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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Mera peak trekking
I joined the 17-days mera peak trekking through Nepal Social Treks. All the plans and schedules are good and strong, including the acclimatisation/rest day or before&after the trekking! My guide Pasang Jangbu Sherpa and my porter Samuel are very supportive from all aspects through the whole trek from day to night. I have experienced a bit of altitude sickness in the trip but my guide got the experience to handle my body condition which makes me more confident in the whole trip. This is a fantastic experience and I will definitely choose this company again for my next nepal trip! Thanks for everything!
This tour was amazing!! 10/10 would recommend. All of my communication with them was prompt and very helpful. For my trek to Khopra Danda it ended up only being myself and my very experienced guide, Lakpa Sherpa, and I felt so taken care of beginning to end. I did not bring enough luggage for a porter to be necessary so I wore my larger backpack during the trek and my guide carried his pack and my day pack. We also made some adjustments to our route due to weather conditions and what my guide thought would provide the best experience and I was grateful we did! The accommodations along the way provided everything you could need and the food was filling and delicious. The hotels in Pokhara and Kathmandu were much nicer than I expected and the taxi trips to and from airports were all well organized and made the trip very easy and comfortable. If you are flying between Kathmandu and Pokhara and want the sky view of the mountains, ask to sit on the right side of the plane when flying to Pokhara and the left side when flying to Kathmandu. You cover a lot of different terrain and climates when trekking in this region! The gear list that Nepal Social Treks sent was very thorough and helpful. I used Aquatabs and a filtering water bottle for drinking water and it worked very well the whole trek and saves the waste of purchasing water along the way. There is power and wifi essentially everywhere you go. I got a SIM card in Kathmandu (the amazing receptionist at the Temple Suites Hotel helped me out!) and it worked well throughout the trek. I would highly recommend Nepal Social Treks and am already thinking about when I can return to Nepal! Thank you!! :)
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.
