Nepal · UNESCO Heritage Sites

6-Day Kathmandu and Nagarkot Heritage Tour with Everest Flight

6 Days Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at the world-renowned Pashupatinath Temple and Swayambhunath Stupa in Kathmandu
  • 02 Visit the historic palace courtyards of the Kathmandu Valley
  • 03 Explore Nagarkot, a scenic hill station and popular mountain viewpoint
  • 04 Experience an Everest mountain flight with panoramic Himalayan views

Explore the artistic and ancient city of Kathmandu on this 6-day tour through Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Changu Narayan. Admire incredible Himalayan views and natural scenery, take a short hike from Changu Narayan to Telkot, and spend a night in Nagarkot, one of the famous hill stations near Kathmandu. The tour also includes an Everest mountain flight and the chance to enjoy Nepali culture and cuisine.

These flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalayas in just one hour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

  • Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
  • Meet the representative who will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time to relax.

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

2
Day 02

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kapan Monastery, and Everest Flight

  • Take a morning Everest flight. These flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalayas in just one hour.
  • After breakfast at the hotel, start the day with a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, a famous Hindu temple on the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
  • Drive to Boudhanath Stupa, which is among the largest stupas in South Asia and has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal.
  • In the late afternoon, drive to Kapan Monastery, perched on a hill not far north of Boudha.

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

3
Day 03

Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath

  • After breakfast, move to Patan Durbar Square. Patan is a beautiful city in its own right that rivaled Kathmandu in terms of the splendor of its temples and squares, and it is now better preserved, less polluted, and less crowded.
  • Drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, also called Kasthamandap, from which the name of Kathmandu originated, where you can see the living goddess, Kumari.
  • Walk around Freak Street, which used to be very famous from the early 1960s to the late 1970s for hippies.
  • Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa, also called the Monkey Temple, a stupa on a small hill in Kathmandu overlooking the Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding mountains.

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

4
Day 04

Changu Narayan, Telkot Hike, and Drive to Nagarkot

  • After breakfast, drive to Changu Narayan. The ancient Hindu temple of Changu Narayan is located on a high hilltop that is also known as Changu or Dolagiri.
  • Hike for about one to two hours to Telkot, where hikers get to enjoy views of small traditional villages and cultivated farms.
  • The vehicle will be waiting for you at Telkot.
  • Drive to Nagarkot. Nagarkot is at 2,195 m and is a scenic hilltop about 32 km from Kathmandu, very popular as a mountain viewpoint.

Accommodation: Overnight at a lodge in Nagarkot.

5
Day 05

Sunrise in Nagarkot and Bhaktapur Visit

  • Enjoy the sunrise early in the morning.
  • After breakfast, drive to Bhaktapur, which means "the city of devotees" in the Nepali language.
  • Visit the Palace of Fifty-five Windows that stands in the square, which was also home to many kings of Bhaktapur.
  • Drive back to Kathmandu.
  • Later, visit Thamel, the tourist hub, and consider shopping in souvenir shops.
  • In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at one of the best restaurants.

Accommodation: Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu.

6
Day 06

Departure from Kathmandu

  • Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Everest flight, Nagarkot sunrise, Pashupatinath Temple

Where this trip takes you

Everest flight, Nagarkot sunrise, Pashupatinath Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathmandu 44600 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Nagarkot, including breakfast
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Everest mountain flight
  • All road transportation throughout the tour
  • All entrance fees to all heritage sites
  • English-speaking Nepali guide
  • All government taxes

What's Not Included

  • International tickets and airport taxes
  • Lunch and dinner not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Nepal entry visa (US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days)
  • Alcoholic beverages, drinks, telephone calls, and laundry
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips, etc.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kathmandu 44600.

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