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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Highly recommend Nepal social treks!
We did the Annapurna circuit trek with Bishnu as our guide and Nabin and Suman as our porters. It was an incredible experience, amazing views and rewarding trekking getting to experience the nepalese culture along with way. Bishnu was very knowledgeable about the mountains, preventing altitude sickness, and was always there to help us with our crampons, poles, or anything else we needed. We were very well fed/ fuelled and he kept us laughing along the way with his funny sayings. We were always in accommodation with amazing views too. Nabin and Suman our porters, hard to summarise how incredibly hard they both work all while always having a smile on their face. We could not have done the Trek without them and are forever grateful for how hard they work. Definitely recommend going with nepal social treks it was an incredible experience.
10/10 experience with Nepal Social Treks
My sister & I just completed the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Nepal Social Treks, our guide was Bishnu. He was absolutely incredible and planned everything perfectly for us. Made sure we were extremely well fed always, to have energy for the trek & acclimatised us so we did not have altitude sickness over the trek. He made it so fun, we were singing, dancing, and having a great time while we were on the tour. Also special shout out to our porters Nobin & Sumon. They were absolutely incredible and the strongest, sweetest & happiest guys. Overall it was a 10/10 experience and I would definitely use this company again for any future Nepal treks.
Trek to Everest Base Camp
Our 15-day trek to Everest Base Camp with Nepal Social Treks was an incredible experience from start to finish. A huge thank you to our amazing guide, Narayan. He kept us motivated, safe, and always in good spirits. Was such an awesome person to have guiding us. The itinerary was well paced, and the whole team including our amazing porters took great care of us throughout. Reaching Everest Base Camp was unforgettable, and we couldn’t have done it without them. Highly recommend Nepal Social Treks to anyone planning a trek in Nepal!
I had an incredible experience doing the Manaslu Circuit trek!! As I was the only one who had booked, they paired me with another solo girl from a different company which worked super well. Our guide Nekhil was attentive, supportive and made us feel really safe. He was clearly a very experienced guide and gave us lots of tips to manage the altitude and trekking, plus having lots of fun together along the way! Our porter Chhiring was awesome too! Not only were the views incredible, it felt so nice to be ‘looked after’ and have everything taken care of so we could just enjoy ourselves. This included by the office in Kathmandu, who were so helpful and generous in giving me an extra day in a nearby hotel and lending me some gear. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience! I would definitely recommend :))
Hey, this was awesome! The Agency made all well, and especially, Ngima Sherpa is the best guide ever! He made my experience on everest view trek special and wonderful. His heartwarming, calm and respectful behaviour let me feel welcome and my needs during trek seen. He knows a lot of trekking and the insides there in the mountains, showed me all possible in that 7 days and has my full 5-star review. Always again!
Amazing experience! We had a very loving and caring guide Narayan. Also not possible without our porters 💜💜
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I Feel Safe During My Visit To Nepal? Can I Walk Freely In The Cities?
Yes, absolutely Nepal is safe to visit. Cities, villages, and trails are safe. However, you should take the normal precautions with wallets and cameras and be more cautious at night.
How Would I Be Accommodated In This Tour?
Well, it depends on how you want to be accommodated. We have different categories of hotels in Kathmandu. So, it’s up to you. By default, you’ll be accommodated at three-star hotels for the entire trip. You’ll have all the facilities like hot and cold-water, attached bathrooms, dining rooms, bar, internet facilities, etc. However, you can upgrade or downgrade your accommodation standard.
What Type Of Food Is Served In The Tour?
You’ll be spending your overnights in Kathmandu. You’ll have your meals in these cities where you can find the restaurants for all kind of foods such as American, Continental, Chinese, Indian, Mexican, etc.
How Will We Be Traveling?
Well, it depends on the size of your group. We can use cars, minibus, van, land cruiser for traveling. We prefer small light vehicles which are flexible to drive through the narrow roads of Nepal.
When Is The Best Time To Take This Trip?
The best time to take this trip is from March to May and September to December. The weather is pleasant, and you’ll have no troubles regarding weather. But January to February is also an option to take this trip if you want to avoid the crowd.
Why Do I Choose Your Company?
Our organization is an experienced trekking organizer in Nepal which will help you find the perfect holiday in the country. We have various tour options, so you can only reach out to us for exploring the Himalaya. We also assist you to search many trips to find the one that is suitable for you. We also provide customized trip if you have any itinerary in your mind.
What Is The Weather In Nepal?
The weather in Nepal varies in the different time of the year. From December to February, the weather is cool at night and warm during the day. The temperature ranges from 4°C to 22°C.
From March to May, the weather is warm and hot which is perfect for traveling. The temperature is around 25°C.
