Kathmandu Heritage Walking Tour with Local Market
ID: GYG848430-1341058
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa on a guided tour. See the Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, and the living goddess.
Explore the heritage of Kathmandu on a guided walking tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square, see the living goddess Kumari, and explore the local market of Thamel Bazar.
Begin your tour by meeting your guide in Thamel, the tourism hub of Kathmandu. Walk to the local market of Thamel Bazar and Ashon. Thamel Bazar is the greatest market in Nepal, especially for tourists, while Ashon is the major market for locals.
Continue to Kathmandu Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the ancient archeological remains and the unique architecture of the old royal palace of Nepal, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar. See many historical temples in the Basantapur area, including the major attractions of Kal Bhairav, Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, Hanuman Statue, Shiva Parbati Temple, Kumari Ghar, Basantapur Durbar, Ashok Vinayak, Talajeu Temple, and more.
Next, visit the Kumari Ghar, the home of the living goddess Kumari. If you are lucky, you may see the goddess herself. Continue to the Swayambhunath Stupa, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Climb to the top of Swayambhu hill to see the beautiful stupa and the many smaller stupas and gumbas around it. Admire the prayer flags and prayer wheels that are seen everywhere.
Highlights
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit the Kumari Ghar, a palace where the living goddess resides
- Discover the ancient temples and palaces of the Basantapur area
- See the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar, a palace that served as the royal residence
- Visit the Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves a lot of walking.
Be respectful when visiting religious sites.
Photography may be restricted in certain areas, especially around the Living Goddess Kumari.
We meet main gate of Chhaya Devi Comple at Thamel, Kathmandu.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
