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Kathmandu Valley Tour

Kathmandu Valley
Trip Grade
Easy
Trip Type
Historical Cultural Tour
Maximum Elevation
Accomodation
Comfort Hotel
Destination
Kathmandu Valley
Best Time
Trip Start
Kathmandu
Trip Ends
Kathmandu

Overview

Kathmandu Valley Tour-

Nepal being so diverse in culture, it is extremely rich in historical and architectural ways. A spiritual journey through the many temples, stupas, monasteries, ancient palaces, and old villages, all in one beautiful and warm valley, Kathmandu Valley Tour is a visit to the most prominent places of the Nepal capital. From the UNESCO world heritage sites in the valley to many other historical as well as cultural sites, the Kathmandu Valley Tour is a short yet fun way of exploring the culturally rich Kathmandu valley.

In this trip, you will visit 7 UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Changu Narayan Temple. You will start off by visiting Swayambhunath, which is situated on top of a hill and is also known as the “Monkey Temple” for the population of monkeys present in its premises. Along with it, you will also visit Boudhanath, Nunnery Gumba, Kapan Monastery, White Gumba, and Rato Gumba which are all Buddhist pilgrimage sites that will surely awaken the peace within you. The famous Hindu temple Pashupatinath with Bagmati River flowing by its side and some amazing old Nepalese architecture in Patan, Bhaktapur, and Kathmandu Durbar Squares, as well as Changu Narayan Temple, will help you learn a little bit about the culture and history of Nepal. You will also visit some traditional Newar villages like Khokana, Bungmati, and Kirtipur, which house many temples within them. The tour also takes you to visit Budhanikantha, which is situated near the green hills and is a temple of the Hindu God Vishnu floating in the water. You will also visit an old marketplace in Kathmandu, Ason, which is a busy place selling spices, vegetables, utensils, clothes and what not all in one place with lots of locals going about their everyday busy schedule.

So book your trip to this amazing city where you can experience a lot of art, culture, and history. Glacier Family Treks and Expedition will not only take care of you but will also provide you with the best hotel, transportation facilities, and your own guide at a very affordable price.

Itinerary

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.

Shop all you want this day so that you can take some gifts for your loved ones back home, especially in Thamel, you can get all the authentic Nepalese handicrafts and the likes. You can also visit malls if you want to, but it would be better if you just go local. Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

What's Include in Cost

    • Airport service according to program.
    • Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
    • Full package service activities in Chitwan National Park according to given plan and program.
    • Mineral water supply during the driving.
    • Sightseeing activities in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per program.
    • Monument entrance fees in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Lumbini.
    • A professional Cultural Tour Guide in Kathmandu-Pokhara and Nature guide in Chitwan Park.
    • All kinds of land transportation as per program.
    • Food and Beverage during the tour as per contract.

What's Excluded in Cost

    • Nepal entry visa.
    • International flights and airport tax.
    • Travel insurance.
    • Personal expenses, Hot or Mineral water
    • Laundry service and Bar Bills
    • Internet and Battery charge
    • Alcoholic drinks with Coke, Fant, Juice.
    • Rescue in emergency.

Fixed Departure

Equipment

  • Airport pick up and drive according to itinerary and plan.
  • 1 night hotel in Kathmandu on B/B plan.
  • 1 night hotel in Pokhara on B/B plan.
  • TIMS cards: Trekking Information Management System.
  • Tourist Bus: KTM-POK-KTM
  • Porters and guide with their wages.
  • Insurance for guide and porters.
  • Entry fee of Annapurna Conservation area.
  • Local airport tax and land transportations according to program.
  • Applicable Nepal government tax.

Advisory

  • Non-bio degradable materials are not allowed to dispose in the trekking route randomly.
  • Proper follow of the guidance provided by the leader/guide of the trek.
  • Alcoholic beverages and other intoxicating substances are highly discouraged.
  • There might be the chances of bad weather so be prepared for the inconvenience caused by the unpredictable weather.
  • Try to be mentally and physically prepared before this trek with few short hikes before this trek is highly recommended.

Inportant Things Required

  • Passport
  • Few passport size photos for TIMS and other official documents
  • Personal trekking equipment
  • Snow goggles
  • Personal handbag and luggage
  • Snacks and sweets like chocolate bar (if required)
  • Warm clothes, down jacket and multilayered clothes
  • Trekking shoes
  • Some personal items and sunscreen/sun cream
  • Water bottle and hat

FAQ

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

When you are up in the mountains in Nepal, we would suggest you to be ready for anything. Weather forecasts for Lukla are never correct and different sources will give you different information. If it is a really bad day in terms of weather, the airlines will themselves cancel the flight and you might have to wait till the weather clears. Yes, flying in high altitude is never easy, even on a clear sunny day, the plane might face turbulence because of the wind blowing from the mountains. But overall the flight to Lukla is very exciting and it’s an experience that you will never forget.

Review

  • star rating  Two treks, a lot of great souvenirs - Super treks with great guide and boys team. Very knowledgeable about Nepal’s culture and montains, nice and warm guide.

    VoyageurTerrestre
    January 17, 2019

    star rating  Five treks and soon a sixth - Five treks and soon a sixth one speak by themselves from 2007 till next March. Just wonderful treks in the Upper Mustang (winter/summer), around the Manaslu, in the Tsum Valley,... read more

    Laurent R
    January 15, 2019

    star rating  Glacier Family Treks & Expedition - Perfect organisation. Great kindness and skillfulness of Dilu and his team. Dilu offers “a la carte” treks with great flexibility (altitude, hours of walking, regions...) according to the group. I... read more

    Treknepal
    January 15, 2019
  • star rating  Trek from pokhara - The trek was amazing. We prepared it by Mail with Dilu, and he is very professionnal and he answered all the questions we had.
    We met him at the... read more

    Mafalda76380
    May 19, 2019

    star rating  Three passes and Island peak ascent - What an amazing experience... An explosion of nature, kindness (if you are advised and travelling with Dilu) and serenity.
    Thanks again Dilu, I really loved those days.

    CCdel555
    October 19, 2022

    star rating  Family trek! - Great trek with the whole family in the mustang valley! Wouldn’t want to do this with anyone else! hope to do it again !

    Melissa S
    January 24, 2019
  • star rating  Great experience - Great experience with Dilu who has been very helpful, pro efficient and very nice !
    He helped us in defining the itinerary of the trek and took time to... read more

    Melissa_Pelanne
    June 26, 2022

    star rating  Family trekking in the Annapurna Range - Kathmandu and Pokhara visit for a few days, and 14 days trekking in the Annapurna Range with our kids (7, 9 ans 11 years-old).
    Amazing trip.
    Dilu is really an... read more

    Pathfinder565510
    March 25, 2019

    star rating  It was one of the best and fantastique trekking in te Dudhkundo Lake trek with Dilu Rai our french speapking guide for second time in Népal.
    I think no... read more

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    February 24, 2023

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