Day Trips in Kathmandu

Experience the cultural, historical and spiritual side of Kathmandu valley with us. Kathmandu though chaotic has lot of stories to share as it was once called 'Nepal' itself. There's a reason its called "City of Temples' where there were more temples than houses at one point of time. But the cultural and spiritual identity remains in throughout its decades and centuries of history. The whole day takes you through huge Buddhist landmarks , Swayambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Temple reflecting huge Tibetan and Newari Buddhism history and mythology. Post these monasteries, the itinerary takes you through Pashupatinath temple, a Hindu must-go and ending the day with one of the 3 historical landmarks in Valley, Patan Durbar Square. These four historically powerful spots will be able to give you the cultural and historical value in your travel experience.

Take the hassle out of getting out into the mountains to witness a Himalayan sunrise on a day tour. Nagarkot is renowned as one of the best places around Kathmandu for mountain views. Be collected early from your hotel to make it in time for sunrise. Enjoy the views at your leisure. This private tour also conveniently visits Bhaktapur, a town full of traditional culture and UNESCO World Heritage-listed monuments.

You will be picked up from your hotel after you have breakfast. You will visit four different UNESCO listed world heritage sites located in Kathmandu. The places you will visit is UNESCO listed world heritage sites. All four heritage sites are located in Kathmandu within periphery of 5 km distance from Thamel. You will visit temples that were made during 12th to 18th century. You can enjoy rich culture of Nepal by visiting temples and monuments. You will first go to Kathmandu Durbar Square then visit Swoyambu, Pashupati and Boudhanath. In between trip you will have delicious lunch and after completion of trip, you can enjoy delicious local Nepali dinner.

Explore Darjeeling's many great sites on this guided day trip of the region. Meet your guide in the early morning to watch the sunrise over Tiger Hill, the highest point in the area, seeing Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga in the distance. Then trek to the middle of a forest to marvel at the enchanting Sinchel Temple. Indulge in a hearth northern Indian breakfast while learning about the history of the area. Throughout the day, visit temples and do some shopping while stopping for meals along the way with the tour concluding in the early evening.

The "City Of Temple Exploration Tour" is dedicated  to explore four of the UNESCO World Heritage Zones of UNESCO World Heritage Site- Kathmandu. Kathmandu Valley is regarded as the historical and cultural hub of Nepal. Explore the wonderful city and get the wide information of the wonder city of cultures and the history. Those four sites you will be visiting are:-  Soyambunath- A pilgrimage site of Buddhist and also popular as "The Monkey Temple'.  Pashupatinath- Hindu pilgramge site and the also known as the crematorium.  Boudhanath- Buddhist monastery. Kathmandu Durbar Square- Ancient palace palce and the "Home of KUMARI"- who is regarded as the living goddess.

Visit City tour of Kathmandu's top attractions on a private 6-hour tour. Start by traveling in your comfortable private vehicle with private cultural guide from your hotel to the traditional heart of the medieval town, Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Watch the monkeys frolic around another heritage site, Swayambhunath Temple, and take in the sacred prayer wheels and incense. Pashupatinath Temple comes next, followed by Bodhnath Stupa, which has roots going back to 600 AD. Hear informative commentary from your guide throughout the day on this comprehensive tour.

Depart from Kathmandu for a full-day of trekking, starting from the small village of Sankhu and journeying to picturesque Nagarkot. Located within easy reach of Kathmandu, your trek takes you past small villages and farms where you see local life up close. Be amazed by stunning views of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas (on a clear day), including Mt Everest. Your experienced guide shares informative commentary about the region and the effects of the powerful 2015 earthquake in Nepal as you journey through this incredible landscape.

Opened in 2016, the Chandragiri Cable Car is the easiest way of ascending a mountain in Nepal. From the top you will see panoramic views of Kathmandu and the snow-capped Himalaya beyond, and the ride itself is exciting, too. On this hassle-free tour you will be picked up from your hotel so you don't need to worry about hailing taxis or catching buses. Enjoy lunch with a view at the top.

Combine visits to two of Nepal's most fascinating Buddhist and Hindu religious sites with a moderate woodlands hike during this 6- to 7- day trip from Kathmandu. Travel to Budhanilkantha, where you'll visit the sacred site of sleeping Hindu deity Vishnu. Then take a moderate hike through the idyllic woodlands of Shivapuri National Park to Nagi Gompa. This Buddhist monastery sits astride a majestic hilltop location, offering magnificent views of Kathmandu Valley below. End your day by checking out a local market in Sundarijal. Your day trip also includes a guide, round-trip local transport fare and admission fees.

Your 8 day trip begins with an exploration of the medieval city of Kathmandu followed by a wonderful trip to Sauraha, and Tharu culture in Chitwan and then to beautiful city Pokhara where you can observe the panoramic view of Himalayan ranges of Annapurna, Machhapuchre in Pokhara and scenic beauty in Overnight stay in Nagarkot in Kathmandu along with sightseeing in Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Bouddhanath and Swoyambhunath that are enlisted in UNESCO world heritage sites.

Immerse yourself in the daily rhythms and colorful atmosphere of Kathmandu during this 3 hour guided rickshaw ride. Begin your trip in the tourist district of Thamel as your guide pedals past the area's busy market place and bustling squares, heading towards Durbar Square. Then hop off your rickshaw to wander on foot, observing the gorgeous early-evening light as it silhouettes the city's temples and the nocturnal glow of Kathmandu's lively nightlife begins to stir.

Kathmandu Sightseeing tour is cultural tour of the Kathmandu City. You will visit several cultural, historical and religious sites in Kathmandu.  During the tour, you will preciously visit four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath 'Monkey Temple, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. Kathmandu Durbar Square is the ancient palace of the Kings in earlier times. It has several temples, shrines, palaces. Swayambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa located atop hill. One can have panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley from here. Due to lots of monkey residing at it's forested area, tourist popularly call it as 'Monkey Temple'. Pashupatinath is the most scared Hindu temple of Lord Shiva. It is located at the banks of holy Bagmati River. One can also notice Hindu funeral ritual on it's banks. Nearby Pashupatinath is the Boudhanth. It's the biggest Buddhist Stupa inside the Kathmandu Valley.

Bhaktapur, the city examples of wood-carving. Visit Durbar Square through the Royal Gate, the sparseness of the temple is immediately apparent, compared to the profusion in the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan. Many of the highly decorated buildings and shrines were destroyed in the 1934 earthquake. However the main square still contains innumerable temples and other architectural show pieces: the Lion Gate, the Art gallery, the statue of Bhupatendra Malla, the Palace of 55 windows, the Bell of the barking dogs, the Batsala temple, the Nyatapola temple and the replica of PashupatinathPasupatinath literally means" Lord of Animals" and famous Shrines for Hindus devotees. Two storied golden roofed pagoda style Temple has four silver doors, en-route visit Boudhananth, the largest Stupa in South Asia. In surrounding area can experience lifestyles of Tibetan People and monks, and then drive to Kopan Monastery.

On this half day tour from Kathmandu, enjoy the city of Bhaktapur and the village of Nagarkot.  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located 15 km from Kathmandu, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculptures, woodcarvings and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Nagarkot, a village located 32 km east of Kathmandu, is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District and is known for its sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenic beauty of this place located 7000 ft above sea level makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists.

Visit the Manakamana Temple of Nepal on a guided day trip to the holy site, which honors the Hindu Goddess Bhagwati. After a 3-hour drive from Kathmandu to Kurintar, you'll take a 10-minute cable car ride to the 4,270-foot-high (1,302-meter) ridge-top station, located west of the Kathmandu Valley. During three hours of sightseeing, explore the temple alongside a knowledgeable guide who sheds light on its significance. Enjoy a restaurant lunch with marvelous views of the Himalayas.