Kathmandu Valley Guided Sightseeing Tour, 5 Days
Days: 5 /
Difficulty: 1 of 5 (Easy)
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Min Group Size: 1 /
Max Group Size: 14
Kathmandu Valley Guided Sightseeing Tour offers you to visit different heritage sites in Kathmandu valley with our one of well experienced tour guides in a private vehicle. Kathmandu valley guided sightseeing tour also includes short hiking to view magnificent mountains on the way to Telkot from chagunarayan.
In and around Kathmandu Valley sightseeing tour designed by Swiss Family Treks and Expedition gives you an opportunity of exploring live culture of medieval Kathmandu specially developed during the reign of Malla dynasty. The city abounds in many temples, monasteries and shrines visited by the devout followers of their respective faiths, which include the places of worship of other religions such as Islam, Christianity, Bon, Kirat, Jain and Sikh. Some of these sites are located in the Kathmandu valley, the capital city, while others are situated in different parts of the country.
Out of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley. The history of the Valley begins with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a passage through the surrounding hills to drain out the primordial waters and make it inhabitable. Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Itinerary in details
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
Meet our company’s representative at the Airport. Our Airport representative will transfer you to Hotel by private car. Welcome drink and short briefing about Tour in Hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley
Drive to Swayambhunath Stupa which is very close form the centre of Kathmandu. It takes some minutes to be there. This Temple is also known as Monkey Temple which is considered to be self made Stupa. Kathmandu Durbar Square: a huge museum, Living Goddess Kumari, number of temples and medieval largest palace are the major attractions. All those monuments represent medieval, history, culture and architecture. Finally Visit to Boudhanath Stupa: the biggest stupa in Nepal and one of the bigger stupa in the world. You can basically experience Tibetan Buddhism, culture and way of life in Boudhanath Area. Boudhanath area is the authentic place to buy Tibetan stuffs. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot via Changunarayan by private car
In the morning after having breakfast, drive to Changunarayan Temple with a private car. We visit the oldest pagoda style temple which was listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. It has been constructed in 4th century. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Narayan. From there we walk to Telkot which takes about 2 hour. From here, we again drive to nagarkot which takes about half an hour. Nagarkot is usually considered to be the best vantage point for viewing Langtang Range, Ganesh Himal, Ghaurisankar, Jugal Himal and other snow capped High Himalaya as well as Sunrise and Sunset View over the Himalayas. In the evening we will enjoy with unobstructed Sunset view over the High Mountains. Overnight at a 3-star hotel in Nagarkot.
Day 4: Drive from Nagarkot to Kathmandu via Bhaktapur and Patan City by private car
In this day, it is best to view the mountains in the early morning because it is more likely to be clear. There is a viewing tower where you get good views of High Himalayan Ranges. We will enjoy with Breathtaking Sunrise View as well as 360º view of the scenery from the Lookout Tower which is an hour walk from the our Hotel. Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best spots to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley and is described by visitors as a place whose beauty endures year round. Our tour guide leads you again other world heritage sites like Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square by private car. These two squares will give the chance of visiting two other adjacent cities of Bhaktapur and Patan where you will be observing mediaeval architecture along with live history and culture. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 5: Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast at hotel, depending on your international flight schedule, we transfer to Kathmandu International Airport for final departure to your next destination.
Trip Pricing on group size basis: (Private Tour)
Trip Price for single person: USD 780
Trip Price for 2 persons basis: USD 550 per person
Trip Price for 3 persons basis: USD 520 per person
Trip Price for 4 persons basis: USD 450 per person
Join with us on Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour in 2026/2027.
Customize Your Tour: This is a general itinerary, which can always individually be “tailormade”. The trek package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste, For more information please e-mail us at snftnepal@yahoo.de
Note: In case of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Swiss Himalayan Family Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd. The charges must be paid by the clients themselves.
| Dates | Price starts from/Adult | Status * |
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| Flexible / On request Book this Trip | USD 450 EUR 389 SFr 373 GBP 340 AUD 656 CAD 625 | Available on request |
* Dates can be flexible, please contact us for individual dates.
Our kathmandu-valley-guided-sightseeing-tour Package Cost includes:
Our Tour Package Cost includes:
* Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up and transfer by private vehicle.
* 3 nights deluxe accommodation in single/double/twin bed sharing basis with breakfast at 4* Hotel Kathmandu Guest House in Kathmandu.
* 1 night deluxe accommodation in single/double/twin bed sharing basis with breakfast at 3* Hotel Country Villa in Nagarkot.
* Kathmandu city tour as per the above itinerary.
* English speaking Tour Leader/Guide and his insurance and salary.
* All ground transportation by private vehicle.
* World Heritage Sites Entrance Fees.
* Office Service charge.
* All government tax.
Our kathmandu-valley-guided-sightseeing-tour Package Cost doesn't include:
Our Tour Package Cost doesn't include:
* Any meals (Lunch and Dinner) in Kathmandu and Nagarkot other than breakfast.
* Travel insurance.
* International air fare to and from Nepal.
* Nepal Tourist Visa fee.
* Items and expenses of personal nature.
* Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry, phone call, Internet.
* Personal Trekking Equipment.
* Emergency Evacuation (Helicopter Rescue).
* Any costs which arise due to a change of the itinerary, because of landslides, political disturbance, and strikes etc.
* Any other costs whatsoever, that is not mentioned in the cost included.
* Hiring additional porters due to natural calamities during the trek.
* Tips for guide, porters, driver...
Tipping is expected but it is not mandatory.
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