Kathmandu Valley Tour

We will pick you up from the airport and help you settle in your hotel in Thamel, which is at the heart of Kathmandu and is especially famous among tourists. We will shortly discuss about following tour program and Welcome dinner in of Nepali Kitchen, O/N in Hotel.

Today will be a day dedicated to exploring the Kathmandu city. We will spend half of this day with monkeys because we will be visiting Swayambhunath and Pashupatinath temples along with Boudhanath stupa. While Swayambhunath, also known as the Monkey Temple, and Boudhanath are thronged with Buddhist pilgrims from all over the world, the temple of Pashupatinath is jam-packed with Hindu devotees. Since non-Hindus are not allowed inside the main temple of Pashupatinath, we will take you behind the temple by the banks of the holy Bagmati River where you can witness Hindu cremation ceremony. Later, a peaceful evening at Boudhanath calls for the day’s end.

This day we will visit Patan city, where we will get to explore the ancient palace and various old temples of Patan Durbar Square whose architecture is bound to amaze you. We will also visit the villages of Bungmati and Khokana which are some old agricultural villages where we can learn about the traditional way of producing crops. These villages are also home to the celebrated deities of the Newar like Machhendranath and Rudrayani. After the sightseeing tour, we will drop you back at your hotel in Kathmandu for the overnight stay.

This day we will visit Patan city, where we will get to explore the ancient palace and various old temples of Patan Durbar Square whose architecture is bound to amaze you. We will also visit the villages of Bungmati and Khokana which are some old agricultural villages where we can learn about the traditional way of producing crops. These villages are also home to the celebrated deities of the Newar like Machhendranath and Rudrayani. After the sightseeing tour, we will drop you back at your hotel in Kathmandu for the overnight stay.

This day we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is not so far away from Thamel. Home to a palace and many temples, including the home of the Living Goddess Kumari, Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most tourist-friendly places in Kathmandu. This place also holds the history and culture of ancient Kathmandu city. Today we will also visit the local market called Ason, where we can see busy locals trading at their shops of tea, spices, vegetables, clothes, authentic Nepalese handicrafts and many more which might catch your eye. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today we will visit the famous Budhanikantha Temple, where there is a big statue of the Hindu God Vishnu floating in the water. Situated on one of the hills of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, Nunnery Gumba is another highlight of the day. Apart from the nuns dressed in maroon wraps, the monastery also hosts amazing views of the valley. After Nunnery Gumba, we will drive to Kapan Monastery, which is covered in prayer flags and is vibrant with the many monks that reside in the premise. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Today is another pilgrimage site visit day, where we will visit White Gumba, Rato Gumba, and Ichangu Narayan Temple. After visiting these famous sites, we will visit the Nunnery Gumba in Sitapaila. This day you can relax and enjoy the peaceful environment there whilst observing this cultural space. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.