Full-Day Heritage Walk in Kathmandu with Ason and Durbar Square

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See Ason Chowk, probably Kathmandu's most famous market square
• 02 Follow one of Kathmandu's most historic walking routes from Thamel to Durbar Square
• 03 Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square's palace, courtyards, and statues of gods and goddesses
• 04 Visit Janabahal en route through the old city
• 05 Sightsee Hanuman Dhoka Palace during your walk through Kathmandu Durbar Square

First known as Kantipur, today's Kathmandu offers some of the best examples of old Newari architecture. This city of contrasts bustles with little cars and noisy motorbikes as people make their way through the crumbling old streets. This heritage walk follows one of Kathmandu's most historic routes, from Thamel through Ason to Indra Chowk before leading to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

This heritage walk follows one of Kathmandu's most historic routes, from Thamel through Ason to Indra Chowk before leading to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Kathmandu

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Heritage Walk through Thamel, Ason, and Kathmandu Durbar Square

• Meet in Thamel at 09:00 hrs.
• Walk to Ason and explore the old market area.
• Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square via Indra Chowk, with an en route visit to Janabahal.
• Sightsee Kathmandu Durbar Square, including Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Please note that the palace may be closed during public holidays and special occasions.
• Walk back to Thamel. Interested people can stay longer to explore more and return on their own.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Service of a certified and experienced guide

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees (Kathmandu Durbar Square Rs 1000, Hanuman Dhoka Palace Museum Rs 300, subject to change)
• Meals and drinks
• Insurance and medical expenses
• Tips and offerings
• Transportation

Know before you go

• Traffic, both mechanical and human, fills this heritage walk. There are efforts to limit motorized traffic in the area, but foot traffic continues, and it is all part of enjoying this market-packed area. Kathmandu Durbar Square is the capital city's number one tourist attraction. It was part of the Nepal Royal Palace until 1896 - several monuments in Kathmandu Durbar Square date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Temples
• If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of Kumari.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Fire and Ice Pizza, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tour start

Kathmandu 44600, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.