1. Seven UNESCO World Heritage sites
2. Nagarkot mountain sunrise view
3. Mount Everest helicopter tour
4. Narayanhiti Museum, Thamel and Asan tour
5. Chandragiri Hills cable car with Himalayas view
6. Delicious food with beverages
Kathmandu Day Tour expands 3 to 7 hours of private must-see sightseeing combining mountain hiking, a thrilling Everest flight, scenic cable car riding, and shopping trips by professional guide car in Kathmandu Valley. Secure, budget-friendly and authentic day trips suggest cultural landmarks visiting around 9 in the morning after a hot breakfast. Nepal travellers' attractions are cultural and historical significance Patan, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu city, 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites with Living Goddess Kumari, and six hill stations. Annually, two million tourists visit Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, the largest City of temples, history, economy, politics, and urban centre.
Kathmandu Day Tour is a UNESCO World Heritage best-selling package trip to Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath stupa. Alternative day trips coverage surrounding sunrise and Himalayas hill stations, Chandragiri (2550 m), Shivapuri (2732 m), Nagarjun (2095 m), Pharping, Namo Buddha (1750 m), Godavari, White Gompa, and Kopan Gompa. Tourists meet unblemished dwellers in Newars with mixed community's warm hospitality, Hindu Buddhist culture, exceptional craftsmanship, religious symbols, trade, festivals, food habits, and dress.
Gateway to Himalaya, Kathmandu Valley found 130 significant monuments with remarkable pagoda, shikhara, round domes, circular architectures, wood, stone, tile, bronze carvings, freak street, electric wires, pilgrims, Sadhu, monkeys, deer, dog, and holy bull activities. Tourists, students, pilgrims and culture lovers participate in Kathmandu tours. Alternative day trips in Kathmandu Valley suggested the city centre, Himalayas viewpoints (Nagarkot, Chandragiri), and outside of the valley (Lumbini and Pokhara). One to three days will be enough for the Kathmandu travels. Public display of affection is socially unacceptable in Nepal. Take off your shoes before entering the temple. Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ) about Kathmandu tours are below.
Hindu and Buddhist legends were behind the origin of Kathmandu Valley. Once the valley was a pristine lake, Sage Manjushri came from China to worship Swayambhu. He struck a deep cleft of the Chovar hill with his divine scimitar and drained off the water, making the valley inhabitable for human settlement. On the other hand, Lord Krishna of the Mahabharata age came to the valley and sliced the Chovar hill with his divine discus Sudarshan Chakra, flowed out the water, and prepared the valley for human settlement. The cowherds Gopal Dynasty was the first inhabitant (15th century BC) of Kathmandu Valley. Afterwards, buffalo herds, Kirat, Lichhavi, Malla, and Shah dynasties ruled in the valley until 2008 AD. The Bagmati civilisation is ancient. The excavation of Maligaon in Kathmandu in 1992 found the statue of King Jaya Verma with an inscription dated 185 AD.
Kathmandu guide is worth describing in history, culture, art and Nepalese lifestyle. Member of the hospitality and travel industry tour guide is the country's non-paid ambassador. English-speaking certified guides are worth airport arrival departures, Kathmandu city tours, history, monuments, photographs, lunch, and seen unseen things describing. Guides respond by completing tour management, entertaining guests, answering questions, sharing knowledge, and leading groups or individuals through historical sites, museums, and outdoor excursions without any difficulties. A day professional tour guide costs 3500 Rupees to 7000 Rupees.
Private vehicles are available with air-conditioning car (1-3 seater), van (4-6 seater), jeep (4-6 seater), Hiace (7-14 seater), coaster (15-20 seater) and bus (25-35 seater) for 6-7 hour day tour costs 4,500 Rupees to 15,000 Rupees.
The UNESCO World Heritage sites, Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, the National Museum Chhauni, Narayanhiti Palace Museum, the botanical garden Godavari, Panauti and The Garden of Dream require an entrance fee for foreigners. Kathmandu's four UNESCO heritage sites take 2600 Nepali Rupees for adult tourists. Seven UNESCO World Heritage entrances cost 5800 Rupees for a foreign tourist. SAARC tourists charge lower entrance fees.
Tour operators confirm tourist pick-up locations in Kathmandu with specific meeting points or landmarks where tourists gather for the day trips. Thamel is a popular tourist area with numerous hotels, guesthouses, and travel agencies to start city tours. Tourists pick up from their hotels and guest houses with a certified guide and private car around 9 in the morning.
While day sightseeing in Kathmandu, you might enjoy lunch at nearby places and World Heritage Sites. Consider the proximity of these heritage restaurants with tours. Kathmandu's 4 UNESCO Heritage Tour suggest a lunch place in Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Lunch will not be relevant to Pashupatinath and Swayambhunath. Bhaktapur and Patan suggest a nice lunch place. Pack lunch refers to a day hike to Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Phulchowki, and Chandragiri. Street food will not be hygienic because of dust.
1. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa (6-7 hours)
2. Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple (6-7 hours)
3. Asan Bazar, National Museum Chhauni, Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Thamel, the Garden of Dream (6-7 hours)
4. Nagarkot (5-6 hours)
5. Mount Everest flight (3-4 hours)
6. Phulchowki, Godavari Botanical Garden (7-8 hours)
7. Chandragiri cable car & hike to Hattiban (6-7 hours)
8. Dakshinkali Temple, Pharping, Chovar, Kirtipur (6-7 hours)
9. Sanga Kailashnath Mahadeva, Dhulikhel, Namo Buddha (8-9 hours)
10. Kopan Monastery, Panauti (8-9 hours)
1. Pokhara (9-10 hours)
2. Lumbini (9-10 hours)
3. Trishuli (9-10 hours)
4. Manakamana (9-10 hours)
The largest stupa (Boudhanath), tallest five-roof temples (Nyatapola, Kumbeshwar and Hanuman Temple), Museum (Narayanhiti, Chhauni), old street Asan, tourist centre Thamel, Bhaktapur alleyways, Kathmandu Living Goddess Kumari, Pashupati live cremation, Monkey, deer, bull, Swayambhu, sacred Hindu Buddhist temples, excellent carvings, architectures, art, Nepalese lifestyle, pilgrims, monks, Sadhu, shaman, fortune tellers, weddings, vegetation, holy ponds, orphans home, mountains, village, terrace fields, sunrise, sunset, waterspouts, Jawalakhel central zoo, refugee settlements, a carpet factory, statue maker shop, botanical garden Godavari, schools, colleges, restaurants, hotels, universities, library, handicraft shops, industrial area Patan, army camps, shopping malls, Pilgrim book shops, and painting schools Boudha and Swayambhu
Common scams can, unfortunately, happen in Kathmandu. While tourists wandering in World Heritage Sites face hoaxes, begging for baby milk, selling goods, donations, offers tika, and photos for money, be cautious with strangers without saying anything. One can offer to buy a cake. Monks approach tourists and ask for donations to their temple. Taxi drivers may sometimes overcharge without using a meter. Research common scams where you are visiting. Just follow your experienced guide for safe Kathmandu tours.
Kathmandu city sightseeing offers all seasons, though the best tour advises from mid-September to May. Mid-June to mid-September falls monsoon. The monsoon tour required a raincoat. December to February will be cold. March to August will be hot. Kathmandu's day temperature remains 17° Celsius (winter) to 30° Celsius (summer).
The city traffic stays busy from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 4 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Professional drivers suggested Kathmandu drive. Police control the traffic by hand signal without traffic lights and flyovers. People and cattle jump off without warning. Public holidays with Saturday drives will be comfortable. Keep contact with your driver without enough heritage parking.
Kathmandu day tour for 2024-2025 bookings available a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and UNESCO Heritage fees. Kathmandu tour booking cost depends on tour services group size, duration, season, guide and car quality. Always inquire directly with local tour agencies for exact prices without commission. Kathmandu's full-day city tour with a local agency costs 80-200 dollars for group tourists, including entrance fees, vehicle rates, and licensed guide costs. Yeti Trail Adventure is a trustworthy local tour company for Kathmandu tour booking at WhatsApp +9779847688421. We guarantee understanding value for money, happiness, and satisfaction. Selections meet the following Kathmandu tour itineraries, packages and prices.
Duration: 6:00 hours
Max. Altitude: 2000 m Nagarkot
Start/End: Kathm
Best Season: September to May
Duration: 6:00 hours
Start/End: u
Departure Date: Everyday at 8
Best Season: September to May
Duration: 7:00 hours
Start/End: Kathm
Departure Date: Everyday at 8
Trip Cost: 80
Duration: 4 days
Max. Altitude: Nagarkot)
Departure Date: Everyday
Trip Cost: 500
Duration: 6:00 hours
Departure Date: Everyday 8-9 AM
Start and End: Kathm
Trip Cost: 110
Duration: 3:00 hours
Departure Date: Everyday 8-9 AM
Start and End: Kathm
Trip Cost: 80
Duration: One hour
Start: u Airport
Views: Mt. Everest
Trip Cost: 230
Duration: 7 hours
Departure Date: 5 AM
Views: Sunrise & Mt. Everest
Trip Cost: 110
Duration: 9 hours
Max. Altitude: Shivapuri Top
Start/End: Kathm
Departure Date: Everyday at 7
Duration: 7 hours
Start/End: u
Trip Cost: 140
Grade: Moderate