Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu with views of the Himalayan mountains stretching across the horizon. A representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your accommodation. After you get settled in, spend the rest of the day walking around Thamel, the main tourist area in the city where you'll find shops, restaurants, and local street life.
Optional Activities
- Explore Thamel tourist hub
Landmarks/POIs Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, join a guided tour covering Kathmandu's key historical sites. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple, the sacred Hindu shrine sitting on the Bagmati River where you can view it from the eastern side. From there, head to Bouddhanath Stupa, one of the world's largest stupas with its distinctive four-directional eyes painted on all sides. Next comes Kathmandu Durbar Square, the former royal palace featuring intricate wooden temples built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The tour wraps up at Swayambhunath Temple on a hilltop in the western valley with panoramic views and monkeys living throughout the grounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Kathmandu city
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath Temple
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Bouddhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Temple - Day 3
Patan, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot
After breakfast, a guided tour takes you to Patan, known as the City of Fine Arts. You'll walk narrow streets and visit Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, and the Golden Temple. You'll also stop by handicraft centers where artisans work on carpets and Thangka paintings. Later you head to Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees, to see its Durbar Square with the ornately carved Golden Gate and the Palace of 55 Windows. The tour includes the impressive Nyatapola Temple and pottery demonstrations at local workshops. By evening you reach Nagarkot, a hill station north of the valley, where you'll watch the sunset and take in views of rolling hills and snowcapped mountains, potentially including eight mountain ranges and Mount Everest depending on weather conditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Patan
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Krishna Temple
- Visit Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
- Visit handicraft centers
- Guided sightseeing tour of Bhaktapur
- Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square
- View Golden Gate and Palace of 55 Windows
- Visit Nyatapola Temple
- Participate in pottery activities
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Krishna Temple Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar) Bhaktapur Durbar Square Golden Gate Palace of 55 Windows Nyatapola Temple Nagarkot - Day 4
Departure from Kathmandu
You'll wake before sunrise to catch views of the mountain peaks and valleys in early light. After breakfast, your representative takes you to the airport three hours before your flight departs, giving you time to check in and get through the terminal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing
