Kathmandu Day Tour
OVERVIEW
- Duration:1 day
- Travellers:2 - 14 guests
- Tour Type:Culture Tour
- Level:Leisurely
Our one-day tour of the Kathmandu Valley comprises three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the three major attractions in the Kathmandu Valley.
Experience the best of Nepal’s Hindu and Buddhist heritage, as well as some of its other finest historical monuments, highlighting the artistic opulence of medieval Nepal at its very best.
This trip makes an excellent introduction to the rich cultural heritage of Nepal.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience the daily practices of Tibetan Buddhism at Boudhanath, the largest dome-shaped stupa in Nepal
- Explore the rich diversity of Hindu temples at Pashupatinath
- Stroll through Patan Durbar Square, the historic heart of Kathmandu
PLACES TO BE VISITED
- Boudhanath – Pashupatinath – Patan Durbar Square
KEY INFORMATION
- Pick up and drop off at your Kathmandu accommodation
- Pick up at 9.00am
- Drop off at 3.00pm
ITINERARY
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MORNING – BOUDDHANATH & PASHUPATINATH
After an early morning breakfast, we head to Bouddhanath, the largest dome-shaped stupa in Nepal, where you will have the opportunity to observe the daily practices of Buddhism at close quarters.
We continue to Pashupatinath, the major Hindu temple complex on the banks of the Bagmati River with its many temples, each of which is dedicated to one of the Hindu deities. The pagoda houses the sacred linga of Lord Shiva the Destroyer, who is believed to dwell here as protector of animals.
AFTERNOON – PATAN DURBAR SQUARE
Our final destination is the magnificent Patan Durbar Square, where we explore unique temples, including Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwor Temple, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple, as well as other fascinating buildings within the historic complex.
We drive back to our hotel.
INCLUDES/EXCLUDES
- Full escort: our trek is fully escorted by an English-speaking, local expert guide and porters (ratio: one porter to two trekkers); our sightseeing tour in Khathmandu is with English-speaking local guides
- Accommodation: 10 nights’ accommodation – 7 nights in small hotels, tea houses and local lodges (standard rooms with non-attached bathrooms) during the trek, plus 3 nights in a hotel in Kathmandu, all based on sharing a twin room
- Meals: all meals during the trek plus breakfasts in Kathmandu
- Transport: airport transfers in a private vehicle; internal flights (Kathmandu – Lukla and Lukla – Kathmandu)
- Entry fees and permits: All entry fees during sightseeing tour of Kathmandu; Khumbhu VDC entry fees; Sagarmatha National Park permit
- Equipment, clothing and insurance for guide and porters
- Documentation: provided documents include a personalised itinerary for your trek, a full risk assessment of your trekking route, a bespoke kit list and facts about the country.
- Visa for Nepal
- International flights and any other internal flights not specified above
- Extra baggage charge if any (baggage weight allowance for domestic flight = 12kg + 3kg)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Meals in Kathmandu other than breakfasts
- Travel insurance
- Any expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation and/or road blocks
- Tips
- Soft drinks, snacks, hot water/showers, internet and telephone charges on the trail,
- All other items of a personal nature including medical expenses
PRICING
TREK ONLY
SOLO TRAVELLER
£115PRIVATE GROUP BOOKING (2 PAX)
£80ppPRIVATE GROUP BOOKING (3-5 PAX)
£70ppPRIVATE GROUP BOOKING (6-9 PAX)
£60ppPRIVATE GROUP BOOKING (10-14 PAX)
£55ppKATHMANDU DAY TOUR WITH ADD-ONS
- Additional sightseeing days. Please ask for further details
- Overnight accommodation can be organised for anyone wanting to extend their stay in Kathmandu. Please discuss this with us at the time of your making booking.
FOR PRICING, PLEASE DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS WITH US AT THE TIME OF MAKING YOUR BOOKING
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