Kathmandu Cultural Tour

Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is located at an altitude of 1300m from the sea level and is in fact the valley surrounded by the beautiful rolling green hills and the shimmering snow peaks to the north of it. On a clear day, you can see the crystal clear snow peaks of the Himalayan mountains. You cannot miss the main cities of Kathmandu & Patan once the petty kingdoms in the history, now merging into a common urban sprawl. A little further to the east is the valley's third major city, Bhaktapur.

The political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal is the first stop for the majority of visitors to the country. Once a separate kingdom in itself, it contains three fabled cities - Kathmandu , Patan and Bhaktapur . Out of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley.


The history of the Valley begins with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a passage through the surrounding hills to drain out the primordial waters and make it inhabitable. Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism. Dynasties came and went. Trade and the arts flourished. Its deeply religious Newar inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well as rampaging invaders. In the late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal within more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital. Kathmandu, the largest city in Nepal is situated at an altitude of 1,350m.

 

Kathmandu

Durbar Square. This complex of palaces, courtyards and temples like Hanumandhoka Palace, Kumari Ghar (Abode of the Living Goddess), Taleju temple, built between the 12th and 18th centuries, used to be the seat of the ancient Malla Kings of Kathmandu. An intriguing piece here is the 17h -century stone inscription set into the wall of the palace with writings in 15 languages. The Durbar Square, protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the social, religious and urban focal point of the city. Even to date, all the major state and social ceremonies, including the solemnization of coronations are performed in one of the courtyards in this complex. There are also museums inside the palace building. There is an entrance fee of Rs. 250 for foreign visitors. Your ticket to the Square entitles you to visit all the museums.

Day 01:

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. O/N at the hotel.

Day 02:

Sightseeing in Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel.

Day 03:

Free day in Kathmandu. O/N at the hotel.

Day 04:

Transfer to airport to connect onward flight.

  1. Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car / van / bus.
  2. Accommodation as required by you or as specified in the appropriate itinerary.
  3. Guided tour by private car / van / bus.
  4. Your entire standard Meals during the tour if appropriate (Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners).
  5. Local licensed English speaking Guide.
  6. All our government taxes.
  7. Official expense.
  1. Certain lunches and dinners as explained in the tour itinerary.
  2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
  3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
  4. Appropriate visa fees.
  5. Alcoholic, cold and hot drinks, laundry.
  6. Tips for staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
  7. Certain sightseeing/monument entrance fees.
  8. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

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