Hanuman Dhoka and Kathmandu Old City Heritage Walk
1. Hotel Pickup - Kathmandu
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu.
2. Kathmandu Durbar Square / Hanuman Dhoka
Begin your heritage exploration at Kathmandu Durbar Square, the historic royal center of Kathmandu.
Explore the palace courtyards, temples, shrines, traditional architecture, and important monuments surrounding Hanuman Dhoka. The square is particularly known for its concentration of historic temples, palaces, wood carvings, and cultural landmarks.
3. Kumari Ghar - Living Goddess
Visit Kumari Ghar, the traditional residence of the Living Goddess Kumari.
Your guide will explain the cultural traditions surrounding the Kumari and the importance of the site in Kathmandu's religious heritage.
4. Kasthamandap and Historic Temples
Continue to Kasthamandap, Shiva-Parvati Temple, Jagannath Temple, Kal Bhairav, and other important monuments within the historic square.
Learn about the architecture, legends, festivals, and religious traditions associated with these sites.
5. Hanuman Dhoka Palace
Explore the historic palace complex and its courtyards. Hanuman Dhoka served as an important royal and administrative center, and the palace complex developed over several centuries.
6. Walk Through Indra Chowk & Ason
Leave the main monument area and walk through the traditional streets toward Indra Chowk and Ason.
Experience the everyday atmosphere of Kathmandu's old city, with traditional shops, markets, religious items, spices, textiles, and local commerce.
7. Lunch Break
Stop at a local restaurant for lunch.
8. Local Heritage Streets & Cultural Experience
Continue through the historic neighborhood, observing traditional courtyards, shrines, old houses, temples, and local community life.
Your guide will introduce you to Kathmandu's Newari culture and explain how historic traditions continue in the modern city.
9. Return to Hotel
After completing the heritage tour, travel back to your Kathmandu hotel by private vehicle.
