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6 Days in Kathmandu: Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Lilora Pragatishil Khedut Mandal

14 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling journey through the cultural heart of Nepal, exploring ancient marvels and indulging in authentic local cuisine. From majestic temples to vibrant markets, this 6-day itinerary is a perfect blend of history, spirituality, and gastronomy.

Trip to Kathmandu

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1From Sacred Stupas to Artistic Wonders

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$48

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$ 3

Hotel Sekai

Depart from your stay 🏨

24 - 29 min

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Directions

Happiness Vegetarian Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Directions

Buddha Stupa

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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$10

31 - 38 min

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Patan Darbar Square

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

5 - 8 min

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Directions

Of Silk & Salt

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$4

7 - 10 min

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Directions

Krishna Temple

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

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Lavazza (Daubahal)

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 2Temples, Palaces, and Sweet Delights

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$78

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$ 4

Hotel Sekai

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

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Directions

Krishnarpan Restaurant

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$4

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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$25

28 - 34 min

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Directions

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Pariwar Sweets

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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Shiv Shankar Sweets

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 3Coffee, Wildlife, and Spiritual Serenity

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$37

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$ 4

Hotel Sekai

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Directions

Himalayan Beanz

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Central Zoo

Opened in 1956, this 6-hectare zoo offers an aviary & elephant rides, plus a lake with paddle boats.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

34 - 41 min

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Directions

DikiVeg Restaurant

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$4

15 - 22 min

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Dakshinkali Temple

Hindu temple complex dedicated to the goddess Kali, with occasional animal sacrifices.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

41 - 50 min

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Beyond Bakery, Bhainsepati

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$8

Day 4Cable Car Adventure and Historical Splendor

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$99

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$ 4

Hotel Sekai

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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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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$50

113 - 136 min

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Kathmandu Durbar Square

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

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Himalayan Java Cafe

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

2 - 3 min

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Gulab

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 5Swayambhu's Secrets and Royal Treasures

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$87

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$ 2

Hotel Sekai

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Swayambhu Café

Coffee drinks made from fresh roasted beans; continentals, Chinese and Nepali food ...

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$8

3 - 4 min

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Swayambhu Buddha Park

Landscaped recreation area with paved walkways & shade trees, plus 3 large gold Buddha figures.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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Swoyambhu Mahachaitya

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

13 - 16 min

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Asan Bazar

Bustling outdoor market with items ranging from local foods & spices to textiles & electronics.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$5

8 - 12 min

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Moti Mahal Delux

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$12

7 - 10 min

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Narayanhiti Palace Museum

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$20

6 - 9 min

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Little Italy

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$12

Day 6Nature's Retreat and Coffee Delights

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$58

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$ 2

Hotel Sekai

Depart from your stay 🏨

301 - 362 min

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Langtang National Park

Spectacular Himalayan national park consisting of the catchments the Trisuli & Sun Koshi Rivers.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

295 - 354 min

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Garden of Dreams

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Himalayan Java

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$4

1 - 2 min

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Fire & Ice

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Budget breakdown: $422 In total

Activities & Food:$407

Transport:$15