2-Hour Temples, Street, & Market Excursion in Kathmandu

Highlights

Discover Thamel and other tourist spots

Explore the busy local streets and the local food

Kathmandu

historical, sightseeing, walking

Private Tour

2 Hours

Easy

English, Hindi

Description

Explore the major sights of Nepal's Capital City - Kathmandu on a 2-hour trip. Reach the major tourist hub of Thamel and explore the local markets. Walkthrough the busy commercial streets of New Road and visit the heritage sites of Kathmandu Durbar Square and the other medieval temples and palaces. Enjoy the popular local snacks & lassi drink.

Itinerary

Explore Kathmandu
- 12:00: Meet the Nepalese tour guide at Thamel (The exact meeting point can be decided on booking time).
- 12:05 p.m.: The walk starts after a short briefing and introduction.
- 12:15: After a short walk on the crowded Thamel market, Reach a small goddess temple at the end of Thamel.
- 12:30: Reach Ason market, the business center of old Kathmandu. Explore the market in about 30 minutes or so.
- 1:00 pm: Stroll in the market and reach the beautiful temple of Avalokiteshvara.
- 1:30 pm: Continue exploring the market and reach the colourful market of glass beads.
- 1:45 pm: Explore the beautiful Temple of Akash Vairab and enjoy a delicious cup of lassi.
- 2:00 pm: Observe the busy commercial street of Kathmandu, New Road. Enjoy some local snacks, as well.
- 2:30 pm: See a Buddhist stupa on the way back to Thamel.
- 3:00 pm: Say goodbye to Nepal.
OPTIONAL:
You can also plan to see around the beautiful Kathmandu Durbar square (1.5 hrs).
You can see the old palace of Nepal from the 17th century and many temples from as early as the 12th century. You can see the living goddess "Kamari" if the timing is right.