Kathmandu, Nagarkot
Tour Code: TCT-Nepal-02
Tour Type: Private Tour
Best Travel Time: November to May is the best time to Nepal
From $ 410
Well-designed Nepal tour including Kathmandu Valley and Nagakot
Stunned by cultural wonders and world heritages and the marvelous landscape in Nepal
Enjoy the sunset and sunrise over the Himalayas
Day | Destination | Highlights |
01 | Arrival Kathmandu | Transfer service to hotel |
02 | Kathmandu Nagarkot | Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, The Lion Gate-Dating, The Golden Gate, The Palace of Fifty-five Windows, Nagarkot |
03 | Nagarkot Kathmandu | sunrise and Himalaya mountain view, Pashupatinath Temple, Guheswari Temple, Swayanmbhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square |
04 | Departure Kathmandu | Transfer service to airport |
Meals: No meal
Overnight: In Kathmandu
Upon arriving, you will be greeted by our local English speaking guide at the exit of Kathmandu airport, which is about 7-10 km only from Kathmandu downtown. It takes 20-30 minutes by driving from airport to hotel. Have welcome drinks and check in. If time permits you could visit nearby markets by yourself.
After check in take a visit to Boudhanath Temple. If time does not permit, it will be arranged on the last day before departure.
Pashupatinath Temple
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: In Kathmandu
After hotel breakfast, drive for 5 km southeast ward from Kathmandu to Patan, known as the city of fine arts. Patan is full of Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments. The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing here for today's visitors, such as Patan Durbar Square-The old palace of the medieval rulers of Patan, Krishna Mandir, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar, Mahaboudha, Patan Industrial Estate, known for handicrafts such as wood carvings, metalcraft, handwoven woolen carpets and thanka paintings. There is a shopping arcade where handicrafts are on exhibition.
In the afternoon, drive to Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the plaza in front of the royal palace of the old Bhaktapur Kingdom, one of three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Then visit the best places in Bhaktapur, like The Lion Gate-Dating ,The Golden Gate, The Palace of Fifty-five Windows, The Statue of King Bhupatindra Malla, Batsala Devi Temple,ect.
In the late afternoon, take a short drive of about 20 minutes to Nagarkot, one of the nearest and most famous Mountain View point from Kathmandu. Enjoy the sunset over the Himalayas. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest-if weather permits), can be seen from here). The Himalayan peaks Like Manaslu (8463 in). Ganesh Hinial (7111 in), Langtang(7246 in), Choba Bhanre(60l6 in), Gaurishanker (7134 m) and number (6957 in), are also clearly seen from Nagarkot). After check in enjoy sunset and walking around hotel.
Nagarkot Mountain View
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: In Kathmandu
Early morning enjoy sunrise and Mountain View. You can choose to go to View tower which is just in 30 minutes walking distance one way [3km]. From here you can see more area including Mountains [altitude 2175m].
After breakfast drive to Kathmandu. In the afternoon, Have a visit to Pashupatinath Temple, the most sacred of the Hindu temples in Nepal. Guheswari Temple, a historic and holy temple of Guheswari. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple courtyard, as well as Swayambhunath temple, the oldest Buddhist shrine. Looking east from here, one can see the almost entire Kathmandu valley spread out below. Kathmandu Durbar Square or Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square is the plaza in front of the old royal palace of the then Kathmandu Kingdom. The Square teems with life as vendor’s children tourists and other crowed around the temple of the Living Goddess Kumari.
Finally, visit Kasthamandup, a temple built from a single tree from which the Kathmandu derives its name. And then transfer to Hotel. If you would like to explore Kathmandu more, you could choose to visit the nearby local markets on your own or visit Thamel. a tourist district of Kathmandu. Thamel bustles with activity late into the late evening. It is a mere 10-minute walk from the center of Kathmandu, yet completely different from the rest of the city.
Kathmandu Burbar Square
Meal: Breakfast
Free at leisure before transfer to airport to catch your homebound flight or flight to your next destination.
Service Ends
Group Size | Oct 1st – Apr 30th | May 1st –Sep 30th |
2 ~ 5 pax |
$ 465 |
$ 465 |
6 ~ 9 pax |
$ 410 |
$ 410 |
What are Included
Internal flight or train as specified
Private transfer between airport or railway station, attractions, and hotels
Private English-speaking guide and driver service
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast on sharing basis
All attraction entrance fees as specified
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
What are Excluded
International air tickets or train tickets for arrival and departure
Gratuities to your tour guide and driver on your own discretion
Entry Visa Fees
Personal expenses
Optional tours, meals, activities and services
Comprehensive travel insurance
Remarks:
※ Prices are valid from Mar 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023, except some local festivals and national holidays.
※ TCT reserves the right to adjust the price caused by exchange rate
※ Prices are worked out based on 4-star hotels
※ Special requirements should be advised to TCT in advance.
※ TCT reserves the right of final explanation for any change due to the reasons beyond our control
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