Top 10 Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in Kathmandu, Central Region

HIGHLIGHTS • One day's sightseeing in Kathmandu seeing the must-see monuments within Kathmandu Valley • Guided sightseeing tour, maximising your output about all our historical monuments A day tour of Kathmandu covers the important monuments of Kathmandu Valley within one day. After having breakfast in a hotel we visit the famous temples of Kathmandu like Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), Boudhanath monastery and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Kathmandu largest and most impressive Durbar square.  Below please find some brief insights about some of the monuments and squares that we will visit:

Inclusions: Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Private Car/ Van, Jeep ( Depends on the Group size), English Speaking Tour Guide, Lunch, Mineral Water

Exclusions: Tips for the Guide/ Driver

Returning without doing mountain flight from Kathmandu, the trip is incomplete. This trip usually operates daily in the morning between 6 am to 9 am from the domestic airport from Kathmandu. It is an hour flight takes you mountain scenery including close up view of Mt. Everest (the highest peak in the World – 8,848 meters).  This is one of the best ways to see and appreciate the incredible mountain view are to see it from a bird’s point of view. And that can be done with a mountain flight to and around Mt. Everest!  A mountain flight over the Himalayas is a fantastic way to see the highest peaks in the world. Every seat is a window seat with great picture opportunities. The flight circles Mt. Everest for a 360º view of the mountain before returning to Kathmandu.

Inclusions: Airport/Departure Tax, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off inside ring road (Including Bouddha area), Mountain flight ticket at Buddha Air or Yeti Air or Shree Air (Subject to availability)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities for driver (recommended)

Kathmandu City Tour include the traditional view of the nepalese culture ,food ,tradition old heritage and many more. Kathmandu valley has an exotic setting. It is surrounded by tier upon tier of green mountain walls above which tower mighty snowcapped peaks. The valley covers an area of 218 sq miles. It is situated at 1310 meter above the sea level. It contains three fabled cities of great historic, religious and cultural interest. Kathmandu (Kantipur), Patan (Lalitpur) , Bhadgaon (Bhaktapur), the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhunath and Bauddhanath and the Hindu temples of Pashupatinath. Kathmandu valley city tour provides you unique experience of art and culture from the centuries. Every town has Durbar Square (old palace) with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. The valley has often been described as an open-air art gallery with thousands of sacred shrines in brick, stone, metal, and wood scattered throughout it.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Our rental services begins with the pickup from hotel around lakeside Pokhara or nearby locations and drive towards Kathmandu. You would be on safe hands behind steering, the experienced driver drops you to your destination. The distance from Pokhara to Kathmandu is 205 Km and takes 5-6 hours depending upon traffic and road condition. The duration of the trip is 7 hours most, in case of waiting and other holdings, the holding charges are applicable on per hour basis. For Group Size From 1 to 3 pax- AC Sedan From 3 to 7 pax- AC Jeep From 7 to 14pax- AC Van 14 seater From 15 to 21 pax- AC Minibus

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Experienced Driver , Fuel for the vehicle

Exclusions: Disposal charges per hour incase of waiting., Rescue and Travel Insurance., Other route than the actual itinerary., Tips and Gratitude for Driver

Nepal’s vast diversity of people, rich culture & art as well as distinctive architecture renders it ideal as the most amazing & interesting destination for sightseeing. Nepal has been claimed as one of the best sightseeing destinations among the tourists with all its varied language, tradition & unique hospitality of the people inhabited in the countryside. Hinduism & Buddhism are the two principal religions of Nepal along with other several religions followed by people from different ethnic groups. Nepal, therefore, known as one of the multi-religious countries which hold temples, stupas & monasteries in uncountable number with a variety of God & Goddess depicting the deep faith of the people. Apart from these, Nepal has more to offer to our clients. The amazing & magnificent sight of the Himalayas, a diversity of beautiful landscapes, all is beyond human imagination. Nepal’s widespread fame in the world being the birthplace of Buddha – ‘Light of Asia’.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour guide , Private car/van with air condition, Bottled water during sightseeing

Exclusions: All Taxes, Lunch, Drinks, Photography, Tips for driver and Guide

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel. Just thirty two kilometers away from Kathmandu valley. On the way, you will enjoy watching rice fields, forests and meadow fields. Nagarkot is a popular vantage point that offers the panoramic views of mountains like Annapurna panorama, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishanker Himal, Manaslu range, Mt. Everest, Cho – Oyu and many more. It is a popular spot to admire the beauty that lies in glorious sunrise and sunset amidst the pinnacles of snow-capped mountains. You take a view of Sunrise from the view tower.

Inclusions: All ground transportation by private vehicle, Government taxes and office service charge

Exclusions: Foods and accommodation in Kathmandu/ Nagarkot, Nagarkot entry fees, Tips for driver

Kirtipur is a medieval village located about 20 minutes drive from Kathmandu, steeped in long history, rich Newari art and culture and a perfect spot to watch the magnificent Himalayan peaks.  It  was a stronghold of Malla Kings from 15th-17th century during which period the art and architecture of Newari craftsman flourished. The temples, Buddhist monasteries, Chaityas, Stupas, stone sculpture still bear testimony to this rich era drawing thousands of visitors every year. Highlights:                                          • Enjoy a day away from the crowd of Kathmandu City • Step back in time on a history tour • Observing arts and typical Newari culture • Observe Bag Bhairav and Uma Maheswori Temple sightseeing in Chobhar George • See the view of Kathmandu valley and Splendid views of distant mountains of northern Nepal

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Gratuities

Situated in the southern west of Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri Hill with Holy Valeshwor Temple is considered to be the ideal destination for a day’s escape from the city. History of Chandragiri Hill According to the history the hill started in 300 BC when last Shruthakevali Bhadrabahu and Chandragupta Maurya visited the place in order to attain religious peace. The small hill derives its name of Chandra from the fact that Chandragupta was the first of the rishis (the holy man) who lived and performed penance there. Kalbappu was the early name of the hill and it dominates the history of the town of Shravanabelagola between 3rd century BC and 12th century AD. The Jain traditions link the Maurya Empire Emperor Chandragupta and his teacher Bhadrabahu with this place. 92 are located on the Small Hill out of the total number of 106 memorials found at Shravanabelagola, Of these, about 47 memorials of monks, 9 of nuns, and 5 of householders belong to the 7th and 8th century.

Inclusions: Private Transportation with english speaking driver

Exclusions: Personal expenses and your meals, Cable Car Tickets

Kathmandu valley offers the best and amazing day tour experience for all levels of riders, be it a full-day climbing, single track exploration in the National Park or everything in between with full adventure. This biking tour to Kathmandu valley will take you to an elevation of 2,200m, past picturesque Newari villages and traditional farms. Also enjoy stunning views of the Himalaya, ride through wild forests, National Parks and many kilometers of rambling single tracks through rice fields and local villages. If you love biking then explore the of Kathmandu valley with us. The tour cost includes an English speaking guide, packed lunch, mountain bike and helmet. Depending on your physical fitness, you can choose one of the route below to start with:

Inclusions: English-speaking mountain biking guide(s). The number of guides and assistant guides is dictated by the group size., International brand bikes and helmet (Full-suspension bikes, depending on your choice), All entrance fees for the temple, monasteries, Support vehicle (in case of the emergency)

Exclusions: Meals, Alcoholic drinks and cold drinks., Biking attire and other personal gears., Tips for biking guide.

Day trip to Nuwakot is the best for historical and cultural point of view.  About 80 km north of Kathmandu lays a remarkable historical hill town called Nuwakot bearing a special importance in the history of Nepal. It was once on a major trade route to Tibet, it has since become one of the most thriving commercial hubs of Nepal, and was by many regarded as the Western gateway to the Kathmandu valley. King Prithvi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal, planned and launched several unification campaigns from here some 260 years ago. A pagoda style building popularly known as seven-story Nuwakot Palace stands as a landmark of Nuwakot. With strategic hilltop viewpoint, it is rarely frequented yet pristine historical hill town offering the opportunity for learning history and culture.   

Inclusions: Professional guide, Driver, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities