Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Start your morning with a guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square, where you'll see the ruins of Kastamandap Temple and the Kumari Goddess Temple. From there, head up to Swyambhunath, an old shrine sitting on a hilltop that gives you great views across the city and you'll find monkeys roaming around. After grabbing lunch, make your way to Pashupatinath Temple complex along the Bagmati River. Later in the afternoon, finish at Boudhanath Stupa, which is the largest stupa in Nepal. You can try some Tibetan tea here and browse through shops for souvenirs before heading back.
- Start point
- Thamel, Thamel, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Your Hotel, 09:30)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Kastamandap Temple ruins
- Visit Kumari Goddess Temple
- Guided tour of Swyambhunath Temple
- Explore Pashupatinath Temple complex
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Optional Activities
- Hike around Swyambhunath
- Tibetan tea at Boudhanath Stupa rooftop cafes
- Shopping for souvenirs at Boudhanath Stupa shops
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Kastamandap Temple Kumari Goddess Temple Swyambhunath Pashupatinath Temple Boudhanath Stupa 
- Day 2
Patan
Head out to Bhaktapur, the third main city in the valley, and walk through its stone-paved streets to check out traditional pottery, wood carvings, and stone work. You'll visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, the national art gallery, and the 55 Windows Palace. After lunch, head to Patan (also called Lalitpur), the second largest city in the area. There you can see Patan Durbar Square with its intricate architecture and the Krishna Temple, which was carved from a single stone.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- Visit Nyatapola Temple
- Visit Bhaktapur National Art Gallery
- Visit 55 Windows Palace
- Guided tour of Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Krishna Temple
Optional Activities
- Browse local pottery shops in Bhaktapur
- Purchase wood and stone carvings in Bhaktapur
Landmarks Bhaktapur Durbar Square Nyatapola Temple 55 Windows Palace Patan Durbar Square Krishna Temple 
- Day 3
Kritipur - Bungmati - Kokana
Start by exploring authentic Newari culture in Pharping, about 6km south of Kathmandu. Check out a monastery with caves where Guru Rinpoche once meditated and see Dakshinkali Temple. Along the way, you'll pass through Chovar Gorge and Manjushree Park. Later, head to Kritipur, an ancient Newari city, to wander through traditional architecture and visit Bagh Bhairab Temple. Finish your day in the villages of Bungmati and Kokana where you can see traditional farming, hand-made garments, and how organic mustard oil is produced using methods that have stayed the same for centuries.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop in your Hotel, 15:00 - 17:00)
Included Activities
- Visit Pharping monastery and caves
- Visit Dakshinkali Temple
- Visit Chovar Gorge
- Visit Manjushree Park
- Explore Kritipur historic city
- Visit Bagh Bhairab Temple
- Village tour of Bungmati
- Village tour of Kokana
Optional Activities
- Learn about traditional farming techniques in villages
- Learn about traditional husbandry techniques in villages
- Purchase hand-made garments in villages
- Purchase organic mustard oil in villages
Landmarks Pharping Monastery Dakshinkali Temple Chovar Gorge Manjushree Park Kritipur Bagh Bhairab Temple Bungmati Kokana
