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6-Day Kathmandu Valley Rim

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Trip Overview

This six-day scenic Kathmandu Valley tour has been tailored to include the best of Kathmandu and the surrounding countryside and typical Nepalese villages.

Throughout your short journey, you'll learn about the old Newari culture, their history, festivals, civilisation and philosophy of life whilst staying in some beautiful places.
Hiking & Trekking
Cycling
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing

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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Kathmandu, Half-Day Sightseeing Tour & Dinner Show

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Welcome to Kathmandu, Half-Day Sightseeing Tour & Dinner Show

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you'll be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. After settling in, you'll head out on a half-day sightseeing tour of the key sights in the city. In the evening, you'll head to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner with your guide.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Yak and Yeti5 star

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    Activities

    Kathmandu

    Kathmandu Rickshaw Drive

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    Restaurants

    Utsav Authentic Nepali Restaurant

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tribhuvan International Airport to Kathmandu

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

Day 2

Kathmandu City Sightseeing & Onwards to Bhaktapur

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Kathmandu City Sightseeing & Onwards to Bhaktapur

This morning, you'll explore some more of the key sights of Kathmandu included Pashupatinath. You'll be able to witness the Hindu and Buddhist culture in action at various landmarks as you explore with your guide. In the late morning, you'll travel to Bhaktapur where you'll be staying the night. When you arrive, you can explore the city.

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    Accommodation

    Bhadgaon Guest House3 star

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    Activities

    Pashupatinath

    Secrets of Bhaktapur

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kathmandu to Bhaktapur

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kathmandu

    Bhaktapur

Day 3

Hike to Nagarkot

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Hike to Nagarkot

After a short drive to the trekking point, you'll start the hike and observing Nepalese villages, people and the landscape. It is a scenic six-hour hiking trail to Nagarkot, a hill station offering spectacular sunset views over the Kathmandu Valley and the Himalayan mountain region. Part of the hike is the Nagarkot Nature Hiking Trail, which takes around three and a half hours to complete and includes Tamang village. This journey offers panoramic views throughout.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Country Villa3 star

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    Activities

    Hike from Changu Narrayan to Nagarkot Viewpoint

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bhaktapur to Changunarayan

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Bhaktapur

    Central Development Region

Day 4

Hike to Dhulikhel

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Hike to Dhulikhel

Today is another special day. You'll walk through forests woods to reach small villages on your hike to Dhulikhel. You'll stop at several places to capture the beautiful landscape with a canopy of snow-capped mountains.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Country Villa3 star

    The Himalayan Horizon3 star

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    Activities

    Seven-Hour Trek to Dhulikhel

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Central Development Region

    Nepal

    Dhulikhel

Day 5

Hike to Namo Buddha & Stay at Namo Buddha Resort

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Hike to Namo Buddha & Stay at Namo Buddha Resort

As usual, you'll hit the trail after breakfast. Today, with your guide, you'll head to Namo Buddha, a historical place and one of the four holiest Buddhist shrines. You will explore the area that includes a legendry Buddhist stupa, Phenomenal Buddhist Monastery and more. You'll spend the night at Namo Buddha Organic Resort.

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    Accommodation

    Namo Buddha Resort3 star

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    Activities

    Hike to Namo Buddha & Explore

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Dhulikhel

    Simalchaur Syampati

Day 6

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today it is time to bid goodbye to this beautiful Kathmandu Valley tour. A private car and your guide will take you to the airport or anywhere in Kathmandu you wish to go.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from NAMO BUDDHA RESORT to Tribhuvan International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Simalchaur Syampati

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What’s included?

  • 5 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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