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Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage sites and Nagarkot Sunset Tour
(2) Reviews
Thamel
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is designed to combine 3 major aspects of Nepal, namely: Hinduism, Buddhism, and nature. It includes observing cremation rituals which itself is unique in the world.
Tibetan culture, which has been a major contributor to world peace, exists in Kathmandu, a city that is renowned for being the center of Buddhism.
Lastly, the major highlight of Nepal is its mountains and nature with ethnic, cultural, and natural diversity in a small geographical size.
Highlights
7 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Gratuities for driver and guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Garden of Dreams
Thamel, in front of the Garden of dreams.
Return
Itinerary
1
Boudhanath Stupa
Travellers will see Tibetan culture, monasteries, Tibetan art galleries, rooftop view of the main monument and encircle around the grand stupa of Boudhanath. Details of the date founded, concept behind it's existence, the physical objects present within the premises will be briefed by the guide. Have lunch in one of the rooftop restaurant or local place if needed.
1 hour and 30 minutes
2
Pashupatinath Temple
First, after arriving at the temple premises, walk for about 10 minutes to reach the cremation ground, located on the bank of the river Bagmati. In that vicinity, Hindu monks (Sadhu), astrologers, and general Hindu priests do their daily activities and rituals. Post-death ceremonies, conducted by the families are usually seen within the same perimeter. Hindu pilgrims from all over the world visit this temple at least once in their lifetime. Attractive flowers and offering markets for the main temple are visited. Non-Hindus are allowed to see the temple from the main entrance as well as from the terrace of the eastern rim. The guide explains the existence, importance and background information of Hinduism.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Nagarkot
Drive from Boudhanath to Nagarkot for about 90 minutes in a private car through rice terraces, local ethnic villages, medieval cities, and nature. Reaching Nagarkot, stop at a viewpoint from where a sunset view is visible. In case the weather is favorable, mountains of the Himalayan range can be seen. The viewpoint itself is at an elevation of about 2100 meters (6000 ft.) approx. Observing the mountain can be done in a less crowded spot and driving back to the pick-up point
30 minutes
4
Kathmandu Valley
Drive through the urban traffic of Kathmandu and later, drive through the beautiful hillside landscape of terrace farming, military camps, and typical Nepali villages for about 220 minutes. It is the approximate time required for transfer from one location to another until the pick-up to drop-off. On the way back, drive through the main commercial avenue of Kathmandu including the parliament building.
Kathmandu UNESCO World Heritage sites and Nagarkot Sunset Tour
(2) Reviews
Thamel
About
This tour is designed to combine 3 major aspects of Nepal, namely: Hinduism, Buddhism, and nature. It includes observing cremation rituals which itself is unique in the world.
Tibetan culture, which has been a major contributor to world peace, exists in Kathmandu, a city that is renowned for being the center of Buddhism.
Lastly, the major highlight of Nepal is its mountains and nature with ethnic, cultural, and natural diversity in a small geographical size.