Nepal · Walking Tours

2-Hour Kathmandu Walking Tour with Thamel Markets and Local Snacks

2 Hours Round trip from Thamel Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Thamel, Kathmandu's major tourist hub, and its crowded local market
  • 02 Walk through Ason, the business center of old Kathmandu
  • 03 Visit local temples including Avalokiteshvara and Akash Vairab
  • 04 Experience New Road's busy commercial street with local snacks and lassi

Explore the major sights of Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu, on this 2-hour excursion through its lively streets and markets. Begin in Thamel, the city's major tourist hub, then walk through the bustling lanes of Ason and New Road to discover local temples, colourful market scenes, and everyday commercial life. Along the way, enjoy popular local snacks and a refreshing lassi. You can also optionally extend the experience with a visit to the beautiful Kathmandu Durbar Square, home to the old royal palace and historic temples.

Explore the major sights of Nepal's capital city, Kathmandu, on this 2-hour excursion through its lively streets and markets.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kathmandu
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Walk Through Thamel, Ason Market, and Old Kathmandu

  • 12:00: Meet your Nepalese tour guide at Thamel. The exact meeting point can be decided at the time of booking.

  • 12:05 p.m.: The walk starts after a short briefing and introduction.

  • 12:15: After a short walk through the crowded Thamel market, reach a small goddess temple at the end of Thamel.

  • 12:30: Reach Ason market, the business center of old Kathmandu. Explore the market for about 30 minutes.

  • 1:00 p.m.: Stroll through the market and reach the beautiful temple of Avalokiteshvara.

  • 1:30 p.m.: Continue exploring the market and reach the colourful market of glass beads.

  • 1:45 p.m.: Explore the beautiful Temple of Akash Vairab and enjoy a delicious cup of lassi.

  • 2:00 p.m.: Observe the busy commercial street of Kathmandu, New Road. Enjoy some local snacks as well.

  • 2:30 p.m.: See a Buddhist stupa on the way back to Thamel.

  • 3:00 p.m.: Say goodbye to Nepal.

Optional:

You can also plan to visit the beautiful Kathmandu Durbar Square for about 1.5 hours.

Here, you can see the old palace of Nepal from the 17th century and many temples dating back as early as the 12th century. You may also see the living goddess 'Kamari' if the timing is right.

Thamel markets, Ason market, New Road commercial street, Kathmandu Durbar Square

Where this trip takes you

Thamel markets, Ason market, New Road commercial street, Kathmandu Durbar Square

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Thamel 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Kathmandu tour guide during the entire trip

  • A cup of delicious lassi

  • Popular Nepali snack 'samosa' (2 pcs)

  • A bottle of water

What's Not Included

  • Taxi or rickshaw fare

  • Any personal expenses

  • Entry fees

  • Tips for the guide

  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour start
Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Thamel.

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