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8 Days in Kathmandu: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

SOUMEN Das

SOUMEN Das

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the cultural heart of Nepal. Discover ancient pagodas, explore historic squares, and savor mouthwatering local cuisine. From the mystical Buddha Stupa to the vibrant Patan Museum, each day promises a new adventure. Get ready to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Kathmandu!

Trip to Kathmandu

Day 1Unveiling the Charms of Patan
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$62

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Casa Pagoda
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$9
3 - 4 min

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Patan Darbar Square
Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$15
32 - 39 min

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Buddha Stupa
Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$8
2 - 3 min

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La casita
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$15
1 - 2 min

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The Golden Eyes Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 2Delights of Patan: Museums and Temples
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$65

Cafe de Patan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
3 - 4 min

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Patan Museum
An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$15
4 - 5 min

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Krishna Temple
3-tiered Hindu temple in Patan Durbar Square, built in 1637 & featuring intricate stone carvings.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$8
3 - 4 min

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Layeku kitchen
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$15
3 - 4 min

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Cafe Swotha
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 3Bhaktapur's Timeless Beauty and Spiritual Wonders
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$83

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Sweet Home Bhaktapur
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
3 - 4 min

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$19
25 - 30 min

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Pashupatinath Temple
This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$19
12 - 17 min

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Kobang
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$18
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 4Cable Car Thrills and Heritage Exploration
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$98

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$ 2

अंाँधिरवोला होटल
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
129 - 155 min

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Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
Lush green hill with a cable car ride to an observation tower for panoramic views of the Himalayas.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
113 - 136 min

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Hanuman Dhoka
Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$15
4 - 5 min

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TiAmoKtm
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$15
3 - 4 min

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Kasthamandap Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 5Swoyambhu's Enchanting Stupa and Temple Treasures
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$78

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$ 2

Kakori
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
13 - 16 min

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Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$11
9 - 11 min

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Kasthamandap
Former site of a temple, dating to the 7th century A.D., that gave Kathmandu its name.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
$8
4 - 5 min

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Taleju Bhawani Temple
Landmark 1500s Hindu temple with ornate carvings & a tall pagoda, standing on a 12-step plinth.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
$11
4 - 5 min

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Bambo Resto
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$18
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 6Cultural Immersion at Museums and Authentic Eateries
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$72

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China Garden
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
20 - 30 min

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National Museum of Nepal
National museum housing historical weapons, animal specimens, Buddhist art & other artifacts.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$26
11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$18
5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 7Royal Legacy and Tranquil Gardens
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$76

The Chimney
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
$12
12 - 17 min

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Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
$15
8 - 12 min

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Garden of Dreams
Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$19
3 - 4 min

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Fire & Ice
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
$15
2 - 3 min

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Dechenling- A Garden Of Joy
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$15
Day 8Nature's Retreat at Langtang National Park
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$19

Langtang National Park
Spectacular Himalayan national park consisting of the catchments the Trisuli & Sun Koshi Rivers.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$19

Budget breakdown: $554 In total

Activities & Food:$550
Transport:$4