Day Tour Kathmandu - 1 Day
1 Day
Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
- Meeting Point: In the morning, your guide and driver will meet you either at Nepal Social Office or at your hotel. From there, you’ll head towards Old Kathmandu City, also known as the City of Temples.
- Kathmandu Durbar Square (best place to start the tour, filled with temples and monuments):
-> Kasthamandap – the building from which Kathmandu got its name.
-> Ashok Vinayak – small pagoda temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
-> Maju Deval – a temple with a five-tier base, popular for relaxing and social gatherings.
-> Shiva Parvati Temple – features an image of Shiva and Parvati looking down from a window.
-> Kumari Bahal – the residence of the Living Goddess (Kumari).
-> Krishna Temple – octagonal stone temple symbolizing the eight incarnations of Vishnu.
-> Sweta Bhairab – hidden fierce image, revealed only once a year during Indra Jatra (September).
-> Jagannath Temple – known for its erotic carvings on roof struts.
-> Kala Bhairab – massive six-armed stone image of Shiva, symbolizing the destruction of ignorance.
-> Taleju Temple – a large pagoda temple dedicated to Goddess Taleju, once the royal family’s guardian deity.
-> Hanuman Dhoka – the old royal palace, guarded by a statue of Hanuman. No longer a royal residence, it is now used for ceremonial purposes.
- Swayambhunath Stupa: A short drive or walk from Durbar Square leads to this 2000-year-old stupa, also called the Monkey Temple. It represents Buddhahood and is one of the most sacred sites in the valley.
- Boudhanath Stupa: It is located 8 km east of Kathmandu. This is one of the largest stupas in the world (36 m high). It was built during the 5th century by King Lichchhavi Dev. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also known as Khasti (dew drops), legend says dew was used in its construction due to a severe drought at the time.
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Island Peak expedition
Nepal Social Treks was the most professional company I have travelled with. The airport pickup was smooth, followed by a nice stay at their hotel in Kathmandu. A day trip around Kathmandu was planned and despite being cut short, it was a very enjoyable tour. Pasang Sherpa, the trekking guide for my trip was a highly experienced guide and mountaineer and gave me an authentic Nepalese experience as we walked through the Himalayas. When it came time to summit Island Peak, I had absolute confidence in his ability to keep me safe at all times, and he led the expedition at my pace. As an inexperienced climber, Pasang made sure I had all the required skills before going onto the mountain. The transition from trekking to life back in Kathmandu was easy, and Basu and the team from Nepal Social Treks made sure I had a comfortable and enjoyable few days prior to leaving Nepal. I would recommend anyone thinking of trekking or mountaineering in Nepal to book with Nepal Social Treks as they will tailor the trip to your needs and you will be treated incredibly well for the entire trip.
Perfect taste of Nepal
Did the Explore Nepal tour 11 days and was the only one on the tour. The tour was very well organized, hitting all the main attractions to give a good flavour of Nepal. Operator was very responsive to questions and requests. Accommodations were better than expected with excellent beds and breakfasts. Highly recommend.
Two First-Timers, One Incredible ABC Trek—Thanks to an Amazing Team!
If you’re scanning through endless trek companies in Nepal (like we did!), trust me—Nepal Social Treks and Expedition is the one you’ll end up loving. We literally made a massive Excel sheet comparing quotations from almost every company out there 😂… and guess who came out on top? These guys! From day one, Sushila was our guiding light. She answered every tiny question we threw at her—with so much patience and warmth. And then there’s Mr. Basu, the owner. I only spoke to him a couple of times (because the Gen-Z protest had us all restless), but the way he comforted us on the call… rare to see that kind of calm reassurance from someone at his level. Truly appreciated. Now comes the funniest part—this was actually our FIRST EVER TREK! People still look at us like we’re crazy when we say that, but honestly… why not? We’ve always been the type who happily walk into troubles since childhood 😄. And then came Suraj, our guide—calm, kind, and the perfect person to handle two excited first-timers like us. Honestly, I don’t think I can put into words how beautiful the entire trek felt. I’ve been travelling for 10+ years but Nepal… Nepal completely changed my relationship with the mountains. Never felt this kind of addiction before! If you’re planning a trek or trip in Nepal and want something that fits your budget without compromising comfort—this is your team. The hotels they arranged, the car, everything was so well taken care of. When you travel after a hectic work life, you want peace and a headache-free experience. You don’t want to lead or worry about small things. And that’s exactly what this amazing team provides. A huge thank you to Mr. Basu, Sushila, Suraj, and everyone at Nepal Social Trek for giving us a trip we’ll remember forever. ❤️ P.S. Already planning the Manaslu Circuit with them next! 🌄✨
Ho prenotato il viaggio dall'italia. C'è stato qualche problema non dovuto all'agenzia perchè non sono partiti voli per giorni per l'everest e loro prontamente hanno sistemato tutto. Narayan, la mia guida e amrit il mio porter sono stati fantastici. Grazie grazie grazie
Great Anil Sherpa
