5-Day Adventure in Kathmandu

Kiran Pathania

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Kathmandu, Nepal. Explore ancient temples, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Kathmandu

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$31

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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1 - 2 min

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Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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23 - 28 min

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Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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2 - 3 min

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Historical palace of the living goddess Kumari who is worshipped by Hindus & Buddhists.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Day 2

$31

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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5 - 8 min

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Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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6 - 8 min

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Landmark 1500s Hindu temple with ornate carvings & a tall pagoda, standing on a 12-step plinth.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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6 - 9 min

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Former site of a temple, dating to the 7th century A.D., that gave Kathmandu its name.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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9 - 11 min

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A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3

$29

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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28 - 34 min

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High hill known for hiking & scenic views from its summit of the Himalayas & Kathmandu Valley.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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35 - 42 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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4 - 6 min

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This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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14 - 17 min

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Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre.

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

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6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 4

$38

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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128 - 154 min

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Lush green hill with a cable car ride to an observation tower for panoramic views of the Himalayas.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

116 - 140 min

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Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 5

$36

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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3-tiered Hindu temple in Patan Durbar Square, built in 1637 & featuring intricate stone carvings.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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8 - 12 min

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Small terracotta temple featuring a tower with several hundred Buddha images carved into its bricks.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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16 - 20 min

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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12 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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27 - 33 min

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Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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1 - 2 min

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Curved redbrick palace built in the 18th century, with 55 ornately carved sandalwood windows.

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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21 - 26 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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20 - 24 min

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Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi.

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $166 In total

Activities & Food:$163

Transport:$3