Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places
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Is Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places worth booking?
Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places is a 5-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $15 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 94 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (94)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Flexible itinerary- time can be arranged as per your request. 1: Depart from the hotel visiting Old Durbar Square area for an hour. 2: Drive to Swayambhunath or Monkey Temple of 30 mins 3: Drive t
What you get
- Car parking fees, gas for car/van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Air condition car/van with driver
About this experience
Flexible itinerary- time can be arranged as per your request. 1: Depart from the hotel visiting Old Durbar Square area for an hour. 2: Drive to Swayambhunath or Monkey Temple of 30 mins 3: Drive to Pashupatinath Temple tour of an hour with 30 -40 mins drive. 4: Short drive to Bouddhanath Stupa ‘Little Tibet’ 5: Drive back to the hotel and end of the Nepal One Day Tour. Lunch(optional, pay locally) hour in between the tour where our city guides will take you to nice and hygienic restaurants with great foods for your appetite. A Guided Nepal One Day Tour includes guide, excellent condition cars-coach as per group size with healthy and cheerful driver with expert-professional tour guides.
What's included
Included
- Car parking fees, gas for car/van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Air condition car/van with driver
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Monuments entry fees pay locally NPR 2600 per person, pay in local currency directly to monumnets
- TIPS/ Gratitudes to Guide and Driver
What you'll see and do
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Nepal's one-day tour starts from your hotel in Kathmandu, where our city tour guides will accompany you around places of great interest for five to seven hours with fascinating times around impressive places within the city. As Kathmandu Darbar square is blessed with ancient historical palaces, religious monuments of both Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries located side by side in perfect harmony, where you can observe wonderful sites as listed in World Heritage, a short drive to inner parts of Kathmandu city and visit places of great wonders of old Hanuman Dhoka. From here visit the Resident and Living quarter of the famous Kumari regarded as Living-Goddess (a young girl picked before reaching puberty period, retires after reaching woman-wood with the first period). Continue to visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath stupa, Boudhanath the Buddhi stupa & Pashupatinath the open public ceremony.
60 minutes here
The oldest Buddhist stupa on the highest hill in Kathmandu.
60 minutes here
The Biggest stupa in Kathmandu valley, Tibetan people live in this area.
60 minutes here
Pashupatinath Temple
Very Important open public cremation ceremonies.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Seven UNESCO sights in 9 hrs
Duration: 9 hours Kathmandu valley: Seven UNESCO heritage sites, all places in one day trip, so be ready for a busy day. We customize to make easy for you. Car or Van Easy going and flexible Pickup included
UNESCO tour 4 places 6 hrs
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- hi, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Himalaya Holiday service Pvt. Ltd.(HHS)
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 1 pax people per booking is required
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 94 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
94 verified traveler reviews for Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Trip with Paras
Our guide, Paras, was terrific. He had a deep understanding of the city and its most meaningful sites. He was personable, knowledgeable, and fun. One of our favorite privately guided trips ever!
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you for taking our services and posting a detailed experience following the experience. See you again. Buddhi Bhatta Owner Whats-app + 977 9851214548 (Nepal )
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Great use of time
Really great way to see a some iconic destinations in Kathmandu if you're very short of time or trying to kill a day before an evening flight. Shankar (the guide) is very knowledgeable and had a lot of information to share, and having a private driver was also very handy. Recommended!
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you for taking our tour and posting the Great detailed experience following The trip. See you again. Buddhi Bhatta Owner Whats-app + 977 9851214548 (Nepal )
via Tripadvisor
A great day out!
We had an amazing day! Our guide Prakash was so knowledgeable and attentive. We saw some stunning sights and landmarks. Thank you for a great city tour.
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you for taking our tour and posting the Great detailed experience following The trip. See you again. Buddhi Bhatta Owner Whats-app + 977 9851214548 (Nepal )
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Blue Ribbon Guide for All-Day Tour
We hit the jackpot with our guide, Shankar. Shankar met us at our hotel and we sat down to discuss each of the sites. He gave us a lot of background and wrote the notes all out on paper that we then got to keep for reference. The driver met us all in a comfortable car. It is so valuable to have a driver taking you everywhere and getting you to the right location. Kathmandu traffic is best handled by an experienced local. All of the sites are so interesting and Sankar is a font of knowlege, and a good photographer as well. He was always happy to take our photo. We stopped for lunch while Shankar also had a break. Before leaving the restaurant, we had another presentation about Nepali politics and changes through the years. Again, all was written down for us to keep! We also visited an artist workshop where we had the opportunity to buy mandala originals at an "almost free" price. While we were walking in the area, three weddings with marching bands came through. It was an auspicious day for weddings and lucky for us to witness. Shankar is very easy to understand and he is an amazing font of knowledge. He explains things so well and writes so legibly, I guessed correctly that he had once been a teacher. Be prepared to pay all of the entry fees for the people in your party. If you go, I hope that Shankar is your guide!
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you for taking our tour and posting the Great detailed experience following The trip. See you again. Buddhi Bhatta Owner Whats-app + 977 9851214548 (Nepal )
via Tripadvisor
Best Guide in Kathmandu!
Shankar was my tour guide for a full day tour of Kathmandu focusing on the 4 World Heritage sites. Shankar was deeply knowledgeable about the history and relevant details of each site visit and readily educated me as much as possible. The tour was organized and well-paced leaving time for luch and breaks. I would highly recommend Shankar to guide you during your visit to Kathmandu!
Response from the operator: Hi, Thank you for taking our tour and posting the Great detailed experience following The trip. See you again. Buddhi Bhatta Owner Whats-app + 977 9851214548 (Nepal )
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $15 to $160
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 33
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 89
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 94 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places?
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Around 33 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private tour of Major highlights of Kathmandu top rated places start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Kathmandu Food and Drink Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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