5-Day Kathmandu Valley Heritage Tour with Nagarkot Sunrise Views
About This Tour
Get on this perfect tour designed for those visiting Nepal for a short time. Explore Kathmandu, the capital, along with the neighbouring cities set within the v...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Nagarkot · Languages: English
Know before you go: For a group visit, your guides can arrange an itinerary as per your request and time.
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What's Included
- Airport/hotel pick-up and transfer by private car/van
- 4 nights' accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu and Nagarkot
- All transportation, including a private car
- World Heritage Sites entrance fee
- Office service charge
- All government taxes
- English-speaking Nepali tour leader/guide and support staff insurance and salary
Not Included
- Any meals (lunch and dinner) in Kathmandu and Nagarkot other than breakfast
- Travel insurance
- International airfare to and from Nepal
- Nepal tourist visa fee
- Items and expenses of a personal nature
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks and cold drinks
- Laundry, phone calls, and internet
- Personal trekking equipment like sleeping bags and jackets (can all be hired in KTM)
- Emergency evacuation (helicopter rescue)
- Any costs arising due to a change in the itinerary because of landslides, political disturbance, strikes, etc.
- Horse rental and additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek
- Tips for the guide, porters, and driver
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu and Hotel Transfer
Meet and greet your Nepali tour leader/guide upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Transfer to the hotel by private car. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a short briefing about the tour at the hotel. Meet and greet your Nepali tour leader/guide upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport. Transfer to the hotel by private car. Enjoy a welcome drink and receive a short briefing about the tour at the hotel. Stay overnight.
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2Day 02
Kathmandu Valley Heritage Sightseeing
Have a fulfilling breakfast and set out on a full-day sightseeing tour of heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Have a fulfilling breakfast and set out on a full-day sightseeing tour of heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa, which is very close to the centre of Kathmandu. This temple is also known as the Monkey Temple and is considered to be a self-made stupa. Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where a huge museum, the Living Goddess Kumari, a number of temples, and the largest medieval palace are the major attractions. All these monuments represent medieval history, culture, and architecture. Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa, which is very close to the centre of Kathmandu. This temple is also known as the Monkey Temple and is considered to be a self-made stupa. Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, where a huge museum, the Living Goddess Kumari, a number of temples, and the largest medieval palace are the major attractions. All these monuments represent medieval history, culture, and architecture. Visit Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the bigger stupas in the world. Here, you can experience Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and way of life in the Boudhanath area. You can also buy authentic Tibetan items. Visit Boudhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the bigger stupas in the world. Here, you can experience Tibetan Buddhism, culture, and way of life in the Boudhanath area. You can also buy authentic Tibetan items.
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3Day 03
Changunarayan Temple and Nagarkot Sunset
Have a refreshing breakfast and drive to Changunarayan Temple in a private car. Have a refreshing breakfast and drive to Changunarayan Temple in a private car. Visit the oldest pagoda-style temple, which was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was constructed in the 4th century. Visit the oldest pagoda-style temple, which was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It was constructed in the 4th century. Walk to Telkot, which takes about 2 hours. Walk to Telkot, which takes about 2 hours. Drive to Nagarkot, which takes about half an hour. Nagarkot is usually considered to be the best vantage point for viewing the Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal, Ghaurisankar, Jugal Himal, and other snow-capped High Himalayan peaks, as well as sunrise and sunset. Enjoy an unobstructed sunset view of the high mountains. Drive to Nagarkot, which takes about half an hour. Nagarkot is usually considered to be the best vantage point for viewing the Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal, Ghaurisankar, Jugal Himal, and other snow-capped High Himalayan peaks, as well as sunrise and sunset. Enjoy an unobstructed sunset view of the high mountains. Overnight in hotel.
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4Day 04
Nagarkot Sunrise, Bhaktapur and Patan
Travel from Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur and Patan City in a private car. There is a viewing tower where you get good views of the High Himalayan ranges. Travel from Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur and Patan City in a private car. There is a viewing tower where you get good views of the High Himalayan ranges. Witness a breathtaking sunrise view as well as a 360º view of the scenery from the Lookout Tower, which is an hour's walk from your hotel. Witness a breathtaking sunrise view as well as a 360º view of the scenery from the Lookout Tower, which is an hour's walk from your hotel. Follow your Nepali tour guide to other World Heritage Sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. You can visit the two adjacent cities of Bhaktapur and Patan, where you will observe mediaeval architecture along with history and culture. Follow your Nepali tour guide to other World Heritage Sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. You can visit the two adjacent cities of Bhaktapur and Patan, where you will observe mediaeval architecture along with history and culture. Overnight in hotel.
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5Day 05
Departure Transfer
Have a refreshing breakfast, depending on your schedule, and transfer to the international airport for your final departure. Have a refreshing breakfast, depending on your schedule, and transfer to the international airport for your final departure.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), Ring Rd, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.