Overview
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3 days
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3 days in Kathmandu is a comprehensive budget tour for those who have the extra days before or after the trek or for people who are here just for a short visit or transit. In these 3 days we visit several cultural, religious and historical sites which also are World Heritage Sites, along with a palace museum, which is the palace of last King of Nepal and that was where Royal Massacre of 2001 happened. This is an easy tour suitable for any age group.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Guided sightseeing to historical palaces and temples
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu’s Durbar Square is one of three royal palace squares in the Kathmandu Valley. This site was the royal residence until the 19th century where important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese monarch use to take place.
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath, a pagoda style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is considered to be the powerhouse of Hindu spiritual power in religious terms. Situated amidst a lush green natural setting on the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, the temple is 6 kms from Kathmandu city.Behind the temples are the cremation grounds.
Swaymbhunath
This Buddhist Stupa, said to be 2000 years old is a perfect architecture of gilded spire and white washed dome located under thousands of fluttering prayer flags. From the spire, four faces of Buddha stare out across the valley in the cardinal directions. The entire structure is symbolic.
Boudhanath Stupa
Listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list, this enormous stupa where thousands of pilgrims gather daily to make a ritual circumnavigation of the dome, beneath the watchful eyes of the Buddha, which gaze out from the gilded central tower. This is one of the few places in the world where Tibetan Buddhist culture is accessible and unfetered, and the lanes around the stupa are crammed with monasteries and the surrounding is a paraphernalia for Buddhist life.
World Heritage Sites of Patan and Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
As that of Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square, this is the third medieval city-states in Kathmandu Valley which is home of medieval art and architecture. Located 14 kms east of Kathmandu City, this place was founded in the 9th Century. Bhaktapur has three major squares full of towering array of temples overlooked by the Palace of 55 windows built by King Bupatindra Malla. The Nyatapola Temple, also built by King Bhupatindra Malla, is the best example of Pagoda style and stands on five terraces on each of which stands a pair of figures - two famous strong men, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and two goddesses.
Patan Durbar Square
Like its counterpart in Kathmandu, is an enchanting combination of palace buildings, artistic courtyards and graceful pagoda temples. The former royal palace complex is the centre of Patan's religious and social life, and houses a museum containing an array of bronze statues and religious objects. One remarkable monument here is a 17th-century temple dedicated to the Hindu god Krishna, built entirely of stone.
Guided Kathmandu Sightseeing
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Budhanilkanth Temple
A Vishnu Temple with a beautifully carved stone statue of Sleeping Vishnu in an open.
Kopan Monastery
A Buddhist monastery with a quiet beautiful garden where monks and nuns from all over the world visit to meditate and practice Buddhism
Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Last palace of the King of Nepal which now is a museum. This is also a site of Royal Massacre of 2001 in Nepal
Options
3 days in Kathmandu
What‘s Included
Transport by private tourist vehicles
Dinner
An English speaking Licensed tour guide
Accommodations and meals
Monument Entry Fees
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
3-Day Kathmandu Cultural Tour
Garrett W,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Eve Holidays. Would highly recommend my guide Ananta Aryal. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and did everything he could to ensure I had and amazing tour and experienced the most things possible. Thank you to Eve Holidays, Maina Chhetri, and Ananta Aryal for providing me with such a memorable and wonderful experience.
3-Day Tour of Kathmandu with extra
324garrettw,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I finished a trek in Sagarmatha National Park early and unexpectedly had 3 days in Kathmandu before I flew out and wanted to make the most of it. I booked a 3-day Kathmandu tour late on Tuesday night to start the next morning and was worried about how late notice I was booking. However, Maina Chhetri reached out to me shortly later and confirmed my booking and pick-up. My guide was Ananta Aryal, who was absolutely incredible. Extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and funny. Always infusing stories that explained the history, providing me with as much detail as possible and going out of his way to ensure I had a great experience. My tour initially only had us visiting 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites but he offered to include the 7th and since my flight was leaving late the last day he recommended we go see the sunrise over Nagarkot Valley. I was looking to make the most of my unexpected 3-free days in Kathmandu and experience as much as I could and Eve Holidays and Ananta Aryal definitely came through tremendously to help me with that and provide an unforgettable experience.
Katmandu
carlagG5655AP,Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with a fantastic team, always available to provide us with a fantastic stay. Thank you Maina for everything.
A UNIQUE INSIGHT AND IN DEPTH TOUR WITH A FANTASTIC & PROFESSIONAL FEMALE GUIDE!
772APW,Dec 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic 3 days spent with Maina and Eve Holidays! As a solo female traveller it was such a positive experience to find a warm and professional female guide. Maina’s organisation and knowledge gave a unique experience of the historical and living culture of Kathmandu. This itinerary takes you where you need to go! There was also time to relax, have coffee, enjoy lunch, and soak up the atmosphere. Being in Kathmandu with Maina left me wanting to stay for a longer exploration of this fantastic cultural capital. I highly recommend this 3 Day tour and the exceptional services of Maina and Eve Holidays.
Amazing experience!!!
Ricardo Cruz09,Nov 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booking my tours on my vacations through Eve Holidays was an excellent option and an amazing experience. From the moment you contact them, you will receive assistance 24/7 in terms of hotel and flight options, pick up and drop offs at airports, etc. You will always be guided by an expert who will explain all details and share valuable insights on local spots, temples and other interesting sites. I highly recommend Maina as she will make sure you enjoy your experience 100%
Kathmandu was a trip. I will always cherish my visit
kristinahollie,Jul 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Beautiful place. Easy to walk and a lovely restaurant nearby. We visited the holy river and saw the Kumari on her big day
Kathmandu highlights
Paulinha yogi,Oct 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very grateful for having Maina as my tour guide in Kathmandu who is very knowledgeable and kind. I was able to cover main historical attractions and learned so much of its history and culture. Thank you for being such a beautiful soul, Maina. Wishing you all the best in the future and may you continue your journey with much passion and health.
Perfect if you are looking for a cultural 3 dsys guiding!
Viktor E,Sep 27, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was amazing! Maina, our guide is a lovely woman! This 3 days have been wonderful, from the first day to the last! This is a tour around the main Dubar Streets of Katmandu-Valey, wher we visited a lot of both Hindu and Buddhist temples! The architecture of this atient building, their history and coulter is really good conversated through this amazing and kind lady! We also visited a monastery for Buddhist munks, and it was really a memorable experience! And not to forget the beautiful Stupas of Kathmandu! A nice and experienced driver followed us everywhere, so we never had to walk a long distance! I would highly recommend Eve Holidays and Maina as a guide! And if you don't have a place to stay while you'r in Kathmandu, you can look for Maina's house at Airbnb (Saras Home - a luxery stay!), we did and it was an amazing experience!
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