Cultural tour in Kathmandu
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Cultural tour in Kathmandu

By Himalayan Circuit
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This trip to the UNESCO listed cultural heritage site Patan and Kathmandu Durbar Square​ will offer you a deeper understanding of the historical development of arts and architecture. The grand Stupa of Swayambhunath along with many monasteries will surely enlighten you spiritually, giving you a glimpse of inner peace and harmony that can be obtained by learning how to be present and accept life as it unfolds. Fusing Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Tibetan culture and the diverse practices of dozens of castes, Nepal is simply one of the most culturally diverse places on earth.
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
    Pickup details
    • We will pick up in front​ of the DOM Himalaya hotel.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Pushchair accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 182460P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 182460P7

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        • Himalayan Circuit
          5.0 of 5 bubbles72
          Kathmandu, Nepal
          Joined in January 2019
        • N6758PBolgap
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          היה טיול נפלה
          our trip To Nepal was amazing.we take a lot of beautiful photos,we visited a lot of the interesting places.we will propose to everyone to visit here
          Written 16 February 2025
        • L1953TH_
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The trip was very enjoyable, we had wonderful experiences. The organization was exemplary, the planning made the trip a
          The trip was very enjoyable, we had wonderful experiences. The organization was exemplary, the planning made the trip a great success. Thanks for the guide Susil, he was excellent, kind, always ready to help...and his explanations were clear.
          Written 16 February 2025
        • IritS55
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Trip to Nepal 60+ years old
          The people we meet from the company the hotel the tours the transportation were 11 from 10 Good smiling people L We had trek we had cooking WE MET farmpeople & so the modern one
          Written 22 December 2024
        • kobih98
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          10 from 10
          lThe trip with the company and guides was great, highly recommended.Our guide was Susil, a very thoughtful and gentle guy with unparalleled service. We loved him by the whole group.
          Written 22 December 2024
        • 250marisb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Annapurna Base Camp trek - fantastic!
          The team at Himalayan Circuit took care of everything we wanted! We had a fantastic time with this crew for the second year in a row. Definitely recommend working with these guys on one of their standard tours or on a custom tour, like the one we asked them to help us with. These are people you can trust and have been in the business for quite some time. Thanks to the whole crew! Hope to see you again next year!
          Written 10 November 2024
        • M6383HZrobt
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Magical Nepal
          We had a fantastic bucket list holiday in Nepal thanks to the dedicated team at Himalayan Circuit and TravelLocal. From landing in Kathmandu, we were met by Prakash and given a traditional welcome before being taken to our hotel. The next morning he picked us up to meet the Flight to see Everest, which was amazing. Then we were shown the sights and sounds of Kathmandu by Subodh who took us to places we wouldn’t have dreamed of seeing. After an interesting coach ride to Chitwan, we were met by Christa who took care of us on the Elephant Safari and Canoe Ride, both of which were amazing. We then travelled to Pokhara and was met by Sanu our trekking guide who advised us on kit to take on the trek. Whilst on the trek Sanu made sure we got the best out of the route and made us feel welcome in every village and Tea house we stayed at. Not forgetting the lovely Manisha our porter who carried our extra kit along the trek. The trek was out of this world and gave a real taste of the Nepalese way of life in the rural communities and what amazing views of the iconic western Himalayan snow covered peaks. Sanu also showed us some of the amazing places in Pokhara including the Mountain Museum and Tibetan Refugee centre and he also made the arrangements for the paragliding. On return to Kathmandu, we were taken to even more interesting places by Subodh to round off the trip. To top it off before flying home, Anish invited us to dinner at the office where we had traditional Nepalese food and allowed us to rest before heading to the airport.

 Nepal has left us both in awe of the beauty, culture, and friendly people in this amazing country and cannot wait to go back. A great big thank you to the amazing team at Himalayan Circuit.
          Written 8 November 2024
        • dianemh587
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Bucket trip to Nepal with friend
          Our tour was planned by Anish and he was very helpful. My friend has a disability and he did what he could to make it accessible. We had a private tour the entire time - the same drive from town to town and a companion for my friend and he was able to actually carry her on his back in areas that it was difficult for her to walk - he is also a Sherpa for the trekking,. They were the best addition to our days not only helpful but fun to have around. We had a problem with the plane leaving Chicago but were able to rebook and then Anish adjusted our trip and it was all arranged with the changes when we arrived as we came in a day later. Highly recommend Anish and his crew Pravien driver and Debendra the companion - all the tours have been great and arranged for us ahead of time and included in the price. We just needed to tip the Individual tour guides and of course our driver and companion. Amazing country.
          Written 15 October 2024
        • Rooozza
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome experience
          Awesome experience. HCT planned a great trip for us, taking care of the small details and making sure everyone was looked after. I've been to Nepal 5 times and Anis and the team from Himalayan Circuit Trek has been involved in every holiday I've had there. Once again it was well planned and a great experience. From airport pickups, to the great people that guided us from village to village, to the good places we stayed, we were well looked after at each step. Thanks again!
          Written 6 June 2024
        • VixStephens
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Incredible trip around Nepal
          We have travelled to over 100 countries, but we had limited time and wanted to do quite a lot in Nepal! Anish helped our family of four (two ten year olds) to explore Kathmandu, climb Goyko Ri and visit Bardiya National Park. Working with him was effortless and regardless of the time zone, I received efficient responses and advice to reconsider decisions I had made…this made me choose his company. On arrival, they threw an amazing surprise for my daughters 10th birthday… one we won’t forget! We had the most phenomenal two week trip in Nepal thanks to Anish and his team. Our local guide, Subodh Kharel, was also great and kept our kids interested in history, politics and culture of Nepal! The drivers were excellent and great care was taken to ensure our trip was as comfortable as possible within our budget. Our trekking guide Teluk, was PHENOMENAL! He really understood our needs and challenges. He managed us, looked after the kids, checked our oxygen levels each day and night (I didn’t see any other group doing this)and without him, it’s highly questionable we would of made it to the top of Goyko Ri (5400m). Certainly way more capable trekkers along the route, had to be airlifted out with AMS. Nepal is not an easy place to organise your own trip, especially if you are not flexible with time. Having Anish and his team able to organise alternate transport, helicopters, change flights etc was invaluable!
          Written 4 May 2024
        • katietG6215BB
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect 2 Week tour of Nepal (Eastern & Western Himalaya treks)
          Amazing experience! With just a short 2 week time frame, Himalayan Circuit fit everything I was hoping to do and see into a perfect itinerary! I had an amazing cultural tour of Kathmandu, a perfect 3 day trek around Annapurna with some extra time in Pokhara, and a great Everest View trek to wrap up my stay. I would recommend Himalayan Circuit to anyone looking to visit Nepal, I could not have planned the trip better myself. Their expertise and connections across the country made for an incredible experience. Thank you!
          Written 27 March 2024
        • gillelliott
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beyond our expectations
          Our initial enquiry was with Travel Local who put us in touch Anish - having ABTA and ATOL protection was reassuring. The trip Anish and the team at Himalayan Circuit arranged for us exceeded all our expectations. Communication prior to the trip was prompt, questions answered and the itinerary made to our specifications. From the moment we were greeted at the airport to our departure three weeks later everything went smoothly ( aside from some very bumpy roads!) All our guides and drivers were professional, friendly and knowledgeable. We visited Kathmandu, Chitwan National Park, Lumbini, Sarangkot, Pokhara, Bhaktapur and Nagarkot. Nepal has so much to offer it is no wonder everyone took a real pride in sharing it with us. Cannot recommend this company highly enough.
          Written 17 March 2024
        • yukak875
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          My Annapurna circuit journey wasn't the same without my amazing agent & the trekking guide !!
          I had an absolutely amazing time !!! I strongly recommend you to choose this company. My journey was 25 days including Annapurna circuit & a few days in Kathmandu & Pakala. They customize an itinerary based on my request. They included items all I wanted to visit & do ! It was my first trekking ever in my life, and I went there solo. I was very nervous however Anish and the team took care of me during my trekking journey. They texted me almost everyday to see if I am trekking ok, not injured, not getting any altitude sickness, my guide is taking care of me or not etc. Their hospitality and the service were incredible. There are so many agencies for trekking however I believe your experience will be completely different if you did not have a great agency support as well as the great trekking guide. My trekking guide Bijaya was very professional, he knows about the mountains and weather a lot by his past 25 years experience, he choose the best route for a day based on those facts as well as my body condition everyday. I could not trek well without him. My guide also took care of my health a lot everyday, making sure I am hydrating well enough, eating well etc. He was buying local fruits, and served me everyday after the dinner and it was so sweet. I would like to go back there again for the trekking with my daughters sometime soon, and I will definitely choose them, and I also want to have the same trekking guide. My Annapurna circuit journey wasn't the same without my amazing agent & the trekking guide !!
          Written 5 January 2024
        • 493enricc
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Pokhara and Chitwan tour
          I did a tour around Pokhara and Chitwan where I could see the Annapurna mountains and the wildlife of the national park. The guides and the hotels treated me very well.
          Written 5 December 2023
        • Kwok S
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Professional
          Mr anish and his team are wonderful. I joined their tour twice and definitely will come back more. The guide and porter are very professional and friendly they make my trekking to mardi Himal and abc a life time experience. A happy customer 100%
          Written 14 November 2023
        • 753helenf
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A perfect personalised trek to ABC for inexperienced trekkers
          We picked the Himalayan Circuit to guide us in our trek to the Annapurna Base Camp because of the flexibility Anish from HC offered in designing a trek route that worked for us. We aren’t experienced hikers and not the fittest so wanted to be free to go at our own pace and do some shorter days on the way up. We did better than expected on the trek and HC were super flexible allowing us to change mid route giving us an extra day in Pokhara. Sunil and Binod, we’re excellent in guiding and helping us and making the whole experience fun. We learnt a lot about life in Nepal from them which added to the richness of the experience. I really appreciated Sunil’s advice and checking our O2 levels. My husband did get mild altitude sickness at the top but we managed well and felt safe at all times. I recommend personalised trekking with HC as the perfect option and particularly if trekking is a new thing for you. Thanks to The team at HC we had a truly amazing experience.
          Written 3 June 2023
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        Ellen O
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2022
        We had the best time with the whole team of Himalayan Circuit! Everybody was super friendly, welcoming and helpful. We explored the old city center of Kathmandu togehter and got a lot of information on culture and everydaylife in Nepal.
        We also made the ABC trek to Anapurna Base Camp and the team organized evreything we needed.
        I would always chose them again, 100% recommended! :)
        Written 21 December 2022
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        Mireia G
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022
        Kathmandu is one of the most chaotic cities I've ever been in. It has many beautiful things to see and many many things to learn from them. The tour gave me the chance to visit every little detail of this place, with all the history behind it. Also, the guide made amazing explanations and answered all of my questions, from the most difficult ones to the most stupid, always with a smile and happy to answer.
        In my opinion Kathmandu is worth a tour, and no better one than this one!
        Written 31 July 2022
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        Thank you!
        Written 25 August 2022
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        Nathan R
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2023 • Solo
        My trip to Nepal was a very good experience. For the first time in my life, I could go on vacation without having to worry about anything. HC team already took care of everything from A to Z. The trips are very interesting and allow you to see all the culture and landscapes in a relatively short time, yet you can still take your time and appreciate Nepal for all it has to offer.
        In a nutshell, I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to visit Nepal.
        Written 1 April 2024
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        Patty M
        Mesa, AZ9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        What a remarkable place. We are so grateful to Anish for arranging tours in Nepal. Highly recommend using these knowledgeable locals!
        Written 2 May 2023
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        Adrien D
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022 • Friends
        Nice visit of Kathmandu inside the most interesting place of the city with an expert guide who speaks very good English
        Written 17 July 2022
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        Amazing thanks a lot!
        Written 25 August 2022
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        Karipatetic
        Barbourville, KY110 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019
        Getting to see many cultural sites in and near Kathmandu was an incredible experience! I loved seeing some of the most important spiritual places and getting to know the culture. I highly recommend the Boudhanath Stupa tour, and the Kathmandu Cultural tour.
        Written 19 April 2020
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