Don't miss this chance to visit some of the most important landmarks and cultural heritage sites of the Kathmandu Valley. Meet your friendly tour guide at your hotel and head for the nearby Ason. Located at the heart of the city, Ason is also the oldest marketplace in Kathmandu. Enjoy the sight of this bustling market that sells everything from clothes and electronics to traditional metal wares.
Walk along its busy streets flanked by old buildings and ornate temples all the way to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to a number of temples, shrines and palaces. Nearby is the famous Freak Street, probably the most popular Hippy-era junction.
Continue your walk to Swayambhunath, a Buddhist stupa and yet another UNESCO world heritage site in the valley. It is popularly known as 'Monkey Temple’ after its resident primates. Located atop a hill, the temple commands some of the most spectacular views of the entire valley. Ascend 365 steps to reach the temple.
Walk back to Thamel or, alternatively, take a taxi from Swoyambhunath to Thamel.
This is not just a trip — it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of Nepalese culture and witness the living history of old Kathmandu and its ancient civilization.
Our Kathmandu Day Tour is a journey into the world of gods and the living goddess, where diverse cultures and religions coexist in peace and harmony. Known worldwide for its exquisite ancient sculptures and architecture, Kathmandu offers a mesmerizing blend of art, spirituality, and tradition.
Unlike most tours, ours takes you beyond the ordinary, giving you the chance to explore more of the Kathmandu Valley in just one day. You’ll see the city through the eyes of locals, gaining an authentic understanding of what life truly means to the people here.
On this cultural and historical adventure, you will explore several of Kathmandu’s most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including:
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Boudhanath Stupa
Pashupatinath Temple
Patan Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square & Kumari temple
Travel with us and experience the soul of Kathmandu — a place where every street, shrine, and stupa tells a story of centuries past.
Explore the spiritual and cultural richness of Kathmandu Valley in a single day. Begin at Dakshinkali Temple, a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali, and witness traditional rituals. Continue to Pharping, a serene town revered by both Hindus and Buddhists, home to sacred sites such as Asura Cave (meditation site of Guru Rinpoche), Sheshnarayan Temple, the Self-Arising Ganesh Shrine, and the impressive 40-meter Guru Rinpoche statue overlooking the valley. Pharping perfectly blends spirituality, history, and Himalayan views.
The tour concludes in Kirtipur, an ancient Newari town where you can enjoy a traditional Newari lunch, walk through historic streets, visit temples like Bagh Bhairab and Uma Maheshwar, and experience local culture firsthand.
Book this one-day, private, guided trip to enjoy great views of the Kathmandu Valley from the top of Chandragiri, a popular viewpoint that lies in the valley's southwestern corner. We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive you to Thankot from where this natural landmark located seven kilometres away.
Take a cable car to the top of the hill (2,551 metres above sea level) to reach a viewpoint from where you can enjoy blissful views of the Himalayas and serene views of the chaotic city below. You can also go hiking in the nearby trails or lounge in the park if you want to.
Along with Chandragiri, this trip also includes visits to Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath, the three famous world heritage sites that are also important Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage centres in the valley. We will drop you off at your hotel after the tour is over.