Hikers walking a forest trail on the Shivapuri Hike during the 6 Days Kathmandu Valley Heritage and Cultural TourHikers walking a forest trail on the Shivapuri Hike during the 6 Days Kathmandu Valley Heritage and Cultural Tour

6 Days Kathmandu Valley Heritage & Cultural Tour with Shivapuri Hike

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  • Duration6 Days
  • Route Grade Exploratory Travel
  • Trip Style Walking Tours
  • Starting City Bhaktapur
  • Ending City Kathmandu
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Trip Overview

Do you have just six days and want to see the best of Kathmandu Valley? Are you a Nepal lover, a heritage lover, or a couple in your 60s who wants to explore the cultural history of Nepal? Then this trip is for you.

Kathmandu Valley is home to thousands of temples and monasteries, including seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it is surrounded by Himalayan viewpoints such as Nagarkot, Shivapuri, Nagarjun Hill, Chandragiri Hill, and Phulchoki. An experienced and friendly tour leader is with you throughout this cultural journey.

Trip Detail

Trip Detail
Information

Trip Code

 

Starting Point

Bhaktapur

End Point

Kathmandu

Duration

6 Days, 5 Nights

Country

Nepal

Trip Style

Heritage and Cultural Tour

Route Grade

Exploratory Travel

Accommodation

1 night in a boutique hotel in Bhaktapur and 4 nights in a 4 star hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu

Highlights

Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nagarkot sunrise, Changu Narayan, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan Durbar Square, Pharping, Dakshinkali, Kirtipur, Shivapuri hike, Swayambhunath, Chandragiri Hill, and Kathmandu Durbar Square 

Activities

Cultural sightseeing, walking tours, day hike, cable car ride, rickshaw tour

Season

Spring (March to April) and Autumn (October to November)

Transportation

Private van and Chandragiri cable car

Meals

Breakfast on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Itinerary Overview

You arrive at Kathmandu airport and drive to Bhaktapur for your first night. On Day 2 you watch the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot, visit Changu Narayan Temple, and walk through Bhaktapur Durbar Square. You then visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa and move to your hotel in Thamel. On Day 3 you explore southern Kathmandu Valley with Patan Durbar Square, Pharping, Dakshinkali Temple, and Kirtipur. Day 4 is your Shivapuri Peak hike. On Day 5 you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, ride the cable car to Chandragiri Hill, walk around Kathmandu Durbar Square, and take a rickshaw ride through old Kathmandu. On Day 6 you fly home.

  • Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to Bhaktapur, and overnight in Bhaktapur

  • Day 2: Nagarkot sunrise, Changu Narayan, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and overnight in Thamel

  • Day 3: Patan Durbar Square, Pharping, Dakshinkali Temple, Kirtipur, and overnight in Thamel

  • Day 4: Shivapuri Peak hike and overnight in Thamel

  • Day 5: Swayambhunath, Chandragiri Hill cable car, Kathmandu Durbar Square, old town rickshaw tour, and overnight in Thamel

  • Day 6: International departure from Kathmandu

Why You Will Love This Trip

  • All Seven UNESCO Sites of Kathmandu Valley: Kathmandu Valley has thousands of temples and monasteries. In six days you visit all seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. You walk through each one with time to enjoy it.

  • Bhaktapur, the City of Devotees: Bhaktapur means the city of devotees. The local people still follow their old traditions, and the town celebrates many festivals through the year. You walk through narrow lanes and see Newari houses, temples, and pottery workshops. You also stay here on your first night in a boutique hotel.

  • Changu Narayan Temple: This is the oldest standing temple in Kathmandu Valley. It holds an ancient stone inscription from the 5th century that tells of the temple being built by King Manadev. The temple area also has old stone statues of Lord Vishnu and his avatars

  • Pashupatinath and Boudhanath: On Day 2 you visit Pashupatinath, the most visited Hindu temple in Nepal, and Boudhanath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. At Pashupatinath you can see sadhus (holy men) and the Bagmati River. At Boudhanath you walk around the stupa, spin the prayer wheels, and visit Tibetan monasteries. 

  • Pharping and Guru Rinpoche: Pharping is a Buddhist village that is sacred to Tibetan Buddhists. Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated in its caves, and the village has a large Guru Rinpoche statue.

  • Shivapuri Peak Hike: Day 4 is a full day in Shivapuri National Park. The hike takes about 6 hours and covers about 15 km. On clear days you can see Langtang and Ganesh Himal from the peak. The park is home to red pandas and many bird species. 

  • Himalayan Viewpoints: You see the mountains from Nagarkot, Shivapuri Peak, and Chandragiri Hill. Views depend on the weather.

  • Cable Car and Rickshaw in Old Kathmandu: On Day 5 you ride the Chandragiri cable car, then take a 30 minute rickshaw tour through the old markets of Ason and Indra Chowk. Both are included in the cost.

  • Easy Hotel Plan: You stay in only two hotels in six days: 1 night in Bhaktapur and 4 nights in Thamel, Kathmandu. All transfers between sights are by private van, and an experienced and friendly tour leader is with you throughout.

Altitude and Activities

Kathmandu Valley is at a low altitude, so you will not face altitude problems on this trip. Bhaktapur is at about 1,400 m, and Kathmandu is at about 1,350 m. You sleep in the Kathmandu valley every night. Nagarkot (about 2,175 m) and Shivapuri Peak (about 2,700 m) are day visits only. Shivapuri Peak is the highest point of the trip.

Day
Location
Altitude
Activities
Travel Time

Day 1

Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhaktapur

About 1,400 m in Bhaktapur

Hotel check in, free time, optional visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square

About 30 minutes by van

Day 2

Nagarkot, Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Thamel

About 2,175 m at Nagarkot, about 1,400 m in Bhaktapur, about 1,350 m in Kathmandu

Nagarkot sunrise, Changu Narayan visit, Bhaktapur walking tour (about 3 hours), Pashupatinath visit, Boudhanath walk around the stupa

Bhaktapur to Nagarkot 30 minutes, Nagarkot to Changu Narayan 20 minutes, Changu Narayan to hotel 20 minutes, Bhaktapur to Pashupatinath 45 minutes, Pashupatinath to Boudhanath 15 minutes

Day 3

Patan Durbar Square, Pharping, Dakshinkali Temple, Kirtipur

Valley level, about 1,350 m to 1,400 m

Patan Durbar Square and Golden Temple, Pharping caves and Guru Rinpoche statue, Dakshinkali Temple, Bagbhairav Temple and Kirtipur old town walk

Patan to Pharping 45 minutes, Pharping to Dakshinkali 20 minutes, Dakshinkali to Kirtipur 30 minutes

Day 4

Shivapuri National Park

About 2,700 m at Shivapuri Peak

Shivapuri Peak day hike, about 6 hours and 15 km in total

About 30 minutes by van from the hotel

Day 5

Swayambhunath Stupa, Chandragiri Hill, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Ason and Indra Chowk

About 1,350 m in the valley

Swayambhunath visit, Chandragiri cable car ride, Kathmandu Durbar Square walk, rickshaw tour

Hotel to Swayambhunath 20 minutes, cable car ride 10 minutes, Chandragiri to Kathmandu Durbar Square 30 minutes

Day 6

Kathmandu

About 1,350 m

Airport transfer

Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport

Accommodation and Meals

You stay 1 night in a boutique hotel in Bhaktapur and 4 nights in a 4 star hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu. Breakfast is included on Days 2 to 6. Lunch and dinner are not included, so you can try local restaurants in Bhaktapur, Thamel, and the rooftop cafes along the way.

Day
Location
Accommodation
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 1

Bhaktapur

Boutique hotel

N/A

Not included

Not included

Day 2

Thamel, Kathmandu

4 star hotel

Included

Not included

Not included

Day 3

Thamel, Kathmandu

4 star hotel

Included

Not included

Not included

Day 4

Thamel, Kathmandu

4 star hotel

Included

Not included

Not included

Day 5

Thamel, Kathmandu

4 star hotel

Included

Not included

Not included

Day 6

Departure

Not applicable

Included

N/A

N/A

Cost Includes

Cost and Inclusions

This 6 day tour includes 5 nights of hotel accommodation (1 night in a boutique hotel in Bhaktapur and 4 nights in a 4 star hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu), 5 breakfasts, and private van transfers between all sights. It also includes one tour leader for the group, entrance fees for heritage sites and Shivapuri National Park, the Chandragiri cable car ticket, and the rickshaw tour through old Kathmandu. The table below shows what is included and what you arrange separately.

Cost Includes
Cost Excludes

2 individual airport transfers by private van (arrival and departure)

International flights to and from Kathmandu

Private van transfers between all sights

Nepal visa fee

5 nights of accommodation (1 night in a boutique hotel in Bhaktapur and 4 nights in a 4 star hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu)

Lunch and dinner

5 breakfasts (Days 2 to 6)

Travel insurance

One tour leader for the group

Tips for guide and driver

Entrance fees for heritage sites

Personal expenses such as drinks, shopping, and phone calls

Shivapuri National Park entrance fee

 

Chandragiri cable car ticket 

 

Rickshaw tour through the old markets of Ason and Indra Chowk, Kathmandu 

 
Itinerary

Welcome to Nepal! After you land at Tribhuvan International Airport, immigration usually takes about 30 minutes. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to Bhaktapur, about 30 minutes away. Each guest gets an individual arrival transfer based on their flight time.

You check in at your boutique hotel and have free time to rest. If you arrive early in the day, you can explore Bhaktapur Durbar Square at your own pace. Your entry tickets are given to you on arrival.

  • Route: Tribhuvan International Airport to Bhaktapur

  • Altitude: About 1,400 m

  • Accommodation: Boutique hotel, Bhaktapur

  • Meals: None included

  • Highlights: Arrival, free time, Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    Morning: Nagarkot and Changu Narayan

    You start early with a 30 minute drive to Nagarkot to watch the sunrise over the Himalayas. Please wear a windbreaker, even in summer, as mornings are windy. You then drive 20 minutes to Changu Narayan Temple.

    Changu Narayan is the oldest standing temple in Kathmandu Valley. It holds the oldest readable inscription in the valley, from the 5th century, which tells of King Manadev building the temple. The complex also has ancient stone statues, mainly of Lord Vishnu and his forms. After the visit, you drive 20 minutes back to your hotel for breakfast.

    Late Morning: Bhaktapur Durbar Square

    After breakfast you take a walking tour of Bhaktapur, which takes about 3 hours. Bhaktapur is known for Newari life, old architecture, pottery work, and narrow lanes. You see the Golden Gate, the 55 Window Palace, Taleju Temple, a medieval water tap, Shiva temples, the five storey Nyatapola Temple, Pottery Square, and Dattatreya Square. You also stop for coffee at a rooftop restaurant with a view of the old town. The van waits for you at Dattatreya Square.

    Afternoon: Pashupatinath and Boudhanath

    You drive about 45 minutes to Pashupatinath Temple, a Hindu temple of Lord Shiva and the most visited temple in Nepal. You see colorful sadhus (holy men) here. On the banks of the Bagmati River, you can see Hindu funeral rituals from across the river. Please be respectful and ask your guide before taking photos. You enter from the southern side, walk through the temple complex, and finish at the northern gate where your van waits.

    You then drive 15 minutes to Boudhanath Stupa, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world. A coffee break at a rooftop restaurant gives the best view of the stupa. After the break, you walk clockwise around the stupa, spin the prayer wheels, and visit some Tibetan monasteries.

    Finally, you drive to your 4 star hotel in Thamel, the main tourist area of Kathmandu, with many shops and restaurants.

    • Route: Bhaktapur, Nagarkot, Changu Narayan, Bhaktapur, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Thamel

    • Altitude: About 2,175 m at Nagarkot, about 1,400 m elsewhere

    • Accommodation: 4 star hotel, Thamel

    • Meals: Breakfast

    • Highlights: Nagarkot sunrise, Changu Narayan Temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa

      After breakfast, you leave at 8:30 am for Patan Durbar Square. You start with coffee at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the square. You then explore the palace courtyards, the golden water tap inside the palace, the fine art museum, Krishna Temple, and Bhimsen Temple. You also visit the Golden Temple.

      You then drive about 45 minutes to Pharping, a Buddhist village that is sacred to Tibetan Buddhists. Guru Rinpoche is said to have meditated in its caves, and the village is a pilgrimage site. Pharping is also home to a large Guru Rinpoche statue.

      Next, you drive 20 minutes to Dakshinkali Temple, a temple of the goddess Kali in the south of the valley. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, many people visit the temple and offer animal sacrifices to the goddess. Your guide will explain what you see.

      You then drive about 30 minutes to Kirtipur, one of the main Newari towns in Kathmandu Valley. You visit Bagbhairav Temple and walk through the old town. A rooftop restaurant in Kirtipur is a good lunch stop. In the evening you return to your hotel in Thamel.

      • Route: Thamel, Patan, Pharping, Dakshinkali, Kirtipur, Thamel

      • Altitude: About 1,400 m

      • Accommodation: 4 star hotel, Thamel

      • Meals: Breakfast

      • Highlights: Patan Durbar Square, Golden Temple, Pharping, Dakshinkali Temple, Bagbhairav Temple, Kirtipur old town

        After breakfast, you leave at 8 am for a 30 minute drive north of Kathmandu to Shivapuri National Park. Today is a full hiking day. The hike to Shivapuri Peak takes about 6 hours and covers about 15 km in total. The peak is about 2,700 m high and gives views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal on clear days.

        Shivapuri National Park is home to red pandas and many bird species. Please bring a water bottle and some nuts or snacks for the uphill walk. You return to your hotel at about 3 pm to rest and relax.

        • Route: Thamel, Shivapuri National Park, Shivapuri Peak, Thamel

        • Altitude: Peak at about 2,700 m

        • Accommodation: 4 star hotel, Thamel

        • Meals: Breakfast

        • Highlights: Shivapuri National Park, Shivapuri Peak, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal views

          After breakfast, you drive 20 minutes to Swayambhunath Stupa, also called the Monkey Temple. You walk about 10 minutes up the hill to the top. The hilltop gives wide views over Kathmandu Valley, and the air is usually clearest in winter. Swayambhunath is an ancient Buddhist site. You visit the main stupa, other temples in the complex, and a monastery where young monks live and study. This visit takes about 1.5 hours. Monkeys live here, so keep your bags closed and do not carry loose food.

          You then drive to the Chandragiri bottom station and take the 10 minute cable car ride to the top of Chandragiri Hill. You can see the Himalayas and Kathmandu Valley from the top. After a snack break, you take the cable car down and drive 30 minutes to Kathmandu Durbar Square.

          Kathmandu Durbar Square, also called Basantapur Durbar Square, is the old palace square and has been a center of culture and trade for centuries. You visit Kasthamandap Temple, Maru Ganesh, Kumari Temple (home of the living goddess), the Kalbhairav and Akash Bhairav statues, and the Hanuman Dhoka Palace courtyards with Newari wooden architecture. Taleju Temple can only be seen from a distance. The square also has a small museum about the 2015 earthquake. Some temples in the square are still under renovation after the earthquake. Allow 2 to 3 hours here.

          Your day ends with a rickshaw tour of about 30 minutes through the oldest part of Kathmandu, including the old markets of Ason and Indra Chowk. Rickshaws have been a main way for visitors to get around Kathmandu Durbar Square and Thamel since the 1960s. The late afternoon and evening are free.

          • Route: Thamel, Swayambhunath, Chandragiri Hill, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Ason, Indra Chowk, Thamel

          • Altitude: About 1,400 m in the valley

          • Accommodation: 4 star hotel, Thamel

          • Meals: Breakfast

          • Highlights: Swayambhunath Stupa, Chandragiri cable car, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Kumari Temple, rickshaw tour

            After breakfast, we drive you to Tribhuvan International Airport 3 hours before your flight time. Each guest gets an individual airport transfer based on their flight time. This brings your Kathmandu Valley heritage tour to an end.

            • Route: Hotel in Thamel to Tribhuvan International Airport

            • Meals: Breakfast

            • Highlights: Airport transfer, departure

              Trip Information

              Know Before You Book

              • Visa Requirements: For this 6 day tour you need a 15 day Nepal tourist visa. All citizens of the world except Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Nepal, and most travelers can get one on arrival. The 15 day visa fee is USD 30. You can apply online in advance at https://nepaliport-new.immigration.gov.np/ to save time at the airport.

              • Passport Validity: Your passport should be valid for at least six months from your arrival date, with at least one blank page for the visa stamp.

              • Fitness Level: Most days involve easy to moderate walking on city streets, temple steps, and stairs. Day 4 is a full day hike of about 6 hours and 15 km, so good general fitness is needed for that day. Please tell us before booking if you have any health concerns.

              • Dakshinkali on Tuesdays and Saturdays: Animal sacrifices take place at Dakshinkali Temple on these days. Some travelers may find this difficult to see.

              • Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is strongly recommended. It should cover medical emergencies, flight changes, trip cancellation, and lost baggage.

              • Currency and Payment Methods: We accept payments in major currencies such as USD, EUR, and GBP. Carry some Nepali Rupees (NPR) for personal expenses.
                 

              Accommodation, Meals, and Transportation

              • Accommodation Used: Boutique hotel in Bhaktapur (1 night, Day 1) and 4 star hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu (4 nights, Days 2 to 5).

              • Meals: Breakfast is included on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 at your hotel. Lunch and dinner are not included on any day, so you can try local restaurants and rooftop cafes in Bhaktapur, Patan, Boudhanath, Kirtipur, and Thamel.

              • Transportation: Both airport transfers (arrival and departure) and all transfers between sights are by private van. On Day 5 you also take the Chandragiri cable car and a 30 minute rickshaw tour through the old markets of Ason and Indra Chowk. Both are included in the cost.
                 

              Seasonal and Weather Updates

              • Spring (March to April): The weather is warm and pleasant. Mornings are usually clear, so you can often see the mountains from Nagarkot and Shivapuri Peak.

              • Autumn (October to November): The weather is stable and dry. This season has the clearest mountain views, so it is the best time for the Shivapuri hike and for Himalayan views.

              • Winter (December to February): Days are usually clear and sunny in Kathmandu. Mornings and evenings are cold, especially at Nagarkot and on Shivapuri Peak, so bring warm clothes.

              • Summer (June to August): This is the monsoon season. Rain and clouds can hide the mountains, and the hiking trail on Shivapuri can be wet and slippery.
                 

              Health and Safety

              • Altitude: The highest point of the trip is Shivapuri Peak at about 2,700 m. Nagarkot is at about 2,175 m. Most travelers feel fine at these heights, and you sleep in the valley every night. Drink plenty of water and tell your tour leader if you feel unwell.

              • Hiking Day: The Shivapuri hike on Day 4 takes about 6 hours and covers about 15 km. Wear hiking shoes, start slowly, and walk at your own pace. Carry a water bottle and some snacks such as nuts. Your tour leader stays with the group.

              • Healthcare: Kathmandu has good medical facilities. Please carry your own medicines and a copy of your prescriptions.

              • Food and Water: Drink only bottled or filtered water, and check that the seal is closed. Eat freshly cooked hot food at clean and busy restaurants. Carry hand sanitizer and use it before meals.

              • Monkeys: Monkeys live around Swayambhunath Stupa. Do not carry loose food, keep your bags closed, and do not tease or feed them.

              • City Walking: The streets in the old towns of Bhaktapur, Patan, Kirtipur, and Kathmandu can be narrow, busy, and uneven. Watch your step and keep your bag and valuables close to you.
                 

              Packing Checklist

              • Clothing: Warm layers such as a fleece or jacket for cool mornings and evenings. A windbreaker for the Nagarkot sunrise on Day 2. Light clothes for the daytime.

              • Temple Dress: Clothes that cover your shoulders and knees for temples and stupas.

              • Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes for the Durbar Squares and temple steps. Strong hiking shoes for the Shivapuri hike on Day 4. Slip on shoes are handy at temples where you remove your shoes.

              • Hiking Gear: A small daypack, a refillable water bottle, and snacks such as nuts for Day 4. Trekking poles are optional.

              • Sun and Rain Gear: A sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light rain jacket.

              • Cash: Some Nepali Rupees (NPR) in small notes for tips, coffee stops, and small shops.

              • Travel Documents: Passport, a copy of your passport, visa papers, travel insurance papers, and flight details.

              • Electronics: Camera, phone charger, power bank, and a universal travel adapter.

              • Personal Items: Toiletries, hand sanitizer, and your own medicines.
                 

              Important Notices

              • Travel Advisories: Before you travel, please check the latest travel advice from your home country for Nepal. Our team is happy to share local updates with you before your trip.

              • Photography Rules: Photography is not allowed inside some temples and shrine rooms, such as the main temple at Pashupatinath. Please ask your tour leader before taking photos. At Pashupatinath, be respectful near the cremation area on the Bagmati River bank. Always ask permission before you photograph local people, monks, or sadhus (holy men).

              • Responsible Travel: Respect local customs and dress modestly at temples and stupas, with your shoulders and knees covered. Walk clockwise around Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. Remove your shoes where asked, and do not touch religious objects or point your feet at statues. On the Shivapuri hike on Day 4, carry a refillable water bottle to reduce plastic waste and take all your trash back with you from the national park.

              Trip Preparations

              • What is the best season for Kathmandu temples & nature walking Tour?

                Throughout from the fall to the ending of Spring are the best travel season for Kathmandu Valley - Temples & nature walking tour. However for Kathmandu Valley - Temples & Hiking 6 days Tour, Monsoon is equally enjoyable & feasible. The best time for this trip is beginning mid September till early June. 

              • The trip style & activities include sightseeing of regular nature - a guided walks, guided short hikes & private transfers as scheduled.

              • 7 UNESCO sites of Kathmandu valley & Shivapuri peak are the main destinations. The seven UNESCO sites in Kathmandu valley are Changu Narayan temple, Bhaktapur Durbar Sqaure, Patan Durbar Sqaure, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath - the monkey temple.

              • Taking an exciting and lifetime Everest sightseeing flight is the best optional activity for Kathmandu valley temples and nature tour. It is an expensive but totally worth thing to do. 

              • No specific physical fitness is required for this trip. The tour inlolves regular sightseeing activities, transfers by private car. So basically any person of any age can do the trip. Depending on the month of the year you are visiting Kathmandu - the packing lists may vary slightly. Apart from everyday clothes, windproof and jackets, trousers, gloves, skin creams are more useful in winter times. Similary, rain cover or umbrella will be more useful for monsoon season. 

              • October, November, December, March, April, & May are considered the best months Kathmandu valley sightseeing & hiking tour. In these months, you can travel very light with no extra preparations.  

                From mid december till End of February is the main winter months in Nepal. Warm clothes are very important for winter. Similarly, from Last week of June till mid September is the monsoon. So apart from regular clothes, an umbrella or rain cover, water proof shoes are very important.

              • It all depends on what are included on your paid trip. Normally you will need to consider budgets for lunch & dinners, personal expenses & tips to guide and driver. A proper lunch or dinner may cost between $5 - $20 depending on type of food, restaurant.  

              • The must to do tourist attractions for a short trip to Kathmandu are Sunrise from Nagarkot, Everest sightseeing flight, 7 UNESCO sites and a day hike to Shivapuri national Park. 

              • The best hiking trail near Kathmandu is the hiking to Shivapuri 2700m high Peak. The hiking startng point is 12KM north of Kathmandu at Muhanpokhari. 

              • Five days are perfect and good enough days to explore the Kathmandu Valley - Temples & surrounding nature. You will cover all 7 UNESCO cultural sites & a day hike to Shivapuri national park. 

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