Location
KathmanduDuration
4 DaysAltitude
1355 m.Difficulty
BasicGroup Size
2 - 12 paxBest Season
All around year
The Kathmandu Valley Tour is a cultural journey through Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, three historic cities known for their temples, stupas, palaces, courtyards and traditional Newari architecture. The tour also introduces you to some of Nepal’s most important Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites.
Kathmandu Valley is the cultural heart of Nepal. Its historic towns are filled with beautifully carved wood and metalwork, old temples and traditional courtyards. The valley is also known for its festivals, religious traditions and living Newari culture.
Our Kathmandu Valley Tour gives you time to explore the major sights of Kathmandu before visiting the historic cities of Bhaktapur and Patan.
Arrive airport and warm welcoming by our representative then short drive to hotel, transfer. Depend on arrive time, If early day free time in hotel for refreshment, then short walk with guide on local places. Hotel B/B plan.
After breakfast, Meet the city tour guide then begin day sightseeing Kathmandu city, view of the living goddess Kumari and her own temple, many other temple and king palace. Famous Buddhist UNESCO sight Syambhunath stuppa, Boudhanath Stupa and Hindu Temple Pashupatinath. Back hotel B/B plan.
Kathmandu Durbar Square:
Situated in the heart of the city, Kathmandu Durbar Square is one of the most popular historical sites in Kathmandu. The old royal palace, temples, courtyards, Kal Bhairav statue and the temple of the Living Goddess Kumari are among its main attractions.
The square is a remarkable collection of historic temples, palaces and courtyards and forms an important part of Kathmandu’s cultural heritage.
Swayambhunath Stupa:
Swayambhunath Stupa is an ancient religious and cultural complex perched atop a hill on the western edge of Kathmandu Valley. It is the ancient holy shrine consisting of Chaityas, temples, painted images of deities and religious places. It is also known as the Monkey Temple as there are large tribes of moving monkeys. On the Stupa there is a big pair of eyes on each of the 4 sides which represent wisdom and compassion. The name Swayambhu, mean Self-Created or Self-Existent and come from an old history from Swayambhu Purana. An important pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists, swayambhunath Stupa is UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Boudhanath Stupa:
Boudhanath Stupa is the largest stupa in the world the holiest Buddhist temple. It is the most important place of pilgrimage and mediation for Tibetan Buddhists and popular touristic site. Thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful days of the Buddha. It is one of the oldest and the biggest Buddhist monuments ever built in Nepal standing on the massive three level mandala style platforms surrounded by the colorful houses.
Pashupatinath Temple:
Pashupatinath Temple Nepal’s most sacred Hindu shrine and UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, is located on the bank of the holy Bagmati River 5 kilometers north-east of the Kathmandu Valley. It is the popular religious sites around the Kathmandu Valley with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, culture and tradition. It is the oldest Hindu temple in the Kathmandu and popular touristic areas as the tourist from all over the world visit this temple all the year. Pashupatinath is popular for two major parts one is Shiva Ling and other is Holy Bagmati River where the dead people are burnt after some ritual activities.
After breakfast drive to Bhaktapur city, a famous old heritage city of Nepal, Visit many stories Temples, Pagodas, Wooden Carving, golden Gate, Pottery Square local farming area. Then drive to Patan city Durbar square, Golden temple, Krishna Temple and Many old kings palaces on pagodas. free time in thamel. Hotel B/B plan.
Bhaktapur city:
Bhaktapur also known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa, is the ancient city in the east corner of the Kathmandu City, about 20 km east of Kathmandu. Listed on World Heritage Site, Bhaktapur is the preserved city for its rich culture, temples, wood, metal and stone artworks. It is the most popular touristic area with the 55 windows palace, golden gate, lion’s gate, mini pashupati temple, vatsala temple, nyatapola temple and bhairava nath temple as the major attractions to visit. The city is named as City of Culture, Living Heritage and Nepal’s Cultural Gem. It is the cultural city and renowned for its elegant art, fabulous culture, colorful festivals, traditional dances and indigenous lifestyle of Newari community.
Patan City:
Located about 5 km south of Kathmandu in Kathmandu Valley, Patan is one of the three cities in the Kathmandu Valley. The city of old tradition, arts and handicrafts, is the most popular sightseeing destination around the Kathmandu. Also known as Lalitpur city, Krishna Temple, Mahaboudha, Kumbheswor, Jagat Narayan Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar and the Ashokan stupas are the main attractions to visit within the city.
Morning breakfast in hotel and free time and depart to Airport
This tour is a good choice if you want to experience Nepal beyond the mountains. In four days, you can see important religious sites, historic squares and traditional Newari settlements without the physical demands of a trekking itinerary.
It also works well as the cultural part of a longer Nepal holiday. After exploring Kathmandu Valley, travelers can continue with Kathmandu trekking or a Himalayan journey such as the Everest Base Camp Trek or Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
If you have less time, you can also consider our Day Tours in Kathmandu.
The package includes ground transportation, an English-speaking guide, sightseeing entrance fees and tourist-standard accommodation with a bed-and-breakfast plan, according to the current itinerary.
The itinerary covers Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, Bhaktapur and Patan, along with their major cultural and historical attractions.
The current Kathmandu Valley Tour package is 4 days, including arrival in Kathmandu, two days of sightseeing and final departure.
Yes. The tour provides a comfortable introduction to Nepal’s history, religion, architecture and local culture before travelers continue to other parts of the country.
Kathmandu Valley can be visited throughout the year. Spring and autumn generally offer comfortable sightseeing conditions, while the tour can also be arranged during other seasons.
Explore the historic streets, temples, stupas and royal squares of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan with Nepal Footprint Holiday. Contact our Kathmandu-based team to plan your cultural tour of Nepal.
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