Kathmandu Day Tour, also known as a Kathmandu sightseeing tour, is a journey through the rich cultural, historical, and spiritual heritages of the Kathmandu vlalley of Nepal. During this tour, you will be exploring the several UNESCO World Heritage Sites and other significant landmarks.
The itinerary is designed to give you a blend of spiritual and cultural experiences in the popular valley of Nepal. People of all ages and fitness level can join this tour. The key sites you will visit during this tour are Swyambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bouddhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square (Optional).
Highlights of Kathmandu Day Tour
- Get knowledge about Nepal's diverse cultural traditions, history, and religious practices through the guided explanations.
- Explore the vibrant streets of Kathmandu city and learn about the art and
- Enjoying the stunning views of the Kathmandu valley from the premises of the Swayambhunath Temple.
- Exploration of the ancient temples and palaces of the Kathmandu Durbar Square.
- Enjoy the local foods like Thakali Thali, Dal Bhat, Mo: Mo, Yomari, etc.
- Immerse yourself in the Newari culture and witness the artistic beauty of the pagoda-style temples and monuments.
- Shopping in the handicraft shops of Nepal, like Thangka paintings, pottery, and tapestries.
- Visiting the largest Buddhist stupa in Nepal, Boudhanath stupa, and learning about spirituality.
- Exploration of the religious and cultural heritage of one of the most revered Hindu temples in Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple.
- Traveling to the well-preserved cultural heritage of Patan Durbar Square.
- Optional exploration of the well-preserved medieval architecture of Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
A Brief Overview of the tour
This Kathmandu Day Tour itinerary offers you a complete package of art, architecture, history, culture, and the vibrancy of the city. This tour will let you wander in the popular streets of cities like Thamel and Ason. The local market provides you with unique delicacies like Thakali Thali, Mo: Mo, Local Dal Bhat, Yomari, and the rich aromas of spices with a touch of local hospitality. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, so centralization causes a higher population in the valley. The advancement of commerce, education, health, transportation, and trade makes it a more crowded city.
Kathmandu is the residence of students and workers from every corner of the country. There is calmness within the chaos, and one can find a temple every five steps in the streets. Kathmandu is located in a hilly region, so the weather and temperature in the Kathmandu valley are normal all year. Kathmandu is an ideal destination for a tour every month of the year. Kathmandu Valley consists of three districts: Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur.
The Shivapuri, Nagarjuna, and other forests gives a natural touch and add to the beauty of Kathmandu Valley. It offers a concrete jungle full of fresh air, where you can go for a short hike within a 30-minute drive. The indigenous people of Kathmandu are of Newar Communities and the glimpse of culture, literary, artistic, commercial, agricultural, and culinary accomplishments makes them stand tall in the crowd. When booking a tour with us, our experienced tour guide will brief you about the valuable insight of different places and temples.
The Kathmandu Day Tour package is a complete package of art, architecture, history, culture, and vibrance of the city. Our tour package includes a visit to the beautiful Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares. If you are searching for an eligible travel agency to book your day tour to Pokhara Valley, make sure to contact us at Mystic Adventure Holidays. We also offer a Pokhara Valley day tour, 7 nights, 8 days, Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara Tour, kathmandu, chitwan, lumbini, and pokhara tour, etc.
Major Highlights of the Tour
1. Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath is commonly known as the Monkey Temple because monkeys have been living in this stupa for more than a century. The word Swayambhu means self-sprung and it is a Hindu name. It is one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites and its iconic dome and Buddha’s “ All-Seeing Eyes” on top dominate the city while offering the best panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. The prayer flags and whirling prayer wheel offer a sense of spirituality and peace. It is one of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Kathmandu Valley.
2. Pashupatinath
Pashupatinath Temple is one of the largest temple complexes in Nepal. It is located beside the sacred Bagmati River and is popular as a temple of Lord Shiva. It was also enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979. The Pashupatinath temple was built in pagoda-style architecture and attracts visitors from all around the World. You can see the cremation of dead bodies on the shore of the Bagmati River.
The temple also features other popular temples like the Vaishnava temple complex, Rama Temple, and the Guhyeshwari Temple. It is not known for certain when Pashupatinath Temple was built. However, according to Nepal Mahatmaya and Himvatkhanda, the deity here gained great fame there as Pashupati. Pashupatinath Temple's existence is recorded as early as 400 CE. Visitors from all around the world come to celebrate the Maha Shivaratri in the Pashupatinath. The temple is popular for celebrating the Teej festival of Nepal.
3. Bouddhanath
Boudhanath is also known as Bouddha, Khasti Chaitya, and Khāsa Chaitya. Bouddhanath is a sacred religious stupa, and it is one of the largest Spherical Stupa in Nepal as well as of the World. The dome, topped by a square tower, offers the watchful eyes of Lord Buddha. Due to its cultural treasure and tranquil ambiance, it attracts tourists as well as many locals. The monasteries, Souvenir shops, Boudhha garden, and Tibetan artifacts shops surround the Bouddhanath Stupa. The stupa is considered as the tomb of Kassapa Buddha and you can see more than 50 gompas around the Bouddha.
4. Kathmandu Durbar Square
Located in the heart of Kathmandu, Kathmandu Durbar Square is renowned as Hanuman Dhoka or Basantapur, because Lord Hanuman was regarded as the protector of the entire palace. It was one of the famous trading hubs between Tibet and India, and as of now, it is used for the preservation of the traditional architecture of Newari artists and former rulers of the Royal Palace.
Some of the major attractions of Durbar Square areHanuman Dhoka, Degutale Temple, Taleju Temple, Nasal Chowk, Nine-Story Basantapur Tower, Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple, Mul Chowk, Mohan Chowk, Sundari Chowk, Tribhuvan Museum, King Mahendra Memorial Museum, Kal Bhairav Temple, Kumari Ghar,etc.
Other places near to Kathmandu
1: Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square, previously known as Bhadgaon or Khwopa, is one of the popular UNESCO World Heritage sites of Kathmandu. It is located 13 kilometers east of Kathmandu, which is famous for the 55-window palace built under the rule of King Jitamitra Malla. Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square, Dattatreya Square, and Pottery Square make a whole Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Some of the main attractions of the Palace are the Lion Gate, Golden Gate, Art Gallery, Statue of King Bhupatindra, Nyatapola Temple, and its 55-windowed Malla Palace. You can find the authentic culture and tradition of the Newar community while exploring the streets of this area.
2: Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square is one of the oldest palaces of the kingdom of Patan, which consists of 130 Bahals and 55 major temples. It is located in the Patan district, which is now known as Lalitpur. Some of the popular attraction of Patan Durbar Square are Museum, Mahaboudha Temple, Kumbeshwar Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple/Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Mulchowk, Jagat Narayan Temple, Big Bell, Pillar of Yoga Narendra Malla, Hari Shanker Temple, Bhimsen Temple, Marga Hiti, Mani Mandap, Cafe Pagoda, Rato Machhendranath Temple, Minnath Rudra Varna Mahavihar, etc.
WHY US FOR THE KATHMANDU DAY TOUR?
3S: Safety, Success, and Satisfaction
Booking a Kathmandu day tour package with Mystic Adventure Holidays offers superior service and benefits. Here's why:
- Client Safety: Our trips are organized with the utmost safety in mind.
- Best Price Guarantee: Ensuring you get the best value.
- Free Transfers: Complimentary airport-to-hotel and return transfers in a private vehicle.
- Expert Guides: Trained, government-licensed local guides with extensive route knowledge.
- Support for Locals: Helping local communities earn a living through tourism.
- Health Monitoring: Oximeters to monitor oxygen levels during high-altitude treks.
- Medical Preparedness: Guides equipped with medical kits to handle any situations that may arise.
- Essential Gear: Arrangements for sleeping bags and down jackets.
- Free Storage: Secure storage at our office for extra luggage during your tour.
