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6 Days in Kathmandu: A Journey of Temples and Palaces

Karishma Vemuru

Karishma Vemuru

15 Dec 2023

Embark on a 6-day adventure to Kathmandu, Nepal, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this ancient city. From majestic temples to opulent palaces, this itinerary will take you on a whirlwind tour of Kathmandu's most iconic landmarks.

Trip to Kathmandu

Day 1Chandragiri Cable Car Top Station and Buddha Stupa
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$30

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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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$25
132 - 159 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
Day 2Kathmandu Durbar Square and Hanuman Dhoka
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$23

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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$13
1 - 2 min

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Hanuman Dhoka
Palace museum named after the entryway's stone Hanuman, with exhibits on the Shah Dynasty.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
Day 3Garden of Dreams, Taleju Bhawani Temple, and Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
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$28

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$ 1

Garden of Dreams
Elegant garden created in 1920, with 6 pavilions, fountains, landscaped grounds, urns & birdhouses.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
7 - 9 min

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Taleju Bhawani Temple
Landmark 1500s Hindu temple with ornate carvings & a tall pagoda, standing on a 12-step plinth.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
13 - 16 min

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Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
A very old religious site, this Buddhist complex has an iconic stupa, temples & many shrines.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$8
Day 4Narayanhiti Palace Museum, Krishna Temple, and Patan Darbar Square
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$25

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$ 1

Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Museum & former palace showcasing the royal jewels & the scene of the Nepalese Royal Massacre.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
18 - 22 min

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Krishna Temple
3-tiered Hindu temple in Patan Durbar Square, built in 1637 & featuring intricate stone carvings.
10:00 AM - 11:00 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.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$10
Day 5Bhaktapur Durbar Square, 55 Window Palace, and Nyatapola Temple
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$25

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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$13
1 - 2 min

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55 Window Palace
Curved redbrick palace built in the 18th century, with 55 ornately carved sandalwood windows.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$8
3 - 4 min

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Nyatapola Temple
Hindu temple with a five-tiered pagoda constructed in 1701, dedicated to the goddess Siddhi Lakshmi.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$5
Day 6Patan Museum and Pashupatinath Temple
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$23

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$ 1

Patan Museum
An extensive collection of traditional religious art on display in an 18th-century royal palace.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
19 - 23 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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$13

Budget breakdown: $155 In total

Activities & Food:$153
Transport:$2