Kathmandu City Tour
Trip Overview
Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. Kathmandu is the hub of culture, fine arts, and architecture. Kathmandu is also known as “city of temples” with one of the oldest pagoda temple Pashupatinath located at a distance of 1400m. Out of 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 7 of them are in Kathmandu valley at a distance of 13 km including Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changunarayan and Patan Durbar Square. These World Heritage Sites have their own history and importance. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar square and Patan Durbar square are the kingdoms of the Malla king and many heritages and monuments here have been built during the 13th to 15 century. Swayambhunath and Boudhanath are the Buddhism Pilgrimage sites and Changunarayan is the oldest temple of Nepal.
Having a multiethnic population with Hinduism and Buddhism, the ethnic people of Kathmandu are Newars who follow Hinduism as well as Buddhism. Newars are known for colorful festivals they celebrate and unique dishes. Kathmandu City Tour is specially designed for those travelers who want to explore the history, art, and architecture, festivals, culture, etc. Kathmandu city tour starts from a sightseeing tour at UNESCO World heritage sites of Kathmandu. Enjoy the majestic views of mountain range including the world’s highest peak Mt. Everest during mountain flight, sightseeing of Bhaktapur and Patan Durbar Square and sunset and sunrise view from Nagarkot, one of the famous viewpoints at Kathmandu valley. Also visit the Bungmati Temple and beautiful Khokana city, an ancient city of Newars.
Kathmandu City Tour offers many more to observe and explore. The art and architecture used at temples, the culture and tradition of local people, the majestic sunrise view from Nagarkot makes your Kathmandu City Tour memorable for your lifetime. Come, join with Moonline Tours P. Ltd for making your tour more memorable.
Highlights:
- Mountain flight and observe the World Highest Mountain Mt. Everest along with many snow-capped mountains.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhanath.
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Nagarkot.
- Patan Durbar Square
- Bungmati and Khokana Tours.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu meets and greet our representatives from Moonline Tours P. Ltd and transfer to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. If you have free time, explore the streets of Kathmandu.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 2: Everest Mt. Flight in the morning and Kathmandu city tours.
Enjoy early morning mountain flight and observe the breathtaking views of Himalayan ranges along with the World Highest Mountain Mt. Everest and diversified landscape. After the completion of mountain flight, proceed for a guided sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Kathmandu Durbar square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath.
Kathmandu Durbar Square lies in the heart of Kathmandu and is one of the royal palaces of Kathmandu Valley with the monuments from 13 to the 15th century. Pashupatinath is a two-stored pagoda temple of Lord Shiva. Pashupatinath is the holy temple of Hindus all over the World. Boudhanath is the largest Buddhist stupa where you can find many Tibetans and Buddhist monks praying. Swayambhunath is the oldest Buddhist stupa located at the top of the hill and also popularly known as “Monkey temple”. Roam around the streets of Kathmandu in the evening. Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 3: Bhaktapur and Patan sightseeing Tour- Nagarkot
Guided sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square, a marvel of Newar architecture. The main highlights are Krishna Mandir, Patan Museum, Taleju Bhawani temple, Sundari chowk, etc. Observe the fine arts and architecture used in monuments and temples. After spending some more time exploring around Patan Durbar Square drive to Bhaktapur to explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Bhaktapur Durbar square is also known as “city of devotees”. The main highlights of Bhaktapur Durbar square are 55 Windows palace, Golden gate, Museum, Vatsaladevi temple, Mini Pashupatinath, etc. After sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, we head towards Nagarkot to observe the beautiful sunset, sunrise and Himalayan range. Upon arrival at Nagarkot, check-in hotel. Rest day free for self-relaxation and pleasure.
Overnight at Nagarkot.
Day 4: Bungmati and Khokana Tours
Enjoy the mesmerizing view of Sunrise from the window or balcony or you can hike at the viewpoint to observe the Sunrise and Himalayan range. After spending some more time, drive to Bungmati, a small town at Patan with hundreds of master woodcarvers and sculptures producers. Bungmati is the hometown of the deity Machhindranath. After exploring Bungmati, we head towards Khokana, a tiny Newari town with the production of rich mustard oil. Exploring some more time in Khokana, return back to Kathmandu. Roam around the streets in the evening.
Overnight at Kathmandu.
Day 5: Final Departure
Free till departure. Our representatives from Moonline Tours P. Ltd will drop you at Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours prior to your departure time/ schedule to board your onward journey.
