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5 Days in Kathmandu: Unveiling Ancient Marvels

arshad jamal

arshad jamal

18 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Kathmandu as you uncover ancient marvels, immerse in cultural heritage, and experience the vibrant city life. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Trip to Kathmandu

Day 1Discovering the Rich History of Kathmandu Durbar Square
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$27

Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$19
11 - 16 min

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Shankhadhar Park Kathmandu
Green urban landscaped gardens with lawns, flowerbeds, seating areas & restrooms.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
Day 2Soaring to New Heights at Chandragiri Cable Car and Patan Darbar Square
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$53

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$ 1

Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station
Lush green hill with a cable car ride to an observation tower for panoramic views of the Himalayas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
118 - 142 min

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Patan Darbar Square
Museum in a former royal palace housing Hindu & Buddhist sculptures & other cultural artifacts.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$15
Day 3Embracing Wildlife Wonders at Central Zoo
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$12

Central Zoo
Opened in 1956, this 6-hectare zoo offers an aviary & elephant rides, plus a lake with paddle boats.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$11
Day 4Spiritual Awakening at Swoyambhu Mahachaitya, Garden of Dreams, and Buddha Stupa
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$38

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$ 2

Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$11
13 - 16 min

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Garden of Dreams
Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$19
23 - 28 min

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Buddha Stupa
Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$8
Day 5Exploring the Enchanting Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Pashupatinath Temple
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$38

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$ 1

Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$19

Budget breakdown: $168 In total

Activities & Food:$165
Transport:$3