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4-Day Sightseeing Tour To Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Embark on this short 4-day cultural Nepali tour to explore the spiritual land of Kathmandu. Visit well-known religious sites like the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and the Kal Bhairav Temple. Witness historical places like the highlights of Patan and Bhaktapur, including four ancient stupas and the Nytapola Temple.

Highlights
  • Explore the Pashupatinath Temple & the Boudhanath Stupa
  • Marvel at the ancient four stupas of Patan & the Nytapola Temple
  • Check out the Darbar Square & Kal Bhairav Temple
  • Observe the intricate architecture of buildings of Malla rulers
  • Savour authentic Nepali delicacies
  • Day 1- Arrive in Kathmandu expand_more

    • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport. Meet your guide.

    • Drive to your hotel. Check-in at the hotel and enjoy refreshment.

    • Briefing session about the tour.

    • Enjoy a welcome dinner at an authentic Nepalese restaurant with cultural show.

  • Day 2- Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour - Duration 4-5 hrs expand_more

    • Have breakfast and leave for Kathmandu Durbar Square (old Palace Courtyard). This place is full of religious monuments with residents of the famous Kumari Ghar (Living Goddess).

    • Visit Kal Bhairav Temple, Red monkey god, and ancient buildings of Malla rulers with magnificent architectures and intricate carvings from the 7th to 16th Century.

    • Take a lunch break.

    • Drive towards the east of the city to reach the Temple of Pashupatinath. This is a pagoda-style temple with gilded roofs and richly carved silver doors dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is situated on the bank of the Bagmati river.

    • Head towards Bouddhanath Stupa. This place stands as the largest Buddhist shrine within South East Asia. It was built in the 6th century A.D. by King Man Deb.

  • Day 3- Tour of Patan and Bhaktapur expand_more

    • Head to the southern end of Kathmandu at Patan/Lalitpur district.

    • Reach the center of Patan- Lalitpur.  The city thrives on arts and crafts. Witness old Malla period's fine architecture.

    • Explore Patan's four ancient stupas in each corner of the city, built by Emperor Asoka of India 2,600 years ago. 

    • Reach Bhaktapur- a medieval city, after a 45-minute long drive. Visit this Malla period city retaining its old culture and traditional way of life. Bhaktapur means- city of devotees.

    • Visit a beautiful and interesting square with golden gates, the palace of 55 windows, a royal bath, and the famous historical Nytapola Temple.

    • Head back to your hotel in Kathmandu. 

  • Day 4- Departure expand_more

    • Drive back to Kathmandu airport. 

What's Included

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle

  • Three Night hotel accommodations in Kathmandu

  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show

  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary

  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed city Tour (Guide)

  • sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, including taxes and entrance fees

  • All government and local taxes

What's Excluded

  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show

Know before you go

  • Historical information about some places you will visit in Kathmandu:

    • The Durbar Square is filled with the colours of life. You will find vendors selling vegetables, curios, flutes, and other products. Nearby are the great drums which were beaten to announce royal decrees.

    • Akash Bhairab Temple, also referred to as the Blue Bhairab, sometimes is a three-storeyed temple in the principal market called Indra Chowk. The divine image of the Akash Bhairab is displayed outside for a week-long period during the great festival of Indra Jatra. The celebration of Indra Jatra honours Indra- the King of Heaven and the God of Rain.

    • Temple of Kumari and the holy quadrangle with a Buddhist stupa at the center form the residential quarters of a  Virgin living goddess called Kumari. The traditional building has profusely carved wooden balconies and window screens. 

    • The Great Stupa of Swayambhunath is the wonder and glory that was Nepal. It is listed as a World Heritage Site. This temple is the nerve center of faithful worshipers of Lord Adi Buddha. The stupa is well composed of solid hemisphere terra – cotta with four-sided all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha, keeping an eternal watch on the Valley distinguishing between vice and virtue.

Meeting Point

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Ring Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
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1 To 4 USD 320 Per Person

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