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Kathmandu Sightseeing Day Tour

About this experience

This special tour package, Kathmandu city day tour, takes you to the lively and colorful places of Kathmandu where culture, religion and tradition are the parts of everyday life. This extremely popular tour starts off with a bundle of tourist attraction sites of Kathmandu valley. Also called as city of temples, Kathmandu valley covers 7 world heritages sites out of 10 heritage sites of Nepal listed by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). During the visit you will be visiting various such sites like Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square.

At a glance

  • Duration: 7 hr–9 hr

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Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour7 hr–9 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesGerman (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide)

Set aside 7 hr–9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Drinking water
  • English speaking local cultural guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Lunch

Itinerary and highlights

Built in the 12th century, this old royal palace provides you numerous temples, the house of living goddess (kumari), Kasthamandap (House of Wood) and the oldest museum of Nepal.

It is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. It is believed that the temple dedicated to Shiva existed at the site in AD 879. However, the present temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1697. The live cremation is the main attraction f this site.

This stupa is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal which is said to be almost two thousand years old. The four sides of the stupa are printed with the eyes of Lord Buddha so, it is also known as the watchful eyes of Buddha. Watching over Kathmandu valley from the temple is in itself a divine experience one can ever have.

This stupa is one of the holiest and largest Buddhist stupas. The four sides of the stupa are printed with the eyes of Lord Buddha so, it is also known as the watchful eyes of Buddha.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Base Camp Adventure Treks and Expedition, Tridevi Marg, Thamel. Kathmandu.

Languages and tickets

  • German — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Base Camp Adventure Pvt. Ltd.

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 7 hr–9 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Base Camp Adventure Treks and Expedition, Tridevi Marg, Thamel. Kathmandu.
Which guide languages are listed?
German (live guide), English (live guide), French (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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