Kathmandu City Tour will make you understand the culture, religion, and medieval Nepal at its fullest visiting every nook and corner of the city. Kathmandu is famously known as the city of temples and the city of gods and goddesses carries religious importance both to the followers of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Highlights

  • Visit the ancient city of Nepal
  • Know the culture, religion, and history of Nepal
  • Guided tour with massif information and stories
  • View the antic architectures and open cremation
  • Feel the blend of Hinduism and Buddhism
  • Easy and relaxed tour for any age group
  • Private car/van/jeep will be provided
  • Explore the city of Kathmandu in a day tour

It’s a spiritual land full of mystery and religious importance. Thus, the history of the city itself has a story related to religion.

Mixed with different ethnic settlements dwelling together in the city of Kathmandu, you will be stunned to view the festival around the city. As the people are in a festive mood every day.

You will be able to encounter all the ceremonies going around the city. Uncountable numbers of Temples, Stupas, and Gumbas make Kathmandu one of the unique and mystic cities, an open living museum, and the heritage city of Nepal.

The narrow alleys around the city and people living in typical architectural buildings are fascinating views and devotees every day in the morning flourishing around the Temples and Stupas for their daily ritual ceremonies will make the tour one the most memorable moments.

Kathmandu City Tour is not a mere observation; it’s filled with spiritual and mythical supremacy and beautiful stories related to it, which one can experience throughout the visit.

Day Tour in Kathmandu comprises four UNESCO world heritage sites of Kathmandu Valley which have religious, historical as well as cultural importance. 

Starting from the Swyambhunath Stupa famously known as the Monkey Temple, lies at the top of a hillock a beautiful place to view the Kathmandu valley, the Langtang Himalayan ranges, lovely stupas, and temples filled with the monkeys surrounding the entire spectrum.

Further, you will be heading towards Patan Durbar Square, one of the oldest settlements of the Kirat king; the Palace, Golden temple, Krishna mandir, Sundari Chowk, Taleju temple, Royal bath, etc will be a soothing view, and never miss the Ashoka stupa build during 2nd century BC.

Heading further from Patan Durbar Square towards Pashupatinath Temple, one of the holiest Hindu temples, where every year millions of devotees from around the world flock to pay homage to get liberation from their sin and also a place to view open cremation.

If you are to visit this spot during the Shivaratri Festival which falls in February/March, an easy view of Nanga Baba (necked Saddhu) smoking marijuana with devotees can be viewed.

In this single-day festival, almost a million people from around the world visit Pashupatinath an important day for Lord Shiva during the Shivaratri festival tour. 

Finally, your tour will end after visiting Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the biggest stupas dedicated to Buddhism, a culturally mixed area for both Hindu and Buddhist followers. 

With numerous monasteries around where lamas will be performing ritual ceremonies, praying flags, and strolling praying wheels around the stupa to get the blessing and finally enjoying your lunch at one of the rooftop restaurants, you will drive back to your respective hotel.

Required Fees for the Kathmandu City Tour

1. Swyambhunath Stupa or Monkey Temple

    Rs. 200

Swyambhunath Stupa Entrance Fee

2. Patan Durbar Square

    Rs. 1000

Patan Durbarsquare Entrance Fee

3. Pashupatinath Temple

    Rs. 1000

Pashupatinath Temple Entry Fee

4. Bouddhanath Stupa

    Rs. 400

Bouddhanath Stupa Entry Fee

Guided Kathmandu Day Tour - 1 day Itinerary

Note: The time mentioned in the itinerary may vary according to your interest, queries with your tour guide, and sometimes the traffic, but if you have limited time just let your guide be informed.

However, if the above-mentioned itinerary does not meet your interest, Discover Altitude can re-design the plan according to your interest and time-frame, please let us know.

Day 1 Sightseeing in Kathmandu

  • 9:00 AM: Pick up from your respective hotel and drive to Swyambhunath Stupa
  • 10:30 AM: Visit Patan Durbar Square and enjoy its unique cultural and historical heritage
  • 12:00 Noon: Visit Pashupatinath, observe the open cremation ceremonies going around on the bank of the river Bagmati, have some pictures with the aesthetic baba (Saddhu), and view the holy temple of Lord Shiva one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit Bouddhanath Stupa and monasteries around and enjoy its religious stories spinning praying wheel, explore the afternoon puja of the monasteries, and have lunch on the rooftop restaurant.
  • 4:00 Pm: Back to your respective hotel and farewell to your tour guide and driver.

Day 1 Sightseeing in Kathmandu

  • 9:00 AM: Pick up from your respective hotel and drive to Swyambhunath Stupa
  • 10:30 AM: Visit Patan Durbar Square and enjoy its unique cultural and historical heritage
  • 12:00 Noon: Visit Pashupatinath, observe the open cremation ceremonies going around on the bank of the river Bagmati, have some pictures with the aesthetic baba (Saddhu), and view the holy temple of Lord Shiva one of the holiest pilgrimage sites for Hindus.
  • 2:00 PM: Visit Bouddhanath Stupa and monasteries around and enjoy its religious stories spinning praying wheel, explore the afternoon puja of the monasteries, and have lunch on the rooftop restaurant.
  • 4:00 Pm: Back to your respective hotel and farewell to your tour guide and driver.
Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Duration: 7-8 Hours
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Price Per Person
US$45

Cost Details for the Guided Kathmandu Day Tour - 1 day

Includes
  • An experienced government registered Tour Guide
  • Pick-up and drop from your respective hotel
  • Private Car/Jeep
  • A bottle of Mineral water per person
  • Government tax and service charges
Excludes
  • Entrance fees to the historical World Heritage Site
  • Your personal expenses including alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, lunch, etc
  • Tips and gratuities to guides and drivers
  • And other not mentioned in the included sections above

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