What to do and see in Kirtipur, Central Region: The Best Tours

Champadevi (about 2200m) is a pure nature walk , located in the southwest of Kirtipur, an ancient city of Kathmandu. Join this day tour where you can hike without any disturbance of vehicles and pollution. As you go higher up the hill, see mountain peaks and a bird's eye view of the valley. Enjoy the cool air when you arrive at the top of Champadevi hill. Have your lunch, take pictures, and hike down to Kirtipur where your car will be waiting to take you back.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (inside Kathmandu Valley only), Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

A guided tour of Kathmandu valley following food - starting with Nepali speciality coffee, moving on to the oldest markets to look at ingredients in Nepali cuisine - vegetables and spices - and how markets work and how they are changing. Move on to understanding the snack house concept in Nepal, and how some of them have developed into a social enterprise supporting local communities. After that, getting the conversation going at Patan by understanding how traditional Nepali ingredients are being sourced and revived in an advanced manner

Inclusions: Newari Traditional Snack lunch at Newa Lahana, Tasters at Raithane, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Coffee at Karma

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

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

Drive from Kathmandu to Pharping (19km/ 1 hr. drive) The morning breakfast at your hotel is followed by a short drive to Pharping village (on the way to Dakshinkali temple). On the way passes two important historical towns: Kritipur and Chovar. Short hike from Pharping to Champa Devi Hill On reaching Pharping village, we start our stunning walk towards the Champa Devi Hill along the way of Pine forest. It takes about 3 hours to reach to the top, admire the superb natural surrounding along with Hindu shrine and stupa of the hill. Hike back to Pharping & drive to Kathmandu After exploring the beautiful area, walk back to the Pharping village. As the trial is mostly downhill it takes about 2 hours to get down. On arrival, catch our private vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu.

Inclusions: Breakfast , Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation

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Kirtipur, located on a hill to the southwest of central Kathmandu is one of several ancient kingdoms in the Kathmandu Valley that were once independent, but now make up part of greater Kathmandu. Kirtipur is thought to be one of the oldest settlements in the valley. It’s a prime destination to learn about the Newar people, who are one of Nepal’s many distinct ethnic groups and the original inhabitants of the Kathmandu 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. It’s full of cobblestone streets, old brick houses with elaborately carved door and window frames, and multitiered pagodas. Many travelers don’t visit Kirtipur as part of Kathmandu trip, yet it’s worth visiting.

Inclusions: Private transfer, All entrance fees, Newari Lunch, Guide fee

Exclusions: Tips, Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Join this 6-hour private day trip to hike Champadevi, located to the south of Kathmandu Valley. The highest altitude is 2285 meters above sea-level and commands spectacular panorama of the valley, including its surrounding mountains. Champadevi is also the religious site for Hindus and Buddhists alike. During the full moon, thousands of pilgrimages make their journey to Chamapdevi to make an offering to the Goddess.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Private guide, Packed lunch & mineral water during the tour, Walking pole

Exclusions: Drinks and additional food, Gratuities

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)

• Your guide will Pick up at 8:00 am form your Hotel and drop to hiking starting point. • After hike about 45m you will have a short break. • Enjoy the Himalayan view and under construction stupa • Hike down (30m) to starting point • Drive (10m) to Lunch place • Enjoy a authentic Nepali lunch • Drive back to your Hotel.

Inclusions: Private tour, Hiking tour, Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Home stay in Kathmandu is a unique way to experience Nepalese culture and hospitality by joining a local family. You will be welcome at our home by Nepalese culture (flower garland). Check in to your room and after refreshment, explore around home (the vegetable garden). The house mother will cook the Nepalese meal to the dinner and you can join the cooking. Enjoy the delicious Nepalese cuisine with the house family.  It has an excellent view to the downtown and Himalaya to the north. It is peace and quiet (fresh air) area and not in a crowd of people. The night view is amazing to downtown. Sunrise seen beautiful to the northern Himalaya (Mt. Everest, Gauri Shanker, Dorje Lakpa, Langtang, Ganesh and Annapurna) range and beautiful sunrise in the morning. Later house mother will prepare a breakfast and after breakfast depart to your destination.

Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Breakfast, Dinner, Coffee and/or Tea, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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