One Day Kathmandu Tour

1 Day

  Kathmandu valley Tour provides you a glimpse of Kathmandu’s, Lalitpur (Patan) and Bhaktapur UNESCO World Heritage Sites. All are famous tourist points, within the Kathmandu Valley. The 1 Day Kathmandu Tour not only shows the rich culture of the community, but also takes you back in time through the architectural marvels, dated centuries back. Kathmandu valley tour offers a variety of sightseeing destinations.  

The harmony between Buddhism and Hinduism can be witnessed during the visit to the world heritage sights. Sightseeing in Kathmandu is a perfect way of getting in touch with the rich Nepalese history.

Important monuments in 1 Day Kathmandu Tour

There are many places to see in Kathmandu but following are the major sites we cover in 1 Day Kathmandu Tour.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, home of Living Goddess Kumari

Also known as Hanuman Dhoka Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square or Kumari Temple; it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Also called Basantapur Durbar square of Kathmandu is one of the main attractions in the capital city of Nepal. The name Hanuman Dhoka Durbar originated from the statue of Hanuman set up by the King Pratap Malla. This statue of hanuman can still be sighted at the passage of the regal royal residence, constructed by pratap malla in 1672 A.D.

There are several temples, shrines, courtyards, and a palace inside the Durbar square that reflects the art and architecture of the medieval time.

Boudhanath Stupa, largest Stupa

Boudhanath is a perfect tourist spot among many attractions  in Kathmandu, located 8 km toward the East of downtown Kathmandu.

The 36-meter-high stupa of Boudhanath is one of the biggest stupas in South Asia. Focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal, Boudhanath has incalculable religious communities encompassing it.

Pashupatinath Temple, Hindu Cremation place in Kathmandu

Pashupatinath is one of the four most vital religious sites in Asia devoted to Lord Shiva for devotees of Shiva.

Built in the fifth century, and later redesigned/reconstructed by Malla rulers, Pashupatinath temple site itself is said to have existed from the earliest human civilization. Pashupati has the biggest temple complex in Nepal, it extends on the two sides of the Bagmati River which is visited as heaven by Hindus.

Among atheists, this Hindu temple can be an interesting place in Kathmandu, to see the complete (almost) process of cremation.







    Swyambhunath Stupa, Monkey Temple

    Tourists visiting Kathmandu called it “Monkey Temple” from the 1970s. The temple is located in the northwest of the Kathmandu Valley, giving visitors a panoramic view of the city overlooking most of the Kathmandu settlement and the mountains in far sight.

    The stupa has stood as a hallmark of faith and harmony. Hindu temples and deities incorporated in this Buddhist site, to show religious harmony. The glory of Kathmandu Valley is said to have started from this point, indeed.

    By the meaning of Swayambhunath; this place is believed to be a self-founded religious site of Kathmandu valley.

    Situated at 3 km west of Kathmandu, Swayambhu is one of the holiest Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu. More than 2,000 years ago Kathmandu used to be a lake and this temple was bulging out of the lake, before a fairy tale legend, Manjushree cut the hill of chovar with her sword. Manjushree is a deity of Buddhism. For the same incident, Hindus believe their god, Ganesha cut the same hill of Chovar, to pass the water from Kathmandu valley. However, these 2 legendary gods cut the hill in different sections of hill, so as to spillway water from Kathmandu pond, in history.

    This stupa is the oldest of its kind in Nepal and has numerous shrines and monasteries on its premises till this date.

    Literal meaning of Swayambhu is “self-existent one” and is believed to date back to 460 A.D. Swayambhunath was built by King Manadeva. And by the 13th century, it had become an important center of Buddhism, as well as Hinduism in the late medieval period.

    Story says that Swayambhu was formed out of a lotus flower. Lotus bloomed in the middle of a lake of Kathmandu & that once spread across the Kathmandu Valley. Thus the largest image of the Sakyamuni Buddha, sits on a high pedestal on the western boundary of Swayambhu. Behind the hilltop is a temple dedicated to Manjusri or Saraswati – the Goddess of learning.

    Chaityas, statues and shrines of Buddhist and Hindu deities fill the monkey temple (Swayambhunath) complex. Swayambhunath stupa is atop of a hill in Kathmandu valley, where the base of the hill is almost entirely surrounded by prayer wheels and pictures or statues of deities. You will see Buddhist devotees circumnavigating the Swayambhunath stupa hill, more in the morning and the evenings.

    Itinerary

    • Altitude – 1380 meters
    • Special – Kathmandu City Tour
    • Time – Full day
    • Activity – Sightseeing UNESCO world heritage sites

    8:30 am our vehicle prepared on your inn/hotel.
    9:00 am Kathmandu durbar square visit began.
    11:30 am Pashupatinath temple visit began
    1:00 Lunch at Boudhanath Stupa.
    2:00 pm Boudhanath stupa visit began.
    3:00 pm Swyambhunath stupa visit began.
    4:00 pm Your tour ends.

    Overview

    Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal and heritage city with 3 palaces and numerous monuments which dates back to 1000s’ of years. Kathmandu Tour is the best way to know the city as well as history of Nepal.

    Kathmandu Valley is also the home of the seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include Kathmandu Durbar square, Bhaktapur Durbar square, Patan Durbar square, Pashupatinath, Swyambhunath, Boudhanath and Changunarayan.

    Are you in a short vacation in Nepal? or this is your business trip and has one spare day! Join our Kathmandu day tour and get more in short time span.

    Major spots of 1 Day Kathmandu Tour

    • Monkey Temple - also called Swyambhunath
    • Cremation place - original name is Pashupatinath Temple
    • Living goddess - Kumari the living goddess will be sighted at Kathmandu Durbar Square
    • Biggest Buddhist Stupa - Boudhanath Stupa is a huge stupa at Kathmandu

    Price & Details of other packages of Nepalgram

    Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply this price range.




    Service  All Incl Luxury

    Package /items/Price

    205 215 270

    Licensed Guide 


    Tour

    × ×

    Accommodation during trek

    Shared Private Standard

    Transportation to trek start point

    Shared Shared Private

    Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service

    × Private Private

    Hotel at KTM/Pokhara

    × Standard 5 star

    Food on trek(BLD)

    × 3 Meal Unlimited Meal

    Desert

    × Fruit From Menu

    Soft drink

    × 1 unlimited

    Porter

    × Shared Private

    Company Cap

    ×

    Company T-shirt

    ×

    Dawn Sleeping bag

    ×

    Dawn Jacket

    ×

    Hard drink

    × × Local Brand

    Warm up hike

    × ×

    Farewell party/dinner

    × ×

    Buffer day for trek

    × ×

    Shower


    Food in the city

    × × ×




    All Inclusive package

    Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $215 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

    “All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”

    COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE

    Cost Includes of Day Kathmandu Tour – All inclusive package

    • Fluent English speaking and trained, Government licensed tour guide
    • All transportation, parking charge and maintenance during tour. A/C car or tourist micro bus or tourist bus depending upon your size.
    • Food (Lunch or Dinner)
    • All government taxes and office expenses.
    • Sightseeing entrance fees
    • Card fee for the online payable amount (during online payment).

    Cost Excludes of Day Kathmandu Tour – All inclusive package

    • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
    • International airfare.
    • All alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
    • Tips for Guide and Driver (tipping is expected).



    Guide+B/B Package OR Service package

    “Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”

    Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $205 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

    COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE

    Cost Includes of Day Kathmandu Tour for Guide+B/B Package

    • All your accommodation during the trek
    • Fluent English speaking and trained, Government licensed tour guide
    • All transportation, parking charge and maintenance during tour. A/C car or tourist micro bus or tourist bus depending upon your size.
    • All government taxes and office expenses.
    • Card fee for the online payable amount (during online payment).

    Cost Excludes of Day Kathmandu Tour

    for Guide+B/B Package

    • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu).  You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
    • International airfare.
    • All alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
    • Sightseeing entrance fees
    • Tips for Guide and Driver (tipping is expected).
    • Food
    • Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section



    LUXURY PACKAGE

    “Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”

    Price for luxury package = USD $270 per person – for Min 2 people in the group

    COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE

    Cost Includes of Day Kathmandu Tour for Luxury Package

    • Fluent English speaking and trained, Government licensed tour guide
    • All transportation, parking charge and maintenance during tour. A/C car or tourist micro bus or tourist bus depending upon your size.
    • All government taxes and office expenses.
    • Sightseeing entrance fees
    • Card fee for the online payable amount (during online payment).
    • Food (Lunch or Dinner)
    • All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
    • Tips for the guide, porter and driver.

    Cost Excludes of Day Kathmandu Tour for luxury package

    • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
    • Your Travel and medical insurance.

    Kathmandu Day tour Cost includes:

    • Local tour Guide
    • A/c car
    • Card fee for the online payable amount (during online payment)

    Kathmandu Day tour Cost Excludes:

    • Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
    • Your Food
    • Sightseeing entrance fees
    Why Kathmandu is famous for tourist?

    Kathmandu is famous for its religious monuments. Various temples, monasteries, and stupas adorn the city’s landscape, particularly the Pashupatinath Temple and the Changu Narayan which are famous for their stunning, intricate religious artworks.

    2) What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

    The best time to visit Kathmandu is during the autumn season from September to November when temperature ranges from 9°C to 20°C. During this time, the weather in Kathmandu is absolutely perfect for a long vacation or a short trip.

    3) Should I bring cash to Nepal?

    You can’t get hold of Nepalese Rupees outside of Nepal, so you’ll need to wait until you arrive. You can either bring cash to exchange – most major currencies will be accepted – or use one of the ATMs which are easily found in Nepal’s towns and cities.

    4) What is major place in Kathmandu?

    The major place in kathmandu according to tourism prospective are Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Monkey Temple, Boudha Stupa, Basantapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Garden of Dreams, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Narayanhiti Palace Museum and many more.

    5) Why is Thamel famous?

    Thamel is famous for its narrow alleys with various shops and street vendors lining in the streets. You can find hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, travel agencies, grocery stores, jewelry shops, and curio shops and so on. You can find anything and everything here.

    6) How far is Thamel from airport?

    The distance between Kathmandu Airport (KTM) and Thamel is 6 km.

    7) Is taxi expensive in Nepal?

    Taxis are not very expensive. Most of the taxi drivers won’t use their meters for tourists.

    8) Why is Pashupatinath famous?

    Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most important & secret holy pilgrimages sites for Hindu devotees all around the world. The temple lies in Gaushala of Kathmandu. According to the Hindu religion, Pashupatinath is considered as the protector of the universe and the patron deity of Nepali people.

    9) What is the best time to visit Pashupatinath temple?

    The best time to visit Pashupatinath Temple to avoid the crowds is from September to November.

    10) What is inside Swayambhunath Stupa?

    The stupa consists of a dome at the base, on top of which is a cube structure, painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions. There are pentagonal toranas present above each of the four sides of the cube with Buddha reliefs on them. Behind and above the toranas there are thirteen tiers.

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    One Day Kathmandu Tour
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    / person for Guide+B/B Trip

    Kathmandu Day Tour Info

    • A/C Car
    • Small
    • 8:30AM at Garden of Drems
    • Thamel
    • Autumn (March to May) & Autumn (Aug to Nov)
    • UNESCO Heritage City Tour
    • English+Any upon request

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