Kathmandu Heritage Walking Tour is a day tour around Kathmandu city. This will be a walking tour to some of the UNESCO world heritage sites of Nepal which include Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swyambhunath Stupa also known as Monkey Temple.

Heritage Tour will lead you towards the oldest settlement of Kathmandu district, passing through local alleys, Ason market, encountering uncountable temples, markets, old houses, and finally to Durbar Square.

Highlights

  • A guided local tour in Kathmandu
  • Observe the local life
  • Witness the ancient Newari settlement, culture, and daily activities
  • Explore hundreds of temples and Buddhist Stupas around
  • Get an opportunity to explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swyambhunath Stupa
  • It will be a stress-free walking tour of the ancient settlement
  • Be blessed by the living goddesses Kumari
  • Will be able to witness the daily ritual ceremonies all around the temples and stupas
  • Witness the mixture of Hindu and Buddhist religion
  • Explore the local market and the local lifestyle.

The antiqueness of the old town is filled with colorful local stores, vegetable markets, and vendors selling clothes and edible stuff that are very attractive to witness. Passing by with surprise in every step you take. This will be a lifetime memory for any traveler to witness the culture and lifestyle of the locals in a local way.

A heritage walking tour in Kathmandu will take you to one of the powerful kingdoms of Kathmandu valley i.e. Kathmandu Durbar Square or Basantapur Durbar Square. So, with well-preserved the palace and temples around, you can spend hours watching the daily activities of the locals.

Temples with pagoda and shikhara architecture will make you surprised. Above all, the erotic carving around the temple premises, and the big bell hanging are well to watch but not to ring.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is an abode of the Living Goddesses Kumari. So if you are fortunate enough will get an opportunity to witness the living goddess Kumari but taking her pictures is strictly prohibited.

Heading towards the nine-storied palace, you can explore the museum and head towards the freak street, which was a popular destination for hippies till the ’70s.

A guided city tour in Kathmandu will help you go through every detail from Kasthamandap, Maru Ganesh, Kala Bhairab, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Kumari Gar, Palace, and many more before hiking towards Swyambhunath.

Crossing a river through a local street you pass by an army barrack towards a hillock where lies the mighty Swyambhunath Stupa dedicated to Buddhism and surrounding temples to Hindu followers.

Filled with hundreds of live monkeys, a praying flag hanging around, a praying wheel spinning, and Chaittya around, you will be fascinated to see monkeys performing tricky and funny activities.

The hillock will be a good place to observe the Kathmandu valley and the Langtang Himalayas with a 360° panoramic view, descending 365 steep below, you will take a walk towards your respective hotel through the other part of the local settlement passing by the cremation area of local Newari community and finally to hotel.

Required Fees for the Kathmandu Heritage Tour

1. Kathmandu Durbar Square

    Rs. 1000

Kathmandu Durbar Square Permit

2. Swyambhunath Stupa

    Rs. 200

Swayambhunath Stupa Entrance Permits

Kathmandu Heritage walking Tour Itinerary

Day 1 At 8:30 Am: Pick up from your respective hotel/ destination

Walk through the local Ason market all the way to Kathmandu Durbar Square. Visit Basantapur Durbar Square, Freak Street, Living goddesses Kumari and surrounding temples

12:00: Head towards Swyambhunath Stupa, through local settlement, enjoy the pristine view of the Stupa, Kathmandu valley along with the Himalayas

2:30 Pm: Descend through 365 steep towards your respective destination

4: 30 Pm: Drop to your destination and final goodbye greetings from your guide

Max Altitude: 1,350m (4,429ft)
Duration: 6 Hours
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Price Per Person
US$20
  • 1 paxUS$45
  • 2 - 3 paxUS$25
  • 4 - 8 paxUS$20

Cost Details for the Kathmandu Heritage walking Tour

Includes
  • A well-experienced tour guide to escort
  • Tour allowance of your guide
Excludes
  • Entrance fee to the World Heritage Site
  • Your Lunch/ tea/ coffee etc
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips to your guide

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