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4-Day Heritage Tour Of Kathmandu
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Culture, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the rich heritage of Kathmandu in this 4-day tour. Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan, and Patan Durbar Square. Take a mountain flight to view Mt. Everest, and enjoy local delicacies and souvenir shopping in Thamel market.

Highlights
  • Explore the rich cultural and religious diversity of Kathmandu 
  • Tour across UNESCO World Heritage sights of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Lalitpur
  • Shop for unique souvenirs and mementoes at Thamel market 
  • Immerse yourself in the local culture and cuisine of Kathmandu
  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu expand_more
    • Welcome to the capital city of Nepal. Arriving at the Tribhuvan International Airport and post-immigration procedures, you will be received by the tour representative at the exit gates. After transferring to your hotel, you will check in and spend the evening over a cultural program at a traditional Nepali restaurant. 

    Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Day 2: Kathmandu World Heritage Sites expand_more
    • Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu. A private vehicle will transport you to all these sites.
      • Boudhanath: Start the day with a visit to a famous Buddhist shrine in Boudha. The stupa is located 11km from the center of Kathmandu and is said to lie on the ancient trade route from Tibet. Participate in the morning circumambulations while visiting shops selling Tibetan Buddhist handmade arts (Thangkha).
      • Pashupatinath: Moving on to Pashupatinath, which is just 2.4km away from Boudha, we transition to Hindu ideology with this famous shrine of Shiva. Located on the banks of the Bagmati River, this temple is a collection of ashrams and other temples, including the main shrine.
      • Kathmandu Durbar Square: Next stop is the palace square at Basantapur. Basantapur Durbar Square. It used to house the Palace of Kings from Malla and Shah Dynasties. Located in the heart of Kathmandu Valley, you can visit various attractions within the square and try local delicacies at some of the most famous restaurants in the country.
      • Swayambhunath: Final stop of the day, we head west to Swayambhunath, which is the most sacred pilgrimage amongst Buddhist Newar and Tibetan Buddhists. Immerse in the spiritual atmosphere as you circumambulate around the shrine and offer prayers while visiting the Karma raja Mahavihara (where Buddha is said to meditate before hundreds of light).

    Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Day 3: Bhaktapur World Heritage Sites, Changunarayan & Patan expand_more
    • Mountain Flight: One of the must-see landmarks of Nepal is, of course, the highest peak in the world – Mount Everest. An awe-stricken silence comes close to matching the experience of a mountain flight. For one hour, you’ll fly over the Eastern Himalayan Ranges of Nepal, where some of the highest peaks in the world, including Mt. Everest, lie for a surreal feeling as you face the world’s tallest and most enigmatic of Mountains. Even those visitors who like the rigours of a trek won’t miss the opportunity to “conquer” the mountains in one stunning swoop.
    • Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Start the day with a visit to Bhaktapur, a quaint old Newari town located 13km east of Kathmandu. The entire square comprises the main palace square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square, and Pottery Square. Visit the 55 window palace, Vatsala Temple, Naytapola Temple, and Bhairava Nath Temple, among countless other shrines spread across the square. Make sure you try freshly made yoghurt, which is the most famous staple of this city.
    • Changunarayan: Changunarayan temple is to the north and is 4km from Bhaktapur Durbar Square. While hilltop temples are not uncommon, this is another shrine named after the village, Changu, surrounding it and after the daughter, Champak, of the Kashmiri King when she married the prince of Bhaktapur. This famous shrine of Lord Vishnu is considered the oldest temple in Nepal.
    • Patan Durbar Square: Located in the heart of Lalitpur city and 5.4km from Kathmandu, this durbar square is another of the royal palace squares famed as a residence for Malla Kings and Thakuri Dynasty during the 16th Century. With the square divided over three courtyards, namely Keshav Narayan, Mul, and Sundari, we visit the Krishna Mandir, Bhimsen Mandir and Vishwanath temple, among 55 other temples and Bahal spread across this area.  

    Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.

  • Day 4: Departure expand_more
    • On the final day of this trip, venture out into the Thamel market for last-minute souvenir shopping before you are seen off at the airport by the tour representative. Make sure you inquire about future trips and make plans as you depart.
What's Included
  • Guided city tour and sightseeing by tourist vehicle (as in a day-by-day itinerary)
  • Government-licensed English-speaking guide.
  • Entry permits and fees for all temples, parks, monasteries, and cultural and historical sites
What's Excluded
  • International airfare and airport departure tax
  • Pick up from and drop off service at the hotel and the airport on a tourist vehicle
  • Twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel during your trip
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu in a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural dance performance in the evening before departure
  • Ground transportation to and from Kathmandu by tourist vehicle
  • Your travel insurance
  • Nepal entry visa – you can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. (Tourist Visa with multiple entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $25 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, a Tourist Visa with multiple entries for 30 days and 90 days can be obtained by paying US $40 and $ 100, respectively. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos).
  • All Items of personal nature, like drinks, laundry, etc.
  • Tips for tour staff and driver (Tipping is expected)
  • All food and accommodation
  • All government taxes, VAT, Tourist Service charges and official expenses
  • Other expenses not mentioned above
Meeting Point

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 2USD 160 Per Group
3 To 10USD 240 Per Group
11 To 20USD 400 Per Group

This is a group tour

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USD 160 / group