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5-Day Kathmandu Valley History Tour
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Nepal has seen many rulers and ruling dynasties, which lead to a colourful, mixed history. Kathmandu Valley, the heart of Nepal, is a natural basin of a patchwork of terraced fields and sacred temple towns that showcase the glory of the ancient architects and artisans of Nepal. See the living museum of Nepali culture and history, with seven listed as the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Explore the cultural heritage of the Kathmandu Valley illustrated by seven groups of monuments and buildings which display the full range of historic and artistic achievements, for which the Kathmandu Valley is world-famous. Visit the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur, the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath and the Hindu temples Pashupati and Changu Narayan.

Highlights
  • History, Culture, & Local People
  • Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
  • Swoyambhunath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple
  • Tibetan Handicraft Centre
  • Nagarkot and Boudhanath
  • Day 1: Arrive at Kathmandu (1300m/4265ft) expand_more
    • Arrive at Kathmandu International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and check in to the hotel. 
    • The rest of the day is free to explore this historic and vibrant city. 

    Meals: Welcome Dinner

    3* Accommodation

  • Day 2: Embark on a Kathmandu Valley City Tour expand_more
    • After breakfast, we depart the hotel for a full-day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu, the “city of glory.” 
    • We visit Durbar (Palace) Square, the epicentre of religious and cultural life, an area filled with old temples and historical significance with old glorious Newari architecture. Some of the sights include Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka, Taleju Temple, Kasthamandap and Kumari Ghar, home to the Living Goddess. 
    • Afterwards, we visit Swoyambhunath Stupa, one of the oldest Buddhist stupas in the world, which is majestically set high on a hill overlooking Kathmandu Valley. 
    • We proceed towards Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. This massive temple complex sits alongside the banks of the holy Bagmati River. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple's courtyard, whereas tourists can see the temple from the eastern side of the Bagmati River. 
    • Later, we visit Boudhanath; a Buddhist Stupa said to be one of the largest in the world. This massive structure stands tall with four pairs of eyes, each facing the four cardinal directions, watching for the righteous behaviour of humanity and human prosperity. 

    Meals: Breakfast

    3 * Accommodation

  • Day 3: Go for a Patan and Bhaktapur City Tour expand_more
    • Check out from the hotel after breakfast for a guided sightseeing tour of Patan, the city of Fine Arts. 
    • Visit Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), etc. 
    • Head towards the Tibetan Handicraft Centre where we can see the art of making carpets by the Tibetan refugees. 
    • Afterwards, we head for one and half hour scenic drive to Nagarkot, and en route, we stop at Bhaktapur, the “City of Devotees”. 
    • The tour begins in Bhaktapur with a visit to Durbar Square, the Golden Gate and the Palace of 55 Windows to see Lion’s Gate, The Nyatapola Temple, the tallest of its kind Nepal Bhairab Temple and the Pottery Centre. 
    • In the later afternoon, we drive back to Kathmandu and stay overnight at a hotel. 

    Meals: Breakfast

    3* Accommodation

  • Day 4: Head to Nagarkot (2175m/7136ft) expand_more
    • After breakfast, we drive to Nagarkot village (2175m) on a ridge, just 32km from Kathmandu (takes one and half an hour), facing one of the broadest possible views of the Himalaya. 
    • We wake up early in the morning for the sunrise and the mountain panorama from Dhaulagiri in the west to Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga in the east, via Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Shisha Pangma, Dorje Lakpa and Gauri Shanker. This place exists only because of the views, and there is not much to the village except a small hilltop Mahakali Temple. 

    Meals: Breakfast

    3 * Accommodation

  • Day 5: Drive Back to Kathmandu expand_more
    • After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive back to Kathmandu and check in to the hotel. 
    • In the afternoon, you are free to explore Kathmandu on your own or stroll around the market buying gifts and souvenirs for your loved ones. 
    • This evening, we enjoy dinner accompanied by a cultural program in a traditional Nepali restaurant. 

    Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner

    3* Accommodation

What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • All airport/hotel pick-up and drop-off in private car/van
  • 3 nights in a hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast, 3 *
  • 1 night in a hotel in Nagarkot, including breakfast.
  • An experienced English speaking trekking guide during a tour
  • Salary, food, insurance and lodging cost for guide
  • Welcome and farewell meals and breakfasts while in Kathmandu.
  • Driver's salary, meals, insurance and accommodation.
  • Fuel, road tax and parking fees
  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and Nagarkot tours by private car.
What's Excluded
  • Nepal entry visa fees.
  • International airfare and departure tax.
  • Bar bills, laundry and other expenses of personal nature.
  • Travel insurance including evacuation.
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, except welcome and farewell dinner.
  • Tips for local staffs, guides and porters. 
  • Entrance fees in Kathmandu
Know before you go
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps.
  • We will meet our valued customers at the Alpine Club of Himalaya, Thamel or we will meet them at the Alpine Hotel and Apartment, Thamel, Kathmandu.
Meeting Point

Thamel Marg

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 10 USD 499 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 USD 449 Per Person

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USD 499 / person