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Visit four of Kathmandu's top attractions on a private half-day tour. Start by traveling in your comfortable private vehicle from your hotel to the traditional heart of the medieval town. Visit Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site; watch the monkeys frolic around another heritage site, Swayambhunath Temple; and take in the sacred prayer wheels and incense. Explore Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa, which has roots going back to 600 AD. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day on this comprehensive tour.

Spend a luxurious day in Kathmandu with an Ayurvedic massage and herbal steambath, followed by the sensations of Shirodhara, or an ancient oil treatment related to Panchakarma. During the day you’ll also have a one hour yoga class taught in English to enjoy. To keep you sustained, a delicious, healthy yogic and ayurvedic lunch will also be provided.

Enjoy a half-day tour in the town of Lalitpur, Patan. As it is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Nepal, you will find many preserved culture, art, tradition, and architecture all around you. It is one of the budgeted tours made especially for those with less time on their hands. Explore many temples like Golden temple, Krishna Mandir, including the whole Patan Durbar Square which also includes Patan Museum having tantric and Hindu symbolism in them.

Old Kathmandu Tour is a one-of-a-kind trip that starts right at your hotel lobby if you are in tourist town Thamel, or we pick you up and bring to starting point by mere 20 minutes’ drive. As the journey begins, you will explore the heart of Old Kathmandu with seasoned local guides, indulging into lesser-tourist corners rich in ancient culture, bustling markets, and revered religious sites dating back over a millennium. Experience the authentic rhythm of local life against the backdrop of historic Buddhist shrines and Hindu temples often stand together. This immersive journey also includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhu Stupa, offering insights into Nepal's profound heritage, with a chance to witness the living goddess Kumari! At the end, have a meal together (included) with our guide and reflect the journey you just took in a casual conversation. With its accessibility and affordability, any travelers can be part of this unique trip.

This Kathmandu Valley tour will experience the People and lifestyle of ancient city. Experience the heritage cites such as Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Swayambhunath and Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar square, Changunarayan Temple and Patan Durbar Square Himalayan View from Nagarkot

Learn about the history of Nepal, with a focus on Newari culture, on this small group guided tour that takes you to Patan, Bungamati, and Khokana. Your guide and driver will pick you up in an air conditioned vehicle, then drive you from place to place. You’ll stop to try a traditional Newari lunch, but that is at your own expense. Visit pagodas, temples, and much more along the way.

Explore Bhaktapur and Panauti on this small group (max 8) sightseeing tour. You’ll meet your guide in Kathmandu, and then you’ll get into your air conditioned vehicle and travel to two beautiful cities, full of rich culture and heritage. Your guide will tell you stories of the temples, pagodas, handicrafts, artwork, and the religious significance of it all. This tour will last six to seven hours.

Pottery square is a part of Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located at the south of Durbar Square. The place is locally known as "Bolachha Tole" but everyone knows it simply as Pottery square. Basically pottery is related to traditional things which are needed in our daily lives such as glasses, Jhar, offering light Lamp, piggy banks, vessels as well as a lot of decorative things. There are two ways to making a pottery: one is old technology which is based on manually and another is electric which is more easier and energy saving technology. Few steps of making a potteries that are: 1. Bring the best soil from the particular place 2. Mix water and soil in the right amount and make it flexible clay 3. Using the technology; whether it is manually or electric gives the design and shape out of muddy clay 4. Dried in the sun for a one day 5. Fire it 6. Color the pottery with the attractive design 7. And again dried for a day 8. Ready to sell the pottery

Kathmandu Buddhist tour surrounds you by the eternal feeling of peace, enigma and fruitfulness while visiting around various monasteries, stupas.People from all the religion who would like to study, research or learn more about Buddha, Buddhism culture, tradition, rituals and lifestyle can join Nepal Buddhism pilgrimage tour regardless their age and interest. In short you will be sightseeing around Swayambhunath stupa, Kopan monastery, Boudhanath stupa and around Kathmandu valley. It is not only religious tour but also cultural because it familiarizes you with all the important UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu. Old-world stupas fascinating structures are also the illustrations of religious harmony that prevails in Nepal. It is truly one of the most awe-inspiring tours of Nepal that is guaranteed to make you fall in love with the country’s facets and ambiance. With Icicles there shall be no room for the tour to get any better!

This tour package is specially designed to explore cultural and historical four popular sites of Kathmandu valley which are listed on UNESCO world heritage sites. This is a single day tour, if you want to extend your tour for two or more days we can customize itinerary for you, for customizing tour you must contact us before travel date or you can inform during the tour. An additional charge is applied for a customized itinerary.

Patan an independent and mighty kingdom of the Kathmandu is merely 5 km away from the capital , Kathmandu, but, despite such proximity, its 'preserved' ancestral uniqueness distinguishes Patan as a different environment to experience in a short travel. Patan is a melting pot of two influential religions, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Patan is also known as Lalitpur, "City of Beauty", and its unique Durbar Squares, temples, alleys, cuisine, hospitality and religious tolerance justify the pre-historic status of the city. The pious Krishna (Hindu) temple, which rests in the middle of the town; into the very own town, whose entire city's architecture was dedicated to the philosophy of the Buddhist Dharma-Chakra (Wheel of Righteousness) molds Patan, to this date, as a glorious city of culture, religion, art, and heritage. Patan is a city of 55 major temples, 136 Buddhist monasteries, fine metal works, and countless festivals. Patan takes pride in producing great Thanka painters in the country.

National Museum is the first public museum of Nepal which was not opened till 1938 to general public. It was an arsenal museum and repository of weapons as well as a private collection of Royal family and Rana Prime Ministers. It was accessible to the general public in 1938 AD and was named as “Chhauni Silkhana“.It was renamed as Nepal Museum in 1942. It was formally named as National Museum (Rastriya Sangrahalaya) in 1967. Ever since its inception, the museum has collected thousands of pre-historical, archeological , history and culturally important objects and thus occupies as very prominent position as a repository of ancient Nepalese art, culture, sculpture and painting. Opposite the National Museum in an army compound, this will likely appeal only to fans of military history. Lined up on parade outside the museum are a two-person tank, Nepal’s first ever Rolls-Royce, gifted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1961, and a Sky van transport plane.

Chandragiri Hill is seven kilometers from Thankot and lies on the south-west side of Kathmandu Valley which is 2551 meters above sea level. The hill that has been recently popular, provides panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan ranges from Annapurna to Everest. This tour is for travelers who miss out on the natural splendor of the surrounding valley. Get on with this tour and enjoy a cable car ride with views of pine-covered hills and the Himalayan range. Hike up shady trails, grab lunch at a nearby restaurant, or lounge in the park. Along with the Chandragiri Tours, you can never miss out to visit the World listed heritage sites. Soyambhunath (Monkey temple), Pashupatinath and Boudhanath will provide you with the essence of peace and beauty.

With your professional local guides, you will explore the top highlights of Kathmandu, Pokhara and Nagarkot. A real hassle-free tour with no shopping detours will provide you an easy travel experience.

Discover ancient temples and monuments in the valley of the Gods where Hinduism and Buddhism co-exist in perfect harmony. Learn about the myths and legends that shaped the lifestyle of Nepalis for centuries, since ancient times. Savor traditional Newari food cooked on wood ovens while you stroll through the charming little alleys around the Durbar Squares of the three cities of the Kathmandu Valley; Bhaktapur, Patan or Kathmandu. Buy handicrafts from artisans who still work according to old traditions that go back centuries. Admire the fine architecture and exquisite woodcarvings of Newar craftsmen whose artistic brilliance is showcased around the three cities in the form of temples and monuments built centuries ago. Watch how the people of the valley still use their temples to practice rituals that have been passed down from generation to generation. Enjoy the colorful festivals of the valley that involve Gods and Goddesses including the Living Goddess Kumari on several occasions.

Enjoy a more personalized private tour in Kathmandu. See the three UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath Temple, Changu Narayan Temple & Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Visit famous Hindu Temples and learn history and culture of Hinduism and admire Nepal architectures and arts in medieval times. An experienced English-speaking tour guide makes your day trip flexible and easy.

If you are shortage of time, in dilemma where to visit in Kathmandu valley in a single day. If you want to experience majestic sunrise view from Nagarkot tower, gaze the oldest living temple of Nepal Changu Narayan Temple, roam around the alleys of Bhaktapur Durbar square, stroll around the Kathmandu Durbar Square, admire the art and beauty of Patan Durbar square, and observe the view of Kathmandu city from Monkey Temple, you can simple book this tour. Two different experienced tour guides will take responsibly to show and guide you to two different sector of Kathmandu valley. After the completion of this day tour, kindly provide us the review which part of the day tour and personality were slightly better and you deeply favored.

Nepal's population is predominantly composed of farmers. The Ropain festival, celebrating the planting of rice seedlings, brings people together for joyful activities in the fields, including planting and playing in the mud. Ropain creates a lively atmosphere that unites families and the community in fieldwork, allowing for a blend of productive work and playful moments. Amid the activities, there's time for traditional food to recharge. This festival provides an excellent opportunity to learn rice planting while making lasting memories with the local people. In Kirtipur, a charming Newari town near Kathmandu, you'll discover traditional architecture, cultural sites, and the chance to learn the ancient Newari script, "Ranjana Lipi." Don't forget to enjoy a traditional Newari meal, "Samay Baji," for a complete experience.

This tour includes all the entry fees in all 5 tour sites including Nepali lunch. Kathmandu Valley has many UNESCO World Heritage Sites due to its cultural and historical significance. This all inclusive tour covers 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are within a day tour's reach. Here is a suggested itinerary for a day tour: 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley: 1. Patan Durbar Square 2. Swayambhunath Stupa 3. Boudhanath Stupa 4. Pashupatinath Temple 5. Kathmandu Durbar Square This itinerary will take you to all five sites in one day, providing a glimpse of hassle-free experience while enjoying the cultural and historical significance of the Kathmandu Valley.