Kathmandu & Nagarkot Tour

Take a dream vacation and visit Nepal, a Himalayan nation filled with towering peaks, scenic locales   and friendly people. This tour takes you to the capital city of Kathmandu and the hill station of Nagarkot. Discover Kathmandu valley’s rich history and culture by visiting the medieval Durbar Squares, which are World Heritage Sites. Relax and rejuvenate your senses in the sylvan surroundings of Nagarkot. Enjoy a Himalayan panorama and a magical sunrise. Spend some quiet moments at the city’s old masjids– Kashmiri Mosque & Jama Masjid, sacred spaces that have served as spiritual shelters for Kathmandu’s small, close-knit Nepali & Tibetan Muslim community for centuries.

Halal meals will be served during the tour.

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Day 2: Sightseeing – Narayanhiti Palace Museum /Jama Mosque and Kashmiri Mosque and transfer to Nagarkot

Day 3: Sunrise view from Nagarkot – drive back to KTM via sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Day 4: Half-Day Sightseeing – Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swoyambhunath (Monkey temple), Afternoon: Free

Day 5: Depart Kathmandu

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

Transfer from airport to hotel. A representative from our office will be there to receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport.  At the hotel, you will be briefed on your itinerary.

Day 2: Sightseeing – Narayanhiti Palace Museum /Jama Mosque and Kashmiri Mosque and transfer to Nagarkot

After breakfast we head to Narayanhiti Palace Museum.  The former royal family used to live at this palace when Nepal was still a monarchy. The palace was converted into a museum after Nepal was declared a democratic republic in 2008. The palace has paintings and artifacts of former royals of the Shah dynasty.

Later we head to Kashmiri Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Nepal. The first Muslim immigrants built this mosque and this has been a gathering place for the small Muslim community in Kathmandu for centuries. The tombs of Sufi mystics Shah Miskeen and his nephew who came to Nepal during the reign of King Pratap Malla are enshrined inside the mosque. A few steps away is the much larger and newer Jame Masjid. Prayer services at both these mosques are held in Arabic.

Afternoon we take a delightful drive to the hill resort of Nagarkot. After reaching Nagarkot we check into our hotel and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Day 3: Sunrise view from Nagarkot – drive back to KTM via sightseeing at Bhaktapur Durbar Square

As Nagarkot offers commanding views of the Himalayan peaks, we wake up early to catch the sunrise over the Himalayan peaks. The sun rising slowly over snowy peaks and verdant hills, colouring them in warm hues of golden, red and orange is a heavenly sight to behold. After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu. En route we visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square- the royal seat of a medieval kingdom. The durbar square is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nyatapole Temple, Palace of 55 Windows, Dattareya Temple, Golden Gate etc. are some of the cultural gems of this old city.

Day 4: Half-Day Sightseeing – Kathmandu Durbar Square & Swoyambhunath (Monkey temple), Afternoon – Free

We continue exploring the city’s historical sites. After breakfast we head to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Kathmandu or Basantapur Durbar Square. The Durbar Square houses the Kumari Bahal or the House of the Living Goddess, Hanuman Dhoka Palace Museum and scores of pagoda temples and ancient structures. We also visit Swoyambhunath Temple. Lying at the top of the hill, the temple is a sacred site for both Hindus and Buddhists. Swoyambhunath’s origin is linked to the formation of Kathmandu valley. According to local legend the temple is as old as Kathmandu valley. Enjoy a 360 degree view of the city from the temple. After the sightseeing tour you can spend the day as you wish. Return to the hotel and rest or go shopping for souvenirs.

Evening, enjoy a complimentary Halal speciality dinner.

Day 5: Depart Kathmandu

Our representative will drop you at the airport on time to catch your return flight.