Hotel in Nagarkot
Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing is one of the most beautiful tours in Nepal is a short sightseeing tour designed by Ambition Himalaya. Kathmandu Valley Tours is a simple tour taking you to major attractions around Kathmandu.
This tour includes almost every sightseeing attraction in the valley: Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, Bhaktapur, and the Most Famous view point Nagarkot, etc. Doing this Kathmandu valley sightseeing, you will visit most of the places listed as world heritage sites. This is a tour, and you are able to see mountains and city temples and squares.
The city of heritage sites and culture is the best combo to please the people on the tour. Historical cities artistically designed temples and palaces, carefully engraved stone and metal pictures, carved wooden columns and pillars, and history-laden shrines and chaitya provide witness to the medieval period’s superiority in art and architecture.
Another fascinating tour for Kathmandu city is the Kathmandu Valley tour of 3 days where you will get all this sightseeing tour with additional hiking with magnificent Himalayas views.
Day | Mode | Route Itinerary | Elev.(m) | Duration | Overnight | Included |
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01 | Tour | Kathmandu -4 Major places | 1,300 | 6/7 hrs | ---- | Entrance fee |
02 | Tour | Patan/Bhaktapur - Nagarkot | 2,175 | 6/7 hrs | Hotel | Dinner |
03 | hike/drive | Nagakot /Changynarayan - KTM | 1,300 | 5/6 hrs | ---- | Breakfast |
We will have breakfast in the hotel and start our sightseeing tour. Our sightseeing tour will take us to most of the popular destinations in the valley as listed below:
Swoyambhunath: The tour will start from Swayambhunath; also known as ‘Monkey Temple’ among tourists. Swayambhunath is one of the most popular holy sites for Buddhist people all over the world. This area is inhabited by lots of monkeys and that is why the area is called Monkey Temple by tourists. Swyambhunath is a holy place situated on the top of the hill on the west of Kathmandu valley.
Pashupatinath Temple: After Swayambhunath, we will continue our tour to Pashupatinath. Pashupatinath is the biggest and most popular Hindu holy temple among Hindus, mostly in Nepal and India. This is a popular temple located on the bank of the Bagmati River in Kathmandu valley in the east of Kathmandu. Only typical Hindus are allowed to enter the main entrance of the Temple. Pashupatinath Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kathmandu.
Bouddhanath Stupa: Bouddhanath is another most popular and sacred Buddhist stupa in Kathmandu valley. This holy place is popular among Buddhist people all over the world. This stupa is located in the North-East of Kathmandu valley. The stupa’s massive mandala makes the stupa one of the largest stupa in Nepal. The Bouddhanath area is inhabited by Tibetan refugees for a long time.
Kathmandu Durbar Square: Finally, we will conclude our tour to Kathmandu Durbar Square; one of the most advanced sites in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Durbar Square gives you a spectacular example of the Tradition architecture of Kathmandu Valley. The whole palace is crafted with amazing crafts by the typical people of Kathmandu Valley; Newars. This palace was originally a royal palace before the royal family moved to another palace. Another characteristic of the palace is the only ‘living goddess of Nepal. Every year there is a celebration in the palace during the Dashain festival with the ‘Virgin Living Goddess of Nepal’.
Our first day of sightseeing in Kathmandu will be started after having breakfast in the hotel. The director of the company will introduce us to our tour guide. We will start the trip by sightseeing in Patan. Patan is a wonderful heritage site situated in the valley with thousands of years old monuments and creativity. Continuing our trip, we will go to Bhaktapur; one of the major heritage sites of Nepal, as also listed by UNESCO.
Bhaktapur also has different kinds of attractive and creative carvings to look at. Bhaktapur was a palace a long time ago and now all these palaces are here for sightseeing. Ending our trip to Bhaktapur, we will drive to Nagarkot; a magical hill station. Nagarkot is a popular hill station at a 1 and half-hour drive from Kathmandu. This top of the hill is popular for sunrise and sunset viewing. For those who do not have time to go Trekking, this hill has been a good option for viewing the Himalayan panorama.
Meals include: Dinner
We will have breakfast in the hotel and start walking down to Changu Narayan Temple. This temple is also an old Hindu temple situated near the Kathmandu valley. The hike to Changu Narayan is pleasant, hike through small villages and pine forests. The hike is about 3 hours from Nagarkot and it’s downhill almost everywhere. We will explore tiny towns and smiling local people. Finally, after reaching Changu Narayan, we will take a look there and plan for a drive to Kathmandu.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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Our Kathmandu Valley tour provides you with a unique opportunity to witness an astounding city surrounded by green hills and distant snow-capped Himalayas. Overall, you can learn about the ancient history and legend regarding the valley. You can observe the rich, colorful, and incredibly diverse culture. You can experience the friendliness of amazing Nepalese people and magnificent nature at the same time.
On your 3 days in Kathmandu trip, you can visit Swaymbhunath, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Swayambhunath, also popular as Monkey Temple among tourists, lies at the top of the hill. You will climb 365 stairs leading to this Stupa. Reaching the top, you will see an increasingly spectacular panoramic view of Kathmandu, making you forget your fatigue.
The next stop of your 3 days in Kathmandu tours is Boudhanath. It is the largest Buddhist stupa in the country. The stupa symbolizes the architectural grandeur. It denotes a man’s journey from a materialistic world to spiritual enlightenment.
We will then head to Pashupatinath temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple stands at the banks of the Bagmati river, where cremation rituals take place. You can also encounter several Sadhus and monks giving their blessings.
The tour to Kathmandu Durbar square, on the other hand, will immerse you in ancient culture and tradition of the valley. The impressive face of Bhairava and the majestic palace of the living goddess Kumari will greet you here.
You will head to Patan, Bhaktapur, and Nagarkot the following day of the Kathmandu Valley tour. The elegant temples and pagodas embroidered with ancient Newari culture will welcome you to Patan. Whereas, Bhaktapur will take you to Medieval Nepal as it still has maintained and preserved its original appearance. The Golden Gate, the palace of 55 windows, and the temples of Batsala Devi, Nyatapola, and Bhairavnath will leave you in awe.
We will then drive you to Nagarkot, the village renowned for its beautiful sunrise over spellbinding Mountains. You can clearly view the magnanimous Dhaulagiri, Everest, and Kanchenjunga from the hill.
A 3-4 hour trek will then take you to the serene Changunarayan Temple, a historical temple of Lord Vishnu. The detailed stone sculptures and wooden carvings decorate this temple, from where you can see the entire Sankhu and Bhaktapur.
In short, through your 3 days on the Kathmandu Tour, you can admire nature, ancient architecture, culture, and spirituality simultaneously.
Kathmandu Valley has a subtropical climate as it is surrounded by mountains and the Himalayas. There are four seasons in the valley: winter, summer/monsoon, spring, and autumn seasons. The summer/rainy season occurs in June, July and August. Despite heavy rainfall, the average temperature in Kathmandu during monsoon can be between 30 to 40 degrees Celsius.
The days during winter months from December to February can be cold with a minimum morning temperature between 2 to 5 degree Celsius. As the day progresses, it gets warmer at 15 degrees Celsius.
Likewise, March, April, and May are the spring season, and September, October, and November are the autumn season. The days during spring and autumn are dry, the weather pleasant, temperature cool with little humidity and precipitation.
Unlike the higher altitude trekking in Nepal, you can indulge in the Kathmandu Valley tour all year round. Still, the most favorable time to take a Kathmandu Valley tour is during the dry period from October to February.
The days not only offer clear views and pleasant weather, but the moths also coincide with some of the remarkable and colorful festivals of Nepal. In October, you can celebrate the ethnic Dashain and sparkling Tihar while during February, you can get entertained in the colorful Holi festival.
The Kathmandu Valley tour is an easy 3-day tour that travelers of all ages and backgrounds can be involved in. You can immerse in the cultural, and natural expedition of Kathmandu without the need of any trekking experience. Unlike other treks in Nepal, anyone can easily access this trip regardless of their fitness level.
Kathmandu is situated at an altitude of 1400 m above sea level. Meanwhile, Nagarkot lies at an elevation of 220 m above sea level. You will gain the highest altitude gain in Nagarkot. However, this altitude is considered relatively low altitude therefore, there is no risk of altitude sickness.
The physically exhausting days can be when you take a tour of Swayambhunath Stupa and trek to Changunarayan temple. When taking a tour of Swayambhunath Stupa, you need to climb 365 stairs to reach the top. While a 3 to 4-hour trek will take you to the legendary Changunarayan temple.
Both the climb and trek require moderate physical fitness, so this tour is appropriate for every traveler intending to visit this amazing country.
For our Kathmandu Valley tour, you need to have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity period. Your passport must have adequate blank pages for the Visa Stamp at the airport.
As you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, you need to obtain a Nepal Tourist Visa. For the visa, you need your passport, two passport-size photographs with a light background, and a Visa Fee. The process of acquiring a Nepal Tourist Visa is simple, approach the Visa processing counter in the airport.
You need to fill out an application form, attach your photos, pay the fee, and you will receive the Visa. If you also have children who are under the age of 10 years, you need to apply for Gratis Visa. This Visa is free of cost.
You can pay for the Nepal Tourist Visa in different foreign currencies, such as Swiss Francs, Euro, US Dollars, Pound Sterling, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollars, Singapore Dollars, Australian Dollars, and Hong Kong Dollars. However, Indian and Nepalese rupees and credit cards are unaccepted for Visa fees.
It is also possible to apply for a Nepal Tourist Visa online before your tour to Nepal. You can complete an online form by visiting http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa.
After filling up the form, download it and print the filled form, which you should present upon arrival at the airport. Also, present your original and photocopy of your passport at the visa processing counter. The form is valid for two weeks only, so you must complete the online form a maximum of 14 days before departure.
Generally, travelers to Nepal obtain a tourist Visa for 30 days or 90 days. If you are staying for less than a month, you can also obtain a Visa for 15 days. If somehow, you wish to extend your days in Nepal more than your tourist Visa duration, you can do so easily. Please visit the Department of Immigration office in Kathmandu to extend your tourist Visa.
Visa fee for Foreign Nationals
Duration | Fee |
15 days | $30 |
30 days | $50 |
90 days | $125 |
Unfortunately, citizens from certain nations are not eligible for Nepal Tourist Visa upon arrival. They must obtain the visa in advance from the Nepal embassy of their respective countries. These countries are:
Travel insurance is not mandatory for our 3-day Kathmandu Valley tour. However, we highly recommend you purchase one. You never know what you will encounter during your trip, from luggage loss to medical emergencies, to unpredictable weather conditions (chances of adverse weather conditions are minimal in Kathmandu).
If you obtain travel insurance, you can travel at peace, knowing you are well protected financially from any unforeseen events. There are numerous options available, you can purchase the most suitable plan for you when you are opting for this trip in Kathmandu.
Our 3 days in Kathmandu trips don’t include your meals except for breakfast and dinner during your accommodation in Nagarkot. However, there are several restaurants and cafes in Kathmandu where you can choose to dine. These restaurants are known for serving several types of delicious cuisine from Nepalese, Italian, Indian, Mediterranean, etc.
Some reputed restaurants you can try for lunch or dinner are
Kathmandu Valley is known not only for Newari’s ancient traditions but also for its dishes. So when you visit Kathmandu, it is worth trying the following dishes such as:
Other Nepali dishes that you can try apart from Rice, Lentil and Vegetable include:
As for drinks and beverages, you can have:
During your entire trip to Kathmandu Valley, we will take care of all your transportation based on your needs and comfort. We will provide you with a private car with a driver who will take care of all your navigation during the trip. You can explore the entire Kathmandu valley at your own leisure, taking breaks whenever you desire.
So feel free to take a pleasant and stress-free tour of the valley without having to deal with the hassle of public transportation. Our car is well maintained and equipped with modern facilities. We guarantee you will have an enjoyable journey during your trip to the valley.
In addition, we will also provide the most friendly tour guide for the trip. He will accompany you and provide you with all the information related to the place you are visiting. Whether you are going to Swayambunath, or Changunarayan, whether you are visiting Pashupatinath temple or Nagarkot, we ensure you the most comfortable and memorable tour.
If you have enjoyed our trip we have organized for you in Kathmandu and choose to stay a few more days; we have several options available for short hikes around Kathmandu. Such as:
The trekking trail to Phulchowki leads through rich dense forests. Travelers can spot wildlife walking leisurely at their own pace. The hill is also an excellent destination to watch the panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and the Himalayan mountains, making it a paradise for nature lovers.
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It entirely depends on your preference and the purpose of your trip to Nepal. If you love nature, looking for some thrilling activities like paragliding then the Pokhara trip is best for you. If you are looking for a spiritual, architectural, and cultural experience, the Kathmandu Valley tour is for you.
It is not mandatory to have a guide for a city tour but having a tour guide is definitely a bonus. A well-informed guide can give you adequate knowledge and information about the place and monument you are visiting.
Paying an entrance fee when visiting Durbar squares, Pashupatinath temple or Swayambhunath is a must. You don’t have to stress about this fee as our 3 days in Kathmandu tour has covered all these costs.
Generally, you are allowed to take pictures of almost all the places you visit during this tour. However, taking photographs in some temples and places can be restricted. Also, taking pictures of people without their permission is considered offensive. So, you should get permission before clicking any pictures.
We will be visiting some religious shrines during this tour. These shrines have a significant importance in Nepal so wearing modest clothing is advisable.
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