5 Days Nepal Travel: Kathmandu World Heritage Tour
- Trip Code: N-TT-14
- Destination: Nepal
- Season: Available all year
- Max Altitude: 2195 meters/ 7201 feet
- Trip Starts/Ends: Kathmandu/Kathmandu
- Transportation: Private Car
- Accomodation: Standard Hotel
- Trip Grade: Leisure Tour
- Trip Attraction: Culture, Himalayas & Wildlife, Wieieieieieies
Trip Overview
Kathmandu is a wonderful destination with seven world heritage sites. This tour grants you travel around those seven major heritage places in and around Kathmandu. Because of its historical values and unique architecture, UNESCO, the sister organization of the United Nations, have affirmed them as the World Heritage Sites. Further, this trip also takes you one day stay in Nagarkot, the scenic hill station 35 km east of Kathmandu. Nagarkot is famous for the sunrise and majestic views of Himalayas.
Nepal Travel 4 nights 5 days begins with a stroll around Thamel, the tourist center of Kathmandu city with many cafes, bars, and souvenir shops. Next day after breakfast our experienced tour guide takes you cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu. Firstly, you visit Swoyambhunath. This is 2000 years old back Buddha Nepal famous in the name of Monkey temple. Next, you go to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is also called Hanuman Dhoka Royal Palace. It is the palace of former Kingdom of Nepal. Nearby this palace you also visit House of Living Goddess of Nepal “Kumari Ghar”, the statue of Kal Bhairab and temple of Shiva-Parvati. Then, you set off your journey to Patan City to see Patan Royal Palace, Krishna temple, Patan museum, and other monuments.
Another day begins by visiting Boudhanath. It is the largest Buddha temple of Nepal. Subsequently, you visit Pashupatinath, one of the holiest Shiva temples for all Hindus in the world, followed by Bhaktapur, the oldest city of Nepal famous open museum of typical Nepali art, architecture, and lifestyle. From Bhaktapur, you drive to Nagarkot. Enjoy Sunrise and Himalayan range in the next morning and go to final/ seventh World Heritage Site that is Changunarayan. This is the oldest Hindu temple of the 4th century. The premises of the major temple have many stone sculptures related to different incarnations of Lord Vishnu. After the visit of this temple you back to Kathmandu. In the evening all the program of this trip ends with farewell dinner with a live cultural show in Kathmandu.
About Trip Date of Kathmandu World Heritage Tour
The best time for starting this tour is year around. It means you can join this trip at any time and season of the year. We will be happy to organize this holiday on any date which you feel comfortable. This trip will be your private journey.
About Optional Activities for Kathmandu World Heritage Tour
Obviously, Nepal Travel 5 days is a wonderful holiday trip of Nepal. You can make it further exciting by joining in extra activities/ side trips. As the interest of people is different from each other, we have put these extra activities as optional tours. They are not included in your package cost. On your request, we offer you. The list of optional activities is displayed in the right column.
For any further information and queries about this trip, please feel free to contact us.
Itinerary
Highlight: Arrival/ Pick up & transfer to hotel/ Tour Briefing/ Stroll in Thamel, tourist market of Kathmandu.
Highlight: Visit of Swoyambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square.
Highlight: Visit of Boudhanth Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Bhaktapur/ Sun set view from Nagarkot hill station.
Highlight: Sun rise view with Himalayan range/ Visit of Changu Narayan Temple/ Free time of shopping/ Culture Show and dinner with Nepali Cuisine.
Highlight: Airport drop/ departure for your onward journey.
Price
| USD 360 Per Person | For Group Size of Two People |
| USD 340 Per Person | For Group Size of Three to Five People |
| USD 320 Per Person | For Group Size of Six to Eight People |
| USD 300 Per Person | For Group Size of Nine to Twelve People |
| USD 285 Per Person | For Group Size of Thirteen to Sixteen People |
| USD 410 Per Person | For Group Size of Two People |
| USD 390 Per Person | For Group Size of Three to Five People |
| USD 370 Per Person | For Group Size of Six to Eight People |
| USD 350 Per Person | For Group Size of Nine to Twelve People |
| USD 335 Per Person | For Group Size of Thirteen to Sixteen People |
| USD 475 Per Person | For Group Size of Two People |
| USD 455 Per Person | For Group Size of Three to Five People |
| USD 435 Per Person | For Group Size of Six to Eight People |
| USD 415 Per Person | For Group Size of Nine to Twelve People |
| USD 400 Per Person | For Group Size of Thirteen to Sixteen People |
Travel Tips
Either you are a first-time traveler in Nepal or already been to Nepal, you have to make sure following things before your Nepal Vacation.
- Passport- your passport validity should be at least 6 months or above
- Few passport sized photos (minimum two are required)
- Confirmation of your holiday from authentic Travel Trekking company
- Check availability of International flight ticket and issue flight ticket
Foreign tourists except Indian Nationality compulsory need a visa in order to enter Nepal. It’s easy to get Nepalese Visa. You can obtain it either to your arrival time in Kathmandu airport or at a Nepalese embassy abroad before you go to Nepal. But nationals from Afghanistan, Iraq, Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Swaziland, Palestine, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Liberia cannot get the Nepalese Visa on the arrival time in Kathmandu airport, Nepal. The Visa can also be taken at entry points at Nepalese land borders with India and China. For Nepalese Visa it requires your passport with at least six months validity, recent digital photo (size: 1.5″ x 1.5″) and the following fees either in USD dollars cash or the equivalent local currency:
| Visa Facility | Duration | Fee |
| Multiple entry | 15 days | US$ 30 or equivalent Nepalese currency |
| Multiple entry | 30 days | US$ 50 or equivalent Nepalese currency |
| Multiple entry | 90 days | US$ 125 or equivalent Nepalese currency |
For further detail about Nepal Visa please click here.
Travel Season of Nepal can be categorized into three parts.
High Season (From mid-Sep to Nov)
During this period you find clear sky and days normally will be warm and pleasant. Due to good weather time, you can see fantastic Himalayan panorama and other good views of natural scenery. In this time Nepalese people celebrate their major festivals of Dashain and Tihar (Dipawali). This is the peak season of tourist arrivals in Nepal.
Shoulder (From Mar to May)
This period is the second-best time to visit and trek Nepal. This time is spring. The temperature is mildly warm in low lands while moderate in higher altitudes with plenty of opportunities to have encountered with the mountain views. It is also the time for a rhododendron flower to blossom, the national flower of Nepal, which sweeps the ascending altitudes with its magnanimous color and beauty.
Low Season (From Dec to Feb) and (From Jun to mid-Sep)
The tourist flow decreases a little, but not significantly in low season. During winter time (from Dec to Feb) the morning and night are cold and the days are warm when sunny. There might be occasional snowfall at higher elevations.
From June to mid-September is the monsoon time and it rains in most of the part except in the rain shadow zone of Mustang, Dolpo, and Humla. During monsoon clouds often obscure mountain views.
| Capital | Kathmandu |
| Government | Republic. Monarchy was dissolved by Constituent Assembly on 28 May 2008. |
| Neighboring Countries | Landlocked country (China to the north and India to the east, south, and west.) |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR) |
| Area | 147,181km² |
| Population | 28.51 million (2015) |
| GDP (Total) | $24.067 billion (2016) |
| Per Capita Income | $837 (2016) |
| Language | Nepali is the official language. About a dozen other languages and about 30 major dialects speak in this country. |
| Religion | Hinduism 81.3%, Buddhism 9%, Islam 4.4%, Kirat 3.1% other 2.2% |
| Country code (Calling Code) | +977 |
| Time zone | Nepal Standard Time (+05:45 Greenwich Time) |
| Internet TLD | .np |
| ISO 3166 code | NP |
| Drives on the | Left |
Yes, Nepal is a very safe country for travelers. Tourists feel safer than most other countries around the world, perhaps due to the religious nature of the people and their natural kindness. Over the past 10 years, Nepal has enjoyed a growing fascinating travel destination to visit from people all over the world. The People are very hospitable. The Nepalese accept that tourism is a major source of their economy, and are very welcoming.
Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the only international airport in Nepal for getting to Nepal by flight. TIA has direct air link with below-mentioned cities. The following airlines have a direct flight to Kathmandu, Nepal. If you buy tickets from any other airlines, you will probably connect with one of these airlines for the final leg (Kathmandu) of your flight.
If there is no any there is no any direct flight from your city or country to Nepal, please contact your local travel agent or you may contact us or visit websites of www.expedia.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.makemytrip.com for flight checking from your home town to Kathmandu, Nepal.
| Name of City direct flight connection with Kathmandu, Nepal | Country | By Carriers (Airlines Names) |
| New Delhi | India | Nepal Airlines/ Air India/ Jet Airways/ Air Indigo |
| Mumbai | India | Nepal Airlines/ Jet Airways |
| Bangalore | India | Nepal Airlines |
| Kolkata | India | Air India |
| Varanasi | India | Air India |
| Bangkok | Thailand | Thai Airways/ Nepal Airlines |
| Doha | Qatar | Qatar Airways/ Nepal Airlines/ Himalaya Airlines |
| Hong Kong | China | Cathy Dragon Air/ Nepal Airlines |
| Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia | Malaysian Airlines/ Air Asia/ Nepal Airlines/ Himalaya Airlines |
| Dhaka | Bangladesh | Biman Bangladesh |
| Dubai | UAE | Fly Dubai/ Himalaya Airlines |
| Chengdu | China | Air China/ Sichuan Airlines |
| Lhasa | China | Air China/ Sichuan Airlines |
| Guangzhou | China | China Southern Airlines |
| Kunming | China | China Eastern Airlines |
| Shanghai | China | China Eastern Airlines |
| Paro | Bhutan | Druk Air/ Bhutan Airlines |
| Sharjah | UAE | Air Arabia |
| Abu Dhabi | UAE | Etihad Airways |
| Muscat | Oman | Oman Air |
| Istanbul | Turkey | Turkish Airlines |
| Singapore | Singapore | Silk Air |
| Yangon | Myanmar | Himalaya Airlines |
| Seoul | South Korea | Korean Air |
Of course, you can get to Nepal by drive also. It has eight entrance points by the drive. Out of eight, six entry points are at the border between Nepal and India and two are at Nepal China border. The immigration office of every point avails Nepal visa for the foreigners visiting Nepal. Here below the list of entry places to Nepal by road. The names of borders to entry by the drive at Nepal India Border are Kankarbhitta, Birgunj, Jamunaha, Mohana, Gadda Chauki and Belhia. Likewise, entry points at the border of Nepal China are Kodari and Rasuwagadhi (Kerung). For further information visit the page of Nepal Entry by Drive.
In Nepal, there are there is various kind of standard Hotels. You have a lot of choices for your stay there, which depends on your trips budgets. Of course, there are international standard Hotels, Golf courses in major cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara. Recently, their economy is booming rapidly every year you can see many changes around cities. By 2018 they will have two more international chain Hotels (Mariott & Sheraton) in Kathmandu. And two other international Airports are under construction which will be completed by 2018 as well.
Food
Usual Nepali food is plain and simple, not very spicy, but full of flavors. The restaurants in popular travel destinations of Nepal offer varied of cuisines like Continental, American, Indian, Chinese, including traditional Nepali food.
Must Try Food
Dal Bhat Tarkari: This is the stable Nepalese food and favorite dish of many travelers. It is served with thick lentil soup (dal), with rice (Bhat) and vegetable curry (Tarkari). Pickles (Achar) spice up this dish and sometimes it will be served with curd or yogurt, and meat (‘masu’), usually chicken or mutton.
The Newars, the indigenous group of the Kathmandu Valley, have their own much more exotic and varied cuisines. They use spices in a much more creative way, with a wide range of spicy dishes which are delicious.
Momo, Tibetan food which is less spicy, that you can find everywhere. These are small dumplings filled with meat or vegetable, usually steamed or fried.
For dessert, there are many sticky sweets usually made from milk and curd. The curd is widely available.
Vegetarians are well catered in Nepal. Many Hindu and Buddhist Nepalese are vegetarian.
Please also visit the page Cuisines of Nepal.
Drinks
Bottled water (Pani) can be found in most places. Request to avoid drinking the water unless it has been boiled or filtered, since tap water is not drinkable.
Chang is a local mild beer made from millet or rice. It is the home brew and made with local water.
Raksi is traditional distilled liquor usually made from millet, wheat or corn, and sometimes rice.
Nepali tea or masala tea is a special tea with spices like cinnamon added, that gives a brilliant flavor. Local normal tea is with milk and already added sugar.
Coke, Fanta, Pepsi, and other locally produced soft drinks are widely available. Slice is a delicious mango juice and Dew is a local soft drink which tastes a bit like Sprite.
Lassi is a curd based popular drink which may be either savory or sweet.
Electricity in Nepal is produced by hydroelectric dams. The output voltage from the wall outlet is 220V AC and frequency is between 50-60Hz. People visiting from countries using different voltage and frequency should make sure that their adapter/charger is capable of operating in this range. For example, the United States uses about 120V AC and some electronic devices might be designed to operate in that voltage only. Likewise, the standard Nepalese electrical outlet is the Type D (three round-pronged triangles) outlet common to India, but nearly all will accept Euro plugs, and some have been retrofitted to accept American and/or British plugs. Simple adapters can be purchased inexpensively, around NPR80, in Kathmandu to change the shape of the plug (but not the voltage of the electricity).
ATM machines can be found in Kathmandu and Pokhara, and other larger towns, but not in smaller places. Outside these places, in general, credit cards are not widely accepted and every time payment is processed using the paper slips, often with an additional charge of 3-4%. In Nepal the money withdraws through ATM Machines is in Nepalese currency (NPR) only.
Internet
All the major cities have internet access either in hotels or internet cafes. In smaller places/ villages, you are unlikely to find the internet, though at places like Manang, Namche Bazaar and at Tengboche, you can access the internet (satellite connection). Expect connection speeds to be slow.
Telephone
In Kathmandu and most of the tourist places, there are many ‘communication centers’ where you can call, send faxes and emails. A few places have internet phone services that are much cheaper.
It is easy to get a Nepali SIM card in Kathmandu or Pokhara (bring a photocopy of your passport and two passport photos).
Global roaming agreements exist with some international phone companies. Check with your provider before leaving home if you wish to access roaming.
Post
When posting mail to international addresses, it is best to leave your mail at the post office rather than in a post box. In Kathmandu, some bookshops sell stamps and will take your post to the post office for you. Most hotels can also help you post your mail.
Clothing depends on place and time. Medium-weight and easy to wash cotton can be a good choice year-round in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and most other towns. It is recommended that between October to February, woolen sweaters, jackets or similar other warm outfits are necessary. From March through May, light clothing such as short and long-sleeved shorts will do perfectly fine. For months from June to August, it is recommended that you bring an umbrella or raincoat and a pair of sandals with you as these months are the rainy months of Nepal.
If you intend to go for trekking, a pair of hiking boots will be great. Bring warm clothes with plenty of woolen socks too. Specialized trekking gear is easily available and can be rented in fairly inexpensive charge in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Yes, we do have airport pick up facilities for our customers who have booked with us for any travel/ trekking packages. We don’t charge them any money. To get this facility you have to inform us at the time you book your trip.
Nepal is a shopper’s paradise, whether you are looking for a cheap souvenir or a real work of art. Thamel, Three Durbar Squares of Kathmandu valley and Boudhanath are the major places for shopping. The Nepal’s specialties for shopping are handicraft items like prayer wheels, traditional masks, puppets, intricately carved wooden sculptures and pottery items; Thangka Paintings; Singing Bowls, Pashmina shawls and scarfs; Rice Paper items like diaries, calendars, photo frames and lamp shades; Khukuri, the traditional Nepalese knife also the weapon of Gurkhas weapon; Jewelry and art; Nepalese Orthodox and CTC tea; and Multiple Himalayan herbal spices.
Trip Reviews
My husband and I did Nepal Tour 7 nights 8 days in the first week of April 2018. The trip was fantastic. We visited Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. Before we fixed this trip Mr. Suman, the manager, he sent us detail on various trips to Nepal in the email. He explained features of each trip. Finally, we selected 8 days trip as it includes cultural heritage, nature, and wildlife. As he told us in the email we experienced a lot here. It is amazing… the temples, palaces built before many centuries in Kathmandu, beautiful Himalayan vista, lake, cave and museum in Pokhara, exciting elephant back safari and jungle activities in Pokhara. Suman arranged us the good hotel, comfortable transport, knowledgeable guide in every place. We loved Nepal and its tourism diversity. Thank so much Suman and your team for your excellent expertise. See you again soon for next trip.
Maja Karlsson
Sweden
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