Nepal Heritage Tour
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Trip Duration
5 Days
Group Sizes
2-20 People
Difficulty
Easy
Max. Altitude
2,200m
Activities
Meals
Accommodation
Kathmandu is one of the best and must-visit cities in the world. This ancient city is a work of art. Every alley carries history and stories that fascinate every visitor. There are more shrines of various gods and goddesses than houses of people in Kathmandu. We will visit not just Kathmandu but other places like Patan, Bhaktapur and the hill station Nagarkot. Therefore, the Kathmandu Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour is anexploration of history, historical sites, culture, religion and natural beauty of Nepal.
The traditional local markets, intricate art and carvings on the walls, and smiling people with rich cultural values are the major attractions of Kathmandu. The festivals, jatras, and social gatherings are worth visiting when in Nepal.
The Kathmandu valleys have different religious and natural attractions. The wonders of art—Bhaktapur, Patan, and Kathmandu Durbar Square; the religious sites of Hindus and Buddhists—Pashupati Nath; Boudha Stupa; Swayambhu Stupa; and the hill station of Nagarkot in the outskirts of Kathmandu—are the places we will visit during the Kathmandu Bhaktapur Nagarkot Tour.
All the places we will be spending our nights at (Kathmandu and Nagarkot) are Nepal’s developed and major cities. The accommodation throughout the trip will be in tourist-standard hotels with all the basic facilities. The rooms will be comfortable, with cozy beds and other amenities to cater to your basic living needs.
As mentioned earlier, this trip will be conducted in an urban area, and all kinds of foods and drinks are available. Many restaurants and cafes serve all sorts of foods and drinks, from Chinese to Italian, continental to oriental, and whatever you want. There are also many grocery stores selling packaged foods and canned drinks.
A few of the must-try foods during the Kathmandu Bhaktapur Nagarkot Trip are:
The entire tour will be done in comfortable private vehicles. The vehicle will be chosen according to the size of the group of guests. It will be either a car, a bus, a microbus, or a minibus. The seats of the vehicle will be cozy and comfortable, with an air conditioner, and other basic facilities.
The mountain flight during this trip will be done on a domestic aircraft. These are the small fixed-wing aircraft like the ATR and Bombardier CRJ.
The tour involves exploring and visiting many historic and cultural sites at different elevations and short distances from one attraction to another. The elevation of Kathmandu Valley is 1,400 m, while the altitude of Nagarkot is 2,175 m.
The total distance that will be covered will approximately be 30 km from Kathmandu to Nagarkot.
The total elevation gain is approximately 775 m, or 2,540 ft, throughout the tour.
The travel insurance for this trip is not mandatory but is a plus if you have one. You can see that travel insurance is an investment. If you invest in travel insurance, it will cover the cost of any accidents or mishaps during the trip.
Make sure your insurance covers non-refundable trips if you have to cancel due to any unforeseen events, medical costs, the loss, theft, or damage of your baggage, compensation for additional expenses if travel delays, emergency evacuation, and repatriation back to your home country.
The permits aren’t required to enter any of the places we are visiting during the tour. But there are a few special entry tickets that are required to enter the heritage and historical sites. They are:
The Kathmandu Bhaktapur and Nagarkot Tour offers a mixture of cultural, historical, and natural beauty. There are going to be many historical facts and knowledge you are going to learn about Nepal. Get ready to be awe-inspired by the arts and architecture of Nepal’s historical and religious sites.
Expect to visit and explore many local markets, like Thamel and Ason. There are vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants selling souvenirs, local delicacies, traditional products, and spices.
One of the major attractions of this tour is the sunrise and the mountain views from the Nagarkot hills. The sunrises and mountain vistas are seen only if the weather is clear and bright without shadows and clouds.
Most of the Nepalese foods are spicy for the foreign taste palette. Expect to find the foods a little spicy for your taste, but you can always give a specification about the spice level of the foods according to your spice tolerance capacity.
This tour can be done throughout the year because it requires no difficult climbing or trekking. Yet, the best season for the tour is spring from March to May, and autumn from September to November. The weather, skies, and views are clearer in these seasons.
The mountain flight is very thrilling and fun to go on. The one-hour-long flight offers magnificent views of Mount Everest, Mount Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, etc.
Yes, there will be internet, mobile, and internet connections throughout the tour. Most of the hotels will provide free WIFI. Local SIM is advised for smooth network and data services.
There are no specific health precautions, but it is recommended that you consult your home doctor or physician for any vaccinations or precautions. Carry a basic first aid kit and your daily medicine with you.
There is no strict dress code, but you should dress with modesty. Avoid wearing revealing clothes; cover your shoulders and knees while visiting any religious sites like temples or stupas.
This tour is not physically demanding. It doesn’t include any technical climbing or trekking, but just a couple of hours of hiking. Anyone with basic fitness can go on this tour.
There are generally no restrictions on photography, but look out for posters or signs indicating prohibitions on capturing pictures. Also, always ask for permission before taking photos of local people.
Yes, you must be respectful at religious sites and to people. You should remove shoes before entering temples and dress modestly. Always ask for permission before taking pictures of people or any historic sites.
There are many Nepali products that you can take back home as souvenirs. You can buy handmade crafts, Thangka paintings, singing bowls, Nepali tea, prayer flags, pashmina shawls, etc. as souvenirs.
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