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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An Unforgettable Annapurna Base Camp Experience!
We had an absolutely incredible experience trekking to Annapurna Base Camp with Nepal Social Treks and Expedition, and we cannot recommend them highly enough! From beginning to end, everything was exceptionally well organized, but what truly made this adventure unforgettable was our amazing team: our guide, Achut Pandey, and our two porters, Niran and Thirtna. Achut was an outstanding guide. He was knowledgeable, professional, patient, kind, and always attentive to how everyone was feeling. Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp can be challenging, and having someone we trusted completely made such a difference. Achut knew the mountains and trails incredibly well, kept us informed about what to expect each day, and always made sure we were comfortable, safe, and enjoying the experience. His warmth, encouragement, and sense of humor made even the difficult stretches of the trek enjoyable. Niran and Thirtna were equally amazing. We have so much respect and gratitude for them. They worked incredibly hard throughout the trek and always greeted us with kindness and a smile. If you are considering trekking in Nepal, we wholeheartedly recommend Nepal Social Treks & Expedition. And if you have the opportunity to trek with Achut, Niran, and Thirtna, consider yourself very lucky!
Nepal Social Treks helped us turn a dream into reality.
We have just completed the Annapurna Base Camp private trek with my husband, and it was truly a dream come true! Our guide, Urken Sherpa, was incredibly calm, caring, and supportive throughout the trek. We really appreciated the peace, silence, and privacy of having a private trek. Our porter, Milan, was always smiling and brought so much positive energy to our days. His kindness and cheerful attitude made a real difference throughout the journey. It was our first time in Nepal, and Nepal Social Treks helped us turn a dream into reality. We are so grateful for the wonderful experience and cannot recommend Urken, Milan, and Nepal Social Treks highly enough! Thank you for making this adventure so memorable. ❤️
Trekking Everest Base Camp
I booked the Everest Base Camp trek with this agency, and from the very beginning they were always available to answer any questions or doubts I had. Everything was extremely well organized from start to finish, my guide was fantastic, and we were lucky enough to have perfect weather throughout the trek. It was an absolutely amazing experience, and I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Can’t wait to come back for another trekking ☺️ Highly recommended!
I booked the 5 day Around Kathmandu Valley tour for my family which was a great experience. Bhim was our tour guide and Deepak drove us around for the five days. The tour went very smoothly and didn't feel rushed at all. Since we went in the tourism off-season, all the stupas, temples, and UNESCO sites weren't very busy. We were able to finish the day's content by 4pm each day, giving plenty of time to rest for the next day. Bhim was very knowledgeable about each site, Nepali history, and was very receptive to our questions on Nepali culture. The hotels for this tour were also great. In particular, "hotel view point" in Nagarkot had a fantastic 360 view, as it actually is at the top of Nagarkot rather than a lot of other hotels down on the slopes. The view was incredible and we got to see some of the Himalayas, which we considered fairly lucky as we went during the cloudy, foggy monsoon season. Nepal Social Treks took complete care of everything from airport pick up to the hotels, and this was just an absolutely no-stress vacation to do some light cultural exploration of Nepal. Overall, would strongly recommend this tour and Nepal Social Treks!
I booked my trip through Nepalviaje (website in spanish) and from the first moment everything was perfect. Starting with Fernando that was answering really fast all our questions, when we arrive to Kathmandu the person waiting for us in the airport was absolutely fantastic, he wait over and hour for us cause it tooks a while to get out of the airport, the hotel for the first and last night is absolutely brilliant, when you arrive to the Office everything is super clear and they make you feel at home. The Trek is a experience of a lifetime, our guide Lhakpa IS the best guide ever and will not only guide you all the way to the base camp but show you things about culture and take care about every single details, lodges are always fantastic with a huge variaty of food. We made it with other girl and all of us reach EBC, Lhakpa will give you all the good advices to make it and the company will take care of everything, even the last day Basu(the manager of the company) call us to provide a helicopter service to come back to Kathmandu as the weather in Lukla was mean to be bad for a couple of days. 10/10 for this company and all the people involve on it
I completed the Everest Base Camp trek starting from Jiri, and it was simply an unforgettable experience. A long and authentic journey, away from the usual routes, that allowed me to experience Nepal in a deep and genuine way. From the very first day, the agency was fantastic: excellent organization, great support, and constant availability. I always felt well taken care of and never had to worry about anything. A truly special thanks to Anchal Magar, who was an outstanding guide in every sense. (A real friend) Always present, attentive, and highly professional, he showed great sensitivity in understanding my needs, adapting the pace and itinerary with care and intelligence. In the most challenging moments, he was a fundamental point of reference, providing reassurance and confidence. Beyond his skills, what stood out the most was his humanity, kindness, and dedication, rare qualities that made this experience even more meaningful. An experience I will carry with me forever!
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.
