Kathmandu in four perfect days
“Short trip but so well paced. Our historian guide brought Patan and Bhaktapur to life, and Boudhanath at sunset was magical.”
Cultural · Nepal
Kathmandu Cultural Escape
Four unhurried days among the stupas, royal squares and living traditions of the Kathmandu Valley.
Duration4 Days / 3 Nights
Group sizeUp to 12
DifficultyEasy
Starts inKathmandu
The journey
This short, beautifully paced journey introduces the heart of Nepal. With a private heritage guide you will explore three royal cities — Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur — each with its own Durbar Square of carved palaces and pagoda temples.
Watch the evening kora at Boudhanath, climb the steps to Swayambhunath above the valley, and witness the sacred rituals along the Bagmati at Pashupatinath. Evenings are free for rooftop dinners and wandering the lanes of Thamel.
Highlights
- Boudhanath Stupa at sunset
- Swayambhunath “Monkey Temple”
- Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
- Pashupatinath evening aarti
- Traditional Newari dinner with cultural show
Day by day
Itinerary
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Day1
Meet your guide at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your heritage hotel. In the evening, a short walk to the rooftop cafés of Thamel and a Newari welcome dinner.
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Day2
Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and the house of the Living Goddess Kumari, then climb to Swayambhunath for panoramic views across the valley.
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Day3
Morning among the metalworkers and courtyards of Patan, afternoon in medieval Bhaktapur, and sunset among the butter lamps of Boudhanath.
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Day4
An early visit to Pashupatinath on the Bagmati River before your transfer to the airport.
What’s included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- 3 nights boutique heritage hotel
- Daily breakfast and one welcome dinner
- Private English-speaking heritage guide
- All monument entrance fees
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- International flights
- Nepal visa fee
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
Important information
Modest dress (covered shoulders and knees) is required at temples. Non-Hindus cannot enter the main Pashupatinath temple but may observe from the eastern bank.
Booking terms
A 25% deposit confirms your booking; the balance is due 30 days before departure. Cancellations made more than 45 days before travel receive a full refund of the deposit minus bank charges. Itineraries may be adjusted for weather, flight schedules or local conditions, always with an equivalent alternative. Comprehensive travel insurance is required for all travellers.
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