Nepal · 3 Nights / 4 Days
A compact introduction to the Kathmandu Valley, covering Patan, the old royal square, major stupas and medieval Bhaktapur.
This short itinerary stays in the Kathmandu Valley and focuses on its heritage: royal squares, living temples and the old Newar towns. It works well as a long weekend or an add-on to a Darjeeling or Sikkim holiday.
We keep the pace gentle, with a private guide at the key sites and time between visits. Sequence and timings can be adjusted around flight schedules, festivals and your interests.
Sample itinerary. These are sample itineraries, designed as relaxed tour options. For a customised, detailed and personalised itinerary built around your dates, interests and pace, please contact us. Plan your journey or call +91 97755 97771.
Arrive at Kathmandu airport and transfer to your hotel. After time to settle in, an optional late-afternoon visit to Patan Durbar Square introduces the valley's Newar architecture and craft traditions.
Explore the old royal square and nearby temples with a guide in the morning. After lunch, visit Swayambhunath, the hilltop stupa with views over the valley, and allow free time in the evening.
Spend the morning in Bhaktapur, around 13 km east of the city, which has a quieter medieval feel. Return in the afternoon to see the Pashupatinath complex from the river bank, followed by Boudhanath at dusk, when pilgrims circle the stupa.
Enjoy a relaxed morning or optional last-minute shopping before your transfer to the airport for onward travel.
Cover shoulders and knees at religious sites and remove shoes where indicated. Leather items may not be permitted inside some temples.
Streets are busy and uneven, with plenty of steps at temples. Comfortable shoes help.
Indian citizens carry a passport or voter ID; other nationalities check visa requirements before travel. See our documentation guide.
Festival days and strikes can affect access and traffic, so we keep a buffer in the schedule.
This is a sample itinerary, not a fixed departure. Sequence, stays and activities are confirmed when we plan your journey, subject to availability, season, permits and local conditions.
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Suits: Families with children and grandparents who want an easy first visit.
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Suits: Families and travellers who like variety: culture, lakes and wildlife.
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Suits: Travellers who enjoy slow travel, small towns, photography and cultural walks.
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