Kathmandu Valley discovered
Tour highlights
- Enjoy a day trek in Kathmandu valley, with views of terraced fields and distant Himalayan peaks.
- Explore the markets of Bhaktapur, famous for its rich history of arts and crafts including wood carving, pottery and weaving.
- Have dinner overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage monument of Boudhanath Stupa while monks chant in the evening air.
- Visit Kathmandu's Durbar Square and the famous Boudhanath and Swayambhunath Stupas.
Detailed Itinerary
International outbound flight
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Kathmandu.
Kathmandu
After your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You might like to wander into Durbar Square and explore its surrounding side streets.
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Kathmandu
You will visit Bungamati and Patan this morning before returning to Kathmandu to see Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath. You may like to visit Boudhanath Stupa at the end of the day to catch some of the evening chanting as local people and monks circle the stupa spinning their prayer wheels as they go.
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Kathmandu
After a relaxing start, explore Kathmandu City and Swayambhunath Stupa and you will have the rest of the afternoon to explore.
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Nagarkot
Leave Kathmandu behind this morning and head east into the Kathmandu Valley to the small village of Nagarkot, nestled on the northern fringe of the valley. On a clear day, Nagarkot offers some of the best panoramic mountain scenery, with spectacular views during sunrise and sunset.
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Nagarkot
Today you'll head out on a walk through Nagarkot and its surrounding villages. The trail starts with a peaceful walk through a dense canopy of pine trees. You'll then continue onto Kartike and Dhanda village for superb mountain vistas.
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Bhaktapur
This morning, you will take a fairly easy walk to the village of Changu, where you'll visit the ancient Hindu temple Changu Narayan, one of Kathmandu's most atmospheric temples. Afterwards, you'll drive onto culture-rich Bhaktapur, an enchanting settlement whose original architecture has been wonderfully maintained.
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Namobuddha
Today you will transfer to the sacred pilgrimage site of Namobuddha. From here, you can explore the surroundings of your hotel and enjoy a day at leisure to relax.
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Namobuddha
Trek to the village of Balthali today. On route, you'll visit the monastery at Namobuddha before continuing down the valley through terraced rice fields and thatched farmhouses to the rural settlement of Balthali.
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Patan
This morning you will drive to the suburbs of Kathmandu to Patan, one of the three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley, known as the arts and architectural centre of the valley. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure.
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Patan
Today you will explore the temples and palaces of Patan's Durbar Square. Soak up the artistic and architectural wonders. In the afternoon, visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp.
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International return flight
You will be met for the last time and driven to the airport ready for your return flights home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.