All You Need To Know About Kathmandu Day Tour

  • Day Tours Nepal
  • Last Updated on Aug 21, 2023

A local sightseeing tour is a fantastic way to make the most of your stay if you only have a limited amount of time and want to experience Kathmandu's natural beauty. To explore Kathmandu's finest sights, including historic temples and palaces, you can board a sightseeing bus or reserve a one-day tour. A Kathmandu Nagarkot trip offers sweeping views of the Mountains for a picturesque getaway. Take a day trip around Kathmandu to visit the adjacent cities and villages if you have a free day. For tourists who wish to see the finest of Nepal in a short amount of time, Day Tours Nepal offers a number of activities, including hiking, rafting, and sightseeing trips. Discover Kathmandu's distinctive culture and history by staying in the heart of the cultural town. In Nepal, there is something to enjoy for everyone thanks to the abundance of possibilities.

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All You Need To Know About Kathmandu Day Tour

If you're looking for the best Full-day Tours in Kathmandu, look no further than our tour company. We at Day Tours Nepal know what it takes to plan a trip that will keep you safe and make sure that your time in Nepal is as memorable as possible. In this post, we will show you some amazing places to visit in Kathmandu. You might have heard about the Kathmandu valley tour packages from many travel websites. But we are going to share some unique places that are not included in any other tour packages.

Full-day tours in Kathmandu that are good for avoiding crowds

Simply choose the Bungmati village tour, Changunarayan Temple, or a day hiking nature tour to avoid the crowds otherwise every place will be crowded.

Kathmandu City Tour Packages

A variety of trip packages are offered to explore Kathmandu and the surrounding regions. Popular choices include sightseeing tours of Kathmandu, sunrise excursions from Nagarkot, and excursions to local temples and historic sites. Depending on your interests and limited time, Days Tours Nepal has chosen some of the best one-day city tour packages. Every day tour package includes a variety of tastes, including food, people, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Every tour includes Kathmandu's World Heritage Sites.

Seven World Heritage Day Tour of Kathmandu Valley

This is especially common on portal websites, which cannot be created in a single day. It will be feasible to only take a few pictures, but this is not the best option if you want to comprehend the depth of the historic component. If you're interested in a tour of this nature, we've previously listed one called the Historical and Cultural City Tour, which visits the main Kathmandu-area World Heritage Sites. We already know from experience and have heard that this is not a suitable option for senior citizens looking to explore in a leisurely manner. 

Kathmandu Day Tour Sightseeing

Places to Visit in Kathmandu

The Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Garden of Dreams, Thamel for shopping and souvenirs, and Asan Market for spices walk are just a few of the stunning temples and heritage sites in Kathmandu. These are must-see locations in Kathmandu, but there are many more stupas, monasteries, temples, and other attractions inside the alliance. We are basically listing the tourist attractions in Kathmandu that are more well-known.

Day Trips in Kathmandu

There are several day trips available from Kathmandu, such as hiking to Nagarkot, Champadevi hill,  visiting Chandragiri cable car, Ranikot village homestay, bungee at the last resort,  or taking a rafting trip in the Trishuli river or sunkoshi river. A day trip to Everest Base Camp by helicopter is a luxury holiday in Nepal which is more popular these days.

Kathmandu Sightseeing Tours

A private sightseeing tour will be led by a knowledgeable cultural guide in a private vehicle. It is also feasible to take a walking tour, and we frequently take visitors who are staying in Thamel to Durbar Square and Asan Market. Several travel companies recommend bus day trips that are not on our list. We developed the idea for the BIG Bus tour in Nepal in 2014, but it was a failure because the majority of tour companies set up private sightseeing tours using private automobiles. The 2015 earthquake was another factor that prevented us from having success with the BiG bus tour. Regrettably, some tour companies offer free excursions without making a profit and still make money from the tourists' purchases and guide tips.

One-Day Trip Near Kathmandu

The closest locations to Kathmandu include Changunarayan Temple, Patan Durbar Square, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square, all of which are Nepalese world heritage sites. Kathmandu provides everything, whether you want to see historical and religious places or want to go on an adventure. Day trips from Kathmandu are possible in Nagarkot, Ranikot Village, and Champadevi, where you may go hiking in Shivapuri National Park. Other possibilities to visit the Buddhist Heritage sites include Kopan Monasteries, Namobuddha Monastery, and Pharping Monastery. Some agencies mislead the portal sites with numerous day trip packages from Kathmandu which are not reliable and possible. You can reach Chitwan, Pokhara, and Lumbini in one day but you can’t return on the same day which doesn’t make any sense for placing a day trip to Pokhara or Chitwan from Kathmandu.

kathmandu valley view day hike

Kathmandu Nagarkot Tour

The Nagarkot tour is one of the most popular day hiking or sunrise and sunset tour package from Kathmandu. Nagarkot is a hill station in Kathmandu valley and is just 32 km from the center of Kathmandu. Nagarkot is popular for the Himalayan range view also a place to get into nature from the concrete jungles. In the Winter season, people love this place more because of the snowfall. From here we can even see Mt. Everest in clear weather. Day Tours Nepal Nagarkot day hiking tour also covers Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Changunarayan Temple. 

One-Day Trip to Nepal

The Major touristic Cities are Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and Lumbini so it depends on which place the day trips you looking for. Day Tours Nepal has placed one-day trips from Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, and Pokhara. Simply write us your location and the place you want to explore we will arrange last-minute tour deals.

24 Hours in Kathmandu

This is a more demanding tour for the airline crew members and the diplomats. Day Tour Nepal is quite familiar with these kinds of tour activities and we are always ready with our city guides. On this tour, places are not fixed but we will make a customized plan to pick the best places after hearing the guest's interest. If you just have one day to tour Kathmandu, it is preferable to concentrate on the city's most important monuments and historical attractions, such as the Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Day Hike is also a popular day trip package that we have listed on our site. 

Buddhist Heritage Site in Kathmandu

In Kathmandu, there are many stunning Buddhist heritage sites, including the Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kopan Monastery. We can also take a one-day monastery tour from Kathmandu to Namobuddha, Pharping monastery, and the Bihars inside Patan Durbar Square. From Kathmandu, Day Tours Nepal has a range of tours to Buddhist heritage sites.

buddhist heritage sites tour in kathmandu

Ranikot Village Day Hike from Kathmandu / Homestay Tour to Ranikot Village

Ranikot is a beautiful hiking trail near Kathmandu that offers stunning views of the valley and surrounding mountains. This tour is quite typical of other day hiking trips from Kathmandu because we will be visiting a local homestay for lunch. On this hike, we can see the unchanged lifestyle of Nepalese people. Day Tours Nepal introduced this day hiking trip and it's getting more popular day hikes from Kathmandu. If you want to learn how to cook Nepalese Dal Bhat then you can learn and cook with family members. Pick fresh and organic vegetables from the farm. If you want to visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square then also after the hike we can visit Bhaktapur durbar square. Fewer Tourists, no pollution, and just a typical lifestyle day hike from Kathmandu. We will also see the panoramic Himalayan ranges from this hike.

Day Trip Rafting in Trishuli River

Trishuli River is a great destination for a day trip rafting trip, offering exciting rapids. For beginners also the day trip rafting to Trishuli river is a good choice. Day Tours Nepal arrange a private vehicle from Kathmandu to the rafting start point and after the rafting same vehicle will drop you at your hotel in Kathmandu.  Another less popular for foreigners but more popular for the local market is rafting in the Sunkoshi River. 

Cable Car Ride from Kathmandu

A cable car ride from Kathmandu to the Manakamana Temple is a great way to experience it. This is a more scenic drive trip and also for the Hindu believers to worship the devi goddess. The road distance is 75 to 80 Km to reach Manakamna Temple. Another nearest Cable car ride with a great Himalayan view is the Chandragiri cable car ride. From Chandragiri cable car on a clear day, we can even see Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks. 

Photography Tour in Kathmandu

Many tour operator doesn’t find this interesting tour but if you love photography then street photography is best in Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Portrait photography is best in these 2 locations. If you are in Kathmandu, Nepal during major festival events then this will be a great way to walk around for the best shots of people, faces, colors, emotions, and more…

View from Balthali village

Rickshaw Tour in Kathmandu

Rickshaw tours are sometimes known as street helicopters in Nepal. The rickshaw driver will let you ride freely and comfortably even on a busy street. You are in the perfect spot on your rickshaw seat to look around various stores on the way! As you arrive at Durbar Square, get out of your rickshaw and meander through Asan, Kathmandu's oldest and most popular vegetable and spice market. You can explore the ages-old temples, palaces, and shrines there.

Newari Food Tasting

Eating Newari food is a must-do activity in Kathmandu, Patan, or Bhaktapur. Most dishes will be hot and greasy, but they will also have a mild flavor for visitors. There are many different foods, but our local guide, who will be from the Newari community, will choose the best for you. Food from the ancient Newari culture is known as "Newari cuisine." The indigenous Newar people of Nepal have a distinctive and sophisticated culture.

We have created and designed Kathmandu Tour Package for people from Delhi, Thailand, Singapore, or thousands of miles away in the USA, and the UK. You just need to tell us your Nepal arrival dates, hotel details, and your interest we will be at your doorstep to pickup. All the tour packages will be escorted by the Day Tours Nepal government license holder guide. We have English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Indian, and many other language-speaking guides. If you want to make multiday tour packages then also we will be happy to customize the plan, get in touch with us. Many travelers pick Nepal as a transit point or to make a multi-country tour such as the Tibet tour from Kathmandu, Bhutan Tour From Kathmandu.

 

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