3-Day Kathmandu Valley Cultural Tour with Newari Heritage

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Discover the living heritage of Kathmandu Valley on this 3-day cultural tour through Bhaktapur, Patan, Panauti, and Dhulikhel. Explore medieval squares, temples...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Panauti, Patan · Languages: English

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What's Included

Airport pick-up and drop-off
Private transportation throughout the tour
2 nights accommodation (heritage hotel and resort)
Breakfast daily and 1 Newari family lunch
Professional English-speaking cultural guide
Entry fees to monuments and museums

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance
Other meals not mentioned
Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, tips, etc.)

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Heritage Tour

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. Pick-up and drive to Patan Durbar Square to explore its temples, palaces, and the Patan Museum. Continue to Bhaktapur, the valley's cultural capital. Visit Nyatapola Temple, the 55-Window Palace, and Pottery Square. Check in at a heritage hotel in Bhaktapur for an overnight stay.
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Day 02

Bhaktapur to Panauti and Dhulikhel

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to Panauti, a historic Newari town. Take a guided walk through traditional streets and hidden courtyards. Enjoy a traditional Newari family lunch (Khaja Set). Afternoon drive to Dhulikhel for panoramic Himalayan views and sunset. Overnight stay in Dhulikhel.
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Day 03

Dhulikhel Sunrise, Kathmandu Return and Departure

Enjoy an early morning sunrise over the Himalayas from Dhulikhel. Have breakfast at the hotel or a local café. Optional short hike or visit to a nearby monastery. Drive back to Kathmandu with stops at local temples along the route. Drop-off at Tribhuvan International Airport or your hotel for your onward journey.