Day tour Kathmandu
- 5–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Kathmandu valley is a historical and culturally rich city in Nepal. There are many historical places and heritage site where you can observe the city with different perspectives. Just in case, if you have one day only to visit Kathmandu, you can still experience the cultural sites including Swayambunath Stupa, Pasupatinath temple and Boudhanath area. Boudhanath and Swambunath are regarded to the Buddhism whereas, Pasupaptinath temple is one of the holiest Hindu temple in the world. And also, visit the Kathmandu Durbar Square to find the classic style of temple, Kumari house, Kasthamandap, nine storied temple and many more.
Inclusions
What's included
- Highly experienced tour guide
- Pickup and drop to your place
- Private vehicle during tour
What's not
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Entrance fees
- Food and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips to guide
Itinerary
Swayambhunath stupa, also known as the monkey temple is one of the most popular destination in Kathmandu. The stupa is located at the hilltop 50 feet above the valley, where one can view the stupa from any faraway places inside the city. The word 'Swayambhunath' means self creation and was bloomed in the form of lotus. Explore the Swayambhunath and know the mythological and historical facts.
Pashupatinath is the biggest Hindu temple of Lord Shiva who is one of the principle deities of Hinduism. Number of pilgrims as well as tourist visits this holiness temple everyday. Nonetheless, the non-Hindus cannot enter inside the main temple and can only explore surrounding the temple. Besides Pashupatinath, there is a Bagmati river flowing nearby the temple. This holy river is the cemetery place for Hindu people where you can see the process of burning the dead bodies.
Boudhhanath stupa is one of the largest stupa in the world. The sutpa has an interesting history of its own according to Newar Buddhist and Tibetan Buddhist mythology. There are over 50 gompas around the stupa as Tibet convention. Here you can also see lots of monks and prayers surrounding the stupa clockwise. The Thanka arts and souvenir shopping are another interesting observation here.
Kathmandu Darbar Square is one of the medieval period Palace in Kathmandu valley. The Durbar square lies at the center of Kathmandu city, just south to the Thamel area. Here you will explore history and culture of Nepal as well as local people and their cultural lifestyle. Besides the Kathmandu Durbar Square, there are Kumari house, biggest statue of Kaal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Maru Ganesh temple and more. There are also souvenir shops at the Basantapur for your secondary interest.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Himalayan Smile Treks and Adventure Pvt. Ltd
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kathmandu
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 2812 experiences we list in Kathmandu.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's ancient, colourful capital, a valley city of temples, stupas and royal squares and the gateway to the Himalaya.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal square, is crowded with pagoda-roofed temples and palaces, and nearby lives the Kumari, the city's living child goddess. Thamel, the travellers' quarter, is a tangle of lanes selling trekking gear, prayer flags and handicrafts, busy with cafés and rooftop restaurants.
Top-ranked sights in Kathmandu: Namche Bazaar, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur).
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