Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Valley Cultural Tour

★★★★4.6 (228 reviews)
Best Season:FebruaryMarchAprilSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Duration

5 Days

Max Altitude

1,400 m (Kathmandu)

Group Size

1–10 (private tour)

Difficulty

easy

Trip Starts

Kathmandu

Trip Ends

Kathmandu

Meals

Daily breakfast + 2 dinners

Accommodation

4-star hotel (twin sharing)

Overview

Immerse yourself in the living museum of the Kathmandu Valley, home to seven UNESCO World Heritage sites concentrated in just 30 km. Visit medieval Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, the magnificent stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, and witness traditional craft villages where Newari artisans practice centuries-old metalwork, woodcarving and pottery.

Highlights

  • Visit 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Three medieval Durbar Squares
  • Sacred Pashupatinath cremation ghats
  • Boudhanath — largest stupa in Asia
  • Traditional Newari craft villages

Day-by-Day Itinerary

5 days
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Airport pickup, hotel check-in, briefing.

What's Included

4-star hotel accommodation
Private cultural guide
All entry fees & permits
Daily breakfast + 2 cultural dinners
Air-conditioned vehicle
Airport transfers

What's Not Included

International flights
Nepal visa
Lunches & most dinners
Travel insurance
Tips for guide & driver

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Before You Go

Cultural highlights

  • Living goddess Kumari
  • Newari woodcarving
  • Tibetan-Buddhist monasteries
  • Hindu cremation rituals

Optional extras

  • Cooking class with Newari chef
  • Thangka painting workshop
  • Sound healing meditation

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