali cooking class where you can learn to make momo (dumplings) and other local delicacies. Other things to do is if you want a deeper cultural experience, feel free to customize your day with a visit to a nearby traditional yoga center for spiritual meditation or yoga.

On the second day of your Kathmandu City Tour, Optional Early Morning Mountain Flight over the Himalayas is there if you want to witness the beauty of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest. This one-hour flight departs from Tribhuvan International Airport and offers aerial views of the world’s highest peaks, glaciers, and remote valleys. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the majestic (Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Manaslu, Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Shishapangma,Cho Oyu) from the sky. After the flight, you will return to your hotel for breakfast before beginning the main kathmandu sightseeing tour.

Your kathmandu sightseeing tour begins with a with a visit to Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple, which sits atop a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. This site offers a mix of Buddhist and Hindu influences and is famous for its panoramic views and playful monkeys.Here, you can do following things: Climb the stone steps, visit small shrines, prayer wheels and monasteries, Observe monks and devotees performing rituals. And most important you can take beautiful pictures of yours and your beloved. Then you will heading towards the Patan Durbar Square,It is a lively example of nepali art, architecture, and culture. It is royal palace of the Malla kings, now trasform into Patan Museum, The Krishna Mandir is an iconic stone temple which is an rare masterpiece of Shikhara-style architecture. Nearby, You can visit other places like Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), Mahabouddha Temple, offering a deeper glimpse into Nepal’s Kathmandu ancient city tour experience. Beyond its historical and architectural wonders, Patan offers unique cultural experiences for tourists. Visitors can taste authentic Newari cuisine such as Yomari (sweet rice dumplings), Chatamari (Nepali pizza), Samay Baji (Newari feast), and Aila (local rice liquor) in local restaurants.

After lunch, our private vehicle will take you to Boudhanath Stupa,It is one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world and an important pilgrimage site for Tibetan Buddhists. As you walk around the stupa, you can spin prayer wheels and observe monks in maroon robes, you can also Join local devotees in a kora (ritual walk) around the stupa. Further more you can visit surrounding monasteries to learn about Tibetan and  Buddhist culture,Try traditional Tibetan food, such as thukpa (noodle soup) and butter tea, you can wear tibetian cultural dress, take photos for memories, at roof top cafes you can experience panoramic views of the stupa. If you want to take some local product than buy some handicrafts, singing bowls, and thanka paintings(traditional Buddhist art form usually created on cotton or silk canvas).

Your next destination is the holiest Hindu temples, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. From there we can explore the whole temple complex and roaming around bank of bagmati river, On the bank of bagmati river and around you will witness things like,Sacred Hindu rituals performed by devotees and priests,Aarti (fire ceremony),Sadhus (Hindu ascetics covered in ash) meditating and blessing visitors,Cremation ghats, where traditional Hindu funeral rites take place. 

On your final day, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your departure time, you may have time for multiple activities yoga session or meditation,you can buy handmade souvenirs like wooden carvings,try streets food of the city and communicate with locals.  Then, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your departure. As a gesture of respect and appreciation, we will present you with a khada (ceremonial scarf) and a small token of love to remember your time in Nepal. 

Whether you are seeking a traditional Kathmandu Heritage Tour, or a more personal experience, this customizable Kathmandu City Tour ensures that your journey through the capital of Nepal is filled with moments of cultural discovery, spiritual enrichment, and local culinary delights. From the beauty of ancient temples to engaging in activities like meditation, yoga, and cooking classes, this is your chance to truly connect with the spirit of Kathmandu's ancient city.