Things to do in Kirtipur, Central Region: The Best Cultural Tours

Traditional Kathmandu day tour with history and mystery is a friendship tour operated in a daily basis in Kathmandu by Nepal One Tours. Led by our experienced tour guide, you will visit really interesting places inside Kathmandu Valley with interesting commentary. On this tour you will visit traditional town, villages which are less popular than the world heritage sites of Kathmandu. You can make friends in this tour so you do not need to feel lonely even you are traveling alone in Nepal. You can have fun with other international travellers traveling together for 1 whole day. On this tour you will visit Kirtipur which is a traditional town of Newar tribe. Then you will proceed to Taudaha which is a beautiful lake with historical and religious importance in Kathmandu. Manjushree park is next where you can see old caves and the George of Bagmati River. Next spots are Khokana and Bagmati village which are beautiful as well as offers stories of mystery which we will share you on the tour.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Government certified license holder English speaking informative friendly Tour Guide, All the service charges and taxes

Exclusions: Entrances or any tourist entry ticket, Any Meals or drinks are not included

Prepare for an all cultural experience inside the Kathmandu Valley exploring many religious, historical and cultural landmarks. You will travel to some of the most spectacular destinations bestowed with age-old culture and traditions. Discover traditional architectures, arts and craftsmanship of the valley locals and visit to medieval cities. The tour visits numerous temples, monasteries, stupas, shrines and you will also have a nice opportunity to watch the day to day lives of the people living inside the Kathmandu Valley.

Inclusions: Airport pick up/drop off by private vehicle as per the itinerary., Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 star Accommodation in Kathmandu/Dhulikhel including breakfast., Guided Kathmandu Valley tours inclusive of private vehicle and guide., Transfers by private vehicle as per the itinerary., Experienced English speaking guide., All government taxes, VAT and office service charge.

Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner, Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, hot shower etc., Tips for guide (Tipping are expected but not mandatory)

Pharping, is known as the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave. Further south lays Dakshinkali temple, the temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess. Dakshinkali is famous as a blood thirsty incarnation of goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. Kirtipur is thought to be one of the oldest settlements in the valley. Come to Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Wandering around its winding streets feels like walking through a traditional Nepali village, yet Kirtipur offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, All private transfer in luxurious vehicle , All entrance fees as applicable , Newari food

Exclusions: Tips, Additional sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary, Drinks, Entrance fees of sites not mentioned in the itinerary

Kirtipur is one of the historical open museums in Kathmandu valley. It is one of the authentic Newari town full of art, architecture, culture and amazing lifestyle of ethnic Newari people. Once upon time, Kirtipur was one of the strong and separate kingdom in Kathmandu valley. When the king Prithvi Narayan Shah started unification campaign in Nepal, Kiritipur was one of the great barrier. The Shah king continuously two times lost and lose his reliable soldier – Kalu Pande. At the third time only able to conquer the Kirtipur in 1967. After that, Shah took the other cities Kathmandu and Lalitpur in 1768 and Bhaktapur in 1769, completing his conquest of the valley. He thus established the Shah dynasty in Nepal by replacing the Malla dynasty. Kirtipur is one of the artistic city in Kathmandu valley. We can observe Bagh Bhairab Temple, Uma Maheshwar Temple, Chilancho Stupa etc. At the same time, you can also have long range of Kathmandu valley and its above the glittering Himalayas view.

Inclusions: Tour guide, Private vehicle, Hotel pick/drop off

Exclusions: Entry Fee, Accommodation in Kathmandu, Food and beverages, Any personal expenses

Be a part of amazing experience of KORA, circumambulating important historical, religious site, world heritage sites of Kathmandu valley done in a clockwise direction. Start the KORA by visiting Boudhanath Stupa, biggest stupa in Nepal. Experience Buddhism, by visiting Swayambhunath Stupa known as the monkey temple, Boudhanath Stupa the biggest Stupa in Nepal, Pharping sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for Buddhism where Guru Padmasambhava attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Enjoy a blissful time in these ancient places of worship away from the noise and chaos of the city. Pay a visit to three Durbars square i.e. Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar square. Discover yourself what differs these three Durbars. Enter the prime destination Bungmati and Kirtipur to learn about the Newar people, one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu. Wandering around Bungmati and Khorana’s winding streets.

Inclusions: All private transfer in luxurious vehicle , Expert English speaking Guide , All pick up and drop off service , All entrance fees

Exclusions: Any meals and drinks , Extra sightseeing or monuments entrance fees , Accommodation in Kathmandu

This is a hiking tour through the historical city with live culture around. The tour starts from a beautiful Manjushree park and hike to Adinath temple which is located in a hillock. You you have a beautiful downtown view and river way from a hill. Kirtipur city is less polluted and less traffic. Authentic Nepali Lunch will be provided in a local family restaurant. After lunch, visit to the inner alleys of the city and Bag Bhairab temple and Uma Maheshwor temple. Amazing downtown can be seen from the yard of both temple. Visit Kirti Vihar and its around. You may talk to very young monk and sit down while heaving puja. Before drive back to your hotel, visit Thai temple and drop to your hotel.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch, City tour guide to escort you and explain about the site, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Breakfast, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks

Ever wonder to learn about about the Newar people, who are one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley. Come to Bungmati, Khokana and Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Wandering around its winding streets feels like walking through a traditional Nepali village, offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond. It’s full of cobblestone streets, old brick houses with elaborately carved door and window frames, and multitier pagodas. Many travelers don’t visit these old Newari cities as part of Kathmandu trip, yet it’s worth visiting. Bungamati is the hometown of the deity Machhindranath, regarded as the patron of the valley and his large shikhara-style temple in the center of the village square. Kirtipur is one of several ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley that were once independent, but now make up part of greater Kathmandu.

Inclusions: Hotel pick and Drop off service , Guide fee, Entrance fees, Newari food

Exclusions: Drinks , Tips

Ever wonder to visit less crowded but equally worthy spot near Kathmandu, book this with the experienced tour guide, private Hotel pick up and drop off and only actual sightseeing in a sharing basis. Pharping, is the sacred site of Yangleshö, famous for both Hinduism and Buddhism where Padmasambhava (Guru Rimpoche, known as lotus born God who spread Tibetan Buddhism in Tibeat) attained the level of Mahamudra vidyadhara. Other important religious sites are Vajrayogini temple, Shesnarayan temple, Gorakhnath temple and self-arising Ganesh near Asura Cave. Further south lays Dakshinkali temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Devotees sacrifice chickens, goats, sheep and many more as an offering to the goddess. Dakshinkali is famous as a blood thirsty incarnation of goddess Parvati, consort of Shiva. Come to Kirtipur for exquisite architecture, hilltop temples, and sweeping city views. Kirtipur offers some of the finest views of sprawling Kathmandu and the hills and mountains beyond.

Inclusions: Hotel pick and drop off by a private vehicle, Tour Guide Fee, All transfer between sightseeing spots by a vehicle in sharing basis

Exclusions: Any meals and drinks , Applicable Entrance fees (NPR 100 in Kirtipur), Tips