3-Hour Kathmandu Walking Tour with Ason Bazaar and Durbar Square

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Shop at the traditional marketplace of Ason
• 02 Visit temples, stupas, and bahals in Kathmandu's old quarters
• 03 Behold the shrine of the Toothache God
• 04 Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic heart of the city

Explore Kathmandu, a city where ancient traditions are zealously guarded while embracing modern life. Discover the city's highlights as you wander through Thamel, the vegetable market, Ason Bazaar - the most famous and ancient traditional market - Indra Chowk, the shrine of the Toothache God, Kumari, the Living Goddess Temple, and much more. This walking tour offers a closer look at Kathmandu's culture, daily life, and historic heart.

Explore Kathmandu, a city where ancient traditions are zealously guarded while embracing modern life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Kathmandu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Kathmandu Backstreets, Ason Bazaar, and Durbar Square Walk

• Meet your guide in Thamel at around 9:00 am.

• Walk through the back streets of Kathmandu.

• Shop at the famous and traditional marketplace of Ason, which was once the only supermarket for the local people of Kathmandu. It still retains its popularity even today.

• Explore temples, stupas, bahals, the shrine of the Toothache God, the vegetable market, and more.

• Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, the central part of Kathmandu city.

• Get acquainted with the lifestyle and cultural aspects of the people of Kathmandu.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Experienced certified guide

What's Not Included

• Transportation

• Entrance ticket at Kathmandu Durbar Square

Know before you go

• This is a complete walking tour designed to help you get the most out of Kathmandu.

• This tour starts and ends in Thamel.

• If you are staying somewhere far from Thamel, the guide can arrange a transfer at an extra cost.

• This tour can be extended to a full-day tour (7 hrs) by adding Swoyambhunath, the Monkey Temple, and Patan city by car at an extra cost.

• Special group rates and customized tours are available on request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Chittadhar Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.