Kathmandu City

The city of Kathmandu and its surroundings have a lot to offer. Here we present a 5 days short programme to a special, very interesting destination, which makes it a different experience. An ideal trip for those of you who want to make a short trip, but don’t want to limit yourselves to the typical destinations of the best-known cities but want something more. It is also an extension option if you are travelling in Asia and want to visit Kathmandu.

We provide you with a guide for most of the trip and private transport, but as you know, we can tailor the trip and services to suit you and your tastes.

The itinerary does not start exactly in Kathmandu, but we start in the beautiful Bhaktapur, an ancient royal city full of temples and palaces. But even more interesting, a village full of life, with its inhabitants busy with their daily chores typical of the semi-rural environment. Nearby, the Changu Narayan Temple is one of the most important temples in Nepal and, curiously, not too often visited.

The Buddhist world in Kathmandu has two highlights. On the one hand, the large Kopan Monastery, which stands out perched on a hill above the city. On the other hand, the neighbourhood of Bouddha, known for the largest stupa in Nepal, Bouddhanath, always surrounded by worshippers, locals and travellers. A place with a very special magnetism. But Bouddha is not only its stupa, it is the neighbourhood that hosts a large part of the Tibetan refugee community, full of monasteries everywhere and bustling people up and down.

Pashupatinath is the holiest Hindu site in Nepal, known above all for being the crematorium for the dead, but also very interesting for discovering its lesser-known corners.

Both Chobhar, where we will visit its small temple of Jal Binayak, and Kirtipur, with one of the most interesting medieval villages, are on the outskirts of Kathmandu and we will pass through on our way to Patan. Patan, also known as Lalitpur, is different from Kathmandu, although it is practically next to it. It has a rhythm and atmosphere of its own, with slightly different temples and narrow corridors inside the buildings where you will always find surprising nooks and crannies.

Finally, Swayambhunath, almost to say goodbye to the city from the air, surrounded by its Buddhist stupa and Hindu temples. We will end in the inescapable neighbourhood of Thamel, the great centre of the city. A neighbourhood fully of narrow alleys, shops of all kinds, restaurants and cafés, hotels and guest-houses. A neighbourhood where you can stroll freely amidst locals and tourists in what is an experience in itself.

So, a short but lively trip, to do without too much haste, enjoying every moment. We are sure that if you come, you will come back to visit the rest of the country.

PRICE INCLUDES
·       All transfers and trips by private vehicle

·       Local English-speaking Tour guide during the trip

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Bhaktapur

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Bouddha, Kathmandu

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Patan

·       1 night of accommodation with breakfast in Thamel, Kathmandu

·       Entrance fees of: Bhaktapur, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath, Golden Temple, Mahabuddha Temple, Rudravarna Maharivar, Patan Durbar + museum

·       All government taxes and VAT

·       Wages, food and accommodation, expenses, and insurance for all staff

PRICE EXCLUDES
·       International flight from/to your origin point to/from Nepal

·       Entry Nepal VISA

·       Dinners and day 4 lunch

·       Tips to staff

·       Hot and cold drinks, phone calls, internet connection or any other personal expense

·       Medical and/or travel insurance

·       In general, any concept not specified in this programme, as well as any need for personal assistance in other matters out of the programme

·       No additional costs due to flight cancellations, weather conditions, road closures, etc.

* The indicated price is the price per person in US dollars for a group of 6 travelers as described in the program.
We can customize your trip with no problem.
Contact us to request the dossier with detailed information and the complete price table and ask us any questions you may have.

INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT SCHEDULE

Programs may have to be adapted according to the schedules of your flights to Nepal. The itineraries are designed taking into account that the international flight arrives at Kathmandu in the morning or noon. If you arrive to Nepal afternoon or later it would be better to have a margin day before starting your trek, although it is not essential.

DO YOU WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP?

Related to the trek itinerary and Kathmandu and/or Pokhara staying we plan the “minimum days recommended” to have a comfortable and safe trip and trek. But always is a good idea to add some extra day during the trek (for rest or as safety extra day) or in your days in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Like all our tours, the itinerary can be customized and adapted to the taste, needs and preferences of the traveller, especially when it comes to staying in Nepal outside the trek route.

You can opt for the full trip or just hiring the trek and travel on your own in Nepal.

EXPERIENCES TO NEPAL OUTSIDE THE PROGRAM

Whether for free days in Kathmandu or Pokhara, as if you want to add more days to your trip, we offer a number of options and extensions. With them you can add and complete activities and experiences on your trip. Some are already included in some program, but in general we prefer that you choose them on your own, if you are interested in any, depending on your tastes and way of traveling. Ask us for more information if you are interested.