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8 Days in Kathmandu: A Journey of Culture and Cuisine

MSA - The Independent Trader

MSA - The Independent Trader

15 Jan 2024

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the vibrant streets of Kathmandu. Immerse yourself in the rich culture, visit ancient temples, and savor delicious local cuisine. Get ready for an 8-day journey that will leave you in awe.

Trip to Kathmandu

Day 1Coffee Delights and Majestic Views
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$37

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$ 1

Himalayan Java (himalayan java chandragira)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
86 - 104 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
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$25
110 - 132 min

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Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Café de Stupa
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
7 - 10 min

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Fine Grains Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 2Heritage Wonders and Cozy Cafes
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$32

Himalayan Java Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmark, ancient royal complex with various palaces, temples & courtyards, plus a museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Kasthamandap
Former site of a temple, dating to the 7th century A.D., that gave Kathmandu its name.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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The Little Door Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Falcha
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 3Culinary Delights and Sacred Temples
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$26

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$ 1

Krishnarpan Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Pashupatinath Temple
This famous, sacred Hindu temple & cremation site on the riverbank was rebuilt in the 15th century.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Taleju Bhawani Temple
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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$8
3 - 4 min

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Tiptop
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Revolving Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 4Coffee Bliss and Royal History
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$32

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$ 1

Coffee Pirates
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Hanuman Dhoka
Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
10 - 12 min

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Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
5 - 8 min

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MEZZE by Roadhouse
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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Baan Thai Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 5Coffee Aromas and Architectural Marvels
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$38

Beans The Coffee Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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55 Window Palace
Curved redbrick palace built in the 18th century, with 55 ornately carved sandalwood windows.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8
1 - 2 min

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Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Time-tested city square with an 1427 CE palace, multiple temples, statues & intricate gates.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Namaste restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Beans The Coffee Shop
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$6
Day 6Cultural Gems and Serene Temples
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$14

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$ 1

Sunny Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Nyatapola Temple
Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
42 - 51 min

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Buddha Stupa
Buddhist place of worship featuring a sizable white dome topped with a towering, golden spire.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Ariya Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
2 - 3 min

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Himalayan Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2
Day 7Cafe Hopping and Historical Splendors
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$25

Café du Temple
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
3 - 4 min

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Krishna Temple
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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$5
4 - 5 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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$10
2 - 3 min

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The Patan Museum Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Casa Pagoda
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
Day 8Burger Cravings and Artistic Treasures
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$16

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$2
2 - 3 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
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$10
2 - 3 min

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Casa Pagoda
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$2
4 - 5 min

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D Square Cafe
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$2

Budget breakdown: $221 In total

Activities & Food:$219
Transport:$2