Nepal · City Tours

4-Day Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour with Temples, Durbar Square and Shopping

4 Days Round trip from दीघा पहलेजा Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and its royal palace complex
  • 02 See the huge 6th-century black Bhairab statue
  • 03 Visit the sacred sites of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa
  • 04 Browse Thamel and other shopping areas for pashmina, handicrafts, and Thanka paintings

Explore Kathmandu's culture, lifestyle, and the religious traditions of the people living in the city. Visit multiple temples and shrines dedicated to Hindu and Buddhist gods and goddesses, see the Royal Palace complex at Kathmandu Durbar Square, and discover the sacred Boudhanath Stupa. This tour also includes time to experience Nepal's shopping scene in Thamel and other local markets.

You may also catch a glimpse of Goddess Kumari when she appears at the palace window upon request.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Kathmandu
Languages English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kathmandu Durbar Square and Kumari Palace

  • Meet your tour guide in the morning and visit Kathmandu Durbar Square as the first destination.

  • Stop by the Living Goddess "Kumari," whose beautifully crafted and decorated palace, where she lived during her tenure, is another major attraction. You may also catch a glimpse of Goddess Kumari when she appears at the palace window upon request.

  • See the huge black Bhairab statue of the 6th century, the mask of white Bhairava, Shiva Temple, Vishnu Temple, Taleju Temple, various courtyards, and other monuments within Durbar Square.

2
Day 02

Pashupatinath Temple and Hindu Heritage

  • Go to Pashupatinath Temple, the most prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of destruction according to Hindu philosophy.

  • Witness cremations on the bank of the Bagmati River and see various shrines, temples, and stories related to Hinduism.

3
Day 03

Boudhanath Stupa and Swoyambhunath

  • Visit Boudhanath Stupa, the most famous and holiest stupa in Nepal.

  • Depending on the available time, visit Swoyambhunath Stupa as well.

4
Day 04

Shopping in Thamel and Local Markets

  • In the afternoon, enjoy shopping in Nepal. You can find silk carpets, Tibetan carpets, pashmina shawls, Thanka paintings, statues, handicrafts, jewellery, Gurkha knives, garments, and other items either in the narrow streets of Thamel or in other shopping areas.

End of tour.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Thamel

Where this trip takes you

Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Thamel

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from दीघा पहलेजा 1 city · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Visits to the sites mentioned above, including entrance fees (Kathmandu Durbar Square Museum).

  • Private car transfers during the tour.

  • English-speaking Kathmandu tour guide.

What's Not Included

  • Meals

  • Any other expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tour start
दीघा पहलेजा, J P Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in दीघा पहलेजा.

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