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Old Kathmandu, UNESCO Heritage Durbar Square and Living Goddess

Location Kathmandu, Nepal
$36
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Overview

Old Kathmandu Tour showcases the vibrant culture and history of Kathmandu, starting from your hotel lobby in Thamel or a short drive to the tour's beginning. This immersive journey takes you through the city's ancient streets, revealing hidden gems and famous sites alike.

  • 🏨 Pickup included from your hotel in Thamel, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure.
  • 🗣️ Knowledgeable English-speaking guide leads you through the rich history and culture of Old Kathmandu.
  • 📍 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kathmandu Durbar Square, home to stunning temples and the royal palace.
  • 👸 Explore the Kumari Chowk, the residence of the Living Goddess, where you may catch a glimpse of her during your visit.
  • 🛍️ Experience Asan, the oldest living market in Kathmandu, where locals shop for everything from vegetables to spiritual items.
  • 🙏 Discover Itum Bahal, an ancient Buddhist monastery showcasing Newari art and architecture, complete with a small museum.
  • ☸️ Visit the Dharmakirti Vihara complex, featuring replicas of the Swayambhu Stupa and various Buddhist monasteries.
  • ☕ Conclude your tour at a cozy café in Thamel, enjoying a complimentary drink while reflecting on your day with the guide.
  • 🎟️ Entry fees to Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhu Stupa are included, enhancing your cultural experience.

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Old Kathmandu, UNESCO Heritage Durbar Square and Living Goddess
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Not mentioned in included section.
  • Entry Fee to Kathmandu Durbar Square Premises and Swayambhu Stupa

Meeting point
At the entrance of Chhaya Center
Return details
We can drop tour participants to their respective hotels if it's out of meeting point area.

  • Rarely visited by tourists, this old Buddhist monument of native Newar people is also known as Thambahil. In fact the tourist town Thamel is named after this historic monument.
  • Asan
    Asan is the oldest living market of Kathamndu where locals buy and sell goods of daily usage from vegetables to clothing and metal items to spiritual items. We have a saying that at Asan Bazaar, you find things from 'Salt to Gold!'
  • It's a native deity of Kathmandu and Tibetan Buddhists, known as Avalokitesvara, or god of compassion the shrine has 108 engraved icons of Avalokitesvara representing all his major forms. Local devotees visit the shrine to receive blessings in hope to fulfill all their wishes.
  • Itum Bahal used to be one of the largest Buddhist Monasteries in ancient Kathmandu. The 11th-century monastic complex has a remaining section of the original monastic building and courtyards of goddess Tara and Manjushree. The area also has other monuments nearby. The small museum room in the monastic complex provides visitors with a glimpse of local Newari art, architecture, and spiritual practices.
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
    Kathmandu Durbar Square, the 17th century palace of kings of Nepal is a perfect example of Nepali's traditional art and architecture. The Square is surrounded by various temples. The Kumari Temple among them is the house of living goddess Kumari.
  • Kumari Chowk
    Within Kathmandu Durbar Square, home of Kumari the Living goddess is not to miss. The three hundred years old artistic building is a fine example of Nepal's traditional art and architecture. Besides, if lucky, you can see the living goddess who sometimes appears for the audience to the visitors and worshipers from her private chapel on the top floor of the Kumari Temple.
  • From Kathmandu Durbar square tour proceeds through old town to this Buddhist Stupa complex of Kathesimbu or Dharmakirti Vihara. The Complex houses replica of Swayambhu Stupa the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. The Stupa complex houses Buddhist monasteries of Tibetan, Newari Vajrayana and Theravada monasteries. It's only such place where one can witness monasteries of different Buddhist sects.
  • End the tour back in tourist town thamel at this nice cafe with a drink of your choice (included) and reflect the day with guide in a casual chat or question answer.

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Old Kathmandu, UNESCO Heritage Durbar Square and Living Goddess

    Location Kathmandu, Nepal
    $36
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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