Kathmandu Day Tour

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Kathmandu Day Tour is a perfect day tour for anyone who wants to understand and immerse deep into the traditions and culture of Nepal. During this day tour of Kathmandu, the explorers can learn so much more about Kathmandu and its history. Moreover, interacting with the locals will also offer you opportunities to delve even deeper into these insights. Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, has a unique vibe and energy that can capture anyone's attention. This city offers a perfect environment and opportunity to spend a day embracing nature, tradition, and culture.

The Kathmandu One-Day Tour with Global Adventure Trekking takes the explorers on a journey into the essence of the city's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage sites. These include Kathmandu Durbar Square (the ancient royal palace that once housed the medieval Kathmandu monarchy), Swayambhunath (an ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site), Pashupatinath Temple (an extensive Hindu temple precinct), and Bouddhanath (the largest Nepali spherical stupa). A daylong sightseeing tour in Kathmandu is an enthralling journey through the history, spirituality, and culture of this vibrant city. Book the package right away and get ready to indulge in the magical exploration of Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.

Read the complete package details to learn more about this exciting Kathmandu one-day tour with the Global Adventure Trekking team.

Why Choose GAT for the Kathmandu Day Tour?

Global Adventure Trekking is a locally-established travel and trekking agency located in the heart of Kathmandu. Our team has thoroughly explored the city, researched what interests people in this city, and curated this exciting and amazing One Day Kathmandu Tour package. Here are a few reasons why we recommend travelers choose Global Adventure Trekking for the Kathmandu Day Tour Package:

  • Global Adventure Trekking is a locally-established trekking and tour agency with over 27 years of experience.
  • Our team of experts has thoughtfully and professionally curated the One Day Kathmandu Tour so that we can showcase the best of this city.
  • With Global Adventure Trekking, you will be accompanied by fluently English-speaking guides.
  • The guides will provide thorough and detailed information on all the significant places we visit during the One Day Kathmandu Tour.
  • We have also organized this package in such a way that the travelers or explorers get enough time for lunch.
  • You can count on the Global Adventure Trekking team for one of the most exciting, insightful, and reasonably priced Kathmandu Day Tour packages.
  • Booking the package with GAT means involving yourself in social work as well because we set aside 5% of our total income for the welfare of the developing and underdeveloped areas of the country.

Highlights of the One-Day Kathmandu Tour

  • A chance to stroll around one of the most beautiful cities in the world with so many cultural and traditional significance.
  • Visitors will go around four of the World Heritage Sites; Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa.
  • It's a perfect opportunity to immerse in the cultural, religious, and traditional beliefs of the Nepalese.
  • You can also check out a lot of cravings and sculptures that have been made centuries ago.
  • Other than site visits, the trekkers can also get chances to try out some of the delicious locally prepared dishes of Kathmandu.
  • Interact with the locals of the region and get to learn so much about different places with the help of expert guides.
  • A perfect way to spend the entire day in the capital city of the land of the Himalayas.

Kathmandu Day Tour Itinerary Outline

  • Day 01: Kathmandu Day Tour

Itinerary

The Kathmandu One Day tour, as its name suggests, is a one-day exploration of Kathmandu city. We will visit a few of the most anticipated and exciting locations or landmarks of the city while enjoying the unique lifestyle and delicacies. Let us take you through the detailed plans of the One Day Kathmandu Tour Package with Global Adventure Trekking:

Bouddhanath Tour

Our Kathmandu One Day Tour Package begins with an early morning drive to the Bouddhanath Stupa or Temple. The guides from Global Adventure Trekking will pick you up in a private vehicle and drive you to the stupa. As you reach, you will have a huge door right in front of you, which is the entrance to the Bouddhanath Stupa. This stupa is one of the most significant sites in the valley to explore and wander around.

Talking about the infrastructure, the Bouddhanath Stupa is a 36-meter-tall structure and is considered one of the largest stupas in the entire South Asia. Besides, you will also see a lot of monks and Buddhist followers praying and walking around the stupa. Furthermore, this stupa also sits in between several cafes, hotels, rooftop restaurants, etc. Therefore, you can also take a short break to have coffee and a quick breakfast. In addition to that, we also recommend the explorers to purchase a few souvenirs (handicrafts like jewelry to bags, mostly related to Buddhism) to take back home.

Pashupatinath Temple

After the early morning visit to the Bouddhanath stupa, the Global Adventure Trekking's guides take you to one of the biggest temples of the Hindus. Yes, we head towards Pashupatinath Temple, a temple of lord Shiva. The Hindu religion considers Lord Shiva as the most powerful god. Let us tell you that the Pashupatinath Temple is built on an area of 246 hectares.

Besides, the main temple, dedicated to Pashupatinath (a form of Shiva), stands as the oldest Hindu temple in Kathmandu. Moreover, the temple was built during the 2nd or 1st Century BC. While the exact date of Pashupatinath Temple's construction is uncertain, archaeological evidence dating back to the 5th century has been found. Furthermore, currently, the temple stands 23 m 7 cm high (from base to pinnacle) and is constructed in the Nepali pagoda architectural style. The temple consists of two-level roofs made of copper with gold covering, a gold pinnacle, and four silver doors.

The temple's inner sanctum consists of the main idol (a stone Mukhalinga with a silver yoni base), while the outer sanctum has an open corridor-like space. Besides, the Pashupatinath Area is a sprawling assortment of 518 mini-temples, ashrams, images, and inscriptions dating back to the Lichhavi and Malla periods. It hosts several Parisians, including Pashupati Mandir Parisar, Kotilingeshwor Parisar, Aryaghat Parisar, Gaurighat Parisar, Bankali Parisar, Panchadewal Parisar, Guheswori Parisar, Bisworup Mandir Parisar, etc. You will find yourselves spiritually connected and enlightened after this section of the Kathmandu Day Tour.

Swayambhunath Temple or Stupa (Monkey Temple)

After spending some time and learning so much about the Pashupatinath Temple, we move on to the Swayambhunath Temple or Stupa. This stupa is located at the top of a hill. Moreover, you can also see so much of the Kathmandu valley from the top of the stupa. The distance between Pashupatinath temple and Swayambhunath Stupa is approximately 9 kilometers and it takes about 18 minutes for us to cover this distance in a private vehicle.

As per the history of Buddhism, Swayambhunath is the oldest and holiest Buddhist shrine in Nepal. The stupa consists of a huge stupa in the middle and several smaller shrines around it. The Swayambhunath Stupa, a mound-like building decorated with Buddha's eyes staring out over the peaceful valley, is the complex's showpiece. Swayambhu, which means "self-sprung" in Nepali, has a renowned past. According to mythology, during the Satya Yug, Bipaswi Buddha planted a lotus in a valley with a large lake. Being one of the biggest and holiest shrines, the Swayambhunath Stupa area offers a different peace and mental stability to everyone who visits this shrine.

Towards Kathmandu Durbar Square

Now that we have visited three of the four places, it's time to head towards the last but not the least place to visit in the Kathmandu One day Tour. We will be heading towards the Kathmandu Durbar Square (aka Basantapur Durbar Square) as the last destination of the One Day City Tour of Kathmandu. The Kathmandu Durbar Square is located at the heart of the city, signifying the long-dated history of the kingdom that ruled Nepal once. This area proudly showcases the 16th-century temples, palace complexes, open courts, and so much more to represent the history of Nepal. Other than that, you can also explore the Hanumandhoka Museum. The Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Square, constructed in 1770 B.S., comprises the former royal residences of Kathmandu's Malla and Shah monarchs, Kumari Ghar, Taleju temple, Kalbhairav temple, the renowned Hanuman Dhoka museum, and additional temples.

Besides exploring Durbar Square and indulging in the history of Nepal, you can also take a break to enjoy some delicacies in the hotels, cafes, and restaurants around the area. We recommend that travelers ask as many questions to the guides and clear out all the queries that they have. After that, the Global Adventure Trekking team will take you back to the hotel in the same private vehicle. This finally marks the end of the One Day Kathmandu Tour Package with Global Adventure Trekking.

Cost Details

Includes

  • World Heritage Sightseeing by Private Vehicle.
  • Professional English Speaking Tour Guide, certified by the Government of Nepal.
  • A professional Driver including his daily allowance
  • Parking fees and fuel for the car.

Excludes

  • Lunch and tips for guide and driver.
  • Entrance fees to visit the Monuments.
  • Approximately entry fees: Pashupatinath-Rs. 1000/, Boudhanath Stupa- Rs. 400/, Kathmandu Durbar Square-Rs 1000/, Swayambhunath- Rs. 200/ per person.

Essential Information

Transportation During the Kathmandu Day Tour Package

As the One Day Kathmandu tour is completely done by private vehicle, the Global Adventure Trekking team will make sure to arrange well-maintained vehicles. The size and type of vehicles depend upon the number of people in the group. However, one thing that you can count on is the maintenance of the vehicle. Moreover, we also make sure that the drivers have valid licenses and experience of driving in the valley.
Booking the one-day Kathmandu tour package with Global Adventure Trekking means offering yourself a treat of cultural, traditional, and religious experience to yourself. Furthermore, with well-trained drivers and perfectly maintained vehicles, it will be a perfect exploration of Kathmandu city's significant landmarks.

How to Book the One Day Kathmandu Tour with GAT?

Are you excited and ready to get involved in a fascinating and insightful Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley? In that case, we recommend you book this package as soon as possible. As this is just a one-day tour, there are no restrictions on age or due to weather conditions. Global Adventure Trekking offers this World Heritage Site tour in Kathmandu every day throughout the year.

To book the package, all you have to do is scroll to the top of this page and click on the BOOK NOW button. That's it, once you make a 10% advance payment, your booking for the One Day Kathmandu Valley Tour gets confirmed. If you have any questions or queries, you can connect with us via WhatsApp or Viber at +977 9841527688 (Rajan Dahal). However, we request the travelers to inform us about your hotel for pickup and drop-off services.

FAQs

The Kathmandu Day Tour with Global Adventure Trekking involves exploring four of the many significant places; Bouddhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Temple, and Pashupatinath Temple.

As this is a one-day tour, we will wrap it up within 8 to 10 hours. However, that also depends upon the traffic of the city area.

The Kathmandu Day Tour is curated by highly experienced and professional tour organizers. Therefore, all the breaks, driving time, and the entire day's journey are properly arranged. However, if you want any customization on the tour, you can talk to our representatives.

Yes, we will certainly arrange pickup and drop-off facilities before and after the tour. However, we request you to inform us about your hotel for that.

The Kathmandu Day tour with Global Adventure Trekking cost does not include entrance fees for any locations. Therefore, we recommend that travelers carry extra money with them.

Yes, with Global Adventure Trekking, you can book this package any day as we will open the booking for this package every day.

There are no specific dress codes for entering the religious sites. However, we recommend all travelers wear clothes that cover their shoulders and knees.

Taking photos and videos are certainly allowed around all of these locations. However, you might be restricted from taking photos inside the temple areas and also some allocated parts of the sites.

Yes, the Kathmandu Day Tour organized by GAT will certainly professional and experienced guide to lead you during the journey.

Yes, we recommend that travelers book the package in advance to ensure booking confirmation. However, you can also walk-in into our office in Thamel to book the package.

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