5-Day Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
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Overview
This five-day trip aims to highlight the key features of Kathmandu Valley which is also renowned as a living museum where you can find valued assets in each and every step.
It is famed for its flourished arts, cultures, ancient heritages and many others. It has developed the antiquities which have made Kathmandu a must-do touring destination. The Kathmandu day tour embraces the incredible UNESCO world heritage sites. Consequently, sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley is the prominent choice for your holiday. Your guides are equipped with expertise in the local cultural treasures along with historical and religious values.
The unique tour of Kathmandu Valley allows you to roam and see of the heart of all the three sister cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, encompassing their speciality of old Durbar squares, popular pilgrimage sites of Hindus and Buddhists, legendary shrines with open public crematoriums, nearby hill stations and medieval villages overlooking the Kathmandu Valley
It is famed for its flourished arts, cultures, ancient heritages and many others. It has developed the antiquities which have made Kathmandu a must-do touring destination. The Kathmandu day tour embraces the incredible UNESCO world heritage sites. Consequently, sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley is the prominent choice for your holiday. Your guides are equipped with expertise in the local cultural treasures along with historical and religious values.
The unique tour of Kathmandu Valley allows you to roam and see of the heart of all the three sister cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, encompassing their speciality of old Durbar squares, popular pilgrimage sites of Hindus and Buddhists, legendary shrines with open public crematoriums, nearby hill stations and medieval villages overlooking the Kathmandu Valley
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Kathmandu & Free Time
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You'll arrive at Kathmandu Airport where you will be greeted by your guide and transferred by private car to your hotel for check-in. You'll attend a pre-trip meeting at your hotel in the afternoon and then you are free to explore the city for the rest of the day. You can visit the colourful local markets in Thamel or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
Activities
Free Time In Thamel, Kathmandu
Transportations
Private Driver from Airport Customs, Kathmandu to Hotel Moonlight
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 2
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
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Your guide will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu. During the day you will visit Swyambhunath Stupa, also known as Monkey temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath Stupa. After the tour, you will return to hotel. Here, you can prepare your trip to organise the things you may need during the trek.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Kathmandu Sightseeing
Restaurants
Bhojan Griha Restaurant
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Day 3
Sightseeing around Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Square
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You'll start the guided sightseeing tour after breakfast. Today, you'll visit two of seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley; Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. you'll visit the Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, the famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Dattatreya temple, Pujari Muth and Palace of 55 windows.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Restaurants
Roadhouse CafeOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kathmandu
Bhaktapur
Day 4
Sightseeing around Dhulikhel & Namobuddha
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After breakfast today, you'll drive to Dhulikhel, one of the more popular places from which to observe the stunning views of the Himalayas. After lunch, you'll make a stop at Namo Buddha, one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal and return back to Kathmandu. In the evening, you'll head out for a farewell dinner to bring your trip to an end with wonderful memories.
Accommodation
Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu★3 star
Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.Activities
Dhulikhel and Namobuddha Sightseeing
Restaurants
Thamel House RestaurantOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Kathmandu
Dhulikhel
Day 5
Departure from Kathmandu
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Today your drive will take you to the airport and bid you a sad farewell.
Transportations
Private Driver from Hotel Moonlight to Tribhuvan International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Included in Price
- 3 nights accommodation
- 4 activities
- 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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