Living Kathmandu
Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and a walk through Ason Bazaar — the city's pulse in one morning.
Days
½ day
Difficulty
Easy
Max Altitude
1,400 m
Best Season
Year-round
Trip Overview
Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and a walk through Ason Bazaar - the city's pulse in one morning.
A single private vehicle and one guide for the whole run - no shared bus, no racing a checklist.
We sequence sites for light, crowds, and your hotel location. Cooler hours for Pashupati and Boudha; museums when the sun is high.
All routes stay inside the Kathmandu Valley UNESCO ensemble unless you extend to Bhaktapur.
Tell us your flight times - we build the day around arrival or departure.
Trip Information
- Day 1 : Living Kathmandu (½ day · 3-4 hr, 1,400 m)
Day 1: Living Kathmandu
Walking: ½ day · 3-4 hr · Altitude: 1,400 m · Stay: - · Meals: L where listed
Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and a walk through Ason Bazaar - the city's pulse in one morning.
Note: The trek itinerary is a guide only and may be subject to change at short notice.
Required equipment
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat
- Water bottle
Clothing list
- Modest dress for temples
- Light layer
Personal items
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Your trek cost includes
- Licensed city tour guide
- Hotel pickup and return in Kathmandu
- All monument entrance fees
- Private vehicle where listed
- All government taxes
Your trek cost does NOT include
- International flights
- Nepal visa
- Travel insurance
- Meals unless stated
- Tips for guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Required permits
Monument entrance fees included.
Visa information
A Nepal tourist visa is required.
Insurance requirements
Travel insurance is recommended.
Fitness requirements
Easy walking.
Safety information
Follow guide briefings at active temples.
Altitude information
Valley floor.
Cancellation policy
See our terms.
Can this fit around my flight?
Yes - half-day tours are designed for arrival or departure days. Tell us your times when you enquire.
Have Additional Questions?
Our team can help with altitude safety, packing lists, insurance, or a custom itinerary.
