Overview
Kathmandu Valley Tour is an ideal trip to explore Kathmandu Valley within a short time span. During the trip you can learn about the culture and history of Nepal by visiting iconic cultural and historical places of the Valley that include UNESCO world heritage sites of the three major cities – Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Some of the destinations that you will visit are Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Durbar Squares of the three cities. This fantastic tour begins and ends at Kathmandu.
Trip Facts:
Trip duration: 6 Days
Destination: Kathmandu, Lalitpur & Bhaktapur
Hotel Accommodation: Twin Sharing
Transportation: Road Transfers
Type of Tour: Easy
Max elevation: 1400 m
Preferred age Group: Any
Special Training / Skill: Not Required
Seasonality: Round the Year
Start and End: Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Outline Itinerary
Day 1Arrival at Kathmandu (1400m)
Day 2In Kathmandu (B)
Day 3In Kathmandu (B)
Day 4In Lalitpur/Patan (B)
Day 5In Bhaktapur (B)
Day 6Depart from Kathmandu (B)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1400 m)
During the time of arrival you will get the aerial view of the Valley. After landing you will be escorted to the hotel by our staff.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 02: In Kathmandu (B)
Breakfast at hotel/ Lunch and Dinner own arrangement
AM: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath & Swayambhunath
PM: Sightseeing tour of Boudhanath & Kapan
Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is the most sacred Hindu temple of Nepal. It is located on the bank of the Bagmati River. It is an important temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. Every year this temple attracts thousands of Hindus from all over the world. In 1979, Pashupatinath was declared a UNESCO world Heritage Site. The temple is famous for its awe-inspiring and astounding pagoda architecture and spacious premises with numerous temples.
Swayambhunath: Swayambhunath, a little hillock in the northwest of Kathmandu Valley, is the oldest monument of Kathmandu Valley. It is also called Monkey Temple. Records of its history date as far as the 5th century, but its origins are believed to be older. It is the Kathmandu Valley’s most sacred Buddhist shrine and whilst its worshippers include the Vajrayana Buddhists of northern Nepal and Tibet, Newari Buddhists are the most fervent devotees.
Boudhanath Stupa: Boudhanath Stupa is one of the ancient and important Buddhist pilgrimage sites of Nepal. It is one of the largest stupas in the world with a diameter of over 100m. It is enlisted in the UNESCO world heritage site and is a popular destination for travelers in Kathmandu. As it’s an important locus of Kathmandu’s Buddhist community, throughout the day you can see countless devotees circumambulating the stupa spinning prayer wheels and reciting mantras.
Kapan: Kapan is a small hillock in the north of Kathmandu near Boudhanath. The place is known for Kapan Gumba or Monastery, a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, named after the hill on which it is built. This gumba is established by the Foundation for the preservation of Mahayana Tradition (FPMT). The monastery is famous for teaching Buddhism. The gumba can be easily reached by hiking, local bus or taxi. It is a quiet place, ideal for meditating and getting away from the chaotic life in Kathmandu.
Day 03: In Kathmandu
Breakfast at hotel/ Lunch and Dinner own arrangement
AM: Sightseeing tour of Budhanilkantha
PM: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square & Ason Bazaar
Budhanilkantha: Budhanilkantha is a holy shrine of Hindus, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located 15 km north of the center of Kathmandu nearby the entrance of Shivapuri National Park. The sculpture of Lord Vishnu is from the 5th century. The sculpture is of reclined Lord Vishnu in Jalasaya (sleeping on the water waves, as if floating, with his leg crossed). It is considered to be the largest stone carving in Nepal.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Kathmandu Durbar Square is also known as Hanuman Dhoka Square. It is one of the major attractions in Kathmandu Valley. The square’s monuments date from the 12th century (medieval time). The square is full of temples including Taleju temple, Jagannath temple, Kal Bhairab, Shiva Parwati temple etc. Probably the most famous building here is the Kumari Bahal, a building richly decorated with beautiful wood carvings, which is home to the Royal Kumari, the Living Goddess, a manifestation of the great goddess Durga. Nearby, the former Royal Palace is a Malla Dynasty dwelling, once considerably more extensive than today.
Ason Bazaar: Ason Bazaar is the oldest trade center in Kathmandu. The place has lots of retail and wholesale shops where one can buy all kinds of goods, groceries, spices and all the ingredients needed for rituals. The place welcomes varieties of customers from all around Kathmandu and beyond. Ason is also equally popular for the cultural and traditional lifestyle of people as well as the old houses and temples that can be found in every nook and corner of the street. The bazaar is inhabited by Newars and most of the shops are owned by them. Ason grabs a lot of attention as there is always some sort of religious and cultural festivals being celebrated throughout the year.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 04: In Lalitpur/Patan (B)
Breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu/ Lunch and Dinner own arrangement
Full Day Lalitpur/Patan Sightseeing
Patan Durbar Square: It is located in the city of Lalitpur. It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is the ancient royal Palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur used to live. Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples, and shrines noted for their exquisite carvings.
- Patan Museum
- Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
- Krishna Mandir Temple
- Patan Royal Palace
Chovar: Chovar is near the Chovar gorge, which is located in Kritipur, Kathmandu. Chovar holds an interesting story about the origin of Kathmandu Valley. According to the myth, Kathmandu valley was a lake once and all the water of the valley was drained out through the Chovar gorge when it was cut by the Bodhisattva Manjushree to make the place habitable. There is a picturesque religious shrine sacred to both Buddhists and Hindus. It’s also a nice place for enjoying the outing.
Dakshinkali: Dakshinkali is known for a sacred temple of Goddess Kali. It is located 22 km away from Kathmandu and 1km away from Pharping village. The court yard of the temple is crowded with devotees on Tuesday, Saturday and particularly during the festival of Dashain. Here wishes are made in front of the goddess with animal sacrifice of cockerels and male goats that are not castrated. The place is also popular as a hiking destination.
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 05: In Bhaktapur (B)
Breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu/ Lunch and Dinner own arrangement
Full Day Bhaktapur Sightseeing
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Bhaktapur Durbar Square is the 3rd Durbar Square from UNESCO World Heritage Sites list. It is located in Bhaktapur also known as Khwopa which lies 13 km east of Kathmandu. It was built by King Yakshya Malla in 1427 A.D. It was enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 A.D.
- Nge Nyapa Jhya Laaykoo (55 Window Palace)
- Vatsala Temple
- Nyatapola Temple & Bhairab Temple
- Lun Dhwakha (Golden Gate)
Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu
Day 06: Depart from Kathmandu (B)
Breakfast at hotel in Kathmandu
You will be transferred to airport to board the flight for onward journey.
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